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WELCOME RUNNERS LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS We are thrilled to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Market to Market Relay Iowa and want to wish your team the best of luck on your journey from Jefferson to downtown Des Moines. We hope your team has a day filled with scenic running, good natured competition and hilarious inside-joke-antics! The 2015 edition promises to be bigger and better with nearly 325 teams from 18 states taking part. We hope that your team makes the Market to Market Relay a tradition for years to come. Safety is always the top priority for the Market to Market Relay. Please read this guide carefully to ensure that you are fully informed about the course.You will want to pay special attention to the Team Finish parking and runner instructions. Please also download and print a copy of the full Market to Market Relay rules for your vehicle from m2mrelay.com. Take care of yourself, your teammates and other participants. We would like to thank a few special groups of people that make this race possible. First, it is safe to say that central Iowa has one of the finest trail systems of anywhere in the country. We owe appreciation to all of the groups and individuals who have helped make this network possible. Special thanks to the greater Des Moines Area Parks & Recreation Departments, the Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Conservation Boards and finally the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. Second, we want thank all sponsors and charity partners for helping to create such a great event. Last, but not least, please join us in thanking the 250+ volunteers who have given their time to help make a unique and special day for Iowa runners. A complete list of volunteer groups is located on page 3. We hope many of you are taking part in the team costume contest and best decorated team vehicle contest. Be sure to checkout the new rules for entry and voting on page 10. Be safe, enjoy the day and we’ll see you on Market Street after the race at the PostRace Shindig & Expo hosted by your friends at El Bait Shop! Save us a pint! Jason Bakewell & Ben Cohoon Race Directors, Pink Gorilla Events
DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN SIGN UP SOON FOR THE MAY 7, 2016 MARKET TO MARKET RELAY IOWA! ALL 2015 CAPTAINS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL AFTER THE EVENT WITH A SPECIAL CODE AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PRIORITY REGISTRATION WINDOW, YOU WILL ENJOY SPECIAL PRICING, A GUARANTEED SPOT 2016 AND REGISTRATION BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU RUN IN 2016. 1
WHAT'S GOING ON Advanced Packet pickup FRIDAY
Des Moines | 11 AM - 6 PM Animal Rescue League of Iowa 5452 NE 22nd Street Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Jefferson | 4 PM - 8 PM Greene County Courthouse 114 North Chestnut Street Jefferson, Iowa 50129
START LINE / JEFFERSON SATURDAY 5AM TO 9:30AM • • • • •
Timing baton pick-up (first runner) Last minute race day packet pickup M2M Relay merch available Bunkers Dunkers Donuts available for purchase Greene Bean ~ locally roasted coffee available for purchase
FINISH LINE / COURT AVENUE BRIDGE SATURDAY 3PM TO 8PM • • • •
Team Finish Finisher pint glass prizes Post-Race Shindig FREE water & bananas from Whole Foods Market
POST-RACE SHINDIG / EL BAIT SHOP SATURDAY 3PM TO 10PM AND BEYOND! • • • • • • • • • • 2
M2M Headquarters, lost & found & contest scorecards One FREE Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy for each runner (of legal age). FREE massages from Massage Heights Food vendors: El Bait Shop, Parlo Pizza and Formaro’s Award ceremony FREE photo booth Team results DJ music M2M Relay merch available Exhibitors
THANKS VOLUNTEERS YOU ARE THE BEST! Over 250 volunteers pull together to make the Market to Market Relay Iowa possible. Please join us in thanking these individuals throughout the day and know that you are supporting these local organizations through your participation in the race. The Market to Market Relay Iowa is a great community fundraiser. Since 2013 the Market to Market Relay Iowa has donated over $26,000 to local community groups and non-profit organizations that supported the race. In 2015, the race will donate over $14,000 to community and non-profit groups. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jefferson Bike Club Grand Junction Horizons Central Christian Church of Jefferson Panora Boy Scouts Yale Community Club Panora Lions Club Panora Chamber of Commerce/PRIDE Linden Lions Club / Linden Daze West Central Valley Booster Club West Central Valley Cross Country
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Adel Lions Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Valley Cross Country & Beta Sigma Phi Dowling Catholic High School Cross County Beaverdale Little League Team United Roller Derby Capital Striders Animal Rescue League of Iowa Above + Beyond Cancer
Volunteer Coordination | Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Bike Support | Team Curbside and Des Moines Cycle Club Volunteer Reinforcements | Redfield Lions Club and Grimes Methodist Church HAM Radio Communications | Polk County ARES
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RACE COURSE SAFETY Safety is the first and foremost priority. It is important that all runners and drivers realize that the race course occasionally crosses traffic and follows roadways. Please error on the side of caution, drive slowly, be alert, read the following safety tips and have a great race!
