Trailhead Running Presents: Creepy Crawlies and Critters 5K Athlete Guide

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Trailhead Running Presents

Women on the Trails

Race Series

2013-2014

ATHLETE GUIDECreepy Crawlies and Critters 02.22.2014


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WELCOME!

On behalf of Trailhead Running, WELCOME to this yearsWomen on the Trails race

series! This promises to be a fun, challenging, and safe womens only event with

something for everyone. Whether you are new to trail running or have a lot of

experience, this race course offers something unique for every runner.

Thank you for being a part of our race series!

And remember, youre not lost, youre with us!

Richelle Criswell and Susan Farago

Race Directors, Trailhead Running

Coaches, Women on the Trails

For more info, please visit:www.trailheadrunning.com

Comments and suggestions:[email protected]

Many photos throughout this athlete guide are courtesy ofJake North Photography.
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 am - 8:45 am Registration & Packet Pickup

8:50 am Welcome & Course Review

8:55 am National Anthem

9:00 am Race Start

9:30 am Post Race Activities

10:15 am Race Awards

11:00 am Course Closed

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Start time is 9:00am. NO HEADPHONES ON THE RACE COURSE. NO CUPS ON THE RACE COURSE*

Bring a water bottle or hand held. Water is

provided on the course. *See ourSustainability

initiative for details.

Race day registration is available(credit card or cash).

Race day packet pickup is available. There is plenty of parking but give yourself

enough time to get there and get organized!

Event is not chip timed but awards go to thetop three finishers for the 5K.

The course is fun and fast! Jake North Photographywill capture the fun

and excitement with on-course and finish line

shots!FREE photos are available for all

participants to download after the race!

Details will be e-mailed out after the race to all

participants.

Course and venue are spectator friendly sobring your friends and family (no dogs please).

Post-race food will be available. Any last minute urgent updates will be posted

on Facebook and e-mailed out to participants.

Free Digital Race PhotosDownload your photos after the race!

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PACKET PICKUP

Athletes can pick up their race number, shirt, and

other goodies at either of these times and

locations. Dont forget to bring your own goodie

bag and we will supply the goodies!

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014 @ 4:00PM - 7:00 PMHays Community YMCA

Buda Sportsplex Drive Buda, TX 78610

Friday, Feb 21, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Luke's Locker

105 Sandra Muraida Way Austin, TX 78703

Saturday, Feb 22, 2014 @ 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM

YMCA Camp Cypress (Formerly Rainbow Ranch)

Intersection of Old San Antonio and Manchaca

Springs/CR 104 Buda, TX 78610

POST RACE ACTIVITIES

Athletes will be treated to a fun post-race party

including refreshments and activities from

fantastic local businesses, including:

Woodrose WineryBig Mouth AnnouncingPancakes Hot Off the Grill and Fresh FruitFresh Coffee fromCoffee Bean & Tea LeafMassages fromAustin Body WorkerFinish Line Photos byJake North PhotographyAwards CeremonyRACE BIB SPONSOR: BEN PHILLIPS

A big THANK YOU toBen Phillips Real Estatefor

sponsoring our fantastic race bibs!

Contact Ben for any real estate questions or if you

are thinking about buying or selling your home.

He is Trailhead Runnings favorite agent!
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OVERALL AWARDS SPONSOR

A big THANK YOU toWoodrose Winery

for providing the overall top three

finishers awardswhich include:

A custom Woodrose Wine glass.

A bottle of premium Woodrose Wine.

A complimentary wine tasting and food

paring for four people.

Woodrose Winery is in Stonewall, TX--just 13

scenic miles east of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290.

Trailhead Running invites you to come out and

have a glass of wine under the oaks and listen to

music on the back deck. A great time any time

and for any occasion!

Joel and Mike create amazing home-mad

food pairings for their fantastic wines.
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Thank youYMCAfor providing an amazing event venue and helpin

Trailhead Running continue to promote health, fitness, and fun!
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RACE LOCATION AND COURSE MAPS

Location for Creepy Crawlies & Critters

YMCA Camp Cypress

(Ranch gate says Rainbow Ranch)

Intersection of Old San Antonio and

Manchaca Springs/CR 104

Buda, TX 78610Google Map URL

From downtown Austin: 15 miles (30 min)

Parking: Car and Bicycle

There is plenty of paved parking available

and the race start is just a very short walk

from the race area (less than 5 minutes at

the farthest point). Follow race signs and

volunteers to help you get parked quickly

and safely on race morning! Bicycles can

be racked near the registration table

please bring your own bike lock as

bicycles will not be supervised.

Race Course and Maps

Meadows and fields describe thiscourse.

Set just north of Buda, it follows Onion

Creek (don't worry - no creek crossing) on

a fairly flat course with a few rolling hills

and many twists and turns on mostly

double-track trail and jeep road.

