2012 Athlete Guide by Drew Appleton

2012 Cox Providence Rhode Races

WELCOME

A letter from Cox Communications Dear Friends, This year marks the 5th Annual Cox Providence Rhode Races and Cox Communications is proud to sponsor an event that continues to attract runners, families and fans to enjoy the diverse culture the City of Providence has to offer. At Cox, we believe our company is only as strong as the communities in which our employees live and work. Annually, we sponsor fundraising campaigns to support The Cox Charities New England Fund at The Rhode Island Foundation. Fueled by the critical need to engage children when they are most vulnerable to negative social pressure, Cox Charities New England concentrates its charitable giving on after-school programs that focus on youth and education. Connecting for Children and Families, Providence Summerbridge, and Newport Community School are just a few of the organizations weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve funded through the years to further support their commitment to providing quality after-school programming to youth in our local communities.

PAUL CRONIN COX COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Most importantly, we are proud of our 1,200 employees and their commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. Throughout the weekend, you will have the opportunity to interact with many of them who are serving as event volunteers and participating in the Races. Many thanks to the sponsors, supporters and participants who collectively have supported the Cox Providence Rhode Races over the years and have made it a signature event in our community. Best wishes for a fun and fulfilling weekend! Regards,

Paul Cronin Senior Vice President & General Manager Cox Communications New England

2012 Cox Providence Rhode Races

WELCOME

A letter from the Mayor Dear Friends, Welcome to the great City of Providence for the 5th Annual Cox Providence Rhode Races. Providence is honored to once again be the host city for these exciting races. The terrain of our city is the perfect venue for those running the Cox Sports Marathon or UnitedHealthcare Providence Half-Marathon. Roger Williams Park is the perfect venue for the Kids Race and 5k. I commend Cox Communications and UnitedHealthcare for their ongoing support of this spirited event, whose proceeds will benefit such worthy causes as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the March of Dimes and Cox Charities New England. Providence is a diverse city with many amenities and a rich 375 year history. While in Providence, explore our city. You will find the finest restaurants, quaint shops, and flourishing museums and art galleries. Each neighborhood has its own eclectic mix of historic homes and ethnic bistros and cafĂŠs. It is my distinct privilege to welcome the 6,000 runners from across the country and the world to Providence. Enjoy your stay here and come back soon.

ANGEL TAVERAS MAYOR CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Sincerely, Angel Taveras Mayor Providence, Rhode Island

2012 Cox Providence Rhode Races

RACE WEEKEND Schedule FRIDAY MAY 4, 2012

SUNDAY MAY 6, 2012

ON-SITE REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

COX SPORTS MARATHON

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Exchange Terrace Providence, RI 02903

Rhode Island Convention Center 5th Floor 1 Sabin St. Providence, RI 02903 TRI KULA YOGA SESSIONS 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Health & Wellness Expo

SATURDAY MAY 5, 2012 KIDS RACE

6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. race start

UNITEDHEALTHCARE PROVIDENCE HALF MARATHON 6:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. registration 8:00 a.m. race start Exchange Terrace Providence, RI 02903 (Please note that day-of onsite registration will be on the ground floor of the Rhode Island Convention Center)

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. registration 4:15 p.m. race start

POST RACE FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN

Roger Williams Park at the Carousel 1000 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. registration Bank of America Skating Center Providence, RI 02903

COX SPORTS 5K 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. registration 5:00 p.m. race start

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Roger Williams Park at the Carousel 1000 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907

Runners are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend the expo to pick up race packets on FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rhode Island Convention Center 5th Floor 1 Sabin St. Providence, RI 02903

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Race packet, goody bag and t-shirt pick-up will be available the morning of Sunday, May 6, but because of the number of runners expected, we strongly advise all participants to plan ahead and pickup their race packets on Friday or Saturday at the Health and Wellness Expo.

SATURDAY 5K and Kids Race Race Day Information PARKING

ENTERTAINMENT

On street parking is available for the 5K and Kids Race. Please arrive early enough to park and walk to the start.

A DJ will provide lively entertainment for runners and spectators at the start and finish line areas. Dance, jump, and sing along after the race to some terrific music!

REGISTRATION On-site registration will be available at both the 5K and the Kids Race. Bib pickup will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the park.

GEAR CHECK There will not be gear bag check for the 5K and Kids Race.

LOST & FOUND Lost & Found will be located at the volunteer area.

RACE TIMING INFORMATION The 5K will use the B-Tag timing system. The timing chip will be attached to the back of each race bib. Runners will receive their B-Tag with their bib at registration. The Kids Race will not be timed.

TIME LIMITS The race course will be secured for one hour. Walkers are welcome so long as they complete the course within the time limits.

MEDICAL RI DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) will be located along the course. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

AID STATIONS Water will be available at every aid station and at the start and finish. Water will be provided at select locations on the course and at the finish. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

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POST-RACE RECOVERY AREA The post-race recovery area will be located at the finish line area. The post-race celebration will include music, food, and drinks.

RACE WEEKEND MEALS: Cox Rhode Races has teamed up with three great local restaurants to provide runners with race weekend meal discounts. Bring your race bib to any of the following locales and receive their registered runner discount. Enjoy!

For more information visit: www.rhoderaces.com/travel/pasta.html

SUNDAY MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Race Day Information PARKING

AID STATIONS

Parking is available at the RI Convention Center at a $10 day rate. Additional parking is available at the Providence Place Mall and other lots throughout the city for a fee.