RUNNER SAFETY Please read and understand all race rules and seek clarification as needed. Beware of vehicles, THE COURSE IS OPEN TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. A significant portion of the race course crosses “live” roads. Obey all traffic and pedestrian laws, unless instructed differently by a police officer. Course Signage: Follow all M2M Relay signs and read the stage directions in this guide carefully. It is your job to know the running route — the signs are only there to assist you. We recommend carrying water and a cell phone while running. RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC: Runners must run against traffic if running on city or county roads unless instructed otherwise. VISIBILITY GEAR: There are no Official Nightime Hours for the Market to Market Relay Iowa course and therefore no REQUIRED visibility gear. However, reflective safety vests and headlamps are always recommended to improve visibility. NO HEADPHONES: Runners may not use iPods, MP3 players, earphones or any other equipment that interferes with their hearing. Music devices with speakers below the head are allowed if it does not interfere with your hearing. YOU NEED TO HEAR APPROACHING VEHICLES AND OTHER TRAIL USERS. WATER & RESTROOMS: Runners are in charge of their own water on the course. There will not be water areas between Exchange Points. Teams should bring enough water to last the duration of the race. Water refills areas are located at some Exchange Points. See stage maps. As a way to reduce race day waste, plastic cups will not be provided. Please bring your own reusable, refillable water bottles and team water jugs. Portable toilets are located at the start line, finish line, and every Exchange Point unless otherwise noted.
RUNNER VISUAL CUES
ON-COURSE MEDICAL
DIRECTIONAL ARROWS EXCHANGE POINT MARKERS
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VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY Beware of runners on the driving course. A significant portion of the race course crosses roads. Please refer to the Rules Concerning Vehicles section on page 8. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE DRIVING: • Focus on driving! • Have your co-pilot read driving directions and give you instructions. • Know where you are going and look at the map before you start driving. • Do not arrive at Exchange Points significantly early. (Note: The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Please follow the driving directions printed in this booklet.)
WATER, FOOD AND TEAM EMERGENCY GEAR It is your team’s responsibility to carry adequate team water, food, blankets, first aid supplies, cell phones, clothing layers and rain gear in your vehicle.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. ON-COURSE MEDICAL: Basic first aid kits are available at all Exchange Points. On-Course Medical support with advanced first aid and response skills will be stationed at Exchange Points 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16 and the Finish Line. Look for this red marker on the stage maps. Notify the nearest volunteer and the Event Command Center with any concerns or emergencies HAM RADIO VOLUNTEERS will be located at most Exchange Points. These special volunteers can help connect you with medical volunteers, other Exchange Points or help answer general questions you may have. EVENT COMMAND CENTER: (402) 890-2891 (mobile)
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RACE COURSE SAFETY POLICE ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFIC LAWS Runners will be provided with police assistance at Stages 4, 7, 11 and 17. Runners MUST obey all traffic laws unless instructed otherwise by a police officer. NOTE: If for some reason during the day your team is delayed either because of heavy traffic when crossing a street or because of a train — these situations are considered part of the course.
LIGHTNING RULE Lightning at the start of the race may result in a delayed start until the lightning clears. If you see lightning on the course after the race has started, get your runner off the running route and into your team vehicle. Follow these procedures: • Make a note of the time and the location where you exited the course. • If lightning clears within 30 minutes put your runner back onto the running route where they left and make a note of the time. • If lightning persists longer than 30 minutes, move ahead one Exchange Point. For every 30 minutes of lightning delay, please move ahead one Exchange Point. • Keep accurate track of where and when you left the course and where and when you returned to the course. • Resume running at own risk 30 minutes after last strike. • Turn this information into M2M Relay Headquarters on your Team Scorecard after you finish. We will then calculate your average pace and apply this pace to the segment of the course that you missed and will provide you with an official adjusted race time.
