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Trailhead Running Presents
Women on the Trails
Race Series
2014-2015
ATHLETE GUIDECreepy Crawlies and Critters 02.07.2015
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WELCOME!
We cant believe this is our third
running of this race series and we are
so happy to have you join us! We have
added new distances to each race toprovide the opportunity for each
runner to challenge herself. Thank you
for allowing us to do what we love
share the trail running experience!
And remember
youre not lost, youre with us!
Richelle Criswell and Susan Farago
Race 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 ofJake North Photography.
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 am - 8:45 am Registration & Packet Pickup
7:30 am Volunteers Arrive
8:50 am Welcome & Course Review
8:55 am National Anthem
9:00 am Race StartAll Distances
9:30 am Post Race Activities10:00 am Race Awards & Prize Drawings
11:00 am Course Closed
11:30 am 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 is
provided 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 dogs allowed
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 to participants.
*See ourSustainabilityinitiative for details.
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PACKET PICKUP
Athletes can pick up their race number, shirt, and
other goodies at either of these times and
locations. Dont forget to bring your own goodie
bag and we will supply the goodies!
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015 @ 4:00PM - 7:00 PMHays Community YMCA
Buda Sportsplex Drive Buda, TX 78610
Friday, Feb 6, 2014 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Luke's Locker
105 Sandra Muraida Way Austin, TX 78703
Saturday, Feb 7, 2015 @ 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
YMCA Camp Cypress
Intersection of Old San Antonio and Manchaca
Springs/CR 104 Buda, TX 78610
POST RACE ACTIVITIES
Athletes will be treated to a fun post-race party
including refreshments and activities fromfantastic local businesses, including:
Finish line fun and music by
Big Mouth Announcing
Fresh, hot coffee
Freshly made pancakes along
with fruit and Luna bars
Massages byAustin
Massage Company
Our friends atUnited Way
for Greater Austin
The great people from the
Hays Community YMCA
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RACE BIB SPONSOR: BEN PHILLIPS
A big THANK YOU toBen Phillips Real Estatefor
sponsoring our fantastic race bibs! Contact Ben
for any real estate questions or if you are thinking
about buying or selling your home.
He is Trailhead Runnings favorite agent!
OVERALL AWARDS SPONSOR
A big THANK YOU toTexas Running Company,
Austin Trail Running Company,andUltrAspirefor
providing the overall top three finishers awards.
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RACE LOCATION AND COURSE MAPS
Location for Creepy Crawlies & Critters
YMCA Camp Cypress
(Ranch gate says Rainbow Ranch)
Intersection of Old San Antonio and
Manchaca Springs/CR 104 Buda, TX
78610Google Map URL
From downtown Austin: 15 miles (30 min)
Parking: Car and Bicycle
There is plenty of paved parking available
and the race start is just a very short walk
from the race area (less than 5 minutes at
the farthest point). Follow race signs and
volunteers to help you get parked quickly
and safely on race morning! Bicycles can
be racked near the registration table
please bring your own bike lock as
bicycles will not be supervised.
Race Course and Maps
Meadows and fields describe thiscourse.
Set just north of Buda, it follows Onion
Creek (don't worry - no creek crossing) on
a fairly flat course with a few rolling hills
and many twists and turns on a mix of
single-track, double-track and jeep road.
Mapto the right is also available online as
well as a slideshow of the terrain.
AID STATIONS:
5K Race: At miles 1 and 2.
10K Race: At miles 1, 2, 4, and 5.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medicine in Motionwill be at the
start/finish line and on course.
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FACILITIES
A big THANK YOU to YMCA Camp Cypress
in Buda for use of the facilities on race
day! Please help us keep the trails clean
by using provided trash cans and being
respectful of their property. Port-a-potties
will be available at the start/finish.
VOLUNTEERS
Be sure to give a big THANK YOU to all our
fantastic volunteers at packet pickup and
during the race! If you would like to
volunteer, please sign upon therace
website OR go to the registration table on
race day.
