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Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook We are excited to have you join us for the 3rd annual Tuna Run 200 Relay. The course takes you from Garner,NC (just outside of Raleigh) all the way to the beach finishing on the boardwalk at Atlantic Beach. A brief outline of the handbooks is as follows: 1. General Safety and Permissions 2. Packet Pickup 3. Starting Information 4. Emergency Information 5. Food, Gas, and Restroom Facilities on Course 6. Finish Line Information 7. Rules 8. What to Bring 9. Exchange Zone Information 10. Night Safety 11. Maps (Finish line map, van exchange to van exchange, etc.) One of the main points of this handbook is to make sure each team and runner understands and follows the safety guidelines for the race. These rules are in place for your safety, and we ask that you follow them. The Tuna Run 200 is an event built to challenge you and to have fun, but safety is first. Please remember that the Tuna Run 200 wouldn t exist without the support of the communities through which we run and the support of the local citizens and authorities. Please respect these communities. Once again, WELCOME! to the Tuna Run 200. If we can assist in any way, please contact us. Thanks, Brian Malak Race Director Tuna Run 200 Relay (843) 209-3510 Page 1 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook The notes of this Handbook apply to all competitors, team support staff, spectators, event staff and volunteers. This was designed to make your experience safe, smooth, enjoyable, and rewarding. Contacting the Race Director During the race you may need to contact the race director. Please contact me if you have any questions during the race. Below is my contact number: Brian Malak - (843) 209-3510 Safety Concerns We believe runners should always run defensively. Please be advised that you will be running on a course that is open to normal traffic. Roads will be posted with race signs to alert approaching traffic. All runners should be alert to traffic, blind turns, and road conditions. All runners should run facing traffic unless otherwise noted on the leg map. Course Markings The course will be marked with yellow directional signs (18 x 24 ). All turns will be marked and signs will be approximately every 1-1.5 miles during long stretches on the same road. In addition, an EXCHANGE ZONE AHEAD sign will be posted about ¼ of a mile from the exchange zone to alert runners and drivers that the exchange zone is approaching. However, it is the responsibility of the runner to navigate the course. We start putting signs out on the Tuesday before the race, and sometimes they go missing before the event not very many, but a few. We try to replace these along the route when we see this during the race, but sometimes we do not get to them in time. As a result, make sure you know your leg and all of the turns you will be making just in case. Leg Map Tattoos We are providing each team with a set of Leg Map tattoos. These will be in your race packet and will give you the turn by turn directions for each leg. When applying the tattoos make sure to apply them to bare skin for best results. Counties and Municipalities The Tuna Run 200 Relay has received permission from the following counties: Wake, Johnston, Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones, Onslow and Carteret. Please respect these communities, which graciously are allowing our event access to their roadways. We have also received approval from the NCDOT. Packet Pick-Up Teams have two options for packet pick-up: Inside Out Sports in Cary (address below) will be our packet pickup location before the race. The team race packets will be delivered to them on Monday evening October 6. You can go into the store any time between Tuesday (October 7) and Thursday (October 9 before 6:00 PM) to pick up your team packet. For teams arriving in the area on Thursday, packets will be available before 6:00 PM. If you can't pick your packet up at Inside Out Sports, you will be able to pick up your race packet at the starting line on Friday morning. If you choose this option, make sure to arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time. Page 2 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook Inside Out Sports 2002 Grisdale Lane Cary, NC 27513 1.888.343.6313 / 919.466.0101 Tuesday October 7 th through Thursday October 9 th 6:00 PM Regular Hours 10:00 AM through 8:00 PM Weekend Parking at Start Teams can park their cars in the secondary parking lot at Lake Benson Park (the starting location). The park closes each night at sundown, so if you plan to pick your car up on Saturday or Sunday make sure to get there before the park closes. These cars are parked at your own risk and the Town of Garner and the Tuna Run 200 are not responsible for any damages or stolen items. Talk to the race director or one of the volunteers to locate the parking lot at the starting location. Start Line The starting line is at Lake Benson Park in Garner. Lake Benson Park 921 Buffaloe Road Garner, NC Teams should be at the Starting Line 45 minutes prior to their start if they need to pick up their race packets. Teams which have already picked up their race packets are expected to sign-in/report to the Starter s Table at the Starting Line 30 minutes prior to the team s start time. The team s lead vehicle and lead runners only need to be at the Start (if two vehicles are used), but it is always nice to have the entire team around to cheer on the beginning of the race (and in our opinion, well worth the extra effort). Other items that will be addressed leading up to your start time: 1. 