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Trailhead Running Presents

Women on the TrailsRace Series2014-2015

ATHLETE GUIDEBruises & Bandages 5K, 10K, 13.1 Mile

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WELCOME!

We cant believe this is our thirdrunning of this race series and we areso happy to have you join us! We haveadded new distances to each race to

provide the opportunity for eachrunner to challenge herself. Thank youfor allowing us to do what we love share the trail running experience!And remember youre not lost, youre with us!

Richelle Criswell and Susan FaragoRace Directors and Coaches, Trailhead Running

For more info, please visit: www.trailheadrunning.com Comments and suggestions: [email protected]

Many photos throughout this athlete guide are courtesy of Jake North Photography .
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE7:00 am - 8:45 am Registration & Packet Pickup7:30 am Volunteers Arrive8:50 am Welcome & Course Review8:55 am National Anthem9:00 am Race Start All Distances

9:30 am Post Race Activities11:00 am Race Awards & Prize

Drawings12:00 pm Course Closed12:05 pm Post Race Course Sweep &

Trash Cleanup

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Start time is 9:00 am for all distances. NO CUPS ON THE RACE COURSE*

Bring a water bottle or hand held. Water isprovided on the course.

No headphones on the course (safety). Race day registration is available

(credit card or cash). Race day packet pickup is available. There is plenty of parking but give yourself

enough time to get there and get organized! Event is not chip timed but awards go to the

top three finishers for each distance. The course is challenging. Seriously. Course and venue are spectator friendly so

bring your friends and family (no dogsallowed on premises or course).

Post-race food is available for runners. Any last minute urgent updates will be

posted on Facebook and e-mailed out toparticipants.

*See our Sustainability initiative for details.
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PACKET PICKUPAthletes can pick up their race number, shirt,and other goodies at either of these times andlocations. Dont forget to bring your owngoodie bag and we will supply the goodies!

Friday, Jan 16, 2015 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMLuke's Locker 105 Sandra Muraida Way Austin, TX 78703

Saturday, Jan 17, 2015 @ 7:00 AM - 8:45 AMRussell Park in Lake Georgetown 2101 CR 262 Georgetown, TX 78633

POST RACE ACTIVITIES

Athletes will be treated to a fun post-race partyincluding refreshments and activities fromfantastic local businesses, including:

Finish line music byBig Mouth Announcing

Fruit and fresh, hot pancakes Hot Cocoa & Coffee Loungesponsored by Grease

Monkey Wipes -- bring a blanket! Massages by AustinMassage Company

Our friends at United Wayfor Greater Austin

RACE BIB SPONSOR: BEN PHILLIPSA big THANK YOU to Ben Phillips Real Estate forsponsoring our fantastic race bibs!

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RACE LOCATION AND COURSE MAPSLocation for Bruises & BandagesLake Georgetown - Russell Park2101 CR 262 Georgetown, TX 78633Google MapFrom downtown Austin: 31 miles (40 min)

Parking: Car and BicycleThere is plenty of paved parking available andthe race start is just a very short walk from therace area (less than 5 minutes at the farthestpoint). Follow race signs and volunteers to helpyou get parked quickly and safely on racemorning! Bicycles can be racked near the

registration table please bring your own bikelock as bicycles will not be supervised.

Race Course and Map (5K & 10K & 13.1 Mile)5K Runners - Run out to 5K turn around at mile1.6 and back to finish. (Red route on map.)10K Runners - Run out to 10K turn around atmile 3.1 and back to finish. (Blue route on map.)13.1 Mile Runners - Run opposite direction of5K/10K route and run out to 4 mile turn aroundand back to start/finish (Part 1). Then continuealong 5K/10K course to 2.5 mile point and backto finish (Part 2). (Orange route on map.)

Slideshow of the area and terrain are availableat: www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html.

Aid Stations1 on 5K/10K course at mile 1.6.3 on 13.1 mile course at miles 4, 8, and 10.5.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCEMedicine in Motion will be at the start/finishline and on course.
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FACILITIESA big THANK YOU to the Army Corps ofEngineers at Lake Georgetown for use of thefacilities on race day! Please help us keep thetrails clean by using provided trash cans andbeing respectful of their property. Port-a-potties will be available at the start/finish.

VOLUNTEERSBe sure to give a big THANK YOU to all ourfantastic volunteers at packet pickup andduring the race! If you would like to voluntee r,please sign up on the race website OR go to theregistration table on race day.

