Albuquerque "Unser" Half Marathon |
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Albuquerque "Unser" Half Marathon |
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LOS RANCHOS de ALBUQUERQUE HALF MARATHON
EVENT INFORMATION
Registration
Online registration closes April 16 at 12 noon Pacific Time
Registration for all events is available at Athlete’s Edge (EAST): 7120 Wyoming
Blvd. NE – next to New Mexico Sports and Wellness – Del Norte
Shopping Center (San Antonio/Harper and Wyoming) – 505-856-9377 OR Athlete’s Edge (WEST) 10250 Cottonwood Park Road
NW, Suite J – just east of Wal Mart and next to AT&T – The
Shops at Cottonwood Park – 505-896-2302.
Event Schedule – April 19, 2008
Half Marathon: 7:00 a.m. (NO EARLY START)
Johnny Lightning 10K: 7:15 a.m.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 5K: 7:30 a.m.
RunFit 2-Miler: 9:30 a.m.
RunFit Kids K: 9:45 a.m.
Runner Packet Pick-up and Late Registration for Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid Events
Dates and Times: Wednesday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. thru Friday, April
18 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Athlete’s Edge (EAST): 7120 Wyoming
Blvd. NE – next to New Mexico Sports and Wellness – Del Norte
Shopping Center (San Antonio/Harper and Wyoming) OR Athlete’s Edge (WEST) 10250 Cottonwood Park Road
NW, Suite J – just east of Wal Mart and next to AT&T – The
Shops at Cottonwood Park.
All runners are required to pick up their race number, t-shirt and other
important information during these times. The event is not able to mail or
deliver runner packets, Champion Chips.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE
IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERD PARTICIPANTS MUST PICKUP
THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.”
If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at the
ATHLETE’S EDGE, you must make arrangements for a representative to pick up your
packet. Any out of town participants may pickup their packet on race morning at
the registration area.
Race Day Packet Pick-up and Late Registration for ALL KIDS Events: Race Day -- Saturday, April 19 beginning at 9:00
a.m. at the Unser Racing Museum.
Getting to the
Start/Parking
Start
The Start is within walking distance from the Unser Racing Museum (Finish) and the suggested parking locations listed below.
Race Day Registration and Timing Chip Pickup will be located at the Los Poblanos Field Open Space Gazebo – just SE of the Valley Presbyterian Church and Tierra Viva Pl. NW.
Participants who park at the Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints parking lot (see “Parking” below) will walk the
walking path/side walk just north of the church on the south side of Montano
Blvd. and cross at the first light west of the church – Adobe Rd. Note:
For your safety -- ALL participants MUST cross at the light and proceed west on
walking path to Tierra Viva Pl. NW (approx. ¼ Mile)
Parking
NOTE: THERE IS NO RACE DAY PARKING AT THE UNSER RACING MUSEUM DUE TO FINISH-LINE AND POST EVENT ACTIVITIES.
Suggested Parking Locations for
Saturday, April 19, 2008
(For the Half Marathon,10K, 5K, Kids 2 Mile and Kids K)
HALF MARATHON (Race begins
at 7:00 a.m.)
Please use any of the following parking locations:
Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church: 1801 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Across from the Unser Racing Museum)
*From East of Rio Grande Blvd./Rio Grande River:
From I-25 and Montgomery/Montano – head west past 2nd St. and 4th St. continue west to Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church (approx. 3 Miles)
*From West of Rio Grande Blvd./Rio Grande River:
From Coors Blvd. and Montano Rd. – head east across the river to Shepherds of the Valley Presbyterian Church. (approx. 1.45 Miles)
10K (Race
begins at 7:15 a.m.)
Please use any of the following parking locations:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 1100 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
*From East of the Rio Grande Blvd./Rio Grande River
From I-25 and Comanche/Griegos Rd – head west past 2nd St. and 4th St. continue west to Guadalupe Trail (approx. 2.20 Miles). Continue north (approx. .5 Miles) to C.J.C.L.D.S. Church. Note: There is additional parking just south of church at Columbus Park.
*From West of the Rio Grande Blvd./Rio Grande River
From Coors Blvd. and Montano Rd. – head east across the river to church C.J.C.L.D.S. (approx. 2 Miles)
5K (Race
begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Please use 10K parking location (see above)
RunFit 2-Miler
(Race begins at 9:30 a.m.) RunFit Kids K (Race begins at 9:45 a.m.)
Please use 10K parking location (see above) see additional kids event
information below.
Saturday Start Information
Start location for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon running events is Tierra Viva
Pl./Adobe Rd. . Portable restrooms will be located near the Open Space parking
lot – just off Tierra Viva Pl (north of Montano Rd.)
All races will start promptly
at the designated times. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line in order
to check any gear and seed yourself according to your projected pace time. If
you are driving to the race plan to arrive early. See parking information above.
Signs will be posted at the Start Area denoting runner's estimated mile pace
(i.e. 7:00 min./mile, 8:00 min./mile, etc.). This is for the benefit of all
runners. Please start in the designated "Mile Pace" area according to
the pace you expect to run the race. This race is a Gun Start with a Timing
Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun goes off. Note:
Due to the course design and the fact that most runners/walkers will be through
the first 7 Miles and off the main roads (open to vehicle traffic) in under 2
hours, there will be NO early 6:30 a.m. Start.
Runner Gear Check
Half Marathon participants may check gear near the Start Line (Registration
Site). Volunteers will assist runner in identifying their gear bag. Runners can
claim their gear after the race at the south end of the Unser Racing Museum.
Show your bib number to the volunteers at the gear pickup location to claim
your bag. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line in order to check any
gear and position yourself according to your projected pace time.
Race (Bib) Number Requirements
Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race
day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible
and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it
may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the
runner to whom it is assigned.
Medical Support
Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio
communications personnel will be positioned at every aid station along the
course.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who
appears in distress or at risk. The Village of Los Ranchos Fire Department will
be at the Finish Line. If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish
Line, you will be directed to the Medical Area. Please cooperate if you are
asked to go for a checkup. Only runners requiring medical assistance will be
permitted in the Medical Area. If you feel that you need help at any point,
please ask for it!
If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official
of your bib number so medical personnel is aware.
There will be flags at the aid stations (i.e. every 2 miles) to indicate race conditions. Green flag means good conditions for racing. Yellow flag means moderate risk of heat injury, consider slowing your pace. Red flag means high risk of heat injury or serious environmental condition such as lightning. Consider greatly reducing pace or discontinuing race. A black flag means the course is closed, take shelter.
Finish Information
When you cross the finish line you will be greeted by volunteers who will
assist you with Champion Chip removal and the coveted Los Ranchos de
Albuquerque “Unser” Half Marathon Finisher Medal (1/2 Marathon Participants
Only). Then it's on to the Recovery Area, where you will get refreshments.
Access to Recovery is limited to runners only.
Continue through the Recovery Area and proceed to the Unser Racing Museum. You
can meet your family and friends, who will be waiting for you in the lawn area
and/or parking area.
Half Marathon Awards and
Prizes
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony
on race day at 10:00 a.m. Overall awards to the top five men and women will be
determined by gun time.
Half Marathon and the Johnny Lightning 10K
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun
time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following
categories for men and women: 17 and under (10K), 14-17 (half marathon), 18-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Award times
will be determined by gun time.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 5K
Overall prizes will be awarded
to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following
categories for men and women: 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Award times will be determined by gun time.
RunFit Kids K and RunFit 2-Mile
All registered participants (12
and Under) are eligible to participate in the RunFit Kids K or RunFit 2-Miler.
The start of RunFit 2-Miler will begin at 9:30 and the RunFit Kids K will begin
at 9:45 immediately after the RunFit 2-Miler. All participants will receive a
special recognition award at the finish. NOTE: ALL KIDS EVENTS WILL START AND
FINISH AT THE UNSER RACING MUSEUM. Child care will be available for all
registered participants from 6:30-10:00 a.m. Parents may sign up for Child Care
at Packet Pickup or on racing morning 6:30 a.m. Games and snack will be
provided by Athlete’s Edge.
Post Race
The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque “Unser” Half Marathon Post Race
activities will be held at the Unser Racing Museum. All registered
participants will receive a complimentary entry into the Unser Racing Museum. All
others will need to pay the following discounted fee at the door:
Adults-7.00
Children-3.00
Seniors-4.00
Children under 6-Free
No coupons on discounted rates
Review the Course and Support
Get the course map and
description from the Athlete’s Edge website www.the-athletes-edge.com. Decide
where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support.
There are 6 fluid and replacement fluid stations supplied by Gatorade
throughout the Half Marathon Course – approx. every 2 Miles. Restroom
facilities will be located near mile 8 at the Alameda Open Space parking area, the
start area and the finish area and the nearest tree! Medical and first aid
personnel will be stationed at the finish and at various points along the
course.
Water and Gatorade will also be provided for the 5K and 10K events:
5K: Mile
10K: Mile 2 & 4
Volunteer Information
Over 100 volunteers are needed to make the Half Marathon run smoothly.
Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact the Athlete’s Edge at (505)
856-9377 to volunteer for race day.
Thank-a-volunteer campaign!
The Los Ranchos de Albuquerque “Unser” Half Marathon is fortunate to have some
of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers around. More than 100
volunteers help us on race morning to ensure you feel welcomed, are fully
informed, have a safe, successful and positive running experience, and more!
When you have a chance, give a hearty, fun-loving thanks!
Race Questions and Information
Athlete’s Edge: Albuquerque “Unser” Half Marathon
7120 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Suite 15
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 856-9377
Email: steve@the-athletes-edge.com