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1 OFFICIAL RACE /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & RACE OVERVIEW PACKET PICK-UP & RUNNER S EXPO ARRIVING ON RACE DAY RACE DAY POLICIES & RULES: BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER THE RACE COURSE INFORMATION COURSE MAP RACE RESULTS & AWARDS RACE DAY PHOTOS FROM MARATHON-PHOTOS BEHIND THE SCENES THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS *The Department of the Navy does not endorse any company sponsor or their services or products that appear in this publication.*

3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, :00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo begins 8:00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo ends SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, :00 am Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo begins 6:00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo ends SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, :45 am Half Marathon runners begin lining up at the starting line (yellow bibs) 7:00 am National Anthem and Opening Remarks 7:05 am Half Marathon Wheelchair & Wounded Warrior participants start 7:08 am Half Marathon runners Wave 1 (yellow bibs) start 7:13 am Half Marathon runners Wave 2 (red, yellow bibs) start 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes; 5 Miler line-up begins 7:40 am 5 Miler Wounded Warrior participants start 7:45 am 5 Miler runners (blue, red, yellow bibs) start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare the finish line 8:45 am All runners get turned just before Inlet Bridge to complete 5-mile course 4.75 mi) 9:45 am All runners must reach Half Marathon mile marker #9 (Rock Creek Parkway U-Turn) 10:00 am Awards Ceremony begins 10:15 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #11 must board the SAG vehicle 10:30 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #12 must board the SAG vehicle 10:45 am Runners must complete the course; Timing and scoring ends 11:00 am Roads re-open EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! IF NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS IMPORTANT TIMES 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes to prepare for the 5 Miler start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare for the Half Marathon wheelchair finishers 8:45 am All runners will be turned at the Inlet Bridge, around Half Marathon mile 4.75, to complete the 5 Miler course 10:15 am Runners who do not reach Half Marathon mile marker #11 or each mile mark after by the designated time will be asked to board SAG bus 10:45 am Timing and scoring ends 11:00 am Roads re-open PACKET PICK-UP Packets will NOT be available on race day. RUNNER BIBS We request all runners to write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of their bib in the event a medical emergency occurs. DO NOT hand off your bib number to another runner. Doing so leads to complications with scoring, results, and awards, and especially liability issues in the event of an emergency, as well as runner disqualification. GARMENT CHECK Only the clear bag provided at packet pick-up may be used for Garment Check on race day. Bring it with you if you plan to check some items. Backpacks and bags are not permitted. RACE COURSE The race course will split before the finish line. Half Marathon runners will finish on the left; 5 Miler runners will finish on the right. NAFHALF APP Use the NAFHALF App for your convenience during race week.

4 PACKET PICK-UP & RUNNER S EXPO Presented By: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, :00 8:00pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, :00am 6:00pm LOCATION DC Armory 2001 E Capital Street, SE Washington, DC PARKING Free parking is available in Parking Lot 3, near the intersection of 19th St. NE & East Capital St. NE. (Refer to map) METRO Take the Blue/Orange/Silver line to the Armory Station. Visit the WMATA website (wmata.com) to obtain the most up-to-date information about any disruptions, travel times, /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