Mapto the right is also available online.

AID STATIONS: At miles 1 and 2.

A slideshow of the 5K course, including

terrain, is available at:

www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medicine in Motionwill be at the

start/finish line and on course.
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FACILITIES

A big THANK YOU to the YMCA in Buda for

use of the facilities on race day! Please

help us keep the trails clean by using

provided trash cans and being respectful

of their property.

VOLUNTEERSBe sure to give a big THANK YOU to all our

fantastic volunteers at packet pickup and

during the race! If you would like to

volunteer, please sign upon therace

website OR go to the registration table on

race day.

SPECTATORS

Spectators should plan to arrive at least

30 minutes before the race starts to

ensure time for parking and to find a place

out on the race course if desired*.The

course is spectator-friendly with several

places to cheer athletes on during the

race and/or meet up with athletes at the

post-race celebration. There are plenty of

places for kids to run and play during the

events; however, children under the age

of 16 must have adult/guardian

supervision at all times. Check therace

course mapfor areas that are marked as

spectator friendly. *Note: Spectators are

not allowed on the actual race course

during the event.

WEATHER

The race will take place rain or shine. The

only exception will be in the case of

lightening; the race will be postponed for

20 minutes after the last

lightening/thunder strike. The race will be

delayed up to 1 hour. If severe weather

does not allow for safe racing conditions,

the race will be cancelled and not

rescheduled for a future date. Last minute update

will be posted on Trailhead Runnings website,

Facebook page, and an e-mail will be sent out to

pre-registered participants.
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RUN GREEN! RESPORT CERTIFIED EVENT

We care about the impact we make on the

environment so we have partnered with

theCouncil for Responsible Sportand are

ReSport Certified for the entire Trail Race

Series. What does this mean? With a few

small changes, we are making a big impact.In the 2012/2013 three race series we

achieved some amazing results

Athlete involvement includes:

1. No Cups on the Course

We saved over 300 cups and only used 6

gallons of water TOTAL for all three races

2. BYOB: Bring your own bag for Packet

Pickup

We saved over 300 plastic bags!

3. Take Only What You Want at Packet

Pickup

We saved over 40 pounds in paper and

materials!

4. Carpool or Bike to the Event

More and more athletes are ride sharing or

cycling.

5. Opt In: Shirts and Finisher's Awards

1% of athletes took advantage of this

option.

Community involvement includes:

1. Limited Use of Bio Fuels

2. No Styrofoam/Polystyrene Packaging

3. Locally Sourced Food/Beverage

4. Eco-Friendly Porta-Potties

5. Give Back - Support Local

Charities/Businesses
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RACE INFORMATION: By Topic(In alphabetical order)

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three overall

finishers. Everyone will receive a finishers

giftunique to each race!

Age Minimum

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

Bicycles

We encourage participants to ride their

bikes to the event! Check out

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you can lock up your bike on race day (please bring your own lock).

Carpool / Ride Share

We encourage participants to carpool to the event! For more information, go to

www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html

Course Marking

The course will be very well marked. Orange flags will be used throughout the course to indicate

correct course direction. Large "Wrong Way" signs and yellow/black "Caution" tape will be used t

indicate areas that runners should not go. If you pass by one of these markers, turn around.

Volunteers will be on the course to assist runners.

The race venue will be well marked with signs so athletes and spectators know where to go for

parking, race start/finish, packet pickup, etc. Volunteers will be at the race venue to assist runner

and spectators.

Cups

There will be NO cups at the aid stations. Athletes are strongly encouraged to refill using their ow

water bottles. This is to support our certification by the Council for Responsible Sport.

Dogs

We love our four-legged furry friends but please keep them at home.

Drop Bags

No official drop bags or areas are available. Plan to keep any items (change of clothes, etc.) with

family or friends or keep in your car. Trailhead Running is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Emergency

For all life threatening emergencies, dial 911.

Then contact the race organization at:

512.585.5034 or 512.636.4169.Medicine in

Motionalso will be on the course race day.

First Aid - Medical

First aid and medical, provided by Medicine inMotion, is available for all athletes at the race

venue. Additionally, EMS and local authorities

will be notified of the race and will be available

for any emergencies.

Handicap Accessible

Parking for all events is on paved road and the

finishers area is handicap accessible at all

locations. Keep in mind, however, that each

race venue is primarily on trail and most of the event course will be extremely difficult to access v

wheelchair, crutches, or other limited mobility devices. Most of the festivities will be at the

finishers area so everyone can participate in the post-race fun!

Headphones

No headphones on the course. This includes spectators AND runners. Runners with headphones w

be disqualified.

Information / Registration

An information and registration table will be on site to assist volunteers and spectators with any

questions or concerns during the event.

Littering

No littering. There are garbage cans at water stops and at the start/finish line area. ANYONE caug

littering will be fined $50. If you see trash, please pick it up. This earns you mega karma points wit

us AND Mother Nature.

