RACE WEEKEND MAY 26-28, 2017 BURLINGTON, VT

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1 RACE WEEKEND MAY 26-28, 2017 BURLINGTON, VT

2 WEEKEND CALENDAR GREETINGS & WELCOME TO VERMONT! We re always amazed at how fast time passes, it seems like just a few weeks ago we were shoveling snow and lamenting the challenges of winter training. And now, that s all behind us. It s time to put one foot in front of the other, and keep doing so until we find one another in Waterfront Park. As you wind your way around the course, you re going to meet some of our greatest ambassadors our spectators. You ll see your family, your friends and a whole lot of enthusiastic friends- to-be. They ll be out there cheering for you, whether you ve met them already or not. They re going to be yelling for you at the start, they ll be hooting and hollering as you run through the Church Street Marketplace (both times) and they ll be waiting for your arrival in the South Cove neighborhood as you approach the midpoint. They ll be shouting encouragement as you make the assault on Battery and they ll be out in force as you navigate your way through the North End neighborhoods. And you re sure to enjoy the crew in the Lakeside Estates neighborhood, they have a well-deserved reputation for providing the warmest welcome on the course. The spectators will be lined up all along the bike path as you head into the last few miles and they ll be screaming until they have no voice left as you make your way into Waterfront Park, to cross the long sought after finish line. Simply stated, our spectators are spectacular, they re going to make you feel like a rock star. They ll make you feel like this race is all about you, The volunteers who will serve you this weekend definitely feel a sense of ownership as many have been with us for years. The local businesses all look forward to marathon weekend so they can welcome the runners into their respective establishments. Our support agencies, including all the police and public safety organizations and the members of our medical team, enjoy the opportunity to use their skills to provide a positive outcome for all. The event s sponsors are eager to enhance our race to ensure that you will remember this experience for a long time to come. Enjoy the race, make a few memories and a few friends along the way. So PR s and a safe race to all, FRIDAY, MAY 26 1:00-8:00pm: MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival, Marathon, and Relay Packet Pick-Up at the Sport & Fitness EXPO, Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center SATURDAY, MAY 27 9:00-7:00pm: Race Packet Pick-Up, Sport & Fitness EXPO, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center 7:45-10am: MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival Packet Pick-Up, Waterfront Park 8:25am: RSR Festival National Anthem 8:30am: MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival, Waterfront Park. Check website for specific start times. 5:00-7:00pm: Pasta Dinner. Sheraton Hotel, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT SUNDAY, MAY 28 5:00-6:00am SHARP!: Race Packet Pick-Up, One Main Street, Suite 304 7:00am: Wheelchair Race Starts, Battery Park 7:03am: Marathon and Relay Start, Battery Park 8:20am: First Wheelchair Racers at Finish, Waterfront Park 9:15am: First Runners at Finish, Waterfront Park 9:00am-2:00pm: Finishers & Festivities, Waterfront Park Peter Delaney For more information about the People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon visit GENERAL INQUIRIES info@runvermont.org PHONE (802) TOLL-FREE (800) Presented by: RunVermont, One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington, Vermont 05401

3 Dear Runners and Supporters, Welcome from all of us at People s United Bank! We are thrilled to be returning as the title sponsor of the Vermont City Marathon & Relay in 2017, and working with the incredible team at RunVermont. For such a small team, they pull off an incredible race each year and for that we thank them. People s United Bank has over 150 runners participating this year and well over 150 volunteers. These individuals come from all over our footprint including Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. Our team is excited to join all of you to make this the best event yet. People s United Bank will be celebrating our 175th anniversary this year. Our team works hard to support the businesses and individuals in this community as well as the many nonprofits that support those in need. People s United Bank has nearly 1,000 employees that live and work in Vermont. We are proud to be a part of an event that brings nearly 30,000 people to Burlington. Good luck to all of the runners and thank you to volunteers and supporters! Michael Seaver People s United Bank, Vermont Division President Know-how builds strong communities. Our depth of experience and range of services are only half the equation. The rest is our commitment to our customers. Understanding where you re coming from and where you want to go. It s been our way for almost 175 years across the Northeast communities we serve. VISIT US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS. peoples.com 2017 People s United Bank, N.A. Member FDIC