10 minute safety and general information/reminder talk starting 15 minutes prior to your start time 2. Answering of any last minute questions from teams. Emergency Information: If an emergency happens during the race, dial 911 immediately. Once the situation has been resolved or is under control, please call the race director (Brian (843) 209-3510) so we are aware and can take any necessary actions. We have been in contact with county EMS along the course, and they are aware of the race. If the medical need is not immediate, but you would still like to take your runner to a medical facility, listed below are the closest hospitals to each leg on the course. Legs Nearest Hospital Phone Number Address Start through Leg 3 WakeMed Cary Hospital 919-233-2300 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511 Legs 4, 5 and 7-9 Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital 910-892-7161 800 Tilghman Drive, Dunn, NC 28334 Legs 6 and 10-12 Johnston Memorial Hospital 919-934-8171 509 North Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577 Leg 13 through Leg 15 Wayne Memorial Hospital 919-736-1110 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534 Leg 16 through Leg 18 Duplin General Hospital 910-296-0941 401 North Main Street, Kenansville, NC 28349 Legs 19-21, 23, 24 Lenoir Memorial Hospital 252-522-7000 100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28501 Legs 22 and 27-30 Onslow Memorial Hospital 910-577-2345 317 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540 Leg 25 and Leg 26 Craven Regional Medical Center 252-633-8111 2000 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28560 Leg 31 through Finish Carteret General Hospital 252-808-6000 3500 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 Sleeping, Food, Gas, and Restrooms on the Course Page 3 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook Hotels and Van Exchange Sleeping Accommodations For teams that would like to get a place in the middle of the race to shower and get a little nap, there are hotel options in Kinston, Goldsboro, and Mt. Olive between exchanges 12 and 18. Also, exchange zones 18, 24, and 30 have large parking lots and large open grass areas for runners to get a little bit of sleep. If you choose to sleep at an exchange zone, make sure you set up well away from trafficked areas. We do not want any accidents as a result of runners trying to get a few minutes sleep. Food and Gas on the Course There are not many options available directly on the course until we hit the last 6 legs. However, we mostly parallel Highway 70 down to the coast, so we are not much more than 15-30 minutes away to many options for food and gas along the course. Here are the highlights at the major exchange zones. Note the bolded restaurants below they are offering a discount to Tuna Run 200 runners during the race. Exchange #6 Four Oaks is a small town, but has some restaurants and gas stations in the town center (off of the course) o Subway: 5960 US Highway 301 S, Four Oaks, (919)963-1000 Present your Tuna Run race bib to receive a 10% discount on Friday, Oct. 10. Exchange #12 The course is about 20 miles south of Goldsboro and goes through Mt. Olive. You can take Highway 13 north to Goldsboro and Highway 117 north to Goldsboro or south to Mt. Olive. Both locations have food and gas. o Pizza Village: 500 N. Breazeale Ave., Mount Olive, (919)658-4842; Closes at 10PM. Present your Tuna Run race bib, order from the college menu, and you will receive the college discount that applies to some pizza and pasta menu items on Friday, Oct. 10. Exchange #18 We cross Highway 11 right after Exchange #18. If you take this north for about 15-20 miles you will get to Kinston. This has many food and gas options. o Kings Restaurant (barbecue): 405 E. New Bern Road, Kinston, (252)527-2101; Closes at 9PM. Present your Tuna Run race bib at Kings and receive a 10% discount on Friday, Oct. 10. Exchange #23(not major Exchange #24) This exchange is at Trent River Campgrounds and there will be camping and showers available (for a nominal fee) to Tuna Run 200 participants. There will also be subs and pizza available at this exchange zone. The food, camping and showers will require a pre-order information will be sent out in race e-mail soon on how to do this. Exchange #30 For food, there is the pancake breakfast here, but once you leave this exchange zone you will be heading toward the beach and there are many food and gas options along the route from this location to the finish. The pancake breakfast will require a pre-order information will be sent out in race