Fall 2016 5k Event Guide


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Girls on the Run Twin Cities

Fall 2016 5k Event Guide Join us Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Harriet Island, St. Paul for a 5k unlike any other! The Alerus Mortgage Girls on the Run Twin Cities 5k is the culminating event of our 10-week, 20-lesson after school program, which uses the power of running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Join more than 1,000 girls from 60+ schools in a community celebration of health, wellness and girl power!

REGISTRATION GOTR participants and coaches are already registered! All parents, Running Buddies, friends, Sparkle Runners, etc., must register for the 5k at www. gotrtwincities.org. Registration fee is $30 before October 7th, $35 October 8th – November 11th when online registration closes. Same-day registration will be available Saturday, November 12th for $40 (cash, check or credit card accepted). This includes 5k entry, a long-sleeved GOTR t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, pre-race activities and post-race refreshments.

PACKET PICK-UP GOTR girls will receive their race bibs from their coaches on Race Day. Packet pick-up for Running Buddies, parents, friends, community runners will be available: Thursday, Nov. 10, 10a.m. – 7p.m. Marathon Sports (2312 W 50th St Minneapolis MN 55410)

Friday, Nov. 11 10a.m. – 7p.m. Marathon Sports (2312 W 50th St Minneapolis MN 55410)

PETS AND STROLLERS

Sorry, no pets are allowed at the event. Strollers are welcome, but please start at the back of your wave for safety.

Saturday, Nov. 12 7:30a.m. – 8:30a.m. Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN

RACE ETIQUETTE

We encourage all runners to go their “Happy” pace. To keep the course clear for all we ask slower runners and walkers to stay to the right, leaving room for other runners to pass.

Schedule of Events Saturday, November 12, 2016

Harriet Island – St. Paul 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd Saint Paul, MN 55107 7:30 a.m.: Same-day registration opens ($40), Coaches arrive 7:45 a.m.: Girls, Running Buddies and community runners arrive. Find your team and enjoy pre-race festivities like music, Happy Hair, pictures, our NEW! Dream Team hall of 10 inspirational leaders from the community who have unique careers 8:45 a.m.: Group welcome and warm-up 9:00 a.m.: 5k fun run begins!

WEATHER

It’s November in Minnesota, so be prepared to run rain, snow or shine. If it is unsafe to run or if there are extreme conditions in the forecast, visit our Facebook page for updates facebook.com/GOTRTwinCities

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Start East on Mississippi River path, continue on Harriet Island Rd, Left at Bridge to Raspberry Island, Circle around Raspberry Island, return across Bridge, Left at Harriet Island Rd., Right on Fillmore St, Continue on to Water St., Right on path into Harriet Island Park, Left on to Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, continue on W. Water St. until turnaround point, finish along Mississippi River at Harriet Island.

= 5K MEETING AREA

= FINISH

= GREAT SPECTATOR SPOTS

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= PARKING

= HARRIET ISLAND PAVILION

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WAVES

NEW! To provide all participants a fun and safe experience, we will be starting the race in waves based on school/site name. Each school/site has been assigned a color to designate their starting wave and there will be plenty of signage to help participants know where to go. Each wave will be directed to the start line in two to three minute intervals.

DIRECTIONS

Harriet Island St. Paul is located at 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107

From Hwy 52

Exit on Plato Blvd, West on Plato Blvd approximately 1 mile to race site. Or

Team Names T–Z (including YMCA sites): Pink Team Names P–S: Orange Team Names L–O: Blue Team Names F–K: Green Team Names A–E: Purple

Exit on Concord St., West on Cesar Chavez St., continue on Wabasha St., Left on Plato Blvd to race site.

Community runners with a daughter participating are welcome to join their daughter’s wave or start in the first wave. Runners not affiliated with a school/site are encouraged to join the first wave.

Exit on Kellogg Blvd, Right on Kellogg Blvd, Right on Wabasha St. Right on W. Water St. to race site.

From I-94 & downtown St. Paul

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the race site. Because of the large size of our event we encourage carpooling and public transportation. On-street parking will be available as well as in the lots shown on map above. NEW! We will have an optional family drop-off zone open until 8:30 AM, located at 143 W. Water St. to provide convenient access to the event. Girls may NOT be dropped off unattended; all girls will need a trusted adult to help them locate their team.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Metro Transit System provides convenient bus service to Harriet Island from many locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

This is non-competitive, family-friendly event and all ages, stages and speeds are welcome. We look forward to celebrating with you! Don’t forget to share your photos from this exciting day! #GOTRTC5K Please visit www.gotrtwincities.org for more information. Contact [email protected] with any questions. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!

SEE YOU SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016!