5 PACKET PICK-UP Packets MUST be picked up at Packet Pick-Up and the Runner s Expo. Neither bib numbers nor packets will be available race day. Packets will include your bib number with a B-tag, safety pins, a clear bag for race-day Garment Check, complimentary race shirt, and race information. PLEASE NOTE: Only the clear bag provided at packet pickup may be used for Garment Check on race day. DYNAMIC BIB ASSIGNMENT This year bib numbers will be assigned when you pick up your packet. Runners will be responsible to self-seed him/ herself according to the times below. Half Finish Time: Before 2:15 hours yellow bib Half Finish Time: At or after 2:15 hours red bib All 5-Milers - blue bib Wheelchair and wounded warrior participant bib numbers will be pre-assigned gray bib Half Marathon participants will have either yellow (Wave 1) or red (Wave 2) colored bibs and the 5 Miler participants will have blue colored bibs to distinguish which race you are participating in. We request all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event of a medical emergency. MY PACKET You will need to provide the following to pick up your packet: Your registration QR code. Your local, state, or federal government issued ID All waivers MUST be signed prior to pick-up Registration QR codes can be found in registration confirmation s or by logging into your Active MyEvents account at FRIEND S PACKET You may pick-up a maximum of 5 packets, including your own. The person picking up the packet will need to provide the participant s registration QR code and a copy of the participant s local, state, or federal government issued ID. All waivers MUST be signed before someone else can pick-up a packet. RUNNER S EXPO VENDORS When you come to DC Armory Mall you will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors with a variety of products and services. The following list is a sampling of the vendors offered, and is not all-inclusive. GREEN LAYER SPORTS The official race event merchandise provider, get all your event apparel, accessories, and more. GEHA The presenting sponsor of the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon Runner s Expo and Packet Pick-up. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Your post-race food and beverage sponsor. GEICO SPRINT USAA WEGMANS AND MANY MORE PRIOR RACE SHIRTS & ULTIMATE WARRIOR MEDALS Purchase race shirts from prior years and/or place an order for the 2018 Ultimate Warrior Medal and/or purchase the Ultimate Warrior Medal Rack. GEHA applauds today s runners Proudly offering 2019 FEDVIP dental plans for military retirees. COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT Your complimentary race shirt may be picked up at the DC Armory Mall. Shirt sizes were selected by runners during online registration, and are identified on your bib number. Runners are required to pick up the size selected during online registration; a shirt exchange area will be available to exchange shirts for a different size, while supplies last gehadental.com /gehahealth /company/geha 2018 Government Employees Health Association, Inc. All rights reserved.

6 6 ARRIVING ON RACE DAY ROAD CLOSURES The following roads will close at 5:45 a.m. and re-open at 11:00 a.m. 15th Street, South of Constitution Avenue (3:00 a.m. closure) Independence Avenue SW, West of 14 Street SW 23rd Street SW Rock Creek Parkway Ohio Drive SW East Basin Drive SW Maine Avenue, West of 12th Street SW Raoul Wallenberg Place METRO METRO WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 8:00 AM RACE DAY! Unfortunately, we are not able to have the metro open earlier than the normal scheduled time on race day, 8:00 a.m. The metro will be available to return from the race. For additional information, please visit WMATA. PARKING STREET PARKING Public parking is available on the street at a first-come, first served basis. Drivers are responsible for following any parking requirements such as parking meters (credit/debit only; NO cash or coins). GARAGE PARKING We have partnered with SpotHero to help you with identifying parking garages near the start and finish and to reserve your spot in advance. SpotHero is a third-party contractor and transactions are made with SpotHero directly, not with Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5-Miler. Visit for a list of available garages, rates, and reservations. Drivers are responsible for all parking costs incurred and for following any parking requirements or regulations. If parking in the Ronald Reagan Building, please be aware vehicles are screened upon entering the garage, so plan to leave plenty of time to get to the start of the race. BIKING BIKE VALET Two Wheel Valet will be providing free bike valet services to participants on race day. The valet area will be set up on Washington Monument grounds, south of the German- American Friendship Garden. You may drop off your bike starting at 6:00 A.M. and retrieve it after the race. The area will close at 11:00 a.m. on race day. LYFT New Lyft Users: Lyft is offering new Lyft users $10 off 2 rides. New users can claim the promotion by downloading the Lyft app and taking their first Lyft ride within 30 days after the code is applied. Click here to claim the code or enter NAFHALF18 in the promo section. The code can also be found on the Lyft card inside the runner packets. Existing Lyft Users: Lyft is offering existing Lyft users 20% off 1 ride to or from the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon on race day, up to $3 off the fare. The promotion will be applied on-site by Lyft ambassadors.

