2018 RACE PACKET. June 23, 2018 seawayrun.com. 6/18/2018 Race Day Google Docs

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1 2018 RACE PACKET June 23, 2018 seawayrun.com 1/16

2 From the Race Director: Welcome to the 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run! This packet is meant to give you the latest and greatest news and information about the 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run. Please take a few minutes to look over this information in the packet in hopes that it will answer many of the questions we receive about the race. Continue to check our website and social media sites as well! I want to thank YOU for your support of such a great and historic race in Muskegon. Your registration fees are being put to great use at the Muskegon YMCA and the Muskegon Rotary Foundation 1in21 Community Health Initiative. For that - I thank you! Our race committee has done such an amazing job to provide the best course, medical team and planning, food team, expo experience and of course - race bling! We hope that you enjoy the 2018 edition of the Mercy Health Mercy Health Seaway Run! Remember to run happy, run with an attitude of gratitude and...the fact that you signed up for this...so get it done! See you all at the starting line June 23! With gratitude - Andrew Buikema Race Director andrew@seawayrun.com 2/16

3 6/18/2018 Race Day Google Docs Mercy Health Seaway Run Gear This is very new to us this year. We have some great gear for your race day and causal needs! Men s and women s ¼ zips, women s tanks and Mercy Health Seaway Run running hats! Sizes and selection are limited - but don't fear! If we run out - you can fill out an order form at the Mercy Health Seaway Run booth (#31)! Here are some of the selections that we have! 3/16

4 Bib Numbers / Timing You will be assigned a bib number for your race. If you are wanting to transfer races, that can be done before midnight on June 20 on your RunSignUp account profile. If you transfer at the expo - you will be given a new bib at the expo as numbers are assigned to each specific race. All race bibs are chipped - do not bend or break it or it will not be properly timed. Walkers will be given bibs - but will not be chipped or timed as this is a non-competitive walking event. Race numbers should be pinned on the front of your shirt, close to the waist as possible. Wearing these numbers visibly on the front will help insure a proper recording of your finish time. Packet Pick Up Packet pick up will be held at LC Walker Arena (470 W Western Ave) from 11 am - 7 pm on Friday June 22, then on race day from 5:30 am - 7:30 am. The busiest times will be from 4 pm - 7 pm on Friday. If you are picking up a packet for a friend, please make sure you have all of their proper race information. Race Results Race results will be printed and posted as soon as they are available near the Olthoff stage where age group awards will be handed out. Please be patient with our race timer as results are not always instant and will take time. Thank you in advance. When the race is complete, we will post ALL results via our website: seawayrun.com, along with posting on our Facebook page. 4/16

5 Bandits Bibs must be worn by the person who is registered because we need to be able to act quickly and accurately identify any runner requiring medical assistance. In addition, age groups and overall awards can be affected by a bandit runner running with someone else's bib. Bottom line - don t do it. Runners who decide to not follow this expectation may be removed from the course and will not be allowed to enter the Mercy Health Seaway Run for future years. Staying to the RIGHT on the Course - Western Avenue to Finish Line Runners that meet other runners on the course are asked to stay to the right. Slower runners and walkers should stay to the right at all times and should be NO MORE than two across on the course. On Western Ave heading towards the finish line. Walkers - we ask that you stay to the LEFT and runners will go to the right. There are TWO lanes that can be used all the way down Western Ave. There will be cones separating the two lanes at the beginning of Western Ave as runners / walkers head to the finish area. Thank you in advance for the overall safety of all walkers and runners. On the Course In the event of an emergency on the course please notify one of our Mercy Health Medical Staff, a police officer or someone at an aide station. The Mercy Health staff will be on carts on all three courses. If you are unable to finish the race and its a non-emergency, please drop out at an aide station. Aide stations will be able to arrange transportation for you back to the finish line. There are porta johns located all over all three courses. See course maps on our website: 5/16

6 Runner Safety For the safety of runners, volunteers and race staff - delays, postponements or cancellations may occur due to weather. Every year we meet with local police, DPW and emergency workers and review our safety / security policies. Safety of everyone involved in the Mercy Health Seaway Run has been and always will a huge priority. Half Marathon The 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run Half Marathon will start at 7 am. Runners - please do not enter the start / finish line from Western Ave. Please follow the flow chart (coming up) and enter via 3rd Street from the traffic circle and proceed forward (west) down Western Ave. The official start mats are on the sidewalk of Western Ave and 4th streets. Please line up according to your pace (minutes per mile) with the faster paces towards the start. We are fortunate to have pacers included for our half marathon. These are experienced runners that will be running a consistent pace through the entire distance. The following paces per mile are available: 7:00 / 7:30 / 8:00 / 8:30 / 9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:00. More information on all pacers - pictures and bios are available here: 6/16

7 10K Run The 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run 10K will start at 7:50 am from the same location as the half marathon. Runners - please do not enter the start / finish line from Western Ave. Please follow the flow chart (coming up) and enter via 3rd Street from the traffic circle and proceed forward (west) down Western Ave. The official start mats are on the sidewalk of Western Ave and 4th streets. Please line up according to your pace (minutes per mile) with the faster paces towards the start. 5k Run / 5k Community Walk The 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run 5k will start at 8:05 am from the same location as the half marathon and 10k. The Community Walk will start directly AFTER the 5k run. Runners / walkers - please do not enter the start / finish line from Western Ave. Please follow the flow chart (coming up) and enter via 3rd Street from the traffic circle and proceed forward (west) down Western Ave. The official start mats are on the sidewalk of Western Ave and 4th streets. RUNNERS - Please line up according to your pace (minutes per mile) with the faster paces towards the start. WALKERS - Please DO NOT line up with the 5k runners. There will be a volunteer that will direct you as you enter via 3rd street. School participants - please meet your school on the northside of 3rd street next to Holiday Inn hotel. This area is designated for you the meet before and after the race. See the flow chart for reference. 7/16

