Why do we invest in this community? We live (and run) here too. Thank you for joining us at the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. Citizens Bank wishes today’s participants the best of luck.
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CITIZENS BANK WELCOME LETTER
Welcome to the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. Citizens Bank is thrilled to be the title sponsor of this event for the third year. Today we join together in supporting the communities in which we live and work. As you cross the bridge, know that with each step, you are directly supporting our neighbors. 100% of the proceeds from today’s event will benefit Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and the good work they do each and every day. Whether you are competing for a trophy or taking a scenic walk over the Bridge, today’s race will have an impact on our community long after the last runner has crossed the finish line. See you on the bridge!
Barbara Cottam Head of Corporate Affairs RBS Citizens Financial Group
RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & BRIDGE AUTHORITY WELCOME
Thank You! Your participation in the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Race will help fund programs that improve the lives of thousands of Rhode Islanders. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will donate 100 percent of all race proceeds to local not-for-profit organizations that provide much-needed services to the Ocean State. It’s an honor to host this race that offers the rare treat to cross Narragansett Bay on foot over one of the most iconic symbols of the State of Rhode Island. We hope that you will forever enjoy the memory of your run over this beautiful landmark. Sincerely,
David A. Darlington and Buddy Croft Chairman and Executive Director Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority
RACE INFORMATION Thank you for signing up for the Citizens Newport Pell Bridge Run! In order to put on this event, strict time constraints must be met by us, the organizers, but more importantly, by you all - the participants. We understand that the early start time, shuttles, and the point to point nature of the race adds some unique challenges. We ask for your cooperation in adhering to your shuttle assignment in order to get everyone to the start line on time. Please allow yourself plenty of time on race morning!
PACKET PICK-UP All participants are welcome to join us on any of the following dates. We encourage participants to attend the Friday registration to avoid long lines on Saturday.
Nov. 8: Newport Visitors Center, 3 p.m - 7 p.m Nov. 9: Newport Visitors Center, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 10: Newport Visitors Center, 4:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
PARKING Free parking will be available at the Gateway Center in Newport, R.I. Space is limited in this lot so we encourage participants to park in any available spots in Downtown Newport and walk to the shuttles.
SHUTTLES Shuttles will begin transporting athletes from the Newport Visitors Center to the starting line in Jamestown beginning at 5:00 a.m. It is critical to event operations that all athletes abide by their assigned shuttle time. Times are based on your registration order. Those participants that signed up earliest have the later shuttle times. No shuttles will leave Newport after 5:55 a.m. Shuttles are available for registered participants only. You will need your race bib to board the shuttle. Bib numbers posted on website. 5:45 a.m: Bib #’s 1-1000 5:30 a.m: Bib #’s 1001-2000 5:15 a.m: Bib #’s 2001-3000 5:00 a.m: Bib #’s 3001+ and day of packet pick-ups
AWARDS An awards ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Newport Yachitng Center. Top male and female champions will be recognized along with the top 3 age groupers.
WEATHER We encourage all participants to dress appropriately for the cold weather at the starting line. Sunrise is scheduled for 6:29 a.m. Athletes wishing to shed layers MUST do so at the starting line. Nothing is to be left on the toll plaza or on the Pell Bridge. All clothing that is left behind will be donated to local charities.
RACE INFORMATION ATHLETE DROP-OFF There will be two drop off locations for participants in Jamestown, one on East Shore Rd. heading north and one at the Jamestown Country Club on Connanicus Ave. These areas are designated for the safety of our athletes and volunteers as well as drivers using the roadways. Please respect these drop off locations and do not exit your vehicle until you are greeted by our volunteers.
GEAR DROP There will be no gear drop for this event.
BAG CHECK There will be a mandatory bag check for all participants prior to boarding the shuttles in Newport and for those getting dropped off or walking up to the starting line in Jamestown. Whenever possible we ask that you not carry a bag to reduce wait times. Bag checks will be administered by a professional security company for the safety of all athletes.
ATHLETE ONLY ZONE The area surrounding the RITBA offices on East Shore Rd. will only be accessible by registered participants, volunteers and race staff. If you are being dropped off or walking up to the starting area you will need your bib to enter. This is for the safety and security of athletes. There are no exceptions.
FOOD & BEVERAGE Water, hot chocolate and coffee will be offered at the starting line in Jamestown. We will host one on-course water stop at the base of the Pell Bridge in Newport. This year we will host a post race festival at the Newport Yachting Center. Participants will be provided with water, bagels and fruit in a designated athlete only tent and all of-age participants will be offered one free beer in our “beer garden” from sponsor Newport Storm. A full bar will also be available for additional beverages. To access this area participants and spectators must have proper ID.
ENTERTAINMENT Those Guys will be performing from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Newport Yachting Center. This portion of the event is free and open to the public.
TRAFFIC IMPACT The Newport/Pell Bridge Run will not be shut down on race day. Athletes will cross the Pell Bridge in the east bound lane while the bridge will remain open for two way traffic traveling in the two west bound lanes. Slight delays can be expected on the bridge from 4:30 a.m. thru 8:00 a.m. Small parts of East Shore and Canonicus Roads in Jamestown will be closed from 5:30-7:00 a.m. on race day. In Downtown Newport, small portions of Farewell St. and America’s Cup Avenue will be closed from 6:45-8:00 a.m.
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Newport Visitors Center Garage Long Wharf Brick Market Place Mary St. Lot Broadway West Broadway Open Street Parking
Parking will be available on race morning in Downtown Newport at these suggested locations. In addition to the marked areas, all metered street parking is free so do not hesitate to park at any available spot. Shuttle waves will begin at 5:00 a.m. from the Gateway Center. The last shuttles will leave Newport for Jamestown at 6:00 a.m. Bib pickup will begin at 4:45 a.m. at the Gateway Center
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In addition to parking and taking the shuttles from Downtown Newport, athletes can be dropped off NEAR the race start in Jamestown. There will be two drop off locations for participants in Jamestown, one on East Shore Rd. heading north and one at the Jamestown Country Club on Connanicus Ave. These areas are designated for the safety of our athletes and volunteers as well as drivers using the roadways. Please respect these areas and do not exit your vehicle until you are greeted by our volunteers. Please do not park near or congest the race start area!
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