SPECTATORSSpectators should plan to arrive at least 30minutes before the race starts to ensure timefor parking and to find a place out on the racecourse if desired*. The course is spectator-friendly with several places to cheer athletes onduring the race and/or meet up with athletes atthe post-race celebration. There are plenty ofplaces for kids to run and play during theevents; however, children under the age of 16must have adult/guardian supervision at alltimes. Check the race course map for areas thatare marked as spectator friendly. *Note:Spectators are not allowed on the actual racecourse during the event.

WEATHERThe race will take place rain or shine. The onlyexception will be in the case of lightening; therace will be postponed for 20 minutes after thelast lightening/thunder strike. The race will bedelayed up to 1 hour. If severe weather doesnot allow for safe racing conditions, the racewill be cancelled and not rescheduled for afuture date. Last minute updates will be postedon Trailhead Runnings website, Facebook page,and an e-mail will be sent out to all pre-registered participants.
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RUN GREEN! RESPORT CERTIFIED EVENT

We care about the impact we make on theenvironment so we have partnered with theCouncil for Responsible Sport and are ReSportCertified for the entire Trail Race Series. Whatdoes this mean? With a few small changes, weare making a big impact. In the 2012/2013three race series we achieved some amazingresults

Athlete involvement includes:1. No Cups on the CourseWe saved over 300 cups and only used 6 gallonsof water TOTAL for all three races

2. BYOB: Bring your own bag for Packet PickupWe saved over 300 plastic bags!

3. Take Only What You Want at Packet PickupWe saved over 40 pounds in paper andmaterials!

4. Carpool or Bike to the EventMore and more athletes are ride sharing orcycling.

5. Opt In: Shirts and Finisher's Awards1% of athletes took advantage of this option.

Community involvement includes:1. Limited Use of Bio Fuels2. No Styrofoam/Polystyrene Packaging3. Locally Sourced Food/Beverage4. Eco-Friendly Porta-Potties5. Give Back - Support LocalCharities/Businesses

For more information on our Go Green event,please visit our Sustainability page at:www.trailheadrunning.com/sustainability.html
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RACE INFORMATION: By Topic (In alphabetical order)

AwardsAwards will be given to the topthree overall finishers. Everyonewill receive a finishers gift unique to each race!

Age MinimumParticipants must be at least 14years old.

BicyclesWe encourage participants toride their bikes to the event!Check outwww.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html for interactive route maps, bicycle safety tips, andwhere you can park and lock your bike on race day (please bring your own lock).

Carpool / Ride ShareWe encourage participants to carpool to the event! For more information, go towww.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html

Course MarkingThe course will be very well marked. Orange flags will be used throughout the course to indicatecorrect course direction. Large "Wrong Way" signs and yellow/black "Caution" tape will be used toindicate areas that runners should not go. If you pass by one of these markers, turn around.Volunteers will be on the course to assist runners.

The race venue will be well marked with signs so athletes and spectators know where to go forparking, race start/finish, packet pickup, etc. Volunteers will be at the race venue to assist runnersand spectators.

CupsThere will be NO cups at the aid stations. Athletes are strongly encouraged to refill using their ownwater bottles. This is to support our certification by the Council for Responsible Sport.

DogsWe love our four-legged furry friends but please keep them at home; they are not allowed at therace venue.
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Drop BagsNo official drop bags or areas are available.Plan to keep any items (change of clothes, etc.)with family or friends or keep in your car.Trailhead Running is not responsible for lost orstolen items.

EmergencyFor all life threatening emergencies, dial 911.Then contact the race organization at:512.585.5034 or 512.636.4169. Medicine inMotion also will be on the course race day.

First Aid - MedicalFirst aid and medical assistance, provided byMedicine in Motion, is available for all athletesat the race venue. Additionally, EMS and localauthorities will be notified of the race and will be available for any emergencies.

Handicap AccessibleParking for all events is on paved road and the finishers area is handicap accessible at all locations.However, please keep in mind that each race venue is primarily on trail and most of the eventcourse will be extremely difficult to access via wheelchair, crutches, or other limited mobilitydevices. Most of the festivities will be at the finishers area so everyone can participate in the postrace fun!

HeadphonesHeadphones of any kind are not allowed on the race course. This is for safety and insurancepurposes. Instead, enjoy the sounds of nature, chat with a runner nearby, or sing!

Information / RegistrationAn information and registration table will be on site to assist volunteers and spectators with anyquestions or concerns during the event.

LitteringNo littering. There are garbage cans at water stops and at the start/finish line area. If you see trash,please pick it up. This earns you mega karma points with us AND Mother Nature.