7 NAVYHALF.COM /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5 We Help You Go the Distance Race Day and Every Day Online, on the phone and in person. We re always available. l 24/7 access to stateside member reps l Digital banking* anytime, anywhere l More than 300 branches worldwide l Secured account monitoring #RunwithNavyFed Join Today navyfederal.org Insured by NCUA. *Message and data rates may apply. Visit navyfederal.org for more information Navy Federal NFCU (8-18) CONSTITUTION AVENUE PORTA JOHNS VOLUNTEER & INFORMATION TENT BIKE VALET GARMENT CHECK POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGE VIP AREA NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 17 TH STREET NW WASHINGTON MONUMENT AWARDS STAGE 15 TH STREET NW MEDICAL TENT MADISON DRIVE START & FINISH 14 TH STREET NW 2018 RACE DAY: VILLAGE MAP RAOUL WALLENBERG PL SW JEFFERSON DRIVE

8 RACE DAY POLICIES & RULES BEFORE THE RACE The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Race will be held rain or shine. REGISTRATION No race day registration or packet pick-up. Entry fees are non-refundable. GARMENT CHECK Tents will be provided, for runners only, to check personal belongings. All items must be placed in the clear bag that you received at packet pick-up; no backpacks or bags may be checked. Markers will be provided to write your bib number on your clear bag. Runners assume all responsibility for checked items. The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. We recommend that you do not check valuable items, including but not limited to jewelry, cell phones, and electronic devices. DURING THE RACE SAFETY THE SAFETY OF ALL RUNNERS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. We strongly discourage the use of audio devices on the race course due to the reduction in a runner s awareness with his/her surroundings; especially, from emergency vehicles coming from behind. Runners who choose to run while wearing headphones are asked to leave one ear unobstructed, assume full responsibility, and must be aware of their surroundings at all times. NOT PERMITTED ON THE RACE COURSE Strollers Baby-Joggers Video Devices Backpacks Pets (*Except Service Animals) Bikes, Rollerblades, Skateboards, etc. PERMITTED ON THE RACE COURSE Heart Rate Monitors Medical Kits Camelbaks, Water Bottles and Belts GPS Watches Energy & Gel Packets Hydration Packs PLEASE NOTE: All items are subject to be searched. BIB POLICY Runners are required to wear the official participant bib with the number issued to them on the front of their clothing. SWAPPING IS NOT ALLOWED. Handing-off bib numbers leads to liability issues in the event a medical emergency occurs, and has an adverse impact on scoring, results, and awards. Any unregistered runner that competes with a registered runner s bib number will be disqualified. If the bib number is associated with a team, then that team will be disqualified from competition. FIRST AID & MEDICAL INFORMATION We request all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event a medical emergency occurs. TIME LIMIT All participants must finish the race by 10:45 a.m. when official timing will end. Roads are required to be reopened at 11:00 a.m. Runners who do not complete the course before 10:45 a.m. will not receive an official race time. Runners who do not meet the following mile marks by the stated time will be asked to board the SAG vehicle. The SAG vehicle will return runners to the finish line. Once on the SAG vehicle, you may not get off. If a runner refuses to board the SAG vehicle, they must follow rules of the road and move to the sidewalks or trails. Mile 9 9:45 am Mile 10 10:00 am Mile 11 10:15 am Mile 12 10:30 am SCORING SIMMCO Data Systems will be providing the official timing of the race. Your bib number must be attached to the front of your clothing. The B-Tag, attached to your bib, is a disposable UHF RFID tag that records a runner s official time. Do not remove the tag from the bib. OFFICIAL TIME Official time begins when a participant crosses the start line and concludes when he/she crosses the finish line. GUN TIME Gun time will be utilized to determine the awards for the top three male and female finishers. All other awards will be determined by net time. WHEELCHAIRS Push-rim and hand cycles will both be scored. If you are a Wheelchair or Wounded Warrior participant, please be aware the course terrain is mostly flat, but does include some hills. AFTER THE RACE POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGE Runners will have a selection of food items in the village food and beverage tents post-race. SAVE THE DATE! Next year s Navy-Air Force Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 15, See you next year!

