Hello Jennifer Yeatman,
The
following is important information for the 2012 Michelob ULTRA Tacoma
City Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K and Kids Marathon.
The Hotel Murano, Venice Ballroom
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Friday, May 4 (12 PM - 8 PM).
Saturday, May 5 (10 AM - 4 PM)
Saturday, May 5 (10 AM - 4 PM)
- · Packet pick up is mandatory. There will be no packet pick-up on race morning unless pre-arranged.
- · You may pick up someone else's race pack as long as you have permission from them to do so. Written permission is not required.
- · Relay team packets will be grouped together by team name and can be picked up by anyone on the team.
- · You can downgrade or upgrade your distance at packet pick-up. Be prepared to pay the difference if upgrading. No refunds are given. Please go to the registration table.
- · Registration Last Gasp: register for all events at the Expo registration table. There is no race day registration.
Your race packet includes:
- · Bib number
- · Timing Chip
- · Event guide w/map
- · Event shirt
- · Goody Bag w/promotional offers and coupons from event sponsors (this bag can also be used as your gear check bag on race day)
- · If you pre-purchased a HyraPouch, Hoodie or Running Hat you can pick it up at the shirt table (it will be listed on your packet label).
Event
merchandise for sale at the TCMA booth: embroidered hooded sweatshirts
$40, embroidered running hats $20 (while supplies last)
List of Expo Vendors:
- Fleet Feet Sports Bonney Lake
- Half Fanatics/Marathon Maniacs
- Proctor Chiropractic
- Super Feet
- Tacoma City Runners Club
- Blue Steel Sports
- Dirty Dash 5K
- Team In Training
- Rainier to Ruston
- Pure Energy Band
- Quantum Tech USA
- Run Pretty Far
- Vita Zapp
- Tacoma Fire Department
- Operation Homefront
- AdvoCare
- Run For All
- Northwest Runner
- American Laser Skincare
- doTERRA Essential Oils
- Vancouver USA Marathon
- Spartan Race Inc.
- SAVI Day Spa
Dinner Location: Venice Ballroom, the Hotel Murano
When: Saturday, May 5, 6:30 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend.
You can purchase tickets during the Expo (at the registration table) or at the door.
PARKING –
parking lots and garages are available at the Convention Center as well
as street parking throughout the city. Street parking is free on
Sundays. BIB NUMBERS AND TIMING CHIPS – – bib numbers must be worn on the front, and timing chip worn on your shoe using the zip tie provided.
GEAR CHECK – Gear check is provided for your personal items at the start line gear check tent. Please tear your gear check tab off of your bib, fill out and attach to your gear check bag (using the zip tie provided in your gear check bag). Your gear check bag was given to you at packet pick up. Please do not put valuable in your bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. You may claim your bag after you finish by providing your bib number.
MEDICAL – Medical personnel will be on the course and at the finish. Competitors unable to finish should walk to the next water station to seek help.
TRAFFIC – part of the course is open to local traffic. Tacoma City Police Officers will be directing traffic at all major intersections, and course marshals will be located at all turns and neighborhood intersections, giving direction to runners/walkers. Please be aware of vehicles around you. If wearing headphones it is recommended that you keep one ear bud out and don’t turn them ups so load that you can’t hear volunteers and police. Be safe out there!
RELAY TEAMS – Each team member will receive a timing chip. Timing chip instructions are in your race packet. Please read the instructions carefully. It is important that the last team member be the only team member to cross the finish line timing mat. Otherwise the team's finish time might be recorded too early, and will cause problems with the overall results. Please see the TCM website for more relay team information and driving instructions.
WATER STATIONS – are located approximately every 2 miles. Water, Powerbar Electrolyte, Vaseline, and Porta-Potties will be provided at all water stations. Powerbar gel will be provided at mile 7.4, 14.5 and 20.2.
MILE MARKERS – there will be markers at all mile points and kilometer markers at the 5K, 10K, 15K, 30K and 40K points.
TIME LIMIT – there is a 6 hour time limit for the marathon and 4 hour time limit for the half marathon.
EARLY START - There is an early start provided for those MARATHONERS needing more than 5 hours to complete the marathon. Early start is at 6:30 AM. Please check in with the timer at the start line. Early starters finishing under 5 hours will be disqualified and not given a finish time. You must need the extra time to start early. Early starters must be self-supported, know the route, and obey all traffic/pedestrian laws until officers and volunteers are on the course. You are on your own until officers and volunteers arrive on the course.
