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1 TEXAS10 BOERNE March 30, :30AM Boerne, Texas OFFICIAL RACE INFO On behalf of Texas 10 Race Management we would like to welcome and thank you for supporting the Texas 10 Series. The information provided in this document is intended to help you have a safe and enjoyable race. The Texas10 Boerne racecourse is a two-loop five-mile certified USA Track and Field course located within the city limits of Boerne. We would like to thank the City of Boerne for its generous hospitality as a host venue and their support with the inaugural 2014 event. We encourage all participants to reference our website and like us on Facebook. Series/ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS RACE DAY Sunday, February 2, :00am - Packet Pickup Begins 7:15am Packet Pickup Closes 7:20am PA Announcements from Event Organizers 7:25am Invocation 7:26am National Anthem 7:30am Start 10 mile and 5 mile races 8:00am Post Race Finish Festival begins 9:45am Award Ceremonies 10 mile and 5 mile 10:00am Cash prize drawings 10:15am Start Kid's 1-mile fun run 11:00am Post Race Finish Festival ends 1

2 S All runners are required to pick up their race packet. Your race packet contains your race bib (timing device attached), technical shirt and a choice of a hat, visor or sock (Kid s Race packet does not include hat, visor or sock) and some goodies from supporting sponsors. Note: We will not mail race packets. March 29, pm-6pm We Run San Antonio IH 10 West Ste 205 San Antonio, TX Phone: March 30, am-715am Race Site Boerne Public Library! 451 N. Main St. #100 Boerne, TX RACE PACKET ITEMS RACE PACKET PICK UP bocogear.com TEXAS10SERIES.com 300 T E X A TEXAS 10SERIES.com TEXAS10SERIES.com PARKING - DIRECTIONS Race Site: Race Site Boerne Public Library! 451 N. Main St. #100 Boerne, TX in 3.5 cm

3 From Houston: Take I-10 West toward San Antonio. Take exit 587 toward TX Loop/Anderson Loop/Randolph A.F.B. Turn right onto TX 1604 Loop. Take exit onto I-10 West/US-87 N toward El Paso. Take exit 537 and merge onto US-87 Bus/S. Main St. Take US- 87 Bus/S. Main St towards downtown staying on US-87/Main St. Turn left on John s road and park at the school parking lots on your left. From Dallas: Take I-35 South toward Austin. Continue Down I-35 and take exit 172 for TX-1604 Loop W/Anderson Loop. Follow signs for TX 1604 Loop W and merge onto TX-1604 Loop W. Take exit onto I-10 West/US-87 N toward El Paso. Take exit 537 and merge onto US-87 Bus/S. Main St. Take US-87 Bus/S. Main St towards downtown staying on US-87/Main St. Turn left on John s road and park at the school parking lots on your left. From Austin: Take I-35 South toward San Antonio. Take exit 172 for TX Loop W/Anderson Loop. Follow signs for TX 1604 Loop W and merge onto TX-1604 Loop W. Take exit onto I-10 West/US-87 N toward El Paso. Take exit 537 and merge onto US-87 Bus/S. Main St. Take US-87 Bus/S. Main St towards downtown staying on US-87/Main St. Turn left on John s road and park at the school parking lots on your left. From San Antonio: Take I-10 West toward Boerne. Take exit 537 and merge onto US-87 Bus/S. Main St. Take US-87 Bus/S. Main St towards downtown staying on US-87/Main St. Turn left on John s road and park at the school parking lots on your left. LIL TEXAS KID S RACE GET UP, GET OUT; GET MOVING is our motto for today's youth. The Lil Texas Kid s Race is a one-mile that starts and finishes at the same line as the 10-mile and 5-mile races. There will be one water stop midway for the Lil Texas runners. 3