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS NON-EMERGENCY URGENT CARE CLINICS MERCY WEST URGENT CARE 1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 255 Clive, IA 50325 p: 515-222-7010 Saturday 9am to 4pm
URBANDALE FAMILY PHYSICIANS 2901 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 p: 515-276-3406 Saturday 8am to 8pm
MERCY EAST VILLAGE URGENT CARE 1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110 Des Moines IA 50309 p: 515-643-0833 Saturday 9am to 4pm
LAKEVIEW FAMILY MEDICINE 6000 University Avenue, Suite 101 West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-241-2600 Saturday 9am to 3pm MERLE HAY FAMILY MEDICINE 4020 Merle Hay Road, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50310 p: 515-278-0949 Saturday 9am to 3pm
HOSPITALS GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER 1000 West Lincolnway Street Jefferson, IA 50129 p: 515-386-2114
METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL 1660 60th Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-343-1000
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL 710 North 12th Street Guthrie Center, IA 50115 p: 641-332-2201
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CENTRAL CAMPUS 1111 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 p: 515-247-3121
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL 610 10th Street Perry, IA 50220 p: 515-465-3547
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 p: 515-241-6212
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-WEST LAKES 1755 59th Place West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-358-8000
NON-EMERGENCY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICES GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
Jefferson, Iowa Guthrie Center, Iowa Adel, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa
515-386-2136 641-747-2214 515-993-4567 515-286-3333
EMERGENCY - 911
EVENT COMMAND CENTER: 402-890-2891 (cell) If your team decides to drop from the race for any reason including a medical concern, incident or emergency, please notify the Event Command Center.
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RACE RULES GENERAL RULES 1. TEAM MATRIX: Teams shall consist of six, seven or eight runners. Teams must run in a fixed order and each runner shall complete multiple legs of the Relay, called Stages. Each Stage will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Teams must carry a “baton,” passing it from runner to runner at each Exchange Point. There will be 17 Stages and, therefore, 17 Exchange Points and a Team Finish (the starting line is Exchange Point 1). 2. MINIMUM TEAM SPEED: Teams arriving at the finish line after 8:30 pm will not receive a finish time.
RULES CONCERNING VEHICLES Please use your best judgment when driving, and please watch for runners and other pedestrians. 1. VEHICLES AND RUNNERS: Vehicles may not stop to interact or support runners on the course unless an injury has occurred or a runner has taken a wrong turn. Vehicles must always take the Driver’s Path. Please remember, runners are in charge of their own water and nutrition while running between Exchange Points and may not be supported. 2. NUMBER OF VEHICLES AND TYPES ALLOWED: Team vehicles must be less than seven feet in width and less than 21 feet in length. Large vans, minivans and SUV’s are allowed. No RVs, mini-buses, trailers or limos are allowed. All vehicle passengers must have access to a safety belt. Team’s violating this rule will be immediately disqualified. 3. LOCATION OF ID TAG: Registered team vehicles must display an official identification tag in the front and rear window. The tag must be visible to race officials at the Exchange Points. Only team vehicles displaying the official tag will be allowed to park at the Exchange Points. 4. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Team vehicles MUST follow the driving directions provided in the Race Day Guide. Directions have been designed to eliminate vehicle contact with runners and lowering congestion at Exchange Points. If a vehicle gets lost or takes a wrong turn and does not reach the next Exchange Point in time, the time is lost and will not be awarded back. 5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Team vehicles MUST obey all speed limits, traffic signs, other traffic laws and instructions from race officials. 6. RUNNER SAFETY: Team vehicles must drive at a normal rate of speed. Vehicles may not block or interfere with other vehicles, and must yield the right of way to runners at all times. 7. PARKING: At the Exchange Points, team vehicles must park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not stop within the Exchange Point area, even to discharge runners, until parked in the designated area.
THIS SECTION IS A SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT RACE RULES. ALL TEAMS ARE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE COMPLETE RACE RULES FOR THEIR TEAM VEHICLE FROM M2MRELAY.COM. 8
RULES CONCERNING RUNNERS 1. RUNNING ORDER: Team members will run in a fixed order. For example, on a seven-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 8 and 15; Runner 2 will complete stages 2, 9 and 16; and so on. On a sixperson team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 7, and 13 Runner 2 will complete Stages 2, 8, and 14; and so on. See the complete runner matrices on page 12. 2. OFFICIAL BIBS: Runners must wear their official race bib numbers corresponding to their position on the team. The first runner must wear a number ending in “1”, the second runner must wear a number ending in “2” and so on. Race numbers must be visible from the front. 3. BATON EXCHANGE: The “baton” must be passed from one runner to the next within the defined Exchange Zone at each Exchange Point. Runners must carry the “baton” so that it is visible to race officials while approaching and leaving the Exchange Zone. Batons will be supplied at the Start Line to the first runner and will also serve as the timing chip. 4. WRONG TURN: Runners who take a wrong turn must return to the course where they left it and continue on the correct route. Runners may use the team vehicle or other transportation to return to the correct route, provided they complete the entire correct route unaided. 5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Unless a police officer instructs you differently, you need to obey all pedestrian traffic laws.
