MARCH 2, 2019 THE WOODLANDS, TX
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The Woodlands Marathon! On behalf of The Woodlands Marathon Management and the 2019 Race Committee, I would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable race. We are pleased to host the 8th Annual 2019 Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Marathon, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Half Marathon, The Woodlands 5k, Pathfinder Pediatrics Homecare 2k Fun Run and The Woodlands Marathon Relay. Marathon Week kicks off February 23rd with the 5k and 2k events. In 2018, thru the Beck & Masten GMC Charity Challenge, we surpassed the $1 million funds raised and donated mark. Over the course of the first 7 years, $1.2 million has been raised and donated to non-profits and volunteer organizations. Our courses are some of the fastest in the country and 2nd fastest in Texas in terms of average finishing times. In 2018 Rachel Cliff set the women’s Canadian Half Marathon record with a time of 1:10:58. We are eager for the runners to experience our fast, single loop full marathon course, which has earned the distinction of being one of the Top 25 courses in the United States and Canada to qualify runners for the Boston Marathon. Finishing along the waterway is one of the most beautiful finishes in the south. We take great pride in offering a world-class venue that allows runners from across the globe the opportunity to run their personal best. The event kicks off the Saturday prior with The Woodlands 5k and Pathfinder Pediatric 2k Fun Run supporting Kids Running For Kids. The Houston Methodist Health and Fitness Expo presented by The Woodlands Township will take place on March 1st at our new venue, the Cynthia Woods-Mitchell Pavilion Event Center. We finish on Saturday, March 2nd, with the running of the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay events. Please help us by thanking all of our sponsors by using and promoting their products and services whenever possible. A tremendous thanks to our local businesses, residents within The Woodlands, the Commissioner of Precinct Three of Montgomery County, The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors, The Woodlands Development Company, Howard Hughes Corporation, our sponsors, the race committee and of course our outstanding volunteers. Thank you to each and every one of you for making this a World Class Event!!!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 14. FAQs 16. Event Schedule 18. Race Morning Planning 21. Parking Maps 23. Packet Pickup 25. Gear Check/Corral 26. Restroom Site Map 30. B-Tag Instructions/ Scoring 31. Race Bibs 36. Marathon Course Map 41. Half Marathon Course Map 42. 5K Course Map 45. 2K Fun Run 46. Relay Course Map 48. Relay Information 50. Tips for Your Race 54. Water Stops Information
March 2, 2019
On behalf of more than 115,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses in The Woodlands, Texas, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you here for The Woodlands Marathon. The Woodlands has long been known as a very active community, from prestigious running and biking events to all kinds of quality organized sports. People enjoy The Woodlands for over 200 miles of pathways, 143 parks and millions of square feet of shopping, dining, hospitality and entertainment. We sincerely hope you will enjoy our world-class community while you are here. Just some of the great opportunities to explore include catching a trolley for a ride around the Town Center, kayaking down The Woodlands WaterwayÂŽ into Lake Woodlands or, new since last year, taking a swan boat around the lake basin at Town Green Park. We wish you a safe and rewarding experience during your event in our world-renown town. To the athletes, your hard work and commitment in preparation is remarkable. To all the family, friends and fans, we welcome you to enjoy the event as well as the beautiful environment of The Woodlands! Sincerely,
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RACE DAY INFO Frequently Asked Questions
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL RACE WEEKEND
START TIMES
2k: 9:00 a.m.
Q Where are the Start and Finish located? A The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay start lines are located on Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park and finishes on The Woodlands Waterway. The 5k and 2K start line is located on The Woodlands Waterway Trolley Path just west of Town Green Park.
strongly discouraged. Participants who wear headphones must remain aware of race officials, traffic and other runners. Any participant who fails to follow directions from race officials is subject to being removed from the racecourse for their own safety and the safety of other participants.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 Marathon: 7:00 a.m. Half: 7:00 a.m. Marathon Relay: 7:00 a.m.
Q Can I run with a baby jogger, skateboard, bike or dog? A In the 2K and 5k only and you will need to start in the back. No, in consideration for the safety of all participants; baby joggers, skateboards, bikes and animals are prohibited on the course.
