Fifteen Important Things To Know
Fifteen Important Things To Know
1. Course -
Click here for maps of: Course, New Start, New Packet Pick Up, New Finish Area
2. Awards
- Age group awards for the top male and female: Overall (top three), and top three in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Top three overall male and female awards will be based off gun-time (head to head) and all age group awards following that will be based off of your chip time. A technical tee shirt and refreshments are provided at the finish area for all registered runners.
3. Race Start - The race will start promptly at 8:00 am on Sunday the 6th of May. THERE IS NO PACKET PICK-UP ON SUNDAY, RACE DAY.
4. Race Number, Tee Shirt and Timing Chip Pick-up - ATTENTION RUNNERS, there will be a NEW LOCATION for race number and timing chip pick-up this year. SATURDAY May 5th from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm, we will be handing out race numbers, T-shirts and timing chips at the Optum Health Performance Center in Eden Prairie. This will help with the congestion on race morning, so PLEASE take advantage of this option if you have the flexibility.
OptumHealth Performance Center
6545 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN
5. Driving Directions to RACE AREA - West on 394 to the Wayzata / Hwy. 101 South exit.Turn right at the stop light onto Wayzata Boulevard and head west for approximately mile. At the second stop light (Wells Fargo Bank) turn left onto Superior Boulevard. For a map and directions to the event click here!
6. Parking Options - There are plenty of parking spaces in and around the city ofWayzata within walking distance of the starting line. The starting line is located just north of Mill Street on Superior Blvd. in Wayzata.
- Wells Fargo Bank Wayzata: Located at 900 East Wayzata Blvd. There are approximately 90 spots available and will fill quickly.
- Wayzata Central Middle School: Located at 350 Vicksburg Lane. There are approximately 300 spots available and will have a shuttle service available from 6 am until 7:45 am (or until lot is full)
- City and street parking: located everywhere in the city
- Wayzata Bay Center IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PARKING
Please be courteous of our volunteers, they are giving up their time on a Sunday morning for you and for the safety of the race.
7. CHIP TIMING - All racers will receive a will have a chip timing device attached to their race number. These are disposable, so do not worry about returns.
8. Water Stops - Water in cups will be available at the start, at MILE 3, at MILE 5.5, at MILE 8.8, at MILE 11.1 and also at the finish. Please make a conscious effort to throw your water cups and bottles in the designated areas OR away from and off the race course.
9. Return Transportation - Buses will be available at the finish line and will return runners to Wayzata from Excelsior between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. Bus pick-up will be located on the corner of Water and Lake St. in Excelsior.
10. Gear Bags (byob!)
BRING YOUR OWN BAG - WE WILL SUPPLY A TAG. Race officials will do everything they can to pick up lost or left gear, but are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Do not place any valuables or sharp objects in your bag. Bags have been known to open, so please do not bring valuable or cherished clothing. Please be patient at the finish line, it takes time to sort and retrieve bags. WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GET YOUR GEAR BAG TO THE FINISH LINE IN TIME. IF IT IS NOT THERE, PLEASE BE PATIENT. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR RACE NUMBER ON THE BAG.
11. Time Limit - 2 hours, 45 minutes
12. Race Results - Check Results section of our the web site for immediate results.
13. Toilets - Porta potties will be provided near the start area, at the water stations, and at the finish line. The future of this race depends on participants respecting the property and rights of area residents and businesses. Please use the toilets only.
14. Medals and Shirts The shirts will be available at packet pickup. Medals will be at the finish.
15. Photos -
Note - try printing this page. You may find it useful.
FAQ's
Q: Can I pick up someone else's race packet or can someone else pick up my race packet?
A: Yes. The person picking up multiple packets must sign for them and assumes all responsibility for lost packets and timing chips.
Q: Are there restrooms on the race course?
A: Yes, there is one at each of the water stops (3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8.8 miles and 11.3 miles).
Q: Is the race course closed to traffic?
A: No, the race course is being monitored by volunteers, bikers and police. We ask the runners to be aware at all times and take extreme caution when on high traffic roads.
PLEASE NOTE: When running on the shoulder of the road, PLEASE stay inside the white line, even if it means spreading out from fellow runners. The local police departments have made this request for the safety of the runners and traffic, so please abide by their rules.
A: Yes, although we recommend that you keep the volume at a level that will allow you to hear other runners, race officials, traffic, etc. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
Q: If I can no longer race due to injury or another matter, can I receive a full refund or transfer my registration?
A: No, we have a no refund and no transfer policy for insurance and liability reasons. Race numbers cannot be transferred to others and penalties, including disbarment from future runs, may be enforced on violators, both the registrant and the person who uses their number.
Q: How can I confirm that I registered?
