Thank you to each and every one of you (and your entire team) for your support of the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon. This race is our chance to share with you our LOVE of running and our LOVE of Philadelphia in one, epic kickoff to spring weekend. When you re out there on race day remember, running is not just about how well you are doing today, it is about the community you are in and about appreciating the miles they are running with you. It s about changing the world.. one step at a time TOGETHER. THOSE YOU SHOULD THANK ALONG THE WAY *All Volunteers they are out there far longer than you! *The City of Philadelphia *Your Loved Ones (for putting up with your Type A personalities and training). *Your Team Members for helping you stay strong day after day. *And most of all Yourself. You have earned every footstep, every blister, every medal and every bragging right. love.run.philly. Larry Redrow, Race Director Michele Redrow, Race Director 1
Good Luck All 2016 Love Run Runners! We ll be at the start and finish line cheering you on! Toyota is proud to be the Official Vehicle of the 2015 Love Run! Stop by the Toyota display during the start/finish festival and check some of our most popular models Members from Penn Sports Medicine are proud to serve as the Official Medical Team for the 2016 Love Run. We wish all the runners the best of luck and look forward to cheering everyone on in this great community event. These men and women in brown not only keep your gear safe on race day when the race is over they take left over food to local shelters. Amazing men and women United Problem Solvers 2
START/FINISH LINES Philadelphia Art Museum @ Eakins Oval 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 There are no vehicles permitted in the Oval at any time from Thursday Sunday. ATHLETE PACKET PICKUP & SPRING KICKOFF PARTY Xfinity Live! 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Friday, April 8 th Packet Pickup 11:00 am 7:00 pm Friday, April 8 th Kickoff Party 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Saturday, April 9th 10:00 am 4:00 pm The Xpo Xperience will feature live band on Friday and Saturday, one free beer per runner and lots of giveaways and fun! Please bring your bib number to the expo. You can get it online (on or about April 5 th ) by visiting the results page on the website. *There is no packet pickup on race morning. Race Day The site opens at 6:00 a.m. ARRIVE ABOUT 1 AND HALF HOURS PRIOR TO START. The start/finish festival is OPEN to spectators. SUNDAY, APRIL 10 6:00 am Gear Check Opens 7:30 am Corral Line Up *7:30 am RELAY BUS LEAVES 8:00 am RACE START 3
CGI Racing and the Love Run Philadelphia half marathon have partnered with Xfinity Live to host an unforge>able kickoff to spring! The half marathon weekend begins at Xfinity Live! where we'll be celebra?ng spring with live music on the outdoor stage, lots of suds, super swag and so much more. This is not an expo (been there.done that), it is a pre-race party for you and all your family and friends. Friday, April 8 th 11:00 AM 7:00 PM ATHLETE PACKET PICKUP You may pick up another runners packet with a copy of their photo id. 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM KICKOFF PARTY AND HAPPY HOUR Join us for a kickoff to spring and celebrate the huge accomplishment you are going to finish on Sunday. We ll have live music, one free beer per runner, tons of swag, giveaways and more. Celebrate with your teammates, family and friends ~ all are welcome! Saturday, April 9 th 10:00 AM 4:00 PM ATHLETE PACKET PICKUP Live Music, a free beer for runners, shopping and more Friday & Saturday Love Run Store Get your Love Run commemorative gear you re going to love what we have this year! Run Local. Give Local. Here you can meet our official pace team and mingle with our favorite run clubs and charity teams. Love Thy Selfie Be sure to stop by every Mile Marker selfie booth to take your favorite selfies on the course. Brag and Swag if you brag, you win swag! 4
PARKING INFORMATION EXPO PARKING LOT P @ Phillies Stadium (Corner of South Darien and Pattison) LOT S @ Phillies Stadium RACE DAY PARKING There are several parking lots and garages conveniently located on or near Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Discount parking coupons for select Central Parking System locations are available at www.philadelphia.centralparking.com under the "Attractions" tab. Be sure to call ahead as rates and availability are subject to change. If you get to the race early enough, you may also find free street parking in and around the race area. The Love Run Half Marathon has no direct relationship with any parking companies. Some lots are available for parking without an attendant upon entering, with payment upon exit. 6
