Girls on the Run of Charlotte Fall 5k Event Guide Saturday, Dec 6, 2014
National Sponsors:
Dear 5k Participants, Partners & Spectators, Thank you for your support on this exciting day! We are expecting 4,000 participants in our Fall 2014 5k. This event guide will provide event details to enhance your experience. I am pleased to announce that this fall will be our last large scale 5k. Starting next spring we will be offering two regional 5k events. We hope you will consider joining us for our spring festivities as well. Sincerely,
5K DETAILS
Ann DellaValle, Events Manager
WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:
Girls on the Run Participants, Family, Partners & Community Members Girls on the Run of Charlotte 5k Saturday, December 6, 2014 5k Arrival Time:7:30am Start Time: 9:00am Blythe Elementary School 12202 Hambright Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
WHY:
Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Charlotte so all girls who wish to participate in the program have the opportunity regardless of financial circumstances.
What to Wear: Girls on the Run Program Participants should wear their new Fall 2014 cobalt blue GOTR program t-shirt. This program t-shirt indicates to our volunteers that your daughter receives a medal when she crosses the finish line. Only GOTR Program Participants receive medals at the finish line. Remember to dress warmly for the weather conditions.
Girls on the Run, Program Participants Wear your Cobalt GOTR Program T-shirt TEAM UNITY: We highly encourage each GOTR team to be creative to make their group stand out. EX: decorate program t-shirts, unique hats, shoelaces, etc.
Registration: There are two ways to register for the Girls on the Run 5k. Please note: Online registration closes on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5:00pm! 1) ONLINE: http://www.gotrcharlotte.org/race/200-girls-on-the-run-5k-fall-2014/register
2) IN PERSON: at the following locations: OMEGA SPORTS (DEC. 4 & 5 > NOON—7:00 PM) Park Rd. Shopping Center 4327 Park Road, Charlotte, NC REGISTRATION TENT: at the GOTR 5k (on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6) *All locations accept: cash and credit cards. REGISTRATION FEES: Before 10/29 Youth (13 & Under) $15 Individual (14 & Up) $25
Before 12/6 $20 $30
5k Day 12/6 $25 $35
Girls on the Run Program Participants are already registered for the 5k by GOTR. IMPORTANT NOTES: There will be NO refunds for 5k events. Entries are non-transferable. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to “Acts of God”.
Packet Pick-Up: All Program Participants will receive a 5k shirt from coaches. For all other 5k participants, 5k shirts will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. *5k packets include a 5k t-shirt and bib. OMEGA SPORTS 4327 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5
Noon - 7:00pm Noon - 7:00pm
GOTR VILLAGE Saturday, Dec. 6
7:00am - 8:45am
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. The police will determine if we will require a delayed start if we experience lightning prior to the beginning of the 5k start. We do not have a weather makeup date.
Pet Policy: Sorry, no furry friends allowed on the course or at the event, so please leave all pets at home.
Photography: We are seeking photographers for the event contact Ann at
[email protected] if you are interested in donating your services.
Merchandise Sales: Please remember to bring cash and credit cards to purchase items from our GOTR Shop Merchandise Tent at the 5k! We will also have The Coffee Priest coffee & hot chocolate truck at the event, with proceeds benefitting Girls on the Run of Charlotte.
Register to Volunteer: The 5k would not possible without our amazing volunteers! Interested? http://www.gotrcharlotte.org/race/200-girls-on-the-run-5k-fall-2014/volunteer Questions? Contact Katie at 704-910-8981
Additional Questions: If you have additional questions regarding Girls on the Run or the upcoming 5k, please contact the Girls on the Run office at 704-837-0088. We are happy to assist you!
GOTR VILLAGE
MEETING LOCATIONS This fall we will be using the flags to indicate team meeting locations. Please use the reference guide to direct you to your assigned meeting location. Happy Hair: Sites beginning with A-C You Are Amazing: Sites beginning with D-J You Are Awesome: Sites beginning with K-O Go*Go*Go: Sites beginning with P - R You Can Do It: Sites beginning with S - Z
Event Location: Blythe Elementary School
12202 Hambright Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Directions: From I-77 Southbound:
Take I-77 Southbound towards Huntersville, NC
Take EXIT 23 (Gilead Road)
Turn left onto Gilead Road
Turn right onto Statesville Road/Hwy 21 Southbound (drive about 2.5 mi)
Turn left onto Hambright Road
Follow GOTR event signage directing to event parking
From I-77 Northbound:
Take I-77 Northbound towards Huntersville, NC
Take EXIT 19A towards NC-115
Turn right onto Old Statesville Road/NC-115
Continue to travel north on NC-115 until you hit event signage (drive .5 mi)
Follow GOTR event signage directing to event parking
Course Map:
Parking Map & Key:
Event Police: Police officers have been hired to assist with the event logistics. Please feel free to locate the nearest police officer or volunteer in case of emergency.
Event Timeline: 6:30 am
Volunteers Arrive for Setup
6:30 am
Vendor Set-up
7:00 am
Event Day Registration Begins
7:30 am
All Coaches & Participants Arrive
8:30 am
Warm-up/Stretch Session with Queen City Dance Out
8:45 am
Participants travel to their wave start line
9:00 am
PINK WAVE 5k Start
9:05 am
GREEN WAVE 5k Start
Two-Tier Wave Start Girls on the Run institutes a two-tier 5k start. A two-tiered start splits the start field into two groups each containing roughly half of the 5k participants. The first wave will start at 9:00 am and then the second wave will begin at 9:05 am. This process has been implemented to ensure a safe event for all participants. Girls on the Run plans to do their best to ensure that both waves receive the same countdown and start line experience. This process will also shorten the interim between start and finish. We will be breaking our teams up based upon Site Name. PINK WAVE: Sites beginning A-L GREEN WAVE: Sites beginning with M-Z
Who Starts First? Spring Season: GREEN WAVE will begin first. Fall Season: PINK WAVE will begin first.
Program Partners
Finish Line Partners
Mile Marker Partners AIR FIT NOW * Ballas Chiropractic * Bounce Boot Camp Eileen Fisher * Learning RX * UNCC 49er Gold Rush 5k
Race Patrons THE COFFEE PRIEST