4 WATER STOPS There will be water stops at miles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 along the course. Each stop will provide Gatorade and Water. Gatorade will be served in the Gatorade cups and water in the white cups. We encourage all runners to maintain and practice proper hydration throughout their training and participation within the event. POST RACE FINISH FESTIVAL All runners will be treated to a post race food line second to none. Our traditional breakfast tacos, bagels, granola bars, bananas, cookies are just some of the items included in our post race food. There will be Gatorade, water and soft drinks available as well as some adult beverages courtesy of Silver Eagle. During the Finish Festival we will give away ten $100 bills to our 10-mile finishers and ten $50 bills to our 5-mile finishers via drawing. One child will walk away with one $100 bill. FINISHER MEDALS AND AWARDS All finishers in the 10-mile and Kid s 1-mile will receive a finisher medal when they complete their race. 5-mile finishers will not receive a finisher medal. The first three finishers in the following age groups will be awarded prizes in the 10-mile race. 14 and under and over 4

5 The first three finishers in the following age groups will be awarded prizes in the 5-mile race. 14 and under Each age group will receive the following prizes. 1st place Comp Entry to TX10 Boerne and designated award! 2nd place - designated award! 3rd place - designated award The 10-mile overall male and female winners will receive a cash prize of $150 each and the fastest 5-mile split in the 10-mile (male and Female) will receive $75 each. NOTE: AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED AFTER THE EVENT ARMADILLO AND TEN GALLON CUPS The race for the Armadillo and Ten Gallon Cups concludes in Conroe. Each finisher in the 10-mile race will receive a minimum of 1 point. Every club with finishers will receive a minimum of 5 points for finishers. Note: Texas 10 Race Management will issue award checks for the Armadillo and Ten Gallon Cups 3-4 weeks after the event ARMADILLO CUP SCORING POINTS AWARDED Finish Place Boerne 1st Place Age Group 17 points 2nd Place Age Group 15 points 3rd Place Age Group 13 points 4th Place Age Group 11 points 5th Place Age Group 10 points 6th Place Age Group 9 points 7th Place Age Group 8 points 8th Place Age Group 7 points 9th Place Age Group 6 points All Other Finishers 5 points NOTE: Runners will be ranked based on birth year. Please let us know if your birthday in 2014 moves you up an Age Group. 5

6 2014 TEN GALLON CUP Each Race Venue Points Awarded Most Finishers 15 points 2nd Most Finishers 12 points 3rd Most Finishers 10 points 4th Most Finishers 8 points 5th Most Finishers 6 points All other clubs with Finishers 3 points FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I run with a baby jogger, skateboard, bike or dog?! A: No and Yes, in consideration for the safety of all participants; jogging strollers, skateboards, bikes and animals are prohibited on the 5 mile and 10 mile course. A baby jogger will be allowed on the Kid's 1-mile race.!! Q: Can I run with headphones?! A: Headphones are prohibited but are strongly discouraged. Participants who wear headphones must remain aware of safety vehicles, race officials, traffic and other runners. Any participant who fails to follow directions from race officials is subject to being removed from the racecourse, for their own safety and the safety of other participants.! Q: What is the time limit for Texas10 Boerne?!A: All streets must be reopened to traffic by 10:30 AM, and all participants must be able to cross the Finish Line by 10:15 AM to be recorded as an official finisher.!!no refunds will be given for registered participants who are directed off the course due to pace - no exceptions.!support! and Gear (SAG) Wagons and equipment trucks will follow the last participants to move slower runners to the side of road, and reopen the streets as necessary. These participants will not be able to finish the race or receive their medal. Q: Do I need a qualifying time to participate?! A: No, there is no qualifying time to participate in Texas10 Boerne.!! Q: Can I walk?! A: Yes, if you are able to finish by 10:15 AM.!! Q: How many water stations will you have?! A: There will be four (5) Water Stations along the course and one (1) at the Finish Line.!! 6

7 Q: What do I do if I am injured on the course?! A: There will be ambulance and bike EMS teams providing medical support along the course to attend to injuries. Runners will have access to medical support at each Water Station.!! Q: Will there be food at the finish line?! A: Yes, there will be food at the finish line provided by the event producer.!! Q: Is the course closed to traffic?! A: Yes, one lane will be closed for runners. Lanes will be coned off throughout the race for runners' safety.!! Q: Is the course USA Track and Field Certified?! A: Yes, Texas10 Conroe is USA Track and Field certified. The course received certification status in January of SPONSORS 7

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