4 STEP 1 GET YOUR BIB Race Packet Pick-Up: When & Where You must have your bib number and photo I.D. to pick up your race packet at the Sport & Fitness EXPO. Bib numbers will be posted on and on our mobile app race week FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1pm-8pm SATURDAY, MAY 27, 9am-7pm Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT You will be issued the shirt size you chose when you registered. Any size exchanges that occur will be between runners. Race volunteers will not exchange shirt sizes. RACE DAY: SUNDAY, MAY 28, 5am-6am Sharp! One Main Street, Burlington, VT (4 blocks downhill from the start) Race Packet Pick-Up: What You ll Need MARATHONERS: Photo I.D. is required for all runners picking up their race packet. No exceptions. Please look up your bib number race week at vcm.org or in the RaceJoy mobile app You will need your number to pick up your packet. RELAY TEAMS: Please send ONE member of your team to pick up all team materials. PROXY PICK-UP: A friend/family member may pick up a race packet ONLY by presenting a copy of the runner s photo identification or a copy of the runner s confirmation . BIB SCAN: Please verify your information by scanning your bib at the Bib Scan table located by Race Shirt pick-up. CORRAL & START AREA MAP North Ave WATER STATION BANDSHELL 11:00/mile 12:00/mile POLICE STATION 10:00/mile 9:00/mile REGULAR CORRAL ENTRY VALET BIKE PARKING MEDICAL PORT-O-LETS INFO MEDICAL BIB # PORT-O-LETS GEAR CHECK 8:00/mile Battery Park Exchange Zone WVMT STAGE PREFERRED CORRAL & WHEELCHAIR ENTRY Park St CLUB CORRAL PREFERRED CORRAL START Battery St Park St Exchange Zone Monroe St Pearl St Sherman St Pearl St Exchange Zone Cherry St N. Champlain St STEP 2 READY, SET, RACEDAY! Race Start: When and Where SUNDAY, MAY 28 7am WHEELCHAIRS 7:03am MARATHON & RELAY The race begins on Park Street at Battery Park, Burlington, VT. (See left for corral access points.) All marathon/first-leg relay runners should be in Battery Park no later than 6:30am. HOTEL SHUTTLES Shuttle service is provided to and from participating hotels. Please refer to our website for hotel shuttle schedules. RACE DAY PARKING Free parking is available within 1/4-mile of the start area at the lots located on St. Paul Street, Bank Street and Battery Street. Do not park in Waterfront Park, Oakledge Park, or any of the church parking lots. See page 23 for map. VALET BIKE PARKING Coat check for your bike. Drop off your bike (or stroller, scooter, etc.). Volunteers will watch your bicycle so you can enjoy the race. Race Day, 5:30am-2pm. All bikes must be picked up by 2:00pm. Two locations: Battery Park and south end of Lake Street near entrance to Waterfront Park. No bikes are allowed in Waterfront Park. REACHING BURLINGTON BY FERRY: Visit: ferries.com for Lake Champlain Transportation ferry schedules. 4

5 STEP 3 CHECK YOUR GEAR Drop-Off: Battery Park: 6:15am-8:10am Pick-Up: Waterfront Park: 9am-1:30pm Relay teams: See additional gear check locations, pages 11& 13. Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and may be destroyed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. All gear bags must be picked up at Waterfront Park. You MAY NOT collect a bag from Battery Park Gear Check. Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 9, 2017 all remaining gear will be donated to charity. GET IN LINE Preferred Corral (Bibs ONLY): Access the preferred corral from the FRONT of the Start line by 6:55am. No access to the preferred corral after 6:55am. Club Corral: STEP 4 Members of running clubs who are running the full marathon and are not qualified for the Preferred Corral but who expect to finish in 3:45 or faster may start in the Club Corral. Access the club corral from the north end of Battery Park at Sherman Street, at the traffic light. Show your club singlet to our volunteers to gain access. No access to the club corral after 6:55am. Standard Corral (Bibs ): Access the standard corral from the north end of Battery Park at Sherman Street. Line up according to your race pace. Pace Team Leaders will hold signs indicating their pace time. See corral and start area map on page 4. Pace teams will be offered for the following times/ paces: 3:15 (7:26/mile); 3:30 (8:00/mile); 3:45 (8:35/mile); 4:00 (9:09/mile); 4:15 (9:44/mile); 4:30 (10:18/mile); 4:45(10:52/mile); 5:00 (11:27/mile); 5:30 (12:35/mile). More info at 5

6 Know-how keeps you ahead, start to finish. People s United Bank is proud to be the title sponsor of the Vermont City Marathon & Relay 2017 People s United Bank, N.A. Member FDIC Come see us at the Sport & Fitness Expo!

