Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati Spring 5k Event Guide Saturday, May 7, 2016 @ Paul Brown Stadium
Dear 5k Participants, Partners & Spectators,
Thank you for your support on this exciting day! We are expecting more than 4,000 participants in our Spring 5k. This event guide will provide event details to enhance your experience. Around 1600 girls and 600 coaches have been working hard this season and are excited for the upcoming 5k celebration event! Our event would not be possible without more than 400 race day volunteers, sponsors and partners. We look forward to seeing each of you!
5K DETAILS WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:
WHY:
Girls on the Run Participants, Family, Partners & Community Members Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati 5k Saturday, May 7, 2016 Arrival Time:8:00am Start Time: 10:00am Paul Brown Stadium 100 Central Ave Cincinnati, OH 45202
To celebrate 1600 girls who have completed the GOTR
season and their first 5k event. Furthermore, proceeds go to ensuring all girls are able to participate in the GOTR program!
What to Wear: GOTR coaches and girls should wear their #1 bibs and public participants should be identified by their sequential number bib. Please dress according to the weather, we are a rain or shine event!
Medals:
Finisher medals are included in the GOTR program cost and are reserved for GOTR program participants only and are identified by their #1 bib. We reserve a limited quantity of finisher ribbons for our other community youth participants. Please help us ensure that these medals and ribbons are reserved for the rightful participants. Thank you!
Registration: There are two ways to register for the Girls on the Run 5k. Please note: Online registration closes on Friday, May 6 at 5:00pm! 1) ONLINE: click here!
2) IN PERSON: GOTR office 3330 Erie Ave Ste 8 Cincinnati, OH 45208 ...during normal business hours, please call ahead 513-321-1056 REGISTRATION @ 5k: Paul Brown Stadium, upper level
...beginning 8am on 5/7 race day REGISTRATION FEES: 5 & under Ages 6-17 Ages 18+
Through 4/1 $13 $18 $20
4/2 - 5/6 $15 $20 $25
5k Day 5/7 $20 $25 $30
Girls on the Run Program Participants are already registered for the 5k by GOTR.
Packet Pick-Up: When
Friday, May 6, 10am-6pm (please no early birds)
Where
GOTR office | 3330 Erie Ave Ste 8 Cinti OH 45208
Free parking behind the building and on the street. We are located on the lower level.
5k packets include a 5k t-shirt and bib.
Credit, Check and cash accepted.
GOTR participants will receive their bib and shirt from their coach and do not need to be picked up.
Some coaches pick up their for their team’s running buddies. Please ask your coach ahead of time if they are being picked up in advance.
We are continuing to offer packet pick-up merchandise sales and look forward to sharing it with you. We will accept credit, check and cash.
Weather: Be prepared to run in any weather, the 5k will go on regardless of inclement weather, so be sure to dress warm and in layers. Inclement weather will be monitored closely and delays will be implemented as necessary. In the unfortunate event of an event cancelation we do not have a weather makeup date.
Running Buddies: Each GOTR participant selects someone to participate in the entire 5k celebration with her. From the time of arrival until after returning to the team sign after 5k completion, we ask all running buddies to stay with their GOTR participant. Thank you for being a special part of this day!
Upon Arrival: GOTR coaches/participants: Check in at your team sign (see Team Staging Map) Pre-registered (needing to pick up bib): Pre-Registration, upper level Day-of registration: Registration, upper level T-shirt pick-up: upper level; your race bib is required to pick up your shirt; shirts available pre/post race Volunteers & Sponsors: Volunteer/Sponsor Check-in, corner of Central & Mehring Restrooms: Upper level of Stadium Run For a Reason: Corner of Central & Pete Rose (stadium side)
Lost Persons: Upon arrival please designate a meeting spot with your party in case of separation. Any lost parties can report to our Command Post on the corner of Central & Mehring– look for the Pink Volunteer Flag.
Pet Policy: Sorry, we ask that all furry friends be left at home to ensure the safety of all attendees both on and off the course. It is against Park & City policy for dogs to attend our event.
Pre Race Fun: Tiara Decorating
Hair Painting
Cheer Sign Making
Dance Party
Tattoos
Sponsor Booths
Pinky Promise
& activities!
Merchandise: Stop by and check out the season’s selection. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Located near the stadium stairs at the corner of Central &Mehring. Look for the teal flag. Enjoy a free reusable Athleta shopping bag on purchases $50 and more (while supplies last)
Concessions: We are so pleased to introduce Joe’s Mojo as our concessions provider! They’ll offer their own menu of specialty drinks served fresh out of their truck. Find them at the north end of Central Ave by Pete Rose Way.
T-shirts:
T-shirts are available both before and after the 5k on the upper level of Paul Brown Stadium. Please have your bib tear-off tab to redeem your shirt.
Get Involved:
Visit gotrcincinnati.org and sign up for our newsletter Like us on Facebook! Click here! Quick Links for Easy Printing:
Quick FAQ’s
Venue/Village Map
5k Tip Sheet
Team Staging Area
Parking
Course
Start Line Map
Timeline
Additional Questions: Please call our office at 513-321-1056 or email us at
[email protected].
GOTR VENUE MAP
TEAM STAGING AREA
Directions & Parking: Lot D – Enter Lot D from Mehring Way near Elm Street; $5 cash/credit parking From SB/ NB I-75: Use the 2nd St. exit, Turn right onto Elm St, Turn Left onto Mehring Way, Turn left into lot. From I-71 / 471: Use the 3rd St. exit, Follow 3rd St. to Walnut St., Left onto Walnut St., Left onto 2nd St., Right onto Main St., Right onto Mehring Way, Right into parking lot. Note: Mehring Way will close ahead of the event between 8-8:30am, so please arrive early! Lot One – Corner of W. Pete Rose Way / Central Ave; $5 cash parking There are two entrances to this lot: #1 on Central Ave and #2 on W. Pete Rose Way From SB I-75: Use the Freeman Ave exit to Mehring Way, Turn Left onto Mehring Way, Turn Left onto W. Pete Rose Way to entrance #2. From NB I-75: Use 5th St. exit ramp, Turn right on Central Ave to entrance #1. From I-71 / 471: Use the 3rd St. Exit, Follow 3rd Street to Central Ave, Left onto Central Ave to en trance #1 Bus Parking – Follow the directions to Lot One. Busses are allowed to drop off participants and then park in the back of Longworth Hall, which is just West of Lot One on W Pete Rose Way. Lot A – Enter Lot A from 3rd Street; $5 cash parking From SB / NB I-75: Use the 2nd Street exit, Turn left on Elm Street, Left on 3rd Street, entrance on your left From I-71 / 471: Use the 3rd St. Exit. Follow 3rd St. to the entrance on their left. Transit Center – Enter from Central Avenue south of 3rd Street From NB I-75: Use 5th St. exit ramp, Turn right on Central Ave, entrance on your left From I-71 / 471: Use the 3rd St. Exit, Follow 3rd Street to Central Ave, Left onto Central Ave to en trance on left Lot B – Enter from Central Avenue south of 3rd Street; $5 cash parking From NB I-75: Use 5th St. exit ramp, Turn right on Central Ave, entrance on your left past the Transit Lot From I-71 / 471: Use the 3rd St. Exit, Follow 3rd Street to Central Ave, Left onto Central Ave to en trance on left
Central Riverfront Garage – This is a large parking lot underground between the Bengals Stadium & the Reds Stadium under the Banks. Entrances may be limited due to construction on Freedom Way. There are entrances from Mehring Way, Elm Street at 2nd, Pete Rose Way, and Joe Nuxhall Way. NOTE: This lot charges $3 first hour, $5 second hour, $7 third hour, max rate of $9.
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Thank you, Cheer Zones! BKD Black Girls Run! Cincinnati State Gamma Phi Beta Miami Gamma Phi Beta UC Kroger Old Navy Phillips Edison Riser U TJ Maxx UC Track Team Vantiv Women’s Network
Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page after the race to vote for your favorite cheer zone!
Event Timeline: 7:15 am
Sponsors welcome to begin setup
7:30 am
All volunteers must be present
7:45 am
One coach from each team must be present
8:00 am
All coaches must be present
8:00 am
Event Day Registration opens
8:00 am
Merchandise Tent opens
8:00am
Pre-Race activities open (tiaras, tattoos, cheer signs, pinky promise, & hair paint) Sponsor Booths open (interactive activities & goodies)
8-8:30 am GOTR participants arrive (Please check in at team zone before moving on to activities)
9:30 am
All pre-race activities close
9:33 am
UC Track Team to lead warm up & stretches
9:43 am
National Anthem
9:45 am
Wave 1 (I plan to run the entire 5k)
9:48 am
Wave 2 (I plan to run/walk the entire 5k)
9:50 am
Wave 3 (I plan to walk the entire 5k)
9:55 am
Wave 4 (I am pushing a stroller in the 5k)
10:00 am
Race Start!
Four-Tier Wave Start Participants will begin to travel to their wave start line only after hearing the announcement for the correct tier.
Tier 1, 9:45am: I plan to run all or most of the way Tier 2, 9:48am: I plan to run part of the way
Tier 3, 9:50am: I plan to walk most of the way Tier 4, 9:55am: All stroller participants
There will be wave leaders carrying signs indicating where each tier is lined up. Please be respectful of these tiers to ensure everyone’s safety. Once at the start line you will see flags along the sidewalk marking each of these tiers.
National
Champion
Pace Setter
Finish Line Mile Marker Bear Paddle Swim School
Molina
BKD
Philips Edison
Fed Ex
Skube.me
Humana
Sunny Delight
Interlink Cloud Advisors
Walgreens
Kroger
Whitewater Capital LLC
Cheer Zone Panera