9 NAVYHALF.COM /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5 RACE DAY TIMELINES The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler adheres to a strict timeline for the start, on-course, and finish times of the event. The official race clock will be tracked by race officials. Announcements will be made as time nears the closing of the starting chutes. If you miss the start of your wave, you will not be allowed to start until the next wave. Half Marathon participants who miss the Half Marathon start may join the 5-miler participants. It is the participant s responsibility to be at the start of their wave. No refunds will be issued for missing the start. START 7:00 am National Anthem and Opening Remarks 7:05 am Half Marathon wheelchair and wounded warrior participants start 7:08 am Half Marathon runners Wave 1 (yellow bibs) start 7:13 am Half Marathon runners Wave 2 (red, yellow bibs) start 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes; 5-Miler line-up begins 7:40 am 5 Miler wounded warrior participants start 7:45 am 5 Miler runners (blue. red, yellow bibs) start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare the finish line ON-COURSE 8:45 am All runners get turned just before Inlet Bridge to complete 5 Miler course (Half Marathon mile 4.75) 9:45 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #9 (Rock Creek Parkway U-Turn) must board the SAG vehicle 10:00 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #10 must board the SAG vehicle 10:15 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #11 must board the SAG vehicle 10:30 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #12 must board the SAG vehicle FINISH LINE: 10:45 am Runners must complete the course; Timing and scoring ends PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM BARLEY

10 10 COURSE INFORMATION & MAP RACE ROUTES MILE MARKERS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE Mile markers are located at every mile along the course. Course mile markers and directional signs are color coded depending on the race; Half Marathon mile markers are red, and 5 Miler mile markers are blue. FINISH LINE The race course will split before you reach the finish line. Half Marathon runners are to stay to their left and 5 Miler runners to their right. COURSE SUPPORT WATER STATIONS, SPORT DRINK & PORTA JOHNS STATION LOCATION ON COURSE AVAILABLE AT STOP START WATER STATION 1 WATER STATION 2 Washington Monument Near HM mile 2.5 5M mile 1.75 Near HM mile 4.5 5M mile 3.75 WATER STATION 3 Before HM mile 6.75 WATER STATION 4 Near HM mile 8.75 Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Porta Johns Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Porta Johns Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Porta Johns Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Porta Johns WATER STATION 5 Near HM mile 11.0 WATER STATION 6 Near HM mile 12.0 FINISH Washington Monument Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Lemon-Lime Gatorade Water Porta Johns FIRST AID & MEDICAL First Aid and Medical Stations will be offered at the Start, Finish, and along the course provided by LifeStar Response and GW MFA Event Medical Staffing. We request that all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event a medical emergency occurs.

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12 RACE RESULTS & AWARDS PHOTO COURTESY OF MARC ROCKWELL-PATE FINISHER S MEDAL All finishers will receive a Finisher s Medal signifying their achievement in the Half Marathon or 5 Miler. Volunteers will be handing out the Finisher Medals just past the finish line. AWARDS The awards ceremony is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. RESULTS Your bib number will have a QR code to scan and look up your unofficial results. CEREMONY Awards will be presented to the Half Marathon and 5 Miler male and female winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd) in the following categories: Overall, Masters, and Wounded Warrior. First place awards in each of the team categories will also be presented. Age group winners and 2nd & 3rd place teams must pick-up their awards at the awards tent after the race. There will be no duplication of awards. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS (1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACES) Overall Male & Female (Gun time) Masters (40+) Male & Female (Chip time) Wounded Warrior Male & Female (Chip time) Age Group Categories (Chip time): & Over TEAM AWARDS (CHIP TIME) Military Challenge Corporate Challenge Open Challenge THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR MEDAL The Ultimate Warrior medal is an achievement medal for those who participate in 3 United States Military organized races. Pre-ordered medals will be mailed to participants who have purchased them a few weeks after the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler. A limited number of medals are available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Participate in 3 races organized by a United States military service branch (Air Force, Army, Marine, or Navy). One race must be the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon or Navy 5 Miler. Must complete races between September 17, 2017 and September 16, *The timeframe for the 2019 Ultimate Warrior Medal will be from September 17, 2018 thru the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Race Day in /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

