2016 Runner Confirmation

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1 2016 Runner Confirmation Saturday, August 6, :00 a.m. Cape Elizabeth, Maine 2016 Race Beneficiary: My Place Teen Center Follow us on Twitter at Become a Facebook fan at Sponsored by: Follow us on Instagram at RACE FOUNDER: Joan Benoit Samuelson, 1984 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist RACE MANAGEMENT: DMSE Sports THE COURSE Warm Greetings! We are both delighted and honored that you have chosen to join us for the 19th TD Beach to Beacon 10K. Thank you for your interest in our race that showcases coastal beauty and Maine hospitality at its finest. It is your participation in the TD B2B 10K that inspires us to deliver an event that celebrates the very best that road racing and running have to offer. Furthermore, it is your feedback that helps us to tweak the TD B2B in a way that assures that we make our 10K a premier running experience for all runners. The beneficiary this year is My Place Teen Center, a free, yearround, after-school youth development program for kids in Greater Portland located at 755 Main Street the former United Methodist Church - walking distance to the neighborhoods it serves. Housed in a 10,000 square foot, 150-year-old building, the nonprofit organization serves approximately 500 youths, ages 10 18, including some of whom are at risk. In this Olympic year, we hope that you will enjoy the spirit of our race and the magnificent colors that comprise the landscape along the course and represent the runners and volunteers who join us as passionate neighbors and friends in sport from afar. With every good wish for a fulfilling, fun and safe run! The course begins on Rte. 77, near Crescent Beach, proceeds north to Old Ocean House Road, at which point it takes a right. The course continues on this narrow, winding roadway where it rejoins Rte. 77 for a short distance. It passes and Cape Elizabeth Town Hall. The course then turns right onto Shore Road. Until this location, the course has been slightly down hill and fairly flat. Climbing moderately the course continues to wind as it passes scenic ocean vistas. Finally, the course reaches the Old Gate at Fort Wiliams. It then turns right into the fort, climbing and curving around old bunkers as it approaches a very narrow path and its first bend. From here the runners have a spectacular, panoramic view of Casco Bay and the most photographed lighthouse in America, Portland Head Light. ELEVATION Start altitude is 50 feet above sea level Finish altitude is 25 feet above sea level Highest point on the course is 100 feet above sea level Joan Benoit Samuelson, Race Founder and Chair Dave McGillivray, Race Director, President, DMSE Sports TD Beach to Beacon 10K Organizing Committee Lowest point on the course is 20 feet above sea level ROAD CLOSINGS Rte. 77, Sprague Hall to Kettle Cove Road closed 6:00 10:00 a.m. Crescent Beach State Park not accessible until after 9:00 a.m. Rte. 77, Kettle Cove Road to Old Ocean House Road closed 7:30 10:00 a.m. All Old Ocean House Road closed 7:30 10:00 a.m. Rte. 77, at Hillway closed 7:30 10:00 a.m. Shore Road south of closed at 7:30 am. All of Fowler Road (except shuttle buses) closed 7:15 10:00 a.m. Scott Dyer Road eastbound (except shuttle buses) closed 6:15 8:00 a.m. TD Beach to Beacon 10K is officially sanctioned by