Lost and FoundLost and found will be located at the information table near the start/finish line. Please [email protected] for any unclaimed items left after the event.
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MapsSee Maps and Location Info in this document for venue and course map information.

PacersNo pacers are allowed for this event. Only registered runners andofficial race personnel can be on the run course during the event.

Packet PickupAthletes are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets beforerace day; however, race day packet pickup is available. Go towww.trailheadrunning.com for packet pickup times andlocations. BYOB In an effort to reduce event waste, pleasebring your own bag for packet pickup. Our motto, We providethe goodies, you provide the bag.

Parking: Car and BicycleThere is plenty of parking for cars and bicycles close to the racestart for each venue. We encourage carpooling wheneverpossible. Follow volunteers and parking signs. ALWAYS lock yourcar and take your keys. For more information on ridesharing orbicycle maps, check out the Carpool or Ride Your Bike section ofwww.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html .

PhotographyWe will do our best to capture the excitement of race day! Photos will be posted after the race andlinks available on our website.

Port-A-PottiesPort-a-potties will be available for all participants and spectators throughout the event. And we willhave PLENTY of toilet paper too!

Pre-Race MeetingThere will be a brief pre-race meeting 10 minutes before the race starts at the start line followed bythe Star Spangled Banner. Then the race will begin promptly on time.

Race Day RegistrationRace day registration will be available. PAYMENT VIA CREDIT CARD OR CASH ONLY.Note that each race is capped at 100 runners so register early to ensure your event reservation.

Race DistanceEach of the race distances have been measured using Garmin technology and Google Earth maps.
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Race Size Number of RunnersEach race will be capped at 100runners total.

Race TimingThis event is not chip timed.Please wear a watch to trackyour run time.

Refund, Race EntryRefunds are not available a weekbefore the race. Raceregistration transfers are on acase by case basis. See alsocancellations due to inclementweather (Weather).

ResultsOnly the top three overall finishers for each race distance will be announced. This is an untimedevent.

SchwagAll registered participants will receive a high quality womens cut shirt with the race logo on thefront. Finishers will receive a unique finishers gift at the finish line. There will be a differentfinishers gift for each of the races.

Shoes and ClothingTrail-specific apparel (shoes, clothing) is not necessary for the event. However, the course is off-road so there are plenty of opportunities to encounter rocks, trees, cactus, brush, and other thingsthat scrape, sting, or bite. Please take any precaution necessary to ensure a fun and safe event.

Spectators & KidsEach course is spectator-friendly with several places to cheer athletes on during the race and/ormeet up with athletes at the post-race celebration. There are plenty of places for kids to run andplay during the events. Children under the age of 16 must have adult/guardian supervision at alltimes. Check the race course map for areas that are marked as spectator friendly.Note: Spectators are not allowed on the actual race course during the event.

Star Spangled BannerThis is America. Darn right we will have the Star Spangled Banner!

Start WavesThis is a mass start event where all runners start at the same time. Wave starts will not be used.


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Start/Finish Line The start and finish lines are in the same location andmarked with appropriate signage.

Time CutoffThere is a two (2) hour time cutoff for the 5K and 10Kdistance events, and a three (3) hour time cutoff for the13.1 mile distance event. Race director(s) have the right topull anyone off the course at any time for safety reasons.

Updates and InformationAny major changes or updates to the race or relatedevents will be e-mailed to the participants, posted onFacebook, and updated on the trailheadrunning.com website. Please check these areas a few daysbefore the event so you have the latest information.

VolunteersWe love our volunteers! Volunteers can register to help with an event by going towww.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html and clicking the Volunteer link under the specificrace. All volunteers will receive a race-specific t-shirt, post-race food, and our undying gratitude!

WaiversAll runners and volunteers must sign a waiver as part of their race entry/volunteer process.

Water Stop(s)There will be 1 water stop on the 5K & 10K courses, and 3 water stops on the 13.1 mile course wherewater only will be provided. There will be NO cups at the water stops athletes should bring their ownwater bottles. This supports Trailhead Runnings certification by the Council for Responsible Sport.

WeatherThe races will take place rain or shine. The only exception will bein the case of lightening the race will be postponed for 20 minutes after the lastlightening/thunder strike. The race will be delayed up to 1 hour.If severe weather does not allow for safe racing conditions, therace will be cancelled and not rescheduled for a future date.Refunds will not be issued because almost all of the supplies andservices for the event must be purchased well in advance of theactual event date. Last minute updates will be posted onTrailhead Runnings website, Facebook page, and an e -mail will be sent out to all pre-registeredparticipants.

Thank you for joining us and have a great race!
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