13 RACE DAY PHOTOS Marathon-Photos.com is the Official Photographer for capturing your exciting moments at the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler. You can find your photos by either entering your bib number or family name. Also, download for FREE a personalised event Certificate. Each photo is optionally available either as a Commemorative Photo, Race Time Photo or a Photo certificate for download or as a printed copy. A Digital Super Pack is available at a special price. Marathon Photos will supply all the identified photos in all the above formats. Plus, the Mega Pack which will also include your personalized video. Finally you will be sent your post-race MyPace, which is an analysis of your results and stats plus you can compare yourself against your friends. HALF MARATHON Overall Male Patrick Fernandez 1:07:52 (2013) EVENT RECORDS 5 MILER Overall Male Stewart Reich 24:51 (2017) Overall Female Susanna Sullivan 1:17:32 (2016) Masters Male Patrick Kuhlmann 1:13:25 (2015) Masters Female Perry Shoemaker 1:18:33 (2016) Overall Female Stephanie Bryan 29:06 (2015) Masters Male Philip Perry 26:22 (2008) Masters Female Martha Merz 30:39 (2006)

14 PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE GORDON BEHIND THE SCENES BECOME A PART OF CHEER ALLEY! Want to be part of the race but aren t a runner? Spectators of all ages are encouraged to participate by cheering on our runners during the final stretch of the Race! Cheer Alley is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place and Independence Avenue South. We also encourage spectators and cheerleaders to create motivational signage to help energize runners to reach the Finish Line! Please keep in mind National Park Ethos: Leave No Trace. SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL DESIGN CONTEST 2018 WINNER Congratulations to K. Sullivan for designing the winning runner s shirt and inspiring the finisher medals. K. Sullivan will receive prizes for winning on stage at the award ceremony the day of the race! ABOUT JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING MWR (MORALE, WELFARE, & RECREATION) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), a component of Warfighter & Family Readiness, is a comprehensive network whose goal is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to and enhance the lives of service members, their families, military retirees, Department of Defense employees, and other eligible participants. MWR strives to provide a quality of life to the Navy-Air Force Family that is commensurate with their sacrifice and service. MWR s mission is to foster and support high productivity for our Navy-Air Force audience through mental and physical fitness, personal growth, a sense of community, positive values and Family well-being. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC RITTER NAVY-AIR FORCE HALF MARATHON & 5-MILER HISTORY The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon is an annual race hosted by JBAB s MWR. This prestigious race began as the Navy 5 Miler, which the Naval Support Activity Washington MWR started in 2004 in celebration of the Navy s Birthday. The event organization has since transitioned to JBAB s MWR as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. The BRAC initiative merged the Navy s MWR on Anacostia Naval Annex with the Air Force s Services Division on Bolling Air Force Base. This year marks the Half Marathon s 7th year, and the 5 Miler s 15th. Each Race begins and finishes at the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This year, the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler welcomes more than 8,500 registered runners. All proceeds from the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler will go to supporting MWR s programs and services, helping to further improve the quality of life for the United States active duty military and their /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

15 GEHA applauds today s runners Proudly offering 2019 FEDVIP dental plans for military retirees gehadental.com geico.com MILITARY Local Office Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or in all situations. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C ; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary GEICO /gehahealth 2018 Government Employees Health Association, Inc. All rights reserved. /company/geha

16 THANK YOU We sincerely thank each and every one of our sponsors for their generous support of the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler. We are extremely grateful for their help in making this event possible! SPONSORED BY *The Department of the Navy does not endorse any company sponsor or their services or products that appear in this publication.* THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS We consider our volunteers the Most Valuable Players of the 2018 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & 5 Miler. This event would not be a success without their support.