2018 Humana Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon

EVENT GUIDE SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2018

GET READY TO RUN VIRGINIA BEACH. YOUR TOTAL WEEKEND PLAN

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Saying I did it

is the reason I start with healthy.

What’s your reason for starting with healthy? Once you know it, nothing can stop you. Not even a race that’s 26.2 miles long. Congratulations to this year’s amazing group of Rock 'n' Roll Marathon runners.

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TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE.

RECOVER

LIKE A CHAMPION. Three-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae, knows titles and championships aren’t simply handed out . That’s why tough workouts are her full-time job, training up to 35 hours per week. With numerous course records, running is the backbone of Rinny’s multisport training schedule. Long runs are a time to reset, reflect and focus on goals. When it comes to recovery, Rinny has relied on chocolate milk since her teen years in Australia.

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WHY RINNY RECOVERS WITH

SODIUM + POTASSIUM LOST IN SWEAT

DAMAGED MUSCLES PROTEIN TO REBUILD

ELECTROLYTES TO REPLENISH

DRAINED GLYCOGEN CARBS TO REFUEL

After a tough workout, recover with the 3:1 carb to protein ratio in lowfat chocolate milk to get back out and conquer your next goal.

To learn more about the science behind the recovery benefits of chocolate milk, visit: BuiltWithChocolateMilk.com.

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Tap into your own endless energy in the new

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Purchase your pair at the Brooks Merchandise store in the Health & Fitness Expo or online at BrooksRunning.com.

WELCOME TO ROCK 'N' ROLL

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elcome to Virginia Beach! At the beginning of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series in 1998, we set out to create the next great race in the world. By pure luck, we created a themed event, and by pure luck, the face of the sport has changed. The sport of running has never been more inclusive of everybody’s aspirations as it is today. In 2018, we’re stepping up our game to deliver a best-in-class race experience for runners around the world. Whether you’re a loyal fan, new to the family or looking for reasons to convince your friends to join you… trust us, you won’t want to miss running with us in 2018.

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hether you are running to lose weight, change your life, set a personal best, or raise massive amounts for charity, everyone is welcome on our roads. Thank you for being a part of the 18th running of this incredible event. Thank you to the City of Virginia Beach, and all of its residents for the continued support, embracing road closures and waking up early to cheer on our runners. This is a race planned and produced by many hard working individuals who take great pride in every element of the participant experience. We hope you have the time of your life running through these cities and that you continue to make it a tradition with us for many years to come!

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON SERIES TEAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

THE VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER HALL B, C, D Friday, August 31 1:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, September 1 10:00am-5:00pm

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toyota.com/camry Prototype shown with options. Production model may vary. ©2017 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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From the urban jungle to the great outdoors, RAV4 Adventure Grade is ready for almost any expedition. With a rugged new look, available Dynamic Torque-Control AWD and up to 3500-lb. towing capacity,1 it’s easily the quickest way to adventure.

Prototype shown with options. 1 Never tow beyond a vehicle’s towing capacities. Always consult your Owner’s Manual. ©2017 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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On your marks.

Get set.

Go anywhere.

Proud to fly runners to starting lines across the world.

Learn more at runrocknroll.com/unitedairlines

Supporting great causes: a commitment that’s as much a part of UPS as our brown trucks.

UPS is proud to support the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. © 2018 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS logo, and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Get $10 off your first order with promo code, ROCKANDROLL when you order from Drizly.

PROUD SPONSOR

FEBRUARY1-2, 3-5 HUMANA ROCK 'N' ROLL VIRGINIA BEACH HALF MARATHON | SEPTEMBER 2018 27 13 ENJOY RESPONSIBLY © 2016 Anheuser-Busch, Michelob Ultra® Light Beer, St. Louis, MO [95 calories, 2.6g carbs, 0.6g protein and 0.0g fat, per 12 oz.]

Š 2016 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Westin and its logo are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates.

Save Your Adrenaline For The Race BOOK THE VIP MARATHON PACKAGE From pre-race meals, to post-race ice bags and VIP access, the Westin VIP Marathon Package helps you get to the start line stress free. We also offer late checkout so you can relax after your big day.

Book a VIP Marathon Package at westin.com/runwestin

Give meaning to your miles.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is the National Featured Charity of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

St. Jude Heroes® are committed to raising funds for the kids of St. Jude while they train for their race.

They can earn great extras like free race entry and hospitality access, but the greatest benefit is knowing they are helping kids battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

St. Jude is the Title Partner for both the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon and the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Runners can also choose to run for a reason in 15 other Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events across the United States. Become a St. Jude Hero for your next race.

stjude.org/heroes

St. Jude Patient Katie At age 9 medulloblastoma

©2018 ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (35777)

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NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS

OR SWEETENERS NOW WITH LIGHTER FLAVOR

Endurance athletes take things farther.

Gatorade® Endurance Formula is designed for the specific demands of endurance athletes.

On course at over 300 races.

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ONLINE AT GATORADEENDURANCE.COM Gatorade® Endurance Formula has nearly twice the sodium (300mg) and more than triple the potassium (140mg) of regular Gatorade to help meet endurance athletes’ needs. ©2017 S-VC, Inc. GATORADE ENDURANCE and G DESIGN are registered trademarks of S-VC, Inc. 18 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON SERIES

OTHER CHARITIES

PARTICIPATING GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (OAR) SHATTERPROOF TEAM RUBICON THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION WORLD WILDLIFE FUND US

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE CHARITIES AND MORE VISIT: CHARITY.RUNROCKNROLL.COM/EVENTS/VIRGINIA-BEACH/THE-RACES/CHARITY

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FUEL A BETTER YOU The difference between you and your best comes down to how you fuel. Potatoes provide the complex carbohydrates, potassium, fiber and Vitamin C you need to perform better than ever before.

Learn more at PotatoesFuelPerformance.com @PotatoesFuelPerformance

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