Lost and Found

Lost and found will be located at the information table near the start/finish line. Please e-mail

[email protected] for any unclaimed items left after the event.

Maps

See Maps and Location Info in this document forvenue and course map information.
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Pacers

No pacers are allowed for this event. Only registered runners

and official race personnel can be on the run course during the

event.

Packet Pickup

Athletes are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets

before race day; however race day packet pickup is available.Go towww.trailheadrunning.comfor packet pickup times and

locations. BYOBIn an effort to reduce event waste, please

bring your own bag for packet pickup. Our motto, We provide

the goodies, you provide the bag.

Parking: Car and Bicycle

There is plenty of parking for cars and bicycles close to the race

start for each venue. We encourage carpooling whenever

possible. Follow volunteers and parking signs. ALWAYS lock

your car and take your keys. For more information on

ridesharing or bicycle maps, check out the Carpool or Ride

Your Bike section of

www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html.

Photography

Jake North Photography will be on the course to capture all the race day excitement! Photos will

available for FREE electronic download and/or paper prints purchase at:

www.jakenorthphotography.com.

Port-A-Potties

Port-a-potties will be available for all participants and spectators throughout the event. And we w

have PLENTY of toilet paper too!

Pre-race Meeting

There will be a brief pre-race meeting 10 minutes before the race starts at the start line followed

the Star Spangled Banner. Then the race will begin promptly on time.

Race Day Registration

Race day registration will be available. PAYMENT VIA CREDIT CARD OR CASH ONLY.

Note that each race is capped at 200 runners so register early to ensure your event reservation.

Race Distance

Race distances are measured using Garmin technology and Google Earth maps.
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Race SizeNumber of Runners

Each race is capped at 200 runners.

Race Timing

This event is not chip timed. A large

timing clock will be at the start/finish

line for runners to see their overall run

time.

Refund, Race Entry

Refunds are not available. Race

registration transfers are on a case by

case basis, and the race organization

must be notified at least 14 days prior

to the event. See also cancellations due to inclement weather (Weather).

Results

Only the top three overall finishers will be announced. This is an untimed event.

Schwag

All registered participants will receive a soft, cotton long sleeved shirt with the race logo on the

front. Finishers will receive a unique finishers gift at the finish line. There will be a different

finishers gift for each of the 5K races.

Shoes and Clothing

Trail-specific apparel (shoes, clothing) is not necessary for the event. However, the course is off-

road so there are plenty of opportunities to encounter rocks, trees, cactus, brush, and other thing

that scrape, sting, or bite. Please take any precaution necessary to ensure a fun and safe event.

Spectators & Kids

Each course is spectator-friendly with several places to cheer athletes on during the race and/or

meet up with athletes at the post-race celebration. There are plenty of places for kids to run and

play during the events; however, children under the age of 16 must have adult/guardian

supervision at all times. Check the race course map for areas that are marked as spectator friendl

Note: Spectators and strollers are not allowed on the actual race course during the event.

Star Spangled Banner

This is America. Darn right we will have the Star Spangled Banner!

Start Waves

Events that offer one distance (5K) will have a mass start where all runners start at the same

time. Events offering multiple distances (5K, 10K) will have wave starts for each distance.
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Start/Finish Line

The start and finish lines are in the same location and marked with appropriate signage.

Time Cutoff

There is a two (2) hour time cutoff for this event. Race director(s) have the right to pull anyone of

the course at any time for safety reasons.

Updates and InformationAny major changes or updates to the race or related events will be e-mailed to the participants,

posted on Facebook, and updated on thetrailheadrunning.comwebsite. Please check these areas

few days before the event so you have the latest information.

Volunteers

We love our volunteers! Volunteers can register to help with an event by going to

www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.htmland clicking the Volunteer link under the specific

race. All volunteers will receive a race-specific t-shirt, post-race food, and our undying gratitude!

Waivers

All runners and volunteers must sign a waiver as part of their race entry/volunteer process.

Water Stop(s)

There will be at least one water stop on the course where water will be provided.

There will be NO cups at the water stops. Athletes are strongly encouraged to refill using their ow

water bottles. This supports Trailhead Runningscertification by the Council for Responsible Sport

Weather

Races take place rain or shine. The only

exception is in the event of lighteningthe

race will be postponed for 20 minutes after

the last lightening/thunder strike. The race

may be delayed up to 1 hour. If severe

weather does not allow for safe racing

conditions, the race will be cancelled and not

rescheduled for a future date. Refunds will not

be issued because most of the event supplies

and services have been purchased well in

advance of the actual event date. Last minute

updates will be posted on Trailhead Runnings

website, Facebook page, and an e-mail will be

sent out to all pre-registered participants.

Thank you for joining us and have a great race!
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