GETTING TO THE START/FNISH 8:00 AM START The Philadelphia Love Run will begin and end at the iconic (and beautiful might we add) Museum of Art; right at the foot of the famous "Rocky" steps where you and loved ones can capture your unforgettable finish. Center City is compact and very walkable. If you don't feel like walking (or running) we would suggest public transportation. By Car: Philadelphia is conveniently located just 2 hours from New York City and 2.5 hours from Washington, D.C. Major access routes include I-95, I-76, I-476, along with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes. By Rail: Amtrak operates from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia with service along the Northeast Corridor. 30th Street Station is just a few minutes cab ride (or about a four minute run) from Center City. By Mass Transit: Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city. Several SEPTA buses (Nos. 7, 32, 38, 43, and 48) currently serve the Museum area. Please check with SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 for information about schedules, dropoff and pick-up locations, and route detours. Don't forget to get information on SEPTA's unlimited access one-day pass - you wouldn't want to miss any part of our great City while your here. To catch a cab in Center City, just head for the nearest street corner and flag one down. Or call the City Cab Company (215) 492-6500 or Quaker City Cab (215) 726-6000. 7
SHARE WITH ALL YOUR TEAM MEMBERS PLEASE The Team UP area will be located in Eakins Oval on the West Side. All teams with 20 or more you MUST PRE RESERVE your tent or potty by 3.15.16. You will not get your perk if you have not reserved it! Email Dee at dolores@cgiracing.com for more info or go to the Team UP page and click on reserve your tent or potty. TENTS CGI ISSUED TENTS Tents will be lined up by the main stage and labeled INSIDE with your team name. TEAMS BRINGING THEIR OWN TENTS Teams may bring their own tents. All non race issued tents must be set up on Saturday from 1-4pm or race day you may walk your tent in. 1) please be courteous of your other teams space, 2) All teams are responsible for properly securing your tent (ABSOLUTELY NO STAKING IN THE OVAL), 3) No vehicles are permitted in the Oval on Sunday, per Homeland Security. Race Day Setup From 23 rd St up to the Art Museum on the Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4:00 am on. PORT A POTTIES Team Port A John this perk is for any team members who did not get 20 or more and is a port a john used by any teams it is not private to a specific team. Team Private Port a Johns this is for any team with 20 or more members. Your private team throne will be located on the West side of Eakins Oval in a barricaded off area. Each will be labeled with your team name and number. Please note the Port A Potty Area will be enclosed and manned so the general public does not have access to this area. 8
SAFETY MEASURES Our top priority is always the safety of all event participants, volunteers, staff and attendees. So please help us to ensure a safe environment for everyone in attendance. SEE SOMETHING ~ SAY SOMETHING Please be sure to follow the Department of Homeland Security s SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING campaign. The campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities. If you see something suspicious (e.g., an unattended backpack in a public place or someone trying to break into a restricted area) taking place then report that behavior or activity to local law enforcement personnel who will be on hand throughout the event. The Philadelphia Fire Department will have a 911 Command Center located inside on the East side of Eakins Oval. PERSONAL ITEMS Please do not leave personal items (such as backpacks, bags) unattended ANYWHERE in the event area or on the course. Please share this with all spectators. HOW DO I ENTER THE START/FINISH AREA? The site opens at 6:00 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY. The start/finish festival is NOT closed to spectators. WHAT CAN I CARRY? Only race issued, clear plastic participant bags will be accepted at Gear Check. No other bags will be accepted. You may bring in other bags but please do not leave them unattended at any time. 9
RELAY TEAMS VERY IMPORTANT INFO PLEASE READ Three Very IMPORTANT Things to Remember: 1. It is a three person relay with two chip exchange locations. Each member of your team MUST know which leg they are running and where they need to be positioned for the chip exchange. Use the terms LEG1, LEG 2 and LEG 3 in referring to the LEGS. This will avoid confusion race morning. 2. Know the chip exchange locations and which one each of your teammates should be at for the chip exchange. a. LEG 1- Line up at the Start Line. No Transportation needed. b. LEG 2- Line up at the Eakins Oval chip corral on the West Side of Eakin s Oval (see map). No Transportation is needed to get to this location. c. LEG 3 Line up at Mile 9 on MLK Drive once you have been dropped off by the shuttle buses. 3. LEG 3 Your bus leaves Eakins Oval at 7:30 SHARP we will not wait for any late runners. We will start loading at 6:45. *Go to the Finish Arch look for the school bus in the chute and follow it to the other buses which will wait on the 676 On Ramp. RETURN BUSES Leg 2 Once you have completed your leg you will walk up the Greenland Ramp off MLK Drive; where shuttles will be waiting on the Strawberry Mansion Bridge. Once a bus fills it will leave and bring you back to the finish line. 10
Course Support There will be 7 aid stations see map for locations. Port o Johns will be available near each aid station. Gatorade will be offered at 2, 4, 5, 6, 7. Gel will be offered at #4 and 6. Medical will be positioned on mobile units along the course with a med station at mile 9. The command center will be at the finish line along with a medical spotter tent. Course Time Limits: The official course time limit is 3:30 hours (16 minute mile pace). If a runner does not make the course time limit they may finish the race but it will be unsupported and they will be asked to move to the sidewalk. 11
RUNNER TRACKING & GET YOUR RESULTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOU PRE REGISTER FOR YOUR RESULTS When you sign up you ll be able to set up your tracking as well get your results delivered right to you when you cross the finish line. Go to the Results Page of the Love Run website and pre-register to have your results texted to you when you cross the finish line. You ll need your bib number first which can be found on this same Results page. Bib Numbers will not be available until about 4.5.16. Preliminary results will be posted online as soon as you cross the finish line with final results posted later on race day. NOTE: There will not be on site results posted other than via your mobile device. 13
SHARE SHARE SHARE FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS That s right every photo, every runner FREE Photo s from Gameface Media will be downloadable from the race photos page of the website. Be sure to share your photos to win a chance for a FREE ENTRY to Love Run 2017. FREE RACE VIDEOS Does it get any better? Yes. IREWIND will provide a :30 video of every runner yours to share and view for 120 days for free. If you want to own your video you can upgrade to a longer version which will include all clips of you taken at video locations. You may pre-order for $9.99 or after the race for $14.99. We want to see your photos, on course, on race day. We'll be giving away prizes and free 2017 race entries. CGI SOCIAL HANDLES TWITTER @LoveRunPhilly @CGIRacing #loverunphilly Facebook The Love Run FAN-atics What s a race without the fans? So bring your FAN-atics. Tell your family and friends they must come out to cheer you to finish and share your wonderful accomplishment. That s right more cowbells, more inspirational signs, and lots more cheering. Let us hear you at the Finish. Give our announcer custom messages and he ll give your runner a personal SHOUT OUT. 14
Where is the best place for spectactors? Eakins Oval/Along the Parkway You ll be able to see your runner start the race come back at Mile 4 then Finish in front of the Art Museum. Can I get a refund/deferral? We are sorry there are no refunds, deferrals, transfers at this time. The refund policy expired on 3.16. May I give my bib to someone else to run in my place? No this is not permitted. It is very unsafe to allow non-registered persons to race under your bib. In the event of an emergency we would have no record of this person or emergency contact information. It also jeopardizes those runners. How many people are running? Over 10,000 have registered. Is the Love Run walker-friendly? Yes. The Love Run Half Marathon is open to all competitors, with few restrictions. Please note that all participants must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the course. I do not have a bib number. Can I run the race as an unofficial entrant? No. Race amenities provided along the course, including medical assistance, fluid replenishment stations and traffic safety concerns are based on the exact number of officially-entered competitors. Any addition to this number by way of unregistered participants will adversely affect the races. Unregistered participants will be removed from the course. 15
What are the locations for the Port-a-johns? Port-a-johns are located at the start/finish line area. Additionally, Port-a-johns will be located at about every water stop on the course. What are the types and where are the locations for the replacement fluids? All hydration stations will have water. Gatorade and water will be at WS 2, WS4, WS 5, WS6, WS7. GU will be at WS 5. Can I use a baby jogger, roller blades, scooter or bike? No. These items are all strictly prohibited from the race course. How long will the finish festival be open for the Half Marathon? The finish area will be until 1:00 pm. Can I use headphones or earbuds? The rule prohibiting headphones is no longer enforced by USATF; however, the Love Run Half Marathon recommends you do not wear them during the race. Runners' ability to hear and react to situations and directions given by race officials is very important. Your safety is always our topmost concern. 16