7 7am Wheelchairs 7:03am Marathon & Relay STEP 5 GO! You have trained for this. You are ready! Don t forget to thank a volunteer! WATER GATORADE ENERGY GEL FOOD PORT-O-LETS CLOSING TIME 9:30 am The Course 9:00 am Our USATF certified course starts at Battery Park, overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The opening miles are run through tree-lined residential streets and Burlington s pedestrian marketplace where an enthusiastic crowd of spectators will inspire you. At mile 3.7 you begin a 4.5 mile out and back section on the Northern Connector, a divided highway which is closed to traffic only once a year - for your race. On the Northern Connector, enjoy beautiful views of the Green Mountains and get a chance to see the leaders and your friends as you cross paths. At mile 8.2, return to city streets for a second pass through the Marketplace and a loop of Burlington s South End. At the half-way point of the course, enter Oakledge Park. Mile 15 brings the Assault on Battery; 6 blocks climbing Battery Street. You ll see the Taiko Drummers and throngs of spectators to inspire you up the hill. The next 6.5 miles take you out North Avenue on gently rolling terrain through many shaded neighborhoods. A steep downhill at mile 21.5 brings you to the Burlington Bikepath, which provides beautiful lake views and flat to slightly downhill terrain over the last 4.5 miles. Your finish and all post-race festivities occur in Waterfront Park where you ll be greeted by thousands of cheering spectators. Mile Markers and Course Clocks Mile marker signs are positioned every mile on the course. Time clocks are positioned every two miles, the half-way mark and the finish CANDY 8:45 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 11:35 am 11:40 am 11:55 am 12:00 pm 12:10 pm 12:15 pm Runner Tracking Download the RaceJoy app and find Vermont City Marathon. Progress Alerts, Instant Results, Live Phone Tracking, and much more! See next page for more information. Course Aid Stations All aid stations have trained medical staff and radio operators. All aid stations except miles 4.3, 5.4, 6.7, 7.8, 19 have porto-lets. There is a large bank of porto-lets at approximately mile 4.9/7.2 under the North Beach exit ramp bridge on Route 127/Beltline. Miles 11.8 & 19 are food-only stations with a full service aid station another.1-.2 ahead. In addition, see chart on right for the amenities provided at individual stations ICE POPS ONLY MEDICAL ONLY Closing time based on 7:00am race start. 12:35 pm 12:35 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm 1:20 pm 300' 250' 200' 150' 100' 50' START RACE COURSE ELEVATION CHART FINISH 7

8 Free for Vermont City Marathon & Relay Participants and Spectators! Participants & Spectators Download the App! A RunSignUp Product Participants & Spectators Download the RaceJoy App and find Vermont City Marathon! Progress Alerts, Instant Results, Live Phone Tracking, and much more! Important Race Information Convenient Bib Lookup Race Week Immediate Preliminary Results Race Day Progress Alerts to Friends and Family Automatic Facebook & Twitter postings Live Phone Tracking, Send-a-Cheer and PhoneTrak Features (upgrade features) Runners Share RaceJoy with your friends and family and ask them to sign in as a spectator. Note: You do not need to carry your phone to get official race Progress Alerts or Results. These are based upon your BIB tag crossing over timing points on the course. Share your race experience with friends and family! Official Sponsor of Runner Tracking Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android Devices VERMONT RUNNER CITY ESSENTIALS MARATHON APP 8

9 STEP 6 FINISH & CELEBRATE STEP 6: FINISH & CELEBRATE Rehydrate In addition to your medal and a heat sheet, you will receive Vermont Pure water. ADDITIONAL RUNNER FOOD IS LOCATED IN THE TENT JUST BEYOND THE FINISH CORRAL AT WATERFRONT PARK. Reunite Meet family and friends in the alphabetized Reunion Area. Refuel The Hannaford Runners Food Tent is stocked with fruit, Leonardo s pizza, chips from Moe s Southwest Grill, granola bars, chocolate milk, yogurt from Green Mountain Creamery and more. Relax Celebrate your accomplishment with friends and family in Waterfront Park. Enjoy refreshments and live music in the Michelob Ultra tent, purchase official People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon merchandise and visit food vendors. Complimentary post-race showers are available at the Burlington YMCA (266 College Street) for People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon participants who present a race bib. Remember! Your race bib entitles you to a beverage in the Michelob Ultra post-race party tent! ID Required. Runner Tracking and Results Download the RaceJoy app. See page 8. Visit our results tent in waterfront park Official Sponsor of Runner Tracking STEP 7 MARK YOUR CALENDARS The 30 th annual People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon will take place Sunday, May 27, 2018.