Q What is the time limit for The Woodlands Marathon? A All streets must be reopened to traffic by 2:00 PM, and all participants must be able to cross the Finish Line by 1:30 PM to be recorded as an official finisher (with time and place). To do so, both
(these are estimated times)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 5k: 7:30 a.m.
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Q Can I run with headphones? A Headphones are not prohibited but are
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Marathon and Half Marathon participants must maintain a pace no slower than 14:30 minutes per mile throughout the course. Any Marathon or Half Marathon participant slower than the maximum pace at mile 6 of their respective courses will be directed to a SAG (support and gear) vehicle. Any individual electing to refuse SAG will need to move off the course as the right of way will be returned to normal vehicle traffic flow patterns. No refunds will be given for registered Marathon and Half Marathon participants who are directed to SAG - no exceptions. Back of the Pack Teams (PACERS) for both the Marathon and Half Marathon will wear a special shirt for identification and will maintain the required 14:30 minute pace. Any participants who are concerned about maintaining the maximum pace should keep pace with the applicable Back of the Pack Team pace team. SAG Wagons and equipment trucks will follow the Back of the Pack Teams to move slower runners to the side of road and reopen the streets. These participants will not be able to finish the race or receive their medal but may participate in the post race party.
The Woodlands Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified which makes it a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Q What do I do if I injure myself
on the course? A There will be ATV and bike EMS teams providing medical support along the course. Runners will have access to medical support at each Water Station. Please look for the red medical tents. Q Is the course closed to traffic? A Yes, lanes will be closed for runners.
Marathon Pace Teams
Q Are the courses USA Track & Field Certified? If so, is this a Boston Marathon Qualifier? A Yes, The Woodlands Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified which makes it a Boston Marathon Qualifier. The Half Marathon and 5k courses are USA Track and Field certified. Each certification number is listed on the corresponding map.
Q What time will the roads close? A Road and lane closures will be updated
RELAYS
Q Will there be a pace team? A We will have both Marathon and Half
on the website as we get closer to the race. Please check the website and look for the official Traffic Guide.
Q How many water stations are there? A There will be Water Stations along the
course, starting at Mile 2 and every 1.5 after that with plenty of water and Gatorade Endurance sports drink on the marathon course. The half marathon water stations will start around mile 1.25 and be located approximately every 1.5 miles after with plenty of water. The 5k will have 2 water stops at mile 1 and 2 on the course.
Q Will the race provide shuttles to the Exchange Points along the course? A No, each relay team is responsible for meeting their runner at the exchange point. The Woodlands Marathon Management will provide shuttles back to the race site. The shuttles are not responsible for runners making it back to meet their team members at the finish line. Q Where can I park at the exchange points? A The locations have been determined as best as possible and may be in local neigh-
borhoods. We suggest when available that the relay members get dropped off at their exchange point. Q How will I know where the exchange point is? A It exchange point will be identified by a white tent and red & black teardrop flag. Q Can I run in with my team at the finish? A Yes, we recommend that team members
pick a location at the race site to meet up and proceed to the finish line chute behind the Marriott to meet up with their final leg team member. Please run single file until you get upon the finish line to respect our individual runners.
REGISTRATION
Q How many participants are in the Marathon & Half Marathon? A Approximately 35% of participants are Marathon participants. Q Where can I find race results after the race? A Results of The Woodlands Marathon can be found at the Results Area in the Finish Festival on race day. Results will also be posted online at www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com after the race. Q Do all participants receive a medal? A Yes, all participants finishing either the
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay or 2k Fun Run/Walk will receive a unique finisher’s medal. Q Will there be age group awards? A Age group awards will be awarded 3
deep in The Woodlands Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k. Marathon Relay awards will be awarded 3 deep in multiple categories: two-person team and four-person team. Award winners must be present or may have someone pick up their awards during the Awards Ceremony. Awards will not be mailed after the event. TheWoodlandsMarathon.com
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SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 5K RUN STARTS 7:30 A.M.
The Woodlands Waterway Trolley Path – west of Town Green Park
2K RUN STARTS 9:00 A.M.
The Woodlands Waterway Trolley Path – west of Town Green Park
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
HOUSTON METHODIST HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP 10:00 A.M. - 8 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
CORRAL A, AA & C, CC CLOSE 6:45 A.M.
Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park
CORRAL B & D CLOSE 7:00 A.M.
Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park
MARATHON – HALF MARATHON RELAY MARATHON STARTS 7:00 A.M.
Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park
TACO NATION FINISH FIESTA BEGINS 8:00 A.M.
Town Green Park
HOUSTON METHODIST HALF MARATHON TACO NATION AWARDS CEREMONY 10:30 A.M.
CWMP – Event Center
Town Green Park
MARATHON WELCOME WEEKEND AT HOUSTON METHODIST HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP 11:00 A.M.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS MARATHON TACO NATION AWARDS CEREMONY 11:15 A.M.
CWMP – Event Center
BECK & MASTEN CHARITY CHALLENGE AWARDS PRESENTATION 12:00 A.M.
CWMP – Event Center
Town Green Park
MARATHON RELAY TACO NATION AWARDS CEREMONY 11:30 A.M.
Town Green Park
TACO NATION FINISH FIESTA ENDS 1:30 A.M.
Town Green Park
FINISH LINE CLOSES 1:30 A.M.
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RACE MORNING
Race Morning Planning
QUICK TIPS TO GET YOU TO THE START LINE STRESS FREE
We recommend that you make ample time for your arrival race morning.
take you 2 minutes if you prepare. Gear Check is at the front of Town Green Park.
5:15 A.M. - 5:30 A.M. PARKING LOT ARRIVAL
6:00 A.M. - 6:25 A.M. PEE TIME
Arrive at your parking lot 1.5 hours before the race. It will take 15 minutes to walk to the race site.
5:45 A.M. GEAR CHECK DROPOFF
Drop your race bag at “GEAR CHECK”. Make sure that you have prepared it accordingly or you could waste an extra 10 minutes dropping it off. This should
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CORRAL CLOSING TIMES CORRAL
EVENT
CLOSE TIME
ELITE/AWD Marathon
6:50 a.m.
Use the ‘RESTROOMS” in the front of Cynthia Woods-Mitchell Pavilion located towards back of Corral C. This restroom area has been designated as the pre-race restroom area. This could take anywhere between 15-20 minutes.
AA
Marathon
6:45 a.m.
A
Marathon/Relay
6:45 a.m.
B
Marathon/Relay
7:00 a.m.
There will be “RESTROOMS” along the course (approximately every 3-4 miles) in groups of 8-14.
ELITE/AWD Half Marathon
6:50 a.m.
CC
Half Marathon
6:45 a.m.
C
Half Marathon
6:45 a.m.
D
Half Marathon
7:00 a.m.
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RACE DAY INFO Parking Map
RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL TIME: 5:15 A.M. - 5:30 A.M.
NO PARKING
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PACKET PICKUP
Marathon, Half and Relay Packet Pickup
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Houston Methodist Health and Fitness Expo
Cynthia Woods-Mitchell Pavilion Event Center The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380
2k and 5K Packet Pickup
NO MARATHON, HALF or RELAY PPU
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS All participants are required to pick up their race packet; bib number and timing device during packet pick-up scheduled times and locations. You must present your photo identification at packet pick-up to receive your bib number and timing device or the individuals you may be representing. Bib numbers will not be distributed without your photo identification.
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AUTHORIZATION FORM TO PICK UP SOMEONE ELSE’S RACE PACKET If you are unable to pick up your packet in person during regular Expo hours, you can make arrangements for someone else to pick up your race packet. That person is required to present the Authorization Form during packet pickup. Form may be found on website. *THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP*
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GEAR CHECK Bag Drop and Gear Check 5:15 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
TOWN GREEN PARK
• Bag Drop/Gear Check will be located in Town Green Park in the northeast corner. Bag Drop/Gear Check will be open at 5:15am and all bags must be picked up by 2:00pm. • You will be provided a clear bag for security and safety purposes. • Only registered runners will be allowed in the Bag Drop/Gear Check area. • You may only check the goodie bag you receive at packet pickup; no other type of baggage will be accepted. A baggage check sticker is included in your race packet. Write your BIB # on it.
• To speed up the drop process at Bag Drop/Gear Check please do the following: 1. Fill out Bag Drop Contact Info Sheet (Green) 2. Drop Bag Drop Contact Info Sheet in bag where volunteers can see it. 3. Peel designated Bib # sticker and stick on outside of center shaded area. 4. Drop and the volunteers will stage accordingly. • To pick up, provide our volunteer the tear tab from bib.
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Start Corrals
PAY ATTENTION TO ALL CORRAL CLOSURE TIMES
• All runners have been assigned a starting corral. Runners will be able to enter corrals from the BACK of their assigned corrals. Runners may move down/back in the corrals to run with others. Runners MAY NOT move up. • Corrals have been assigned based on seed times and please keep in mind that there are multiple safety measures throughout the corrals. • YOU MUST HAVE A BIB TO GET INTO YOUR START CORRAL. • Race bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts and must be
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visible throughout the entire race. • All participants will be scored using the My Laps Timing System
CORRAL CLOSING TIMES CORRAL
EVENT
CLOSE TIME
ELITE/AWD Marathon
6:50 a.m.
AA
Marathon
6:45 a.m.
A
Marathon/Relay
6:45 a.m.
• Be sure to not place your bib close to your phone or on your phone.
B
Marathon/Relay
7:00 a.m.
ELITE/AWD Half Marathon
6:50 a.m.
• Athletes must start in the corral they are assigned or they may move to the back corral to start. We will not allow participants to start in an earlier corral than the one they have been assigned.
CC
Half Marathon
6:45 a.m.
C
Half Marathon
6:45 a.m.
D
Half Marathon
7:00 a.m.
• Your My Laps timing tag will be attached to the back of the bib. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE IT.
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RACE DAY INFO Race Site Map
START LINE AT: LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE | FINISH LINE AT: WATERWAY
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EXPO
All runners have been assigned a starting corral. Runners will be able to enter corrals from the BACK of their assigned corrals. Runners may move down/back in the corrals to run with other runners. We will not allow participants to start in an earlier corral than the one they have been assigned. Corrals have been assigned based on seed times. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB TO GET INTO YOUR START CORRAL. CORRAL CLOSING TIMES 6:45 a.m. | Corral A | Marathon/Relay 6:45 a.m. | Corral CC | Half Marathon
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7:00 a.m. | Corral B | Marathon/Relay 7:00 a.m. | Corral D | Half Marathon
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HALF MARATHON HALF MARATHON HALF MARATHON ELITE ELITE ELITE
MARATHON MARATHON MARATHON RELAY RELAY RELAY
MARATHON MARATHON
HALF MARATHON HALF MARATHON
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RACE DAY INFO Marathon Course Map
START LINE AT: LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE | FINISH LINE AT: WATERWAY
All runners have been assigned a starting corral. Runners will be able to enter corrals from the BACK of their assigned corrals. Runners
may move down/back in the corrals to run with other runners. We will not allow participants to start in an earlier corral than the one they have been assigned. Corrals have been assigned based on seed times. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB TO GET INTO YOUR START CORRAL.
CORRAL CLOSING TIMES: Elite/AWD | 6:50 a.m.
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Corral AA & A | 6:45 a.m.
Corral B | 7:00 a.m.
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RACE DAY INFO Half Marathon Course Map
START LINE AT: LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE | FINISH LINE AT: WATERWAY
CORRAL CLOSING TIMES: Elite/AWD | 6:50 a.m.
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Corral CC | 6:45 a.m.
Corral C | 6:45 a.m.
Corral D | 7:00 a.m.
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START LINE AT: LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE | FINISH LINE AT: WATERWAY
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START LINE: LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE | FINISH LINE: WATERWAY
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CORRAL CLOSING TIMES: Corral A 6:45 a.m. | Corral B 7:00 a.m. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB TO GET INTO YOUR START CORRAL.
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RELAY INFO
TIMING CHIP INFORMATION
One member of the team will get a Velcro strap with your team number. The strap is to be transferred from one participant to the next at the relay exchange points and will be used to track the team’s cumulative time. If you have an issue with your strap race morning, please visit the Race Information Tent at the front of Town Green Park.
EXCHANGE POINTS
Race Site Shuttle Location Location: Corner of Lake Robbins Drive and Six Pines Drive. Exchange Point A (mile 6.5) Location: Tanglebrush Drive, at mile 6.5 next to water stop area. Parking on Yewleaf Drive Shuttle Location A (mile 6.5) Location: Tanglebrush Drive at Water Stop D. Recommended parking is on Yewleaf Drive and walk to exchange point. Exchange Point B (mile 13.1) Location: Branch Crossing just past the 12.5 water stop on the north side of Star Ridge Circle and Branch Crossing. Shuttle Location B (mile 13.1) Location: Branch Crossing Drive & Star Ridge Circle and the half marathon mark of the marathon course. Recommended parking is on Star Ridge or Frontera Circle. Exchange Point C (mile 19.65) Location: Kuykendahl Drive between Lake Woodlands and Research Forest Drive at the bridge. Walk about a half mile south on Kuykendahl to exchange point.
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Shuttle Location C (mile 19.75) Location: Kuykendahl Drive between Lake Woodlands and Research Forest Drive at the bridge.
IMPORTANT
Transportation From Exchange Points
Each Member will be responsible for his or her transportation to Exchange Points A & B. TWMM will provide transportation to Exchange Point C. Exchange Point C Shuttle service will leave from Lake Robbins Drive in front of Town Green Park/HEB side. The Woodlands Marathon Management will transport runners from the exchange points back to the race site (Lake Robbins Drive & Six Pines Drive). Teams are not required to check in together prior to the race. Shuttle vans will begin running at 7:30 a.m. and we expect them to depart every 20-25 minutes. Please arrive to the area with enough time to park and make your way to the exchange point.
TEAM MEMBER EMERGENCY
There will be ambulance and bike EMS teams providing medical support along the course. Runners will have access to medical support at each Aid Station
adjacent to the water stop along the course, as well as the finish line. If an emergency with one of your team members arises, we do the best we can to notify the existing members of a withdraw or emergency situation.
FINISHER MEDALS
Each team’s final runner will receive their medal as they cross the finish line. The Finish line medal attendants will be available to help other team members obtain their medals. Once the Relay is complete, medals will be released to other members.
JOINING YOUR TEAM MEMBER AT THE FINISH LINE
The Woodlands Marathon Management will not be held responsible for runners being back to the finish line to meet their team members for run in. Each team should come up with their unique location to meet up after the finish. There are several locations to choose from. The Results Zone, the Beer Garden, Front of Town Green Park, or the Food & Beverage Tents, the back of the Marriott. Please discuss a meeting location with your team members before race day to make sure everyone is in agreement on the location. Relay Team Members may run in together. They will need to stay single file and wait until they are upon the finish line before coming together. Please be sure to respect the individual runners on the course.
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WATER STOPS
MEDICAL AID
There will be medical aid stations on the course adjacent to the water stops starting at mile 2 of the marathon and mile 1.2 of the half marathon. For help during and after the race, look for medical stations adjacent to each fluid station and sports medicine volunteers wearing red medical T-shirts. Medical volunteers and supplies will be available at all aid stations. If you incur an injury or feel discomfort, stop at the nearest aid station. Most runners who seek medical attention are able to complete the race safely.
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Grogan’s Mill Road at the N. Millbend Drive just west of Grogans Mill Rd.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Sawmill Drive, right after bridge over creek and before golf course bridge.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Glenloch Drive past Shadowcrest Drive.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Tanglebrush Drive and Yewleaf Drive.
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Flintridge Drive right before Falconwing Drive.
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Research Forest Drive, just west of Grogans Mill Road.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Terramont Drive after Peace Branch Drive.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Terramont Drive after Ken Lakes Drive.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Branch Crossing Drive just north of Terramont Drive.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Alden Bridge Drive, right before Bay Branch Drive.
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Lake Woodlands Drive east of Cochran’s Crossing.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: Lake Woodlands Drive, east of W. Panther Creek right past drainage easement.
(LAST WATER STOP BEFORE FINISH) Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Lake Woodlands Drive and Lakeside Blvd.
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Research Forest Drive and Gosling Drive in front of Cochran’s Crossing Shopping Center.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Research Forest Drive at The Woodlands High School
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Research Forest Drive, just west of Alden Bridge Drive
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Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Kuykendahl Drive .2 miles before Lake Woodlands Drive
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Lake Woodlands Drive east of Cochran’s Crossing.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Lake Woodlands Drive, east of W. Panther Creek right past drainage easement.
Serving water and Precision Hydration Location: on Lake Woodlands Drive and Lakeside Blvd.
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