I'm registered.

Just was told that the course is no longer short and it has recently been certified.  So PR attempts are a go for those who want them.

I'm registered.  Egad, this is your rematch.

Hoping to get Andy to run with us.

It's gonna be you know, like, warm.  Good thing I have a proven track record of success in the heat.

The good news is that there is pre-race warm up by Jazzercise!

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Subject:  See You Sunday!

• Wilm. Chamber of Commerce
• Today at 1:03 PM

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Greetings Athletes,

Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday at the race!

Final race tips/reminders:

- To date, we have 494 pre-registrants and we expect another 150 on race day. That said, please plan accordingly your bib pick-up. You have 2 options:
1. Saturday, 10 – 2pm at race site (10 Waltham St.) OR
2. Sunday, 8– 9:30am at race site. Your bibs will be INSIDE the WCTV building.

- Race line up will begin at 9:40. Both races start at the same location at staggered times. 5K runners first, followed by 5K walkers, then Half runners. Your bib will have a chip that will be activated once you cross the start line.

- Free parking at race site. Parking attendants will direct you. Other good places to park are at the train station across from Elias Country Store, the RMV, or Reading Co-op Bank lot.

- Pre-race warm up by Jazzercise of Wilmington from 8:30 – 9:30.

- We will have labels to put your name on if you want to store your race bags in the WCTV conference room.

- 6 portable restrooms at the race site, 1 out on course at Woburn St. School. (Half @ mile 5 & 8), (5K @ mile 2). Plan accordingly.

- Water Stops: Half at miles 2, 5, 8, 10, 12 (8 & 12 are Gatorade stops). 5K at mile 2.

- Check out the certified courses on our race page at www.wilmingtonmachamber.com. The courses will be marked with tape and volunteers on course to direct you.

- All participants will receive a ribbon. Overall & top 3 medals/awards by race/gender, age & team. Hope you will stick around for the awards presentations; 5K around 11:15 and Half around 12:30. Our timing company will do their best to quickly produce results. Results will be posted at the site, on racewire.com and coolrunning.com. Any issues with results should be directed to racewire.com

- Post race refreshments served.

- The Epilepsy Foundation will be at the race site collecting used clothing for NE children & families living with epilepsy – please donate if you have items.

- Post race party at Red Heat Tavern at 300 Lowell St. – show them your bib and receive a free appetizer.

- If you have a friend that has not signed up yet. Remind them, they can sign up on race day from 8 - 9:30am.

If you have questions, please contact the Chamber at 978-657-7211 or wilmingtonchamber@verizon.net

Good luck to all! See You Sunday!

I think they felt that the band "Jazzercise" would make up for all the shitty planning and warm weather.   Maybe after the race they will have Earth, Wind, and Fire!  I love a good horn section.

I find the whole "5k runners, then 5k walkers, then HM people" kind of an odd mix.  I'm imagining passing a bunch of slower 5k runners and of course walkers.  Why not send the HM people out first, and delay the 5k start so that there isn't course congestion and that people finish closer to the same time?

 

And why the hell is there a 10:00 start?  Seems to me one year I heard it had something to do with the train schedule.  

So who is actually running this?

Scorepio
Egad
L Train
Greg2

Alycia

Anyone else?  GregC?