SPECTATORS
Spectators should plan to arrive at least
30 minutes before the race starts to
ensure time for parking and to find a place
out on the race course if desired*.The
course is spectator-friendly with several
places to cheer athletes on during the
race and/or meet up with athletes at the
post-race celebration. There are plenty of
places for kids to run and play during the
events; however, children under the age
of 16 must have adult/guardian
supervision at all times. Check therace
course mapfor areas that are marked as
spectator friendly. *Note: Spectators are
not allowed on the actual race course
during the event.
WEATHER
The race will take place rain or shine. The
only exception will be in the case of
lightening; the race will be postponed for
20 minutes after the last
lightening/thunder strike. The race will be
delayed up to 1 hour. If severe weather
does not allow for safe racing conditions,
the race will be cancelled and not
rescheduled for a future date. Last minute updat
will be posted on Trailhead Runnings website,
Facebook page, and an e-mail will be sent out to
pre-registered participants.
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RUN GREEN! RESPORT CERTIFIED EVENT
We care about the impact we make on the
environment so we have partnered with
theCouncil for Responsible Sportand are
ReSport Certified for the entire Trail Race
Series. What does this mean? With a few
small changes, we are making a big impact.
In the 2012/2013 three race series we
achieved some amazing results
Athlete involvement includes:
1. No Cups on the Course
We saved over 300 cups and only used 6
gallons of water TOTAL for all three races
2. BYOB: Bring your own bag for Packet
Pickup
We saved over 300 plastic bags!
3. Take Only What You Want at Packet
Pickup
We saved over 40 pounds in paper and
materials!
4. Carpool or Bike to the Event
More and more athletes are ride sharing or
cycling.
5. Opt In: Shirts and Finisher's Awards
1% of athletes took advantage of this
option.
Community involvement includes:
1. Limited Use of Bio Fuels
2. No Styrofoam/Polystyrene Packaging
3. Locally Sourced Food/Beverage
4. Eco-Friendly Porta-Potties
5. Give Back - Support Local
Charities/Businesses
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RACE INFORMATION: By Topic(In alphabetical order)
Awards
Awards will be given to the top
three overall finishers. Everyone
will receive a finishersgiftunique
to each race!
Age Minimum
Participants must be at least 14
years old.
Bicycles
We encourage participants to ride their bikes to the event! Check out
www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html for interactive route maps, bicycle safety tips, and
where you can park and lock your bike on race day (please bring your own lock).
Carpool / Ride Share
We encourage participants to carpool to the event! For more information, go to
www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html
Course Marking
The course will be very well marked. Orange flags will be used throughout the course to indicate
correct course direction. Large "Wrong Way" signs and yellow/black "Caution" tape will be used t
indicate 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 for
parking, race start/finish, packet pickup, etc. Volunteers will be at the race venue to assist runner
and spectators.
Cups
There will be NO cups at the aid stations. Athletes are strongly encouraged to refill using their ow
water bottles. This is to support our certification by the Council for Responsible Sport.
Dogs
We love our four-legged furry friends but please keep them at home; they are not allowed at the race ven
Drop Bags
No 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 or stolen items.
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Emergency
For all life threatening emergencies, dial 911. Then
contact the race organization at: 512.585.5034 or
512.636.4169.Medicine in Motionalso will be on
the course race day.
First Aid - Medical
First aid and medical assistance, provided by
Medicine in Motion, is available for all athletes at
the race venue. Additionally, EMS and local
authorities will be notified of the race and will be
available for any emergencies.
Handicap Accessible
Parking 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 event course will be extremely difficult to access via
wheelchair, crutches, or other limited mobility devices. Most of the festivities will be at the
finishers area so everyone can participate in the post-race fun!
Headphones
Headphones of any kind are not allowed on the race course. This is for safety and insurance
purposes. Instead, enjoy the sounds of nature, chat with a nearby runner, or sing!
Information / Registration
An information and registration table will be on site to assist volunteers and spectators with any
questions or concerns during the event.
Littering
No littering. There are garbage cans at water stops and at the start/finish line area. If you see tras
please pick it up. This earns you mega karma points with us AND Mother Nature.
Lost and Found
Lost and found will be located at the information table near the start/finish line. Please e-mail
[email protected] for any unclaimed items left after the event.