Water will be available at every aid station and at the start and finish. Water, food and restrooms will be provided at select locations on the course and at the finish. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations. Food at aid stations will consist of bananas, Gatorade at select locations and assorted types of GU products.

GEAR CHECK Runners can check their gear bag at the Bank of America Skating Rink in downtown Providence. All checked bags will be available for pick up at the same location. No luggage please. Runners must have their bib to retrieve gear. In the case of inclement weather, gear bag check will be on the ground level of the Rhode Island Convention Center.

LOST & FOUND Lost & Found will be located at the volunteer check-in in the Bank of America skating rink.

RACE TIMING INFORMATION The Cox Sports Marathon and the UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon, will use the B-Tag timing system. The timing chip will be attached to the back of each race bib. Runners will receive their B-Tag with their bib at registration.

TIME LIMITS The race course will be secured for six hours. Time limit to finish the Cox Sports Marathon is 6 hours and the UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon is 3.5 hours. Walkers are welcome so long as they complete the course within the time limits.

MEDICAL RI DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) will be located along the course. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

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Half: mile 1.5, 3.25, 4.5, 6.5, 7.75, 9, 11.5 Marathon: mile 1.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.5, 10.5, 12, 14.5, 16.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5 Gatorade located at: Half: Aid station at the top of Blackstone Blvd./Hope, India Point Park, Bowles Court. Full: Veterans Memorial Overlook, Washington Ave., Vinter Ave. Washington Rd., Middle Hwy, India Point Park.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS • Top 3 Open Men/Women • First Place Men/Women (age 20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (5059) (60-69) (70+) • Medals for all finishers of the Marathon and Half Marathon • $5,000 Prize Purse Top 3 Men/Women

ENTERTAINMENT A DJ will provide lively entertainment for runners and spectators at the start and finish line areas by the Bank of America Skating Rink. Dance, jump and sing along after the race at the Cox Providence Rhode Races!

POST-RACE RECOVERY AREA The post-race recovery area will be located at the finish line area at the Bank of America Skating Rink. The post-race celebration will include music and recovery area with food and one complimentary beer at the Narragansett Beer Garden.

2012 Cox Providence Rhode Races

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TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS MARATHON

START on Exchange Terrace (heading East) Turn RIGHT on Memorial Blvd Turn LEFT on South Water St Cross Point St continuing on South Water St Turn LEFT on India St Turn RIGHT on Gano St Turn RIGHT on Pitman St Turn LEFT on Butler Ave Turn RIGHT on Waterman St Continue on Henderson Expy Take first exit onto Massasoit Ave Turn RIGHT on North Brow St Turn RIGHT on Valley St Turn LEFT on Warren Ave Turn RIGHT on 1st St Turn RIGHT on Veterans Memorial Pkwy Continue on Pawtucket Ave Continue on Bullocks Point Ave Continue LEFT on Riverside Dr TURNAROUND on Riverside Dr Turn RIGHT on Crescent View Ave Turn RIGHT on Carousel Dr W Turn RIGHT on Crescent View Ave Turn RIGHT on E Bay Bike Path Turn RIGHT on Washington Rd Turn LEFT on Nayatt Rd Turn LEFT on Middle Hwy Turn RIGHT on E Bay Bike Path Turn LEFT on West St Turn LEFT on Anoka Ave Turn RIGHT on Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Ave Turn LEFT on Foote St Turn LEFT on Barrington Ave Turn RIGHT on Maple Ave Turn LEFT on Middle Hwy Turn RIGHT on E Bay Bike Path Turn RIGHT on Washington Rd Turn LEFT Haines Park Rd Turn RIGHT on Promenade St Turn LEFT on Vintner Turn RIGHT on Wannisett Ave Turn LEFT on Crescent View Ave Turn RIGHT on E Bay Bike Path Turn LEFT on Washington Ave Turn RIGHT on Bullocks Point Ave Continue on Veterans Memorial Pkwy Turn LEFT on 1st St Cross Warren Ave onto E Bay Bike Path

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Continue on E Bay Bike Path across bridge Cross Gano St onto India St Follow course through India Point Park Continue on India St Turn RIGHT on South Water St Cross Point St continuing on South Water St Turn RIGHT on Memorial Blvd Turn LEFT on Steeple St FINISH on Exchange Terrace (heading West)

HALF MARATHON

START on Exchange Terrace (heading East) Turn RIGHT on Memorial Blvd Turn LEFT on South Water St Cross Point St continuing on South Water St Turn LEFT on India St Turn RIGHT on Gano St Turn RIGHT on President Ave Turn RIGHT on Wayland Ave Turn LEFT on Humboldt Ave Continue on Irving Ave Turn LEFT on Blackstone Blvd (staying on Left side of Park) Turn RIGHT on Hope St Continue on East Ave Stay RIGHT on Pawtucket Ave Turn RIGHT on Pleasant St Turn LEFT on Spencer St Turn RIGHT on Taft St Turn RIGHT on Bowles Ct Turn LEFT on Pleasant St Turn RIGHT on Alfred Stone Rd Turn LEFT on Blackstone Blvd Turn LEFT on President Ave Turn LEFT on Loring Ave Turn RIGHT on Gulf Ave Continue on River Rd Turn RIGHT on Pitman St Turn LEFT on Gano St Turn LFET on India St Follow course through India Point Park Continue on India St Turn RIGHT on South Water St Cross Point St continuing on South Water St Turn RIGHT on Memorial Blvd Turn LEFT on Steeple St FINISH on Exchange Terrace (heading West)

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