Schedule of events on July 29, 2011

1. 4:00PM - 6:30PM Number pickup for all races will be held from 4:00pm until 6:30pm on Friday, July 29, in the function room of the Lord Wakefield Hotel, 595 North Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880. Friday night traffic on I-93 and I-95/Rte 128 can be (okay, make that, will be) very heavy, so please factor in sufficient time to arrive safely at the start when making your travel plans.
2. 7:00PM All races are scheduled to begin concurrently at 7:00pm SHARP. However, we reserve the right to alter the starting time of the event if there is concern about lightning at the start of the race. The safety of our runners and volunteers is of paramount concern. In the event of a delayed start the completion times for the ultra events will be adjusted accordingly.

Race Rules and Instructions

1. Course Information All four races will start together at the “Marathon Start”. All participants will complete the 0.84376-mile add-on loop and all participants will receive a certified marathon time. * Runners must NOT pass through the timing chute at the completion of the add-on-loop but instead will pass through the chute at the completion of their first full Lake Quannapowitt loop.
   All race participants must follow the designated course route clockwise around Lake Quannapowitt. Any participant deviating from the designated course is subject to disqualification.
   Please be aware that this is NOT a closed course: North Ave, Church St., Rte 129 (Main St./Lowell St.), and Quannapowitt Pkwy will remain open to vehicular traffic throughout the duration of this event. We therefore request that participants run on the sidewalk whenever possible and remember that the sidewalks and trails will be open to pedestrians in this residential suburban park. However, vehicle parking is prohibited between 10pm and 6am along Main Street (Rte 129) so the shoulder is available to runners without conflict during this time.
2. Safety Reflective vests and/or lights are encouraged for your personal safety by improving your nighttime visibility to motorists and pedestrians. Individuals may also prefer to use headlamps or flashlights on some sections of the course. However, personal lights are NOT mandatory and the course can be navigated without their use.
3. Timing It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that the D-tag timing chip is securely fastened to their shoe or around their ankle so that it can be detected by the timing equipment. Any lap not detected and recorded will not be credited to the runner so it is imperative that runners pass through the Timing Chute across the timing mat at the conclusion of every full lap.
   The only OFFICIAL clock on the course is that located at the Timing Chute. USATF rules will be in effect for this event.
4. Pacers The use of non-registered participant pacers will not be permitted before 12 midnight. Pacers must bypass the timing chute and may resume escorting their runner beyond the Aid Station.
5. Marathon Instructions The Marathon Start is in the same Quannapowitt Parkway location as 2010. All marathon participants are to assemble at the Starting Line by 6:45pm to receive final instructions. DO NOT cross the timing mats at any point before the start of the race as this will prematurely begin recording your time and invalidate your results.
   Mile markers along the course reference the Lake Quannapowitt loop and are designated [1], [2], & [3]. A mileage equivalence chart for each completed lap, including the add-on loop mileage, will be posted at the Finish Line. However, the important number to keep in mind is “8”, as in the number of full laps around the lake that must be completed to achieve the marathon distance.
   All participants who successfully complete the marathon will be provided with our coveted Finisher’s Metal Award at the finish line. Tear tags will be collected from your race bib in exchange for your award. Award Packages will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers at our Post Race Marathon Awards Ceremony beginning at 11:00pm. All prizes will be awarded based upon gun time. Chip times will be used for your official running time.
6. 12-Hour and 24-Hour Individual Ultra Instructions All events will start on Quannapowitt Parkway with the Marathon participants; the finish remains unchanged from 2010. Please be at the Starting area by 6:45pm to receive final instructions.
   Mile markers along the course reference the Lake Quannapowitt loop and are designated [1], [2], & [3]. Only full loops are counted for the purpose of scoring. No credit will be assigned to partially completed loops. The only OFFICIAL clock on the course is that located at the Timing Chute. It is the runner’s responsibility to be aware of the time elapsed and time remaining for their particular event.
   In the event of a tie, runner rankings will be determined by chip time; therefore it is in the runner’s best interest to cross the timing mat at the end of a completed loop before taking rest breaks. At the end of the break the runner should then continue on with their next loop.
   Finisher Awards will be presented to all participants at the finish line upon completion of their event. Tear tags will be collected from your race bib in exchange for your award. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers at our Post Race Awards Ceremony 15 minutes after the completion of each race (7:15am and 7:15pm, respectively). All prizes will be awarded based upon final rankings. Rankings will be determined by distance completed first, time second.
7. Team Relay Instructions Relay Teams may have a maximum of 8 members per team. Teams must have a minimum of 3 female runners to be classified as a Mixed Team.
   All Teams must submit a complete roster. The easiest way to submit a roster is for individual runners to register online as "6-8 Person Relay - Individual". Another option is to fill out the roster form. Rosters must be submitted before the close of registration at 6:30pm on Friday, July 29. Only participants who have registered online or signed the roster form are eligible to participate.
   All events will start concurrently on Quannapowitt Parkway, the finish remains unchanged from 2010. The lead-off runner for each team should be at the Starting area by 6:45pm to receive final instructions.
   The Relay Exchange Area is the only location on the course where a runner change is permitted. Relay Team members may run one or more complete laps in any order. A Relay Exchange Area will be established beyond the Timing Chute near the Aid Station.
   Only full loops are counted for the purpose of scoring. No credit will be assigned to partially completed loops. The only OFFICIAL clock on the course is that located at the Timing Chute. It is the Team’s responsibility to be aware of the time elapsed and time remaining for their event.
   Mile markers along the course reference the Lake Quannapowitt loop and are designated [1], [2], & [3].
   Awards will be presented to the 1st place team at our Relay Post Race Awards Ceremony at 7:15pm following the completion of the event. In the event of a tie rankings will be determined by distance completed first, chip time second.

On-Course Support

1. Aid Stations There will be bagels, bananas, cookies, and other basic food items along with water, sports drink, and energy gel at Aid Station I (near Start/Finish) for all registered participants.
   Aid Station II, located half way around the lake (approx. 1.5 miles) will be equipped with water only.
   We recommend that ultra participants come prepared to support themselves, as you know best what you will want/need during the later stages of the event. Port-o-potties will be located at Aid Station I near the Relay Exchange Area beyond the timing chute.

Awards

1. Finishers Medals All finishers of all events will receive our custom finisher's medal
2. Prizes A prize package will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers (Male and Female) for each individual race distance as well as the top finishing relay team.
3. 100 Mile Ultra Award All ultra runners who complete 100 miles (32 laps) or more will receive a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic tile created exclusively for this race by Somerville, MA, artist Julie Peck. One of last year’s tiles can be seen on the race website as well as our Facebook site, while other examples of Ms. Peck’s work can be found in the book, 500 Tiles as well as on her website, http://juliepeckceramics.com/