8 6/18/2018 Race Day Google Docs Start / Finish Area Set Up Spectators All Mercy Health Seaway Run participants will finish at 4th / Western. ONLY registered runners / walkers will be allowed in the fenced in area. All family members and spectators must meet the runners outside the fenced area. This will be located at 3rd / Western. Security detail will not allow non-participants in the start / finish fenced in area as to not disrupt the flow of participants finishing, our medical team and food area. Thank you in advance for understanding. There are several areas to spectate from and we encourage you to study the course maps to see your favorite runner / walker in action! 8/16

9 Parking There are several locations around downtown Muskegon to park. Please check out the parking map for locations to park. If you plan to park on the north side of Shoreline Drive - please know that the road will be shut down at 6:50 am in prep for the half marathon and other races. To download this map - please visit: 9/16

10 Bag Drop / Discarded Clothing Mercy Health bags are available at the expo for your bib, shirt and other items you pick up at the expo. This bag will also be used should you decide to check your bag on race day. Your bib number and assigned race will be written on the bag and ready for you when you come back. Please do not place any valuables in the bags. The Mercy Health Seaway Run will not be responsible for lost or stolen items in the bags. All apparel dropped along the course, including aide stations will be donated to local charities. The only apparel we will keep after the event is completed will be anything left in the bag drop area. All unclaimed bags will kept for ONE WEEK, and then what s left will be donated to local charities. If you forget to pick up your drop bag, us and we will work out the details of how to get it back to you. Finish Line Food We are happy to provide refreshments along the course and food at the start / finish area. Thank you to Kohley s Superior Water for providing the water, thank you the Meijer for the apples, bananas and granola bars. We are also able to provide, courtesy of Wendy s of Michigan, a frosty! Finally, we are thankful for Country Dairy for providing chocolate milk. The food and drink are for participants ONLY. Non-participants will not be allowed in the food tent area. We appreciate your attention to this in advance. There will be two food vendors on site for the public: Aldea Coffee and Fatty Lumpkins sandwiches located in the parking lot south of the LC Walker Arena. 10/16

11 Post Race Beverages We have partnered with Pigeon Hill Brewing Company (500 W Western) and Unruly Brewing Company (360 W Western) - with each race entry you are given ONE beverage ticket of your choosing of tier one drinks at packet pick up. Additionally, with your race bib you will receive a $1 off your next beverage purchase! Side note - Pigeon has made a special beer JUSt for us! It s called PR Krusher Kolsch! Low ABV, smooth drink! Cheers! Team Tents If you are in a running club and would like set up a team tent area - please contact the Race Director: andrew@seawayrun.com for more information! We can hook you up with some space! There is no cost for this! Keep our area clean! We are happy to partner with RMS Disposal and will have 25 trash containers in and around the start / finish / spectator area. Please do your part and keep it clean! Thank you! Age Group Winners / Medals All half marathon participants will receive a medal for their participation in the half marathon event. There are not participation medals for the 10k / 5k events. Overall winners / Masters winners will receive a Mercy Health Seaway Run plaque along with a FREE entry to the 2019 event of their choosing. Age group winners will receive a Mercy Health Seaway Run plaque, while 2nd and 3rd places in each age group will receive a custom Mercy Health Seaway Run placement medal. 11/16

12 All awards will need to be picked up at the awards table located on 3rd Street at the Olthoff stage. Please have your bib as your ID to pick up your award. There will not be an official awards ceremony for Awards that are not picked up will be available to be picked up locally at Trophy House in Muskegon (2350 Henry Street). Awards that are not picked up that will need to be shipped will be done so at the participants expense. Pictures We have partnered with Fast Booth for pre and post race pictures that will be streamed live on our social media platforms. You will also have the option to text or the pictures to yourself. We will have our team out there snapping photos starting at 6:30 am. Runner Survey Soon after the race we will be sending out a link to the 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run Runners Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so we know what you thought of the 2018 Mercy Health Seaway Run! We will use this information where possible to improve future Mercy Health Seaway Run events! 12/16

13 2018 Sponsors Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor 13/16

14 Gold Sponsors 14/16

15 Silver Sponsors Betten Baker Blue Cross Blue Shield Eagle Alloy Kohley s Superior Water & Propane United Way of the Lakeshore Country Dairy Bronze Sponsors Natural Awakenings - Heartland Health Care Center Hilite International - GE Aviation Lakeshore Employee Benefits Lakeshore Fitness Center Lighthouse Group Northern Machine Tool - Fatty Lumpkins Ramos and Sons Auto Body - Shoreline Insurance Soils & Structures - West Michigan Grinding and Machine THANK YOU 2018 SPONSORS! 15/16

16 Additional Information Additional information can be found on our website on the FAQ page: Race Information: Course information: See you at the starting line this weekend! - The Mercy Health Seaway Run Committee 16/16