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11 2-PERSON RELAY Register Your Runners All team members must be registered online by May 12, After May 12, team changes may only be made at the Sport & Fitness Expo, Friday, May 26 from 1pm-8pm and Saturday, May 28 from 9am-3pm, and are subject to a $25 fee. RunVermont must be informed of ALL relay team changes prior to the start of the race or teams will be disqualified and ineligible for awards or prizes. Disqualified teams may not be able to participate in future RunVermont races. Where and When: 1st Leg Start Battery Street at Battery Park. Race start: 7:03am, arrive at Battery Park no later than 6:30am Gear Check Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and disposed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. FIRST LEG RUNNERS: Give warm-up gear/post race clothing to your teammate to check at Oakledge. It will be waiting for you when you finish the first leg. Gear Drop-Off, Oakledge Park: 7:30am-10:15am. SECOND LEG RUNNERS: You may drop gear at Battery Park to pick up at the end of your race at Waterfront Park. Gear checked at Battery Park is not transferred to Oakledge Park. Gear Drop-Off, Battery Park: 6:15am-8:10am. Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 9am-1:30pm. Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 9, 2017 all remaining gear will be donated to charity. Getting To/From Your Exchange Zone Two-person Relay teams exchange in Oakledge Park. Cars: Do NOT drive to Oakledge Park; there is no vehicle parking at or near Oakledge Park. Bikes: There are a limited number of bike racks in Oakledge Park. Be sure to bring a lock. Bike racks are removed at 2pm. Relay Bus: The 2-Person Relay Bus is the most efficient way to get to and from Oakledge Park. Buses to Oakledge Park: Time: 7:15am-10:30am, buses run continuously every five to ten minutes Location: St. Paul Street at King Street Drop off location: Buses departing before 7:50am drop-off 200 from Oakledge Park. Buses departing after 7:50am drop-off ½-mile from Oakledge Park. Plan accordingly. Buses to Downtown (St. Paul and King Street): Time: 7:30am-10:45am Location: Before 9:30am, buses pick-up at Pine Street/Flynn Avenue intersection, ½ mi from Oakledge Park. From 9:30am-10:45am buses pick-up 200 Oakledge Park near the park entrance on Flynn Avenue. Race Time BOTH relay members must wear a bib with ChronoTrack Tag. No tag, no time. No exceptions. Marathoners also participating as relay team members must wear a marathon and relay team bib. Consult the insert in your race packet for important additional details. Each leg is 13.1 miles. The exchange zone is at the half-way point at Oakledge Park. Medical service is available in Oakledge and Waterfront Parks. Aid stations include Vermont Pure Spring Water, port-o-lets, lemonlime Gatorade and medical services. Line up in exchange zone according to bib number. Relay runners must exchange the wristband provided at packet pickup with the next runner in the exchange zone. Relay zones are for registered runners only. Friends and family must stay outside the zone. 11

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13 Register Your Runners All team members must be registered online by May 12, After May 12, team changes may only be made at the Sport & Fitness Expo, Friday, May 26 from 1pm-8pm and Saturday, May 27 from 9am-3pm, and are subject to a $25 fee. Gear Check Participants must use the clear gear check bags provided at packet pick-up. No other bags will be checked, no exceptions. Do not leave gear or bags unattended at any time. Any items left unattended will be removed and may be disposed. Gear Check is intended for race day items only (warm-ups, post-race clothing). Do not check valuables. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. Gear Drop-Off, Battery Park: 6:15am-8:10am Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 9am-1:30pm All gear bags must be picked up at Waterfront Park. You MAY NOT collect a bag from Battery Park Gear Check. Gear Drop-Off, Flynn School: 8am-11am. Intended for fourth leg relay runners only. Gear Pick-Up, Waterfront Park: 12:30pm-1:30pm Unclaimed gear will be transferred to the RunVermont office (One Main Street, Suite 304, Burlington). On June 9, 2017 all remaining gear will be donated to charity. Race Time 3-5 PERSON RELAY The ChronoTrack Tag must be worn by the individual completing the LAST leg of the relay. The team s start time will correspond with gun time. No tag, no time. No exceptions. Marathoners also participating as relay team members must wear a marathon and relay team bib. Both bibs must be worn and visible at all times. Each relay zone is sectioned according to bib number. To make it easier for your team member to find you, wait in your designated area. Relay runners must exchange the wristband provided at packet pickup with the next runner in the exchange zone. Relay zones are for registered runners only. Friends and family must stay outside the zone. Attention 3 rd Leg Runners To get to your Exchange Zone walk 1 block down the hill from Battery Park. Follow our volunteers and signs to the Courthouse on Cherry Street to access the gate at the back of the Exchange Zone. THE CHART BELOW IDENTIFIES THE START/END LOCATIONS AND DISTANCES FOR EACH RUNNER. RELAY LEG START HERE END HERE LEG DISTANCE NOTES FIRST RUNNER RACE START PARK STREET EXCHANGE ZONE Park Street at Summer Street, MILE mi - Enter the general start corral from Sherman Street on the north side of Battery Park. Enter the preferred corral from the front of the start line on Park Street. - To finish your leg, turn right on Park Street, travel through the start corral area and look for your partner on the right side of the street. SECOND RUNNER PARK STREET EXCHANGE ZONE Park Street at Summer Street, MILE 3.4 PEARL STREET EXCHANGE ZONE Pearl Street at N. Champlain Street, MILE mi - Arrive at Park Street Exchange Zone BEFORE the race starts at 7:00am - Watch out for speed bumps at the start of your run. THIRD RUNNER PEARL ST. EXCHANGE ZONE Pearl Street at North Champlain Street, MILE 9.1 BATTERY PARK EXCHANGE ZONE Battery Park, mile mi - Arrive at the Pearl Street Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival time of your teammate. FOURTH RUNNER BATTERY PARK EXCHANGE ZONE Battery Park, MILE 15.7 FLYNN SCHOOL EXCHANGE ZONE Flynn School, North Avenue, MILE mi - Arrive at the Battery Park Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival of your teammate. FIFTH RUNNER FLYNN SCHOOL EXCHANGE ZONE Flynn School, North Ave, MILE 21.0 FINISH LINE Waterfront Park, MILE mi - Arrive at the Flynn School Exchange Zone at least 15 minutes prior to the expected arrival of your teammate. - Buses to the Flynn School Exchange Zone are located north of Battery Park on North Street, near North Avenue. Buses run 7:30am-12:00pm. Flynn School is 3.25 miles from Battery Park. - Buses returning to Battery Park depart from Barley Road northeast of Flynn School from 7:45am-12:15pm. 13