RULES CONCERNING ALL PARTICIPANTS 1. NO LITTERING: Participants must leave the course litter-free. Teams are encouraged to use the trash bags given in the race packets to leave the course better than we found it. Team Trash dumpsters will be located at Exchange Points 7, 9 and 17. Please plan ahead and thank you for keeping team trash contained in your vehicle until then. 2. NO PUBLIC URINATION: Participants should only use the bathroom facilities provided at each Exchange Point. No public urination or other public relief is allowed. Please respect private property. 3. NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcohol is not allowed at any time while participating in the race. Even if you have completed your last Stage, you are still participating in the race until your team has crossed the finish line. Do not start the party early. Alcohol may be consumed responsibly at the finish line party when city ordinances and permits allow. Please no outside alcoholic beverages at the finish line party. There is zero tolerance on any of these rules. Violation of any of these rules will result in an automatic team disqualification and you will be asked to leave the course.
TO REPORT A SAFETY CONCERN OR RULE VIOLATION, PLEASE SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 402-890-2067. INCLUDE VIOLATING TEAM NUMBER, LOCATION & RULE VIOLATION OR SAFETY CONCERN. 9
AWARDS & CONTESTS DIVISIONS & AWARDS • • • • • • • • •
OPEN (Awards to top 7): All teams may compete, generally all male. MIXED (Awards to top 7): At least three female members must be on the team. WOMEN (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be women. MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be at least 40 years old. MIXED MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): At least three members of the team must be of each gender and all team members must be at least 40 years old. WOMEN MASTERS (Award to 1st Place): All team members must be at least 40 years old and female. CORPORATE (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be employed by the same employer or immediate family members. ARMED FORCES (Awards to 1st Place): Instrumental to the nation’s defense and/ or community safety (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, private militia, FBI, Police, Firefighters). ACADEMIC (Award to 1st Place): All team members affiliated with one school, college, university, or other center of learning. This can be students, faculty, or both.
TEAM CONTESTS BEST TEAM COSTUME • To enter, teams must get their photo taken under the Start Line Arch in Jefferson • The top 20 team costume photos will be uploaded to facebook.com/m2mrelay during the afternoon of race day. • NEW: Voting will take place on the Team Time Card. Write your team’s favorite team costume on the Team Time Card. Make sure you enter the team number. One vote per team. • Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay BEST DECORATED VEHICLE • To win the Best Decorated Vehicle Contest, your team vehicle must not only be awesome, but also be considered a legal Market to Market Relay vehicle. • All teams are entered. Teams are encouraged to take a picture of their own van and upload it to Instagram using the #m2mrelaybestvan hastag. Don’t forget to include your team name and number in caption. • To vote, write your team’s favorite team van on the Team Time Card. Make sure you enter the team number. One vote per team. • Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay BEST TEAM NAME • It’s up to your peers. The wackier and more creative, the better. Just keep it awesome and appropriate. • Voting takes place on the Team Time Card on the inside back cover of this booklet and ONLY ONE must be turned in per team at M2M Relay Headquarters at the Post-Race Shindig PREDICT YOUR TEAM FINISHING TIME All teams are automatically entered into this competition when you submitted Predicted Team Finish Time on the Team Roster Tool. Rules: • Submit your team’s Predicted Team Finish Time via the Team Roster Tool • Team closest to time wins 10 • Winners receive a prize pack and an automatic invitation to register for next year’s race.
SCORING & MISC. BATON/CHIP TIMING Runner #1 on each team will pick up your team’s timing “baton” at the starting line. The timing bracelet will keep track of your team’s time through a timing chip system. Please use this for your baton. Check your half-way split time at m2mrelay.com/halfwaysplit
TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT On the inside back cover of this Race Day Guide is the Team Time Card & Contest Voting Ballot. Record your runner times throughout the day and submit ONLY ONE complete card to the M2M Relay Headquarters tent located at the Post-Race Shindig.