e-mail soon on how to do this. Finish Post Race Celebration with Tuna, BBQ, and Beer!!! Note: We will send information out through e-mail for Showers/Camping at Exchange #23, Subs and/or Pizza at Exchange #23 and Pancakes at Exchange #30. Restrooms Facilities on the Course Each exchange zone will have port-o-potties and/or restrooms provided by the exchange zone. See Race Official at Exchange Zone if you are unable to locate the restroom facilities. Finish Information Finish Line: The finish line will be at the Circle in Atlantic Beach. There is plenty of parking in the beach access lots and along side streets around this area. Page 4 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook Finishing With Your Runner: Having the whole team finish with their runner is not only allowed, but encouraged. In the Finish line map at the end of the handbook, there will be two suggested locations where your team can begin running together. But, remember that this is on an open road, so be careful and make sure not to block traffic when you do this. Post Race Party: The post race party will be at the Circle at the race finish. We will have music, Tuna, BBQ, and beer (along with other drinks). The celebration will get underway around 1:00 PM and will last until around 5:00 PM (this will depend on when teams finish). This party is included in the race entry fee, and all participants are invited (runners, volunteers, and drivers). On your race bib will be tabs for Tuna, BBQ and Beer (2). These will allow you to get your food and beer and make sure we have enough food available for all participants. There will also be vegetarian options for the food and the Tuna and BBQ tabs will work for these options. Spectators: The post race party food and beer will not be available to spectators (tickets are required to get food and beer). The beach is open to bring beer for spectators (and for team members who would like to enjoy more than the two provided by the race). Post Race Award Ceremony: Due to the length of time between the first and last team finishing, we will not have an official awards ceremony. So, if you think you might have won an award, please check with us at the finish line before you leave if we can confirm you did win an award, we will give it to you then. We will announce the winners and have some post race announcements between 5:00 and 6:00 PM on Saturday the 11 th (depending on when the last team finishes). Showers at Finish: Beach showers are available at the finish line. See the Finish Line map at the end of the handbook to see where they are located. Parking at Finish: There will be plenty of parking at the finish line in Atlantic Beach. See the map section at the end of the document for instructions on where to park. Course Closing The race course and finish line will close October 11th (Saturday) evening at 5:00 PM. This allows teams that start at 6:00 AM to run a 10 min/mile pace. Teams on the course who fall behind this closure time schedule will be asked to leave off their next runners at the start of their legs so the runners can start their legs while other runners on their team are still running. For example if a team is falling behind at Leg 31, they will be asked to drop their Leg 32 & 33 runners off at the beginning of their legs (Exchange 31 & 32 respectively) and these runners will start immediately without waiting for their other runner to arrive to hand off the slap bracelet. This will allow teams to still have all of their runners run their expected legs and will also help get the team back into the expected time frames of the course. If you think your team will be slower than a 10 min/mile pace, please contact us before the race at info@tunarun200.com or during the race at (843) 209-3510 so we can talk through your different options so you and your team can get to the finish line and enjoy the post race party before it closes down. Weather Conditions Please be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. The average temperatures are perfect for running with highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s. However, the daily high temperature has a range of 60-85 degrees and low temperature 40-60 degrees. It can be hot this time of the year and very humid, so be prepared to stay hydrated. Also, be prepared for rain. Page 5 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook If extreme conditions occur, we will contact the race officials at each exchange zone if there is a need to suspend the race. We will then determine the plan and get that information out to all teams. Safety Rules Day Legs: During the day legs runners are required to wear a reflective vest or a brightly colored shirt. Approved shirt colors are bright yellow, bright green, bright orange and bright pink. The 2014 Tuna Run 200 Race Shirt is an approved shirt. Hydration: To try to make sure all runners stay appropriately hydrated during runs (especially in the hottest part of the day), it is required for the active runner to carry water, Gatorade, or some other drink while running between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Depending on the