14 YOU NEED TO KNOW: FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM The People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Medical Team is a group of dedicated volunteer medical personnel who provide rapid assessment and treatment of your medical needs during the marathon. PLEASE FILL OUT THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND CONTACT INFO ON THE BACK OF YOUR BIB. No matter how fit you feel on race day, this information could help us save your life should something happen to you on the course. Medical Stations Our fully staffed medical tent is located at the finish line in Waterfront Park. In addition, medical aid stations are located throughout the course (about every 1.5 miles). Medical personnel can be identified by their MEDICAL vest and photo ID badge. Weather The weather can be unpredictable. Check the local forecast and plan accordingly. The average temperature for May 28 in Burlington is 55 degrees at 8:00am and 68 degrees at noon. Race officials will monitor the temperature, humidity and radiant heat to determine the risk of weather related danger to participants. A sign indicating the current alert level will be present at each aid station. Please familiarize yourself with the chart on page 15 so that you are aware of what the signs mean and what the recommended action is. Rules about Fluids It is well established that physiological function and performance is compromised as a result of dehydration. Sports drinks are generally the preferred beverage to maintain optimum hydration (many of these include essential electrolytes). The following tips will help you decide how much to drink on race day: Drink at least 16 ounces of fluid 1-2 hours before the race and drink another 16 ounces of fluid in the hour before the race. Check your urine 1/2 hour before the race: if it is clear to yellow then you are well pre-hydrated; if it is dark and concentrated then drink more fluids! During the race drink no more than 1 cup (8-10 ounces) of fluid every minutes along the way - that may not mean a cup at EVERY water station. Remember to drink enough but DO NOT OVER DRINK! Fluid replacement should approximate sweat and urine losses to maintain hydration at less than 2% body weight reduction. These are guidelines only athletes must know their individual needs. Runners who sweat more than average will require more than the recommended amount of fluids. Hyponatremia is a disorder of fluid-electrolyte balance that results in a dangerously low sodium concentration in the blood. Excessive drinking, sodium loss from sweating, and the kidney s limited capacity to excrete water will dilute sodium in the body s fluids and can cause hyponatremia. Athletes that drink too much before and during prolonged exercise and salty sweaters are at risk. Females, runners with a slight build, runners taking over 4 hours to complete the course, and those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) may be particularly susceptible to this risk. Nausea, vomiting, throbbing headache, dizziness, severe fatigue, swollen hands and feet, wheezy breathing, confusion, disorientation, and lack of coordination may all be seen with hyponatremia. In severe cases, it may result in seizure, respiratory arrest, coma and even death. Symptoms can occur up to 24 hours after an endurance event. (See fluid guidelines above and know your own fluid needs.) 14