PACERS - Pacers are provided by the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. There is no cost to participate. Pacers will line up along the start close to the pace per mile signs. Pacers will be holding signs marked with their finish time and will be wearing their Maniac or Fanatic gear to help identify themselves. Each Pacer will take water from every aid station to ensure that runners remain well hydrated throughout the race. Runners are welcome to use the Pacers through whichever portion of the race they think will help them most. You can run ahead or drop back at any time.
Marathon pace times (hr:min) - 3:15, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:25
Half Marathon pace times (hr:min) – 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20
PHOTOGRAPHY – Our official photographer is Ontherunevents.com. They will take pictures of runners on the course and at the finish and will have them available for purchase about 1 week after the race.
RECOVERY AREA – The finish line recovery area is located at Tollefson Plaza adjacent to the finish line. Icelandic Glacial water, Seattle Bagel Bakery bagels, bananas, oranges, chips, chocolate milk and pizza will be available. Use your pizza ticket attached to your bib to receive a slice of pizza. Michelob ULTRA will be available in the beer garden for $2 a glass. Massage also available with suggested donation of $1/minute. Showers are available at the YMCA on 11th and Market St. (be prepared to show your bib number, ID and sign a waiver).
AWARDS – Awards are presented to the top 3 Overall Male & Female, and the top 3 Overall Masters Male & Female in each event. Age group awards are available for pick up at your convenience at the awards table in the plaza. Age group ribbons will be given to the top five in each of the following divisions: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80 & over.
RESULTS – will be posted in the recovery plaza at the results tent computers. Results will be available online by 5 PM on race day. Visit the TCM website at www.tacomacitymarathon.com
TIMING CHIP RETURN - Participants who fail to return timing chips and timing tags within 30 days of the event will be charged a $20 fee.
Timing chips are collected at the finish line. If you ended up retaining your timing chip or timing tag, please return it in a PADDED envelope to:
Rogue Multi-Sport, LLC
PO Box 745 Beavercreek, OR 97004
Please include a slip of paper with your first and last name and the name of the event the chip was used for. Thank You!
KIDS MARATHON - Start Line: S. 15th and Market St., Downtown Tacoma, WA (a block from the start of the marathon, half marathon and 5K). Finish Line: S. 17th and Commerce St., Downtown Tacoma, WA. Parents have the option of running with their child (registration not required). The course will be closed to traffic and heavily supervised. The Kids Marathon is not chip timed. Everyone is a winner and receives a medal when they finish! Use the pizza ticket attached to the bib number to receive a slice of pizza at the recovery plaza. Race day pick up is at the merchandise booth in the recovery plaza from 8:30 – 11:30 am.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 4, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Race Day - Sunday, May 6, 2012
Start and Finish for all events located on S. 17th and Commerce St.
Thank you for participating and have a great race!
PO Box 745 Beavercreek, OR 97004
Please include a slip of paper with your first and last name and the name of the event the chip was used for. Thank You!
KIDS MARATHON - Start Line: S. 15th and Market St., Downtown Tacoma, WA (a block from the start of the marathon, half marathon and 5K). Finish Line: S. 17th and Commerce St., Downtown Tacoma, WA. Parents have the option of running with their child (registration not required). The course will be closed to traffic and heavily supervised. The Kids Marathon is not chip timed. Everyone is a winner and receives a medal when they finish! Use the pizza ticket attached to the bib number to receive a slice of pizza at the recovery plaza. Race day pick up is at the merchandise booth in the recovery plaza from 8:30 – 11:30 am.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 4, 2012
| 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Fitness Expo and Packet Pick Up at the Hotel Murano Venice Ballroom More Information HERE |
| 9:30 AM | Group Run Meet outside the Hotel Murano |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fitness Expo and Packet Pick Up at the Hotel Murano Venice Ballroom More Information HERE |
| 6:30 PM | Pasta Dinner (more information HERE) at the Hotel Murano Venice Ballroom. Guest Speaker Gary Allen. For more on Gary Allen click HERE << |
Start and Finish for all events located on S. 17th and Commerce St.
| 7:05 AM | Pacer introduction |
| 7:22 AM | National Anthem |
| 7:25 AM | Wheelchair Start |
| 7:30 AM | Marathon & Marathon Relay Start |
| 8:00 AM | Half Marathon Start |
| 8:30 AM | 5K Start |
| 9:30 AM | 5K Awards Ceremony |
| 10:00 AM | Half Marathon Awards Ceremony |
| 11:30 AM | Marathon Awards Ceremony |
| 11:45 AM | Marathon Relay Awards Ceremony |
| 12:00 PM | Kids Marathon Start (at 15th and Market St.) |
Thank you for participating and have a great race!
The Staff at TCMA
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