weather on Race Day, this may be waived by the race director, but plan for it. Teammates/Vans can give the active runner water, etc. at any time. Night Legs: During nighttime legs (6:00 PM through 7:00 AM) runners are required to wear a reflective vest, headlamp (or carry a flashlight), AND blinking lights on front and back. Night Exchange Zones: At nighttime exchange zones, anybody leaving the van must wear a reflective vest, headlamp (or carry a flashlight), OR blinking lights to be more visible to vehicles driving in and out of the exchange zones. Police on Course: There will be numerous police vehicles on the course especially during night legs. They are there to make drivers/communities more aware of the race and to assist teams along the way. Rain: Hopefully there will not be any rain to deal with, but if there is rain during the day runners must wear their nighttime gear reflective vest, headlamp (or carry flashlight) AND blinking lights on front and back. Extreme Weather: If extreme weather hits any part of the course during the race, the race will be suspended in that area until the extreme weather has passed. Depending on how long it lasts, we may need to work with teams to allow all team members to run their expected legs and still have teams finish in the allotted time. Music: Musice devices (Ipods, MP3 players, etc.) are allowed during the daylight legs, but are not allowed during night time legs. No music of any kind is allowed during the night legs not even playing through your phone speaker. Please don t put our Relay Officials in a position to enforce this rule. This rule also is in effect when getting out of your van at an exchange zone during the night no music of any kind. Communication Devices (cell phones, walkie talkies, etc.): We encourage the active runner to always have a cell phone or carry a walkie talkie. This allows for communication with the team in the case of a wrong turn, injury or other unexpected occurrence while running. Runners can use a phone as a music device during daylight hours. Pepper Spray, etc.: We will be running on many rural country roads. As a result there is the possibility of running into a stray dog or other type of animal. If you are concerned with this, we encourage you to be prepared and carry pepper spray or some other deterrent with you on your runs. General Rules How it Works: For a team of 12 you will likely be divided into two vehicles that you provide. Clearly larger vans (12 15 passenger) will offer more comfort, while mini-vans will be easier on your wallet and get the job done in family style (No RVs allowed). Usually the entire team (both vans) will head to the starting line to watch their first runner begin leg #1. The remaining 5 runners from van #1 drive ahead to exchange #1, drop off runner #2 and wait until runner #1 finishes. When runner #1 finishes, she passes a wristband (aka the proverbial baton) to runner #2 and then Page 6 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook climbs into the van. The remaining 5 runners then drive to exchange #2 to pick up runner #2 and drop off runner #3. Repeat this process until you reach exchange #6 where runner #6 hands off to runner #7 in van #2. The same rotating process continues in van #2 until runner # 12 passes the wristband back to runner #1 again in van #1. Runner Rotation and Active Runner: 1. Teams do not have to keep the same order throughout the race. However, a runner may not run successive legs. 2. Teams can assist their runners on the course by giving water or fuel. When doing this please abide by all rules of driving to ensure the safety of you, the runner and other drivers. Remember no roads will be closed for the race. Race Numbers: Race numbers must be worn by every runner while on the course. All team members will have the same number. Race numbers will be provided to your team at packet pick up. Wrist Bands: A Team Wrist Band must be worn at all times throughout the race by the active runner on the course. Conduct: HAVE FUN! And remember the golden rule - treat everyone like you would like to be treated. Remember that you are running through people s towns, sometimes in the middle of the night, so enjoy the experience, but always act in a manner in which you can be proud. Make sure to clean up all of your trash at each exchange zone. Some exchange zones may not have garbage cans, so please put your trash in a plastic bag before leaving the exchange zone and take it with you until you find a suitable location to place it. Some exchange zones allow us to use their restrooms. It is very important to make sure these are treated with respect and left clean. Injuries/Alternate Runners: If a runner is injured during the race and cannot continue, you can bring in an alternate. However, that alternate runner must have already registered for the race. If an injury occurs during a leg and the runner cannot continue, one of your other runners can finish the leg but this runner must exchange with another runner at the end of the leg where the runner was injured. If either of these situations occur, you must contact the race director (843-209-3510) to report the incident. If we hear from another team without hearing from your team, there may be a time penalty assessed for this action. Vans Following Runners: We cannot allow vans to directly follow runners on the course. As well intentioned as your van-mates are, it can cause traffic problems for other teams and those just using the road to get from one place to another (see Night Safety for how to support runners at night). Drinking and Driving: This should be a no brainer, but ANY consumption of alcohol during the course of this event will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification of the team if witnessed by any race official. We promise that the post race party will provide ample opportunities for a party when the relay is done. Your safety, and the safety of all of the participants, is our #1 priority and should be yours too. Support Vehicles: Each team will only be permitted two support vans on the course. The course has been chosen very carefully for your enjoyment and safety, however many exchange zones will not accommodate extra vehicles. Rule Enforcement: All teams are encouraged to watch for rule infractions by other teams. Self-policing of this event is key to its success. Race officials will be at locations throughout the course, recording teams that pass, in addition to infractions. Please report all rules violations to the Exchange Zone Official at the next Exchange Zone. Disqualification: We take all of the relay rules and regulations very seriously. In the unlikely event that any rules are broken or abusive behavior is displayed to anyone (a runner, a volunteer, a passerby, anyone) the team will be disqualified. Page 7 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook Bikes on the Course: We cannot officially sanction companion bike riders on the course. Participants on bicycles are not covered by our insurance and are not considered part of the race. However, these are open roads, and we do not stop teams from using companion bike riders. If you choose to do this, we want to make sure you understand that anyone biking on the course does so at their own risk, and the race is not responsible for any problems or injuries that occur as a result. If you do use companion bike riders, we encourage them to wear the same safety gear (head lamp, flashing lights on front and back, and reflective vests) for their safety and the safety of the runners. What to Bring Required Van Supplies At least one mobile phone per van with a list of all team member mobile phone numbers Emergency kit: antibiotic ointment, athletic wrap, band-aids, cold packs and pain medicine Team Handbook Reflective vests at least two; see Night Safety rules below to make sure you have enough Headlamps at least two; see Night Safety rules below to make sure you have enough Blinking Lights - at least four; see Night Safety rules below to make sure you have enough Recommended Van Supplies Clipboard for Team Time Log At least one Walkie Talkie per van as cell coverage can be spotty in places Cooler with ice Food Maps Printout of runner legs --- you will be amazed how many times you read and re-read this pertinent information! Marker, paper, pens Sports drinks Wet wipes, paper towels Tarp used to lay sleeping bags on if sleeping outside Trash bags Water Snacks / Energy Bars / Gels Van storage rack --- you will have a lot stuff, trust us Recommended Runner Supplies Bandana/cloth for dusty roads Camera Driver license, ID Ear plugs and Eye mask for sleeping Flashlight Foot-care aids Money Pillows & Blankets Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash Protective aids: pepper spray, phone, whistle Reflective, warm, water wicking gear (windbreaker) Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg (as well as something to change into between each leg) Toiletries: Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, towel Sleeping bag, tent, tarp Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, visor Vaseline, BodyGlide Water bottle Hair Ties/Pony Tail Holders Page 8 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook Exchange Zone Information Race Officials: At every exchange zone there will be race officials - volunteers. We greatly appreciate you treating them with respect. These officials are volunteers and without them this relay would not be possible. They have the authority to disqualify a team for any team violation or abusive behavior. Please understand that their judgment and decisions are considered final. Check In: Make sure to check in with the race official when you complete a leg, and make sure to check in when you are waiting. Each relay team member will pass their wrist band at the end of a given stage in an exchange area. The exchange location will be marked with a cone. EXCHANGE ZONE AHEAD signs will be posted on the course prior to reaching the Exchange Zone. Exchange Zones: We have looked long and hard to find safe, large and easy to navigate exchange zones. However, some exchange zones are a little smaller than others. To that end, please be sensitive where you park, stop and slow down to ensure safety for