Special Safety Notices
| Emergency
Contact | Medical Aid | Extreme
Weather Procedure |Prohibited Activities |
Typically,
the conditions during this race are very hot and humid. There is a danger of
heat-related injury or even death. You should not enter or attempt to run in
this race unless you are properly trained for hot and humid conditions. Please read and
understand this safety warning. More detailed, educational information will be provided in
each runner's packet. These instructions and other announcements should be followed by all
runners:
Emergency Contact Information
The back of your runner number bib will have a place for you to write in the name and
phone number of a race night emergency contact. Please be sure to fill in this
information!
Water and Medical Aid
Water and medical aid will be available at several points on the course. Emergency
radio operators will be positioned at every half mile along the course.
We encourage you to take water at each aid station.
If you experience any physical difficulties, please do not hesitate to seek assistance at
an aid station or by notifying a course marshal or radio operator.
Extreme Weather Plan
In the event of extreme weather conditions, the race committee reserves the right to
cancel the race or run it as an untimed "Fun Run" without advance notice.
If this should be necessary:
 | Runners will receive shirts and packets. |
 | Festival activities will be held. |
 | Random prizes will be announced. |
 | Winners' cash will be converted to random prizes. |
 | No entry-fee refunds will be made. |
The final decision regarding the conduct of the race will be made between 8:00 and 8:30
on Saturday night and will be announced over the race public address system.
Prohibited Activities
For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, strollers,
baby joggers, skates, pets, and headsets are prohibited in the race.
No Exceptions. Your cooperation will be appreciated. |