April 21, Participant Guide

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1 April 21, 2013 Participant Guide

2 Welcome 1 Schedule 2 Before the race 3 VIP pass 4 Race info 5 Finish line 6 Recovery zone 7 Info/volunteer booth 8 One Mile at a Time/Mile map 9 Runners food 10 Concessions 11 The Summit 12 Places to visit 13 Half marathon map 14 5k map 15 Thank you to our sponsors contents

3 welcome runners! Your Lawrence Hy-Vee stores are proud to be sponsors of the Hy-Vee Kansas Half Marathon! At Hy-Vee, our mission is Making lives easier, healthier and happier, and we feel there is no better way to live up to this mission than aligning ourselves with this great event and with an organization like Health Care Access. As a locally owned business here in Lawrence, we feel that giving back all that we can, helps to strengthen our community and helps us stay on the track to a healthier, more vibrant future for our friends and neighbors. The Hy-Vee Kansas Half Marathon is an exciting event that brings people from throughout our community together with those from neighboring communities, uniting them in one common purpose: to work towards health and happiness while at the same time, raising money for Health Care Access, an organization that strives daily to do the same. We could not be happier to be a part of such a great community, and to sponsor such a wonderful event. We plan to continue this partnership into the future and together, we can make life in Lawrence easier, healthier, and happier for all! Kylene Etzel, RD, LD, Lawrence Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian charity partner Dear Participants, From all the staff and volunteers at Health Care Access Clinic we wish to say thank you for participating in the eighth annual Kansas Half Marathon and 5K race. This year participation in each event is increasing and the route is top notch. Your run will be taking you through the magnificent University of Kansas campus, Haskell Indian Nations campus, historic downtown, and many of the beautiful neighborhoods that make this community so special. The other feature that makes Lawrence special is the commitment of our volunteers, so as you pass them be sure to show your appreciation. We could not hold such a successful event without these wonderful volunteers who do it to help us provide life changing medical care to Douglas County s low-income uninsured residents. With the help of these and our medical volunteers, we turn every dollar you help raise into another $7 worth of healthcare for a friend, neighbor, or loved one in need in our community. Even with health care insurance law changes, the need remains great, with over 14,000 low-income people in Douglas County living without insurance. Special thanks to Hy-Vee, The Summit, the City of Lawrence, and all our sponsors for providing the support we need to make race day happen. Runners like you know the thrill of good health. By participating in today s race, you help us improve the health of patients who have no where else to turn. Thank you and have a great race! Shelly R. Wakeman, Executive Director 1

4 FRIDAY schedule Packet pick up at Ridgeview and 119th St. Hy-Vee in Olathe 4 pm - 7 pm Enter on the northwest side SATURDAY Packet pick up at Hy-Vee on 6th St. in Lawrence 11 am - 7 pm SUNDAY - RACE DAY Start/Finish Line - 9th and New Hampshire Street 6 am - 7:15 am - Packet pick up 7:30 am - Half marathon start 7:45 am - 5k start 8:30 am - 1 mile fun run 2

5 PARKING Parking downtown is free on Sunday. The parking garage at 9th and New Hampshire will be available as well; the New Hampshire Street entrance will be closed; enter off of 9th Street. BAG DROP With a VIP pass you will receive a locker with a lock to keep your items safe during the race. Without a VIP pass, there will not be a secure location to leave your bags or personal items. VIP PASS Sign up for a VIP pass now or you can sign up at any of the packet pick ups including the morning of the race. Learn more about the VIP pass on the next page. HOTEL RESERVATIONS before Spring Hill Suites-Marriott, located at 6th and New Hampshire (just down the street from the start and finish), has rooms for those traveling in for the Kansas Half Marathon at $159/night for 4/20 and 4/21. Remember to mention Kansas Half Marathon. Call Comfort Inn & Suites at 151 McDonald Dr. has rooms for $189/ night. Call

6 VIP pass As a VIP Pass holder, you will have access to: Showers Lockers with a Lock Towels Treadmills for Warm Up Special recovery zone access including both Active Release Techniques and Massage Therapy Indoor Restrooms VIP hours: 6 am - 2 pm All of this is in The Summit which is conveniently located at the start/finish line! Sign up online, at packet pick ups, before the race, or call The Summit at

7 TIMING CHIPS race info At packet pickup, you will receive in envelope that contains your bib and a green timing chip. These chips are reusable and will be collected at the end of the race. If you decide not to participate, please return the chip in the envelope it came in or drop it by any Garry Gribble s Running Sports stores. PACE TEAMS SmartPacing Pace Teams will be providing pacers for the half marathon. There will be pacers for 1:30 to 3:00 hour pace times in 5-minute increments. Your pacers will be lined up at the start in a bright orange shirt with their pace sign. Meet your pacers! AID STATIONS There will be an aid station every two miles along the course. Get water and Gatorade at these stations to stay hydrated while you run. Locations of stations are listed below. 15th and the Trail, Indian Ave & Perimeter Rd, Learnard & 22nd Terrace, 17th and Louisiana (this one will get hit twice by the Half so it is mile 7.5 and 12), Constant & Becker. RESTROOMS There will be portable restrooms at the start/finish line as well as every two miles along the course. Get a VIP pass to get access to the restrooms inside The Summit. 5

8 FINISH LINE finish line Once you reach the finish line, someone will clip the green timing chip off your shoe. There will be water and heat blankets available. Runners in the half, be sure your bib is visible so that you will receive your finisher s medal. You can also pick up a race receipt with your time. Visit the RECOVERY ZONE after you cross the finish line. PARTY/FOOD There will be a delicious assortment of food for all participants. New this year there will be a concession stand with great options. If you are watching this is a perfect place to grab a snack. Special thanks to Hy-Vee and Smart Chicken. RESULTS/PHOTOS Results will be posted on Photos will be posted on 6

9 recovery zone RECOVERY ZONE HOURS: 7 AM - 12 PM After you finish the race, visit the recovery zone located inside the Summit. Relax your muscles with a free massage provided by Competitive ej Massage. Replenish your body with samples from the following vendors. Barlean s fish oil Emergen-C Syntrax Nectar Good Greens Bars 7

10 info booth If you have any questions on race day, look for the information booth marked with balloons. Our Kansas Half Marathon experts will gladly assist you. volunteers If you are a volunteer for the Kansas Half Marathon please go to one of the packet pick ups to check in, get your t- shirt, and receive more detailed instruction on your volunteer position. If you have questions on the day of the race visit our information/volunteer booth that will be marked with balloons. ** Food for volunteers: Hy-Vee will have free coffee, donuts, and water available for all volunteers** 8

11 one mile at a time The Hy-Vee Mile at a Time is a fitness challenge for any kid in grades K-6 to complete 26.2 miles by walking or running one mile at a time. Those who are ready to complete their last mile can bring their training log to either Lawrence Hy-Vee PHARMACY or any of the packet pick ups to be registered for the finale which will be on race day April 21st, Meet at 9th and New Hampshire at the OMAAT tent marked with balloons. The 1 mile run will start at 8:30 am. 9

12 runners food Exclusively for the runners participating in the event. Hy- Vee will have the following items available directly after the finish line! Bananas Oranges Assorted mini bagels + cream cheese (assortment) Assorted mini muffins Coffee + creamer Bottled water Chocolate milk Assorted Gatorade Smart Chicken Sausages Smart Chicken breast meat sandwiches Smart Chicken thigh meat sandwiches ** Food for volunteers: Hy-Vee will have free coffee, donuts, and water available for all volunteers** 10

13 concessions Watching the event making you hungry? Bring a few dollars and visit Hy-Vee s concession stand! Concession Offerings & Pricing Assorted (full size) muffins - $1 each Bagels (whole) - $1 each *assorted cream cheese spread will be available Bananas - $0.50 each Oranges - $0.50 each Hamburgers - $2 each Hot Dogs - $1 each Assorted bags of chips - $1 each Coffee (12/16oz.) - $1 each *powdered creamer and sugar will be available Bottled water - $1 each Gatorade (20oz.) - $2 each Assorted soda (16/20oz) - $2 each ** Food for volunteers: Hy-Vee will have free coffee, donuts, and water available for all volunteers** 11

14 We re Clean. The Summit is Lawrence s newest fitness facility, located in the heart of Downtown, at 9th and New Hampshire. The Summit features sparkling new machines, attentive and educated staff, and the best location in town. Everything is clean, and everything works. Every time you visit. We re up-front. At The Summit, all memberships are month-to-month. It s about your needs as a client, rather than ours as an operation. We don t believe in pressure, and we don t believe in gimmicks. We believe that if we help you reach your Summit, you ll be more than a member, you ll be a friend. We care. We feel that if you don t reach your fitness goals, we haven t reached our own. On your first visit as a member, one of our trainers will discuss your goals, walk you through the facility, teach you the machines as needed, and help you set your starting weights and exercise plan. What others say. I love coming to The Summit. The people are always so nice every time. - Tanner Trieber Seriously the best gym in Lawrence. - Chris Johnson No better place to work out! - Tom Eberline Top of the line gym and even better trainers! These people make exercising fun again. - Todd Johnson 901 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS Hours: Mon-Thur 5am - 11pm, Fri 5am - 9pm, Sat 7am - 7pm, Sun 9am - 7pm 12

15 At Garry Gribble s Running Sports, every athlete is treated as an individual and every individual is treated as an athlete. Finding the right running and walking gear should be a comfortable experience. From the beginning walker or runner to the experienced racer, all of our customers will find the knowledge and expert advice they need. 839 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 8600 Ward Pkwy Kansas City, MO W 119th St. Overland Park, KS E. 39th St. Independence, MO 2130 SW Wanamaker Rd. Topeka, KS Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade retailer since 1946, with hand-made products from over 135 artisan cooperatives in 40 countries around the world. Bring a copy of this page to our store at 835 Massachusetts, April 21-22, and receive a 15% discount on your total purchase. Sharing the spirit of Downtown Lawrence since Massachusetts Street $5 off (w/$25 food purchase). Not valid with any other offers. Excludes alcohol & tax. Only at the Mass Street location Massachusetts St. Expires 5/21/13 Coupon code:

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19 On behalf of Health Care Access and Hy-Vee, we give a special Thank You to our wonderful participant bag and event sponsors!! Look for these great products at your local stores!! 16

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