the runners (first and foremost) and to not block other vans entering or leaving the exchange zone. Some exchange zone parking lots may be full with other support vans. If this occurs, please park off the road well beyond the runner exchange zone. Remember when crossing the street to look left, look right, and look left again before entering back into the road. During the night, especially at exchange 18 & 24, be very careful when driving as there could be runners sleeping on the ground at exchange zones. Runners are not supposed to be setting up for sleeping in trafficked areas, but make sure to be aware when driving just in case. Nighttime: Anybody leaving the van at an exchange zone must wear a reflective vest, headlamp (or carry a flashlight), OR blinking lights to be more visible to vehicles driving in and out of the exchange zones. Conduct (We have already mentioned this, but it is important to mention again): Make sure to clean up all of your trash at each exchange zone. Some exchange zones may not have garbage cans, so please put your trash in a plastic bag before leaving the exchange zone and take it with you until you find a suitable location to place it. Some exchange zones allow us to use their restrooms. It is very important to make sure these are treated with respect and left clean otherwise they may not allow us to use their location for future races. Night Safety and Rules Some of this will be a repeat of above information, but safety is very important so we are stating it again. 1. As exciting as the night time legs can be, we understand there is a little anxiety around these. To help alleviate that, we have worked with the county Sheriff's Departments to provide support for the relay. If you have any questions or concerns on the course, please tell them when you see them or tell the volunteer at your exchange zone. 2. Companion runners are permitted during the night legs (6:00pm 7:00am). The companion runner must be a team member, must wear a bib number, and must comply with all Relay Rules including the night safety rules. 3. Your van may monitor runners closely throughout the night as long as rules of the road are followed. Generally this is done in a leapfrog style by driving about.5 to 1 mile in front of your runner and pulling off into a side street or large shoulder and waiting for your runner to pass. Once the runner passes (and you cheer them on), the team gets back into the van and does this again until the van needs to go to the next exchange zone to drop off the next runner. 4. Runners must wear a reflective vest, head lamp/flashlight, and two blinking lights (one on the front and one on the back) between the hours of 6:00 pm and 7:00 am. Page 9 of 10

Tuna Run 200 Relay 2014 Team Handbook 5. All Legs and Exchange Zones during the night hours will be designated as Quiet Zones. From 6:00 pm until 7:00 am, please respect our local families with no audible music outside the support vehicles and hushed conversations. 6. Ipods and mp3 devices are not allowed during night time legs on the course or by team members walking around exchange zones. 7. Anybody leaving the van at an exchange zone must wear a reflective vest, headlamp (or carry a flashlight), OR blinking lights to be more visible to vehicles driving in and out of the exchange zones. Incorrect time estimates Teams running significantly ahead of (30 or more seconds/mile faster) their projected pace may get to exchange zones before race officials arrive. If this happens, we may require these teams to wait at an exchange zone until race officials have arrived to get back into the projected time frame for that part of the race. Teams running significantly behind (30 or more seconds/mile slower) their projected pace may get to exchange zones after race officials leave. If this happens, we will require these teams to either skip a leg and move to the next exchange zone or have team members run legs simultaneously (this will require the team to drop off runners at multiple exchange zones and pick these runners up) to get back into the projected time frame for that part of the race. We understand that at the beginning of the race teams may be significantly faster or slower than their projected team pace because the first few runners may be significantly faster or slower than the team pace. There will be volunteers at exchange zones to cover this. Maps Below are multiple maps and directions that you may find useful. Note: The Exchange Zone to Exchange Zone directions below are driving directions and do not necessarily follow the route the runners are using. Tuna Run 200 Maps 1. Directions to Race Start (Lake Benson Park) from Hampton Inn Garner 2. Directions from Start to Exchange Zone #6 3. Directions from Exchange Zone #6 to Exchange Zone #12 4. Directions from Exchange Zone #12 to Exchange Zone #18 5. Directions from Exchange Zone #18 to Exchange Zone #24 6. Directions from Exchange Zone #24 to Exchange Zone #30 7. Directions from Exchange Zone #30 to Exchange Zone #36 8. Finish Line Setup 9. Directions from Finish Line (Circle, Atlantic Beach) to Hampton Inn, Morehead City Page 10 of 10