Maps
See Maps and Location Info in this document for venue and course map information.
Pacers
No pacers are allowed for this event. Only registered runners and official race personnel can be o
the run course during the event.
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Packet Pickup
Athletes are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets before
race day; however, race day packet pickup is available. Go to
www.trailheadrunning.comfor packet pickup times and
locations. BYOBIn an effort to reduce event waste, please
bring your own bag for packet pickup. Our motto, We provide
the goodies, you provide the bag.
Parking: Car and Bicycle
There is plenty of parking for cars and bicycles close to the race
start for each venue. We encourage carpooling whenever
possible. Follow volunteers and parking signs. ALWAYS lock your
car and take your keys. For more information on ridesharing or
bicycle maps, check out the Carpool or Ride Your Bike section
ofwww.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.html.
Photography
We will do our best to capture the excitement of race day!
Photos will be posted after the race and links available on our
website.
Port-A-Potties
Port-a-potties will be available for all participants and spectators throughout the event. And we w
have PLENTY of toilet paper too!
Pre-Race Meeting
There will be a brief pre-race meeting 10 minutes before the race starts at the start line followed
the Star Spangled Banner. Then the race will begin promptly on time.
Race Day Registration
Race 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 Distance
Each of the race distances have been measured using Garmin technology and Google Earth maps
Race SizeNumber of Runners
Each race will be capped at 100 runners total.
Race Timing
This event is not chip timed. Please wear a watch to track your run time.
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Refund, Race Entry
Refunds are not available a
week before the race. Race
registration transfers are on a
case by case basis. See also
cancellations due to inclement
weather (Weather).
Results
Only the top three overall
finishers for each race distance
will be announced. This is an
untimed event.
Schwag
All registered participants will receive a high quality womens cut shirt with therace logo on the
front. Finishers will receive a unique finishers gift at the finish line. There will be a different
finishers gift for each of the races.
Shoes and Clothing
Trail-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 thing
that scrape, sting, or bite. Please take any precaution necessary to ensure a fun and safe event.
Spectators & Kids
Each course is spectator-friendly with several places to cheer athletes on during the race and/or
meet up with athletes at the post-race celebration. There are plenty of places for kids to run and
play during the events. Children under the age of 16 must have adult/guardian supervision at all
times. 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 Banner
This is America. Darn right we will have the Star Spangled Banner!
Start Waves
This is a mass start event where all runners start at the same time. Wave starts will not be used
Start/Finish Line
The start and finish lines are in the same location and marked with appropriate signage.
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Time Cutoff
There is a two (2) hour
time cutoff for the 5K
and 10K distance events.
Race director(s) have
the right to pull anyone
off the course at any
time for safety reasons.
Updates and
Information
Any major changes or updates to the race or related events will be e-mailed to the participants,
posted on Facebook, and updated on thetrailheadrunning.comwebsite. Please check these areas
few days before the event so you have the latest information.
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! Volunteers can register to help with an event by going to
www.trailheadrunning.com/trailseries.htmland clicking the Volunteer link under the specific
race. All volunteers will receive a race-specific t-shirt, post-race food, and our undying gratitude!
Waivers
All runners and volunteers must sign a waiver as part of their race entry/volunteer process.
Water Stop(s)
There will be 2 water stop on the 5K & 10K courses (10K will run through each twice) where water o
will be provided. There will be NO cups at the water stopsathletes should bring their own water
bottles. This supports Trailhead Runningscertification by the Council for Responsible Sport.
Weather
The races will take place rain or shine. The only exception will be
in the case of lighteningthe race will be postponed for 20
minutes after the last lightening/thunder strike. The race will be
delayed up to 1 hour. If severe weather does not allow for safe
racing conditions, the race will be cancelled and not rescheduled
for a future date. Refunds will not be issued because almost all of
the supplies and services for the event must be purchased well in
advance of the actual event date. Last minute updates will be
posted on Trailhead Runnings website, Facebook page, and an e-
mail will be sent out to all pre-registered participants.
Thank you for joining us and have a great race!
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