RACE DAY DETAILS
Following are some reminders of the important "Where's, When's & What's" on Race Day.
Following are some reminders of the important "Where's, When's & What's" on Race Day.
RACE DAY TIMES:
Packet Pick-Up Opens: 6:15am 10K Start: 7:15am 5K Run Start: 8:45am 5K Walk Start: 8:50am Course Closes: 10:00am Pancake Breakfast Service: 8:15 - 10:30am |
When Driving to the event:
From the East Valley, take #101 Loop north to Cactus Rd. exit. Go west on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. From the Central Phoenix, take #51 north to Cactus exit. Go east on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. From the West Valley, take 101 Loop to #51 south. Exit #51 at Cactus Rd. exit. Go east on Cactus to Tatum Blvd. The address is: 4568 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (Cactus & Tatum) |
RACE DAY PARKING
- As the work on PV, the Paradise Valley Mall Redevelopment Project continues, our 20245event will utilize a specific race day parking plan to enable all participants easy access to Parking.
- The primary parking area will be on the west side of the development in the JC Penney's parking lot,
- The existing Parking Structure, located on the north side of the development, will handle any over-flow parking if needed. For specific directions to the Parking Structure, see the map below.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
- Where is Race Day Staging Area?: Staging will be held in the JC Penney's parking lot on the west side of the development.
- Where do I Park?: There is an abundance of parking in the JC Penney's lot, accesible from Cactus Blvd. and Paradise Village Parkway. Over-flow parking will be available in the Parking structure, located on the north side of the project.
- What time should I get to the race site: To allow time to get parked, pick up your number and warm-up, allow one hour, If you have picked up your packet early at Runner's Den at packet pick up on February 3/4, , 45 minutes prior to your starting time will be plenty.
- Is there a Gear check?: Yes. located at the northeast corner of the staging area. Clothing only may be checked.
(No keys, phones or money may be checked) - Where are the START/FINISH lines: Both events start on the development access road, immediately west of the JCP parking lot.
- Where are the Restrooms located?: Restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the staging area parking lot.
- When is the Pancake Breakfast served: 8:15am - 10:30am
- Are dogs permitted? NO! So there is no misunderstanding, if seen on the course, the human participant's finish results will be deleted, no Finisher medal will be presented and the pancakes will be given to the dog.
- Shirt Size Exchanges: Participants will receive the size they requested when registering. Exchanges will be available from remaining inventory, following the 5K start on race day. Excess shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each.
- How do I change races: Go to the "Solutions" tent in the Staging Area area. They'll fix you up.
- If I still have questions. How do I get answers? Watch for the roaming, sign carrying Information Volunteer or go to the "Solutions" tent in the staging area. If it's race related, they'll have the answers. If it's not race related, they'll still give it a shot but no math or organic chemistry questions please.
- Finisher Medals will be distributed just past the Finish line. Double Stack participants will receive their medal upon finishing the 5K.
- Water is available prior to the starts adjacent to theStart/Finish line in the Staging area.
- Award Medals can be picked up any time after you have seen the results posted on the video boards, at the AWARDS table.
- Will there be a staging area for Elite Runners?: Potential overall race winners (men 5:30 per mile, women 6:30 per mile) in both races will be placed in a starting pen at the front of the pack prior to the starts.
HAVE A GREAT RACE!
"And in the end, the pancakes you take are equal to the pancakes you make" The Batters