15 Pain Relievers Recent medical research has shown that non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. may be harmful to a runner s kidney function if taken within 24 hours of an event. NSAIDs are thought to increase the possibility of hyponatremia during endurance activities by causing decreased blood flow to the kidneys and interfering with a hormone that helps the body retain salt. Therefore it is recommended that on race day you do not use any analgesic but acetaminophen (Tylenol) if needed after midnight on race day. NSAIDs may be taken again 6 hours after you have finished the race providing you are able to drink without nausea or vomiting, have urinated once, and are feeling physically and mentally normal. Runners should continue to walk for at least minutes after finishing the race. Standing still or stopping can cause you to feel nauseous, dizzy, and weak. Endurance athletes may experience fainting immediately after completing a race if they don t continue to walk. Walking will help to redirect the blood pooling in your legs back to vital organs, including your brain. Drink fluids slowly as tolerated. If you think you need help, ask one of our medical personnel at the finish. Beverages and food are available in the Hannaford Runner s Food Tent. Questions? YOU NEED TO KNOW: FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM The Medical Team is here to help! Please stop by the medical tents if you need help or have questions. We re here for you! At each medical station will have medical professionals to help you along the way. EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION Please print in pen before race. Name Birthdate Race Day Emergency Contact Name & Number Hotel Medical History Allergies Medications I hereby authorize the release of medical information obtained by any medical personnel or facility of treatment rendered to me for illness or injury incurred during my participation in this event. Signature Primary Language Complete the emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib. Regardless of how physically fit you feel on race day, completing this information may save your life. Date Weight PROUD SPONSOR OF MEDICAL SUPPORT STATUS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT EACH AID STATION ALERT LEVEL EVENT CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTIONS EXTREME HIGH MODERATE EVENT CANCELLED/EXTREME AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS LESS THAN IDEAL CONDITIONS PARTICIPATION STOPPED/ FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION SLOW DOWN/OBSERVE COURSE CHANGES/ FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION/CONSIDER STOPPING SLOW DOWN/BE PREPARED FOR WORSENING CONDITIONS LOW GOOD CONDITIONS ENJOY THE EVENT/BE ALERT 15

16 Timing: How It Works The ChronoTrack B-Tag is a RFID (radio frequency identification) strip located on the back of your bib. Your time will be read at the start, finish and intermediate locations. You must cross all locations and complete the official course to get an official time. You must wear the bib provided in your packet. Do not trade bibs with anyone; your time corresponds with your bib number. There will be video checkpoints and volunteers checking race numbers along the course. Failure to appear at video checkpoints may result in disqualification. Relays: Both members of the 2-person relay have the B-Tag on the back of their bibs. Only the last leg of the 3-5 person relay wears the B-Tag. Bib Do s and Don ts Our ability to provide accurate timing and essential medical assistance when necessary depends on YOU. Make certain your bib is: Clearly visible on the front of the torso Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle) Pinned in all four corners Not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.) Gels carried in foil packets may interfere with the timing strip. Please store gels several inches away from your bib during the race. Completely filled out with your medical information (back of bib) No tag, no time. No exception. Participation Policy RunVermont reserves the right to restrict participation in any event for violation of RunVermont rules and regulations. Visit runvcm.org for deferral and transfer policies. RunVermont events are organized under and conducted according to USATF and RRCA rules. Anyone who participates in an event produced by RunVermont must be properly registered and must have paid any required registration fees prior to the start of the race. Entrants in RunVermont events will be given a race bib for scoring purposes and to aid course officials in identifying legitimate participants during the event. Bibs may not be transferred from a registered participant to any other person. A registered runner who provides their bib to another runner will also be treated as an unregistered runner and subject to the sanctions described here. Individuals who participate in any RunVermont event without registering will be removed from the race. RunVermont reserves the right to bar unregistered participants from future RunVermont events. Unregistered individuals participating in RunVermont events may also be subject to additional sanctions from USATF and/or RRCA. Additional actions, including prosecution, may be taken for theft of services. For People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Relay Participants only, the transfer of relay team ownership is permissible, as long as the transfer is conducted in the manner prescribed on the official People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon website. All runners must stay on the designated race course. Participants must finish within 6 hours and keep to a sub 13:45 minute pace per mile. Bikes, in-line skates, strollers, dogs and skateboards are not allowed on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged. Cancellation policy There are a number of potentialities that may cause event officials to either delay, interrupt or cancel the People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay event. Such conditions may include local emergencies, such as fires or mass casualty incidents, acts of God, terrorism, severe weather conditions or any combination thereof. The presence of conditions that might generate a decision to cancel the race will be communicated via the event s media partners and the event website, runvcm.org. The variables most likely to affect the disposition of the event are extreme weather conditions. In the unlikely event that extreme conditions exist prior to race start, we will cancel the race and notify runners at the start and through the media. If for any reason the event is canceled by race officials, participants will not be entitled to registration refunds. You Inspire Us All. Congratulations to the runners and organizers for another incredible marathon! The University of Vermont Medical Center Orthopedics & Rehabilitation has the Sports Medicine expertise to keep you on course for a safe and healthy marathon experience. UVMHealth.org/MedCenterSports 16

17 YOUTH RUNNING FESTIVAL The MVP Health Care Ready. Set. Run! Festival is open to children ages SATURDAY, MAY 27, /2, 1, and 2 Mile Runs Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT All participants receive a finisher s medal, t-shirt and goodie bag. The 2 mile run is open to ages 9-14 only. This is a competitive event with awards given in age categories. See website for more details. Pre-Registration is Required! For more information and to register visit runvermont.org EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington 1-8pm Packet pick-up SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 Waterfront Park 7:45am-10am Packet pick-up and activities 8:25am National Anthem 8:30am Warm-Up and 2-mile run 9:45am Mascot Dash 10am Warm-Up and 1-mile run 10:30am Warm-Up and 1/2-mile run Valet Bike Parking: Coat check for your bike. Drop off your bike (or stroller, scooter, etc.) at the south end of Lake St (near entrance to Waterfront Park); volunteers will watch your bicycle so you can enjoy the Ready. Set. Run! Festival. Saturday 7:30am-11:30am. All bikes must be picked up by 11:30am. Offering General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Periodontics Implant Dentistry 17

18 MARATHON CASH PRIZES OPEN MASTERS PUSHRIM HANDCYCLE PLACE MALE & FEMALE MALE & FEMALE MALE & FEMALE MALE & FEMALE 1 ST $3000* $750* $250 $250 2 ND $1700 $400 3 RD $1000 $300 4 TH $500 5 TH $300 TOP VERMONTER - MALE & FEMALE $500 6 TH $200 Must currently reside in Vermont and have done so since May 29, 2016 OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIER BONUS Any competitors in the VCM who are eligible to compete in the USA Olympic Trials and who meet the qualifying standards for the trials will earn a bonus of $1000 for the A standard or $500 for the B standard in addition to any other prize money they may win at VCM. A standards are 2:15:00 for men and 2:37:00 for women, gun times. B standards are 2:19:00 for men and 2:45:00 for women, gun times. * Special Vermont Winner Bonus : If a Vermont resident (as defined for our Top Vermonter prize) wins either the Open or Masters division, we will double the prize money to $6000 or $1500, respectively. The $500 Top Vermonter bonus will not apply in this case. Marathon Awards Age group Top three men & women in age categories: 16 24, 25 29, 30 34, 35 39, 40 44, 45 49, 50 54, 55 59, 60 64, 65 69, 70 74, 75-79, and 80+. Relay Awards (2-person and 3-5 person relays) Awards given to the first place male, female, and mixed relay teams in each relay division. Relay Divisions All teams are entered into one of the following open divisions: Men s Open (all male, any age, youth to senior) Women s Open (all female, any age, youth to senior) Mixed Open (male and female, any age, youth to senior) Junior Open (boys, girls, mixed, all runners must be 17 & under 3-5 person relay only) Master s Open (male, female, mixed, all runners must be age 40+) Grand Mountaineer (male, female, mixed, all runners must be age 55+) RUNNING SHOES KEYRING Good Luck, runners! Don t forget to have fun. Cash prizes and awards are based on gun time, not chip time. People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon does not displace when awarding cash and prizes. VISIT OUR VERMONT STORES Middlebury Workshop & Store 52 Seymour Street Boutique Store 46 Main Street Burlington 111 Church Street Woodstock 9 Central Street Waterbury 2653 Waterbury-Stowe Road The People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon is proud to be the 2017 RRCA State Championship. Certified & Sanctioned We are excited to have Vermont s own DANFORTH PEWTER as our 2017 Awards Sponsor. Each piece is made by hand in Middlebury, Vermont. Fred and Judi Danforth revived the 260-year old Danforth pewter heritage in their Woodstock, Vermont barn in Their passion and dedication for fine handcrafted pewter can be seen in every design. MARATHON RUNNER & ESSENTIALS RELAY AWARDS 18

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20 VERMONT CITY MARATHON & RELAY MAY Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm The Sport & Fitness Expo is host to more than 40 local and national exhibitors featuring the latest in sportswear, gear, local Vermont products and more. Sheraton Conference Center 870 Williston Road, S. Burlington, VT ADMISSION IS FREE! The Simply Stable Arahi The Arahi is the ideal shoe for runners who are looking for a light and fast shoe with pronation support. It s extremely versatile for daily runs or long distance days. Featuring the same HOKA cushioning you ve grown to love, plus our new J-Frame technology, this lightweight, responsive, nimble shoe is both supportive and comfortable. OFFICIAL SHOE OF THE PEOPLE S UNITED BANK VERMONT CITY MARATHON

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22 Long Wind Farm David Chapman East Thetford, Vermont RunVermont s Miles for a Mission program was created in 2009 to assist local non-profit organizations with fundraising activities through the People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay. This program was designed to strengthen ties between the running community and Vermont non-profits. In 2015, People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Miles for a Mission partners raised more than $170,000 via their runners! More than 75% of this money was pledged for use in Vermont CHARITY PARTNERS: Camp Ta-Kum-Ta HOPE Works Make a Wish Never Give Up Ever Outright Vermont Where we come from promises matter. Special Olympics Vermont The UVM College of Medicine Running Team Zeno Mountain Farm RUN FOR GOOD: JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING PARTNERS! Visit Crowdrise.com/VermontCityMarathon2016 to run for, donate to or learn more about our 2017 Miles for a Mission Partners. 21 MAY 28, 2017

23 ve S Union St General Parking Due to street closures, we recommend parking by 6:15am. Meters are not enforced on Sundays. GARAGES & ENTRANCES: 1. Marketplace Garage 2. Corporate Plaza 3. Burlington Town Center 4. Lakeview Garage/Macy s 5. *College St. Garage/Hilton 6. *Gateway Center 7. Courthouse Plaza 8. Corner Stone * Closed at this time. ATTENDED LOTS: 9. Waterfront (2 locations) UNATTENDED METERED LOTS: 10. South Union St. 11. Fletcher Free Library 12. Main St. at South Winooski St. 14. Elmwood Ave. 15. Downtown PARC (Lakeside Ave. off Pine St.) HANDICAPPED PARKING Near Waterfront Park vehicles with handicapped license plate/pass may access the following parking before 7:45am or after 10:45am. For the safety of our runners there is NO spectator vehicle access across the race course (Battery Street) between 7:45am and 10:45am; please plan accordingly. These parking areas do fill up. Pease Grain Parking Lot, at College and Lake Streets Lake Street, north of College Street (near ramp/stairs into Waterfront Park) Lake Street, south of College Street to Main Street. Perkins Pier Parking Lot Live marathon coverage begins at 6:45am race day! FREE PARKING: Hannaford: 1127 North Ave. Burlington, VT More info: OR Battery Park Lake St 9 9 Battery St 6 5 Main St 8 Pearl St 4 S Champlain St George St Cherry St Bank St College St Pine St Clarke St Church St Burlington Town Center King St S Winooski Ave S Union St Ma THEY KEEP YOU RUNNING... Charlie, Ernie & Lisa in the Morning BURLINGTON & PLATTSBURGH S #1 LOCAL MORNING TALK SHOW 15 St Paul St Adams St Spru RUNNER PARKING ESSENTIALS 23

24 Marathon & Youth Command Ray Aley Denise Alosa Howie Atherton Nan Atherton Newton Baker Rich Bassett Brad Battin Kari Berg Lloyd Blake Rick Blount Tim Brahmstedt Jesse Bridges David Clark Lyman Clark Lea Coggio Aaron Collette Russ Cooke Steve Cota Melody Daigle Jim Desmond John Duncan Suzanne Elliott Zoe Erdman Carolynne Erwin Will Flender Jon Floyd Sylvie Frisbie Tom Giroux Jared Grenon Christy Gustafson Kurt Hawkins Kevin Hebert Patrick Henry Paul Hinman Jake Holz Judy Huether Dennis Jewett Olivia Johnson Howard Kalfus Lee Kauppila Tina Lagrow Chris Line Paul Luneau Gordan MacFarland Greg MacGowen Brian Meyer Jim Miller Joe O Reilly Tim O Reilly Charlie Papillo Joe Payne Jack Pilla Donna Quinlan Lisa Quinlan Michaela Quinlan Joel Ribout Timothy Riley Peter Rollins Renee Ross Ken Schatz Mattie Scheidt Justin St. Pierre Patrick Standen Mitch Stern Missy Stuart Jintina Sundarabhaya Rebekah Thomas Janice Valgoi Nicole Voth Paul Wagner Kevin Wilson Aid Station Captains Rick Burns Clem Devlin Geoff Bennett Maeve Gustafson Terry Kuch Cindy Boardman Patrese Simms Don Singer Kate Barash-Engel Don Singer Darci Deo Jane Langlois Robert Townsend Jr. Kristin Manazir Ted Manazir Bob Abbey Denise Gregory Flannery Abbey Heather Hill Peter Chevalier Molly Bucci Jon Bucci Leslie Pippin-Tepper Sean Devine Timberly Hedenberg Maddy Hulbert Megan Murphy Ryan Weiland Keren Turner Hannah Spence RunVermont Board of Directors: Nicole Ravlin, Chair Cheryl Aley Karen Allen, Vice Chair Joe Carton Sam Davis Scot Kline, Treasurer Seth Lasker Randy Sargent Tom Torti, Secretary Scott Carpenter Mike Kanarick Kathy Schirling Elzy Wick Will McNulty Kelly Byers RunVermont Staff: Executive Director Peter Delaney Communications Director Jess Cover Director of Race Operations Joe Connelly Registration & Volunteer Director Chuck Spear Youth Director/ Sponsor Coordinator Aliza LaPierre Operations Directors Cassie Marion & Michelle Dow Operations & Volunteer Coordinator Liz Hollenbach HOME OF THE Design & Merchandise Director Kyle Morrison Course Director Jon Floyd EXPO Director Jen Savas Intern Marisa Gehrig 22

25 We look forward to celebrating the 30 th running of the People s United Bank Vermont City Marathon with you. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates. See you Race Weekend! May 25-27, 2018 The RunVermont Team