2 RACE EXPO The Expo at the TD Beach to Beacon registration offers shopping opportunities with over 45 local and national vendors, as well as food samples, future race information area, and non-profit exhibits. Friday, August 5, 4:00 8:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MILE (NEW EVENT!) Friday, August 5, 4:00 p.m. The new TD Beach to Beacon High School Mile is a two-loop course that will begin near the Portland Head Light and finish across the official TD Beach to Beacon finish line. The event was open to all Maine high school runners entering their senior, junior or sophomore years who met qualifying standards during the school year. The High School Mile is open to spectators and will precede the annual Kid s Fun Run on the Soccer Field at. The order of High School Mile heats will be: 4:00 p.m. Girls Mile 4:15 p.m. Boys Mile Medals will be awarded to the top three boys and girls overall. The TD Beach to Beacon High School Mile is presented by Bon-Ton and uniforms for all participating athletes will be provided by Nike. Each race will be scored and timed using the FinishLynx timing system. KIDS FUN RUN Friday, August 5, 6:00 p.m. Registration cafeteria Friday, August 5, from 4:30 6:00 p.m. The Kids Fun Run will take place in heats according to age, in order of youngest to oldest. Refreshments and completion prizes will follow the races. If the weather is inclement on Friday, the Kids Fun Run will be postponed to Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Information will be posted on our website by 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Sports Medicine Symposium Thursday, August 4, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Dana Center Auditorium, Maine Medical Center A range of health topics for runners, including heat stroke, hydration options and allergies, will be discussed as part of a Sports Medicine Symposium in Portland. The free event is geared for runners, medical personnel and anyone interested in wellness. To reserve a spot, contact: Chris Troyanos at troyanos@comcast.net. Light snacks will be provided compliments of MMC and the event is sponsored by the TD B2B Medical Team and Maine Medical Center. BIB NUMBER AND T-SHIRT PICKUP Runners will be timed with the ChronoTrack UHF timing system and single use B-Tag. The timing tag is attached to the back of the bib. When you obtain your bib at registration, it is important you not remove the B-Tag from your bib and you wear it on race day. Net time is used for scoring and age group awards. In order to receive an accurate time, your bib must be clearly visible on the front of the torso, unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle), pinned in all four corners and NOT COVERED (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.) Race numbers are NON-TRANSFERABLE. DO NOT give your assigned bib number to anyone else or you could be barred from future participation in our race. Bib Number and T-shirt Pick-up Friday, August 5, 4:00 8:00 p.m. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed, they are distributed on a first come first serve basis. Because of the early start (8:00 a.m.), limited parking and limited access to the start line, we highly encourage all preregistered runners to make every effort to pick up their bib number on Thursday or Friday. If you cannot do so, please try to get a friend (who will need a written note from you) to pick it up for you. If you are pre-registered and you ABSOLUTELY CANNOT pick up your bib number prior to race day, please notify us by (info@beach2beacon.org), so we can make arrangements for you to pick up your bib number prior to the race at Sprague Hall, near the start line from 6:30 7:30 a.m. on race morning. This will be done on a limited basis only! However, the race will start on time, whether all runners are present or not! RACE RULES (as governed by USATF) Please do not fold, cut, or alter your bib number. The number must be entirely visible on the front of your racing shirt or shorts. Only those with bib numbers in the top 150 are allowed to line up in the front corral. Wheelchair participant rules and guidelines are sent under separate cover. There is a 17-minute gap between the wheelchair and race starting times. All prize money is awarded based on GUN time, not net time. Age group awards are by net time. GEAR Gear check buses will be located near the start that will transport runner s belongings to the finish area. Please follow signs to the buses. Once again, back packs are not allowed. Small clear plastic bags will be provided. We encourage you to not bring too much that will need to be transported. Bib number should be visible when dropping off gear at the start and retrieving gear at the finish. The race is not responsible for any lost items. INFO FOR RUNNERS For health and wellness tips provided by MaineHealth please visit

3 START All runners are asked to self-seed according to ability level. Poland Spring water is available at the start along Rte. 77 and at each water stop along the course. There are plenty of portable toilets along Rte. 77 from the parking lot to the starting line. Start Times: 7:50am Wheelchair Start 8:00am Elite Women Start 8:12am Elite Men and Race Start FINISH AREA Once you cross the finish line, you will be directed up the hill to the flagpole field where Poland Spring water will be available. You will then be directed down the other side of the hill to the parade grounds where there will be food, race results and massage available. AWARDS CEREMONY The formal awards ceremony commences promptly at 9:45 a.m. at at the top of the flagpole hill. DIRECTIONS TO SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE From South: Take I-95 North to Portland Exit 45. Take 295 towards South Portland. Take Exit 2 to Broadway, follow Broadway to end. SMCC parking lot is on the right side. From North: Take 295 South to Exit 6A, (Forest Avenue South), stay in right lane. Follow signs to Rt. 77 South. Follow to Casco Bay Bridge. Cross the bridge, go through intersection, you are now on Broadway. Follow Broadway to end, parking lot is on the right. TO START AREA/PARKING, SPRAGUE FIELDS From South: Take I-95 to Portland to Exit 45. Take Maine Turnpike Authority Toll Road to Rte. 1 South. Follow Rte. 1 South for.6 miles to 2nd light and go left onto Pleasant Hill Road. Follow for 3.3 miles to Rte. 77. Take left (north) on Rte. 77 for two miles to Fowler Road, where you will be directed to the parking area. From North: Take Casco Bay Bridge to Rte. 77 South. Follow into Cape Elizabeth. Important: Watch for and follow flaggers and signs at intersections along Rte. 77 for directions to start and Sprague Fields parking. TO HANNAFORD CORPORATE HQ PARKING LOT Take I-95 to Portland to Exit 45. Take Maine Turnpike Authority Toll Road to Rte. 1 South. Follow Rte. 1 South for.6 miles to 2nd light and go left onto Pleasant Hill Road. Follow 1.3 miles to the HANNAFORD satellite parking lot and shuttle pick-up on right, or continue straight two more miles to Rte. 77. PARKING/SHUTTLE BUSES/DROP-OFFS This is a point-to-point race. Please try to carpool and arrive EARLY! All parking spaces are available on a first serve basis. Please do not park on the sides of the roads, as this will create gridlock for everyone else trying to get to the race. At the end of the race, shuttle buses will transport RUNNERS AND SPECTA- TORS back to the Sprague Fields Start Area Lots or Satelite Lots to retrieve your car. Shuttle Buses will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must leave by 12:00 noon in order to catch a shuttle back to the parking lots. There is no parking for runners at the finish at. parking is restricted to sponsors, press, volunteers, staff, and a limited number of spectators. Some of you may want to be dropped off at the start by a family member or friend who will then want to park at. This is possible only if they arrive at prior to 7:30 a.m. and if spectator parking is still available. No parking after 7:30 a.m. Start Parking: Sprague Fields Charles E. Jordan Road Cape Elizabeth, ME Satellite Parking/Runner Drop Off: 345 Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth, ME Hannaford Corporate Headquarters 145 Pleasant Hill Road Scarborough, ME Southern Maine Community College 2 Fort Road South Portland, ME Pre-Race Shuttles From all satellite locations including the bike parking at Park: 6:00 7:00 a.m. Post-Race Shuttles To all satellite locations and start parking: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Visit for more specifics and updates on our satellite parking shuttle bus program.