SOCIAL MEDIA People are talking about the 3rd Annual Market to Market Relay Iowa! They are sharing pictures, comparing race advice and discussing costumes and van decorating tips for race day. We want to make it easy for you to get in on the race conversation. Check out M2M on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Want to see what runners are saying before and during the race? Follow M2M on Twitter @M2MRelay. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag to join the conversation. Become a fan of M2M on Facebook by joining our fan page. Meet other racers and get access to the latest M2M news facebook.com/m2mrelay.
Share your race photos with friends and family, check out other team’s photos. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag. Search for the Best Decorated Team Vehicle using the #M2MRelayBestVan hashtag.
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RUNNING MATRIX 8 PERSON TEAM MATRIX Runner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1st Leg Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Stage 8
Miles/ Rating 4.8/M 3/E 5.4/EM 4.9/EM 2.9/E 2.8/E 5.7/H 5.8/M
2nd Leg Stage 9 Stage 10 Stage 11 Stage 12 Stage 13 Stage 14 Stage 15 Stage 16
Miles/ Rating 4.7/M 5.1/EM 4/E 4.6/M 4.9/EM 3.9/E 4.3/EM 2.8/E
3rd Leg Stage 17 Team
Miles/ Rating 3.7/E 0.3/E
Total Miles 13.2 8.4 9.4 9.5 7.8 6.7 10 8.6 Grand total 73.6
7 PERSON TEAM MATRIX Runner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1st Leg Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7
Miles/ Rating 4.8/M 3/E 5.4/EM 4.9/EM 2.9/E 2.8/E 5.7/H
Miles/ 2nd Leg Rating Stage 8 5.8/M Stage 9 4.7/M Stage 10 5.1/EM Stage 11 4/E Stage 12 4.6/M Stage 13 4.9/EM Stage 14 3.9/E
Miles/ 3rd Leg Rating Stage 15 4.3/EM Stage 16 2.8/E Stage 17 3.7/E Team 0.3/E
Total Miles 14.9 10.5 14.2 9.2 7.5 7.7 9.6 Grand total 73.6
6 PERSON TEAM MATRIX Runner 1 2 3 4 5 6
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1st Leg Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
Miles/ Rating 4.8/M 3/E 5.4/EM 4.9/EM 2.9/E 2.8/E
Miles/ 2nd Leg Rating Stage 7 5.7/H Stage 8 5.8/M Stage 9 4.7/M Stage 10 5.1/EM Stage 11 4/E Stage 12 4.6/M
Miles/ 3rd Leg Rating Stage 13 4.9/EM Stage 14 3.9/E Stage 15 4.3/EM Stage 16 2.8/E Stage 17 3.7/E Team 0.3/E Grand total
Total Miles 15.4 12.7 14.4 12.8 10.6 7.7 73.6
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The M2M Relay Iowa course is a daylong snapshot of central Iowa, from rural scenery to small towns, suburbs and downtown Des Moines. Everyone will have their own opinion on their favorite section of the course, but we can all appreciate the trails that make this event possible. Nearly 100 percent of the race course takes place on trails making the route not only scenic, but almost entirely traffic free! Market to Market Relay hopes you’ll join us in thanking and supporting the many groups that create and maintain this exciting and expanding trail network. Please consider becoming a member of the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. Learn more at RacoonRiverValleyTrail.org.
THE COURSE
Jefferson | Start
STAGE 1
Bull Head 1915 Farm
4.8 miles • Moderate Paved Road & Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
The Start Line is located on the south side of the courthouse in Jefferson, Iowa at the intersection of Lincolnway Street & Wilson Street. Parking is available around the courthouse or at the Green County Community Center located 2 blocks west of the courthouse. NOTE: When driving to Jefferson, please arrive via Highway 4 and turn east on Lincolnway Street toward the courthouse. Teams should plan to remain at the start line for their wave’s start to cheer on their first runner. You will have plenty of time to drive to Exchange Point 2. Hop into your team vehicle after the start of your wave and follow Stage 1 driving directions. E Lincolnway St.