4 ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES The TD Beach to Beacon 10K has a long history of commitment to environmental and social sustainability. This is made possible thanks to our sustainability corporate sponsor, Fairchild, and consulting partner, Athletes for a Fit Planet. In 2015, the TD Beach to Beacon 10K earned Gold certification as a sustainable event from the Council for Responsible Sport. This year we are re-applying for certification, with the goal of earning Evergreen status. Here are just a few of the things you ll see at the race... Less waste going to landfill. We are recycling and composting at the expo and from start to finish, including all the cups on the course and plastic bottles at the finish. Give worn-out shoes a brand-new life. Don t trash your old shoes. Instead of throwing your old kicks out toss them into the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe bins at the B2B Athletic shoes only, any brand OK, no damp or muddy shoes, no metal, cleats or dress shoes, no sandals or flip-flops. For more information visit Free Valet Bicycle Parking for All at the Finish. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is providing free, secure bicycle parking at the finish inside. The service helps cut down on road congestion and lightens the CO2 footprint of the race. The bike service will open at 6:00 a.m. and close around 2:00 p.m. Shuttle buses will transport bike valet runners only to the start of the race. For more information about bike parking visit Check out our eco-initiatives at RACE PHOTOS TD Bank is excited to share that FREE race photos will again be available for all participants. Gameface Media will have photographers stationed at the Start Line, Before the Turn to Shore Road, Mile 5 and Finish Area to capture runners in action as well as capture post-race celebrations. Please make sure to have your bib displayed front and center so we can identify you. Participants will receive an notification a few days after the event when the photos are ready to be instant ly viewed, downloaded, and shared with family and friends. And when you share that awesome shot of you don t forget to include #TDB2B10K! Thanks, TD Bank! PROHIBITED ITEMS People attending the TD Beach to Beacon Race, no matter what their status or interest in the race, should understand that security and safety are of the upmost concern. Should you be stopped at a security check point or in proximity to the race course we ask for your cooperation to help ensure the safety and security of everyone and to expedite the process. Below are a few reminders of items not to bring, which will again make race day fun and minimize any delays of people attending the race. Participants: the following items are strictly prohibited Backpacks or similar items carried over the shoulder Suit cases or rolling bags Personal hydration systems Glass containers Costumes that cover the face or bulky outfits Strollers Props which represent fire fighters, military, or law enforcement Spectators: the following items are strictly prohibited Weapons or items which replicate weapons Large rolling bags or coolers Fireworks or flammable liquids Volunteers and Staff should be able to adhere to the above. My Place Teen Center 2016 Race Beneficiary Founded in 1998, My Place Teen Center (MPTC) is a Westbrook-based nonprofit organization that each year serves approximately 500+ youths, ages 10 18, and specializes in those who are considered most at risk, including homeless, disabled, food insecure, cognitively delayed, low-income, immigrants and refugees. In addition to serving 9,000 meals annually, MPTC also provides life-skills and character development, academic assistance through tutoring and study skills, a learning technology lab featuring science, technology, English, the arts, and math, and job skill acquisition. My Place Teen Center helps kids stay in school, yearn for something beyond their present moment, and accept social responsibility. For more information, visit call (207) or donna@myplaceteencenter.org. Find MPTC on Facebook and Twitter.

5 THANKS TO ALL OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS NEWS CENTER. THANKS TO ALL OUR GOLD SPONSORS THANKS TO ALL OUR SILVER SPONSORS THANKS TO ALL OUR BRONZE SPONSORS THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTY SPONSORS THANKS TO ALL OUR GENERAL SPONSORS THANKS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS American Medical Response Cape Elizabeth Community Services Chad Little Outdoor Equipment Granite State Race Services Maine Turnpike Authority Med Star Ambulance Services National Running Center Northeast Mobile Health Service Southern Maine Community College The Sprague Corporation Town of Cape Elizabeth United Rentals