Start Line Jefferson
START LINE AREA • Timing Baton Pick-Up (First Runner) • Last Minute Packet Pick-Up • Final Announcements • Food Vendors
ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DRIVINGTIME • Des Moines: 1 hr 20 min • Ames: 50 min • Council Bluffs: 2 hrs 15 min • Sioux City: 2 hrs 30 mile • Quad Cities: 4 hrs
Elm St / IA-4
The driving directions have been made with the runners in mind. Please avoid using the same roads as the runners (follow these maps and directions ONLY). It will be safer for everyone involved if runners do not have to worry about traffic.There will NOT be signs for drivers, please follow the directions and maps. Important turns will be signed for runners ONLY. Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Head west from the Jefferson Bell Tower on E Lincolnway St. 2 blocks
Turn left (south) on Elm St / IA-4. 3.2 mi
Turn left (east) on 265th St CAUTION:265th St crosses running route.Slow down and watch for runners. 1.5 mi
Continue onto P Ave (south). 0.6 mi
Turn right into Exchange Point 2.
265th St. P Ave.
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Exchange Point 2 Bull Head 1915 Farm
COSTUME CONTEST:Team Photos are available at the Starting Line under the arch. If your team is competing in the Costume Contest this is where you get your team photo taken that will be posted on Facebook.com/m2mrelay for voting. See Contest rules on page 10.
RUNNER NOTES • A lead cyclist will guide runners from the start line to the first turn. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
Bull Head 1915 Farm
STAGE 2 Cooper
3 miles • Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 2, continue south on P Ave. 2.9 mi
Turn right (west) onto 300th St.
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 2 Bull Head 1915 Farm
0.2 mi
Take the 1st left onto 2nd St and into the town of Cooper 0.1 mi
P Ave.
Take the 2nd right onto Maple St toward Exchange Point 3 CAUTION: Maple St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. NOTE: Please respect private property and only park and walk in public areas and where directed by volunteers. Thanks! RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
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RELAY TIP: 1) When driving on highway sections, have your co-pilot keep track of each road you pass, so you don’t miss a turn. 2) Slow down. All Iowa highway speed limits are 55 MPH unless otherwise marked. 15
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STAGE 3 Herndon
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 3, turn left (west) onto 300th St.
5.4 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
P Ave.
1.0 mi
Turn left (south) onto IA-4/Neola Ave.
Exchange Point 3 Cooper
5.0 mi
Turn left (east) onto 110th St.
0.9 mi
CAUTION: Entering the town of Herndon, 110th St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. Turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd. 0.5 mi
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
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STAGE 4 Yale
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 4, turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd.
Runners’ Path
Exchange Point 4
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Herndon Rd.
Turn left (east) onto State Hwy 141. 2.0 mi
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 4 Herndon
0.5 mi
Turn right (south) onto Wood Rd/1st Ave/Co Rd P30.
4.9 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
State Hwy 141
Turn right (west) onto 160th Rd. 2.2 mi Wood Rd/1st Ave/Co Rd P30
CAUTION: Entering Yale, 160th Rd crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. Turn left (south) onto Main St. 0.1 mi
Turn left (east) onto Bell St. Grab any last minute team supplies or snacks at the Bell Street Market. 1 block
Turn right (south) onto Railroad Street. Follow volunteer directions for parking at Exchange Point 5.
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Use extra caution when crossing Hwy 141 immediately after leaving Herndon. • Arriving in Yale, race vehicle traffic crosses the running route on 160th Road. Use extra caution at this crossing.
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89-MILE PAVED TRAIL
72 MILE LOOP
Dallas, Guthrie and Greene Counties Waukee • Adel • • Linden • Panora • Yale • Herndon • Cooper • Jefferson • Perry • Dawson • Jamaica • Dallas Center • Minburn
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Perry
Dawson Y ale
Enjoy the beauty of the countryside and small town hospitality all year long by traveling the Raccoon River Valley Trail in west central Iowa. The trail is easily-accessible from several designated trailheads with parking lots and restrooms. The paved surface is user-friendly for all ages. The 14 communities offer a variety of parks, festivals and celebrations. And there are lots of opportunites for food, beverages, and shopping. With our 72-mile loop now complete, we have one of the longest and most unique trails in the U.S., totaling 89 miles. Bike it, hike it, run it, ski it, or even snowmobile it. Any way you travel the Minburn RRVT, you will leave with great memories! 169
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STAGE 5 190th Street
Runners’ Path North St./160th Rd.
0.1 mi 0.2 mi
Turn right (north) onto Lincoln St. 0.2 mi
Leaving Yale, turn left (west) onto North St/160th Rd.
State Hwy 4
Turn right (west) onto King St.
Drivers’ Path Lincoln St.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 5, continue heading south on Railroad Street
2.9 miles • Easy Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
King St.
Exchange Point 5 Yale
0.6 mi
Turn left (south) onto State Hwy 4. 3.1 mi
Turn left (east) onto 190th St next to White Barn with Barn Quilt. 0.7 mi
NOTE: Exchange Point parking is along the south side of 190th St. Park ONLY on the right side of the road. Follow volunteer directions. NOTE: There will not be restrooms at Exchange Point 6. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • NOTE:There will be VERY FEW restrooms at Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible.The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora. RELAY TIP:The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Vehicles MUST follow the driving directions. Following the directions makes your day easier and keeps runners safe! Thanks!
Exchange Point 6 190th Street 190th St.
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190th Street
STAGE 6 Panora
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Head east on 190th St/Co Rd F31. 0.3 mi
Take the 1st right (south) onto Utopia Ave. Drive slowly. 2.7 mi
Turn right (west) onto State Hwy 44/Main St.
2.8 miles • Easy Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path 190th St./Co Rd F31
Exchange Point 6 190th Street
0.5 mi Utopia Ave.
Turn right into Exchange Point 7 at Panora Plaza. RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Arriving in Panora, the trail crosses over town streets. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the trail to arrive at Exchange Point 7. • NOTE:There will be VERY FEW restrooms at Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible.The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora. TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 7. Please feel free to place any team trash here.
Exchange Point 7 Panora State Hwy 44/ Main St.
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GOOD LUCK TEAMS OPEN DIVISION 2 Pretty 4 Math - Des Moines, IA 4 Fast 3 Furious and one Good Ole Boy -West Des Moines, IA Above+Beyond Cancer - Des Moines, IA Arl2 - Earlham, IA ‘Beep Beep’ - Altoona, IA Beer Guts and Coconutz - Springer - Fort Dodge, IA Beer Gutz N’ Coconutz - Nosbisch - Floyd, IA Bell Tower Bitches - Carroll, IA Boysen Strong - Windsor heights, IA Bro White and The Seven Dorks - Ankeny, IA BrownChickenBrownCow - Bondurant, IA Carpe Diem - Ames, IA Coffee Mates - Des Moines, IA Correr Don’t Care - Cedar Rapids, IA Court Ave Lightning - Winterset, IA Crop Dusters - Johnston, IA Don’t blame me - I’m the fast one! - Boone, IA Don’t Panic - Marshalltown, IA Drunk on a Plane - Coralville, IA Eight Legged Freaks - Grimes, IA Embrace the Suck - Winterset, IA Fun and FIT - West Des Moines, IA GMRC Cellar Dwellers - MALCOM, IA Guys and Dolls- team #2 - Polk City, IA Hingle McCringleberry - Cedar Falls, IA How Far? I Don’t Wanna Taco Bout It - Winterset, IA I thought you said Rum! - McDonald - Prole, IA It Just Got Real....Estate - Ankeny, IA Jesse’s Girls - Nevada, IA Just Married - Lincoln, NE Leo’s Team - Altoona, IA Lift Weights Faster - Jefferson, IA Low Expectations - Atlantic, IA May the Course Be With You - Ashland, NE Mission Fitness - Urbandale, IA More Cow Bell - Mount Vernon, IA not fast and occasionally furious - Omaha, NE Nuts and Knockers - Des Moines, IA OH crAPP - Waukee, IA Onward! The Sole Revolution - Morrison, CO Our Happy Pace - Iowa City, IA Pains, Strains, and Automobiles - Waverly, NE Pernicious Poo Gas - Des Moines, IA Premature Acceleration - Urbana, IA
Puke’N’Rally - Waukee, IA Run For Your Life - Ankeny, IA Run Like The Winded - Hegna - Des Moines, IA Run. Drink. Repeat. - Ankeny, IA RUN.DSM - Des moines, IA Runderpants - Algona, IA Running in the Family - Des Moines, IA Running of the Bulls - Urbandale, IA Running Sucks - Boone, IA Running With Chubies - Marion, IA Scrambled Legs - Beatty - Earlham, IA Seven Little Pigs - Nevada, IA Sharts - Des Moines, IA Speed Freaks - Ames, IA Start Slow and Ease Off - Davenport, IA Super Trotters - Ankeny, IA T.U.R.Ds-totally unprepared running distances - Canton, MO Team Chicken Wing - Perry, IA Team Fat Hog - Clive, IA Team Foot Wrap - Des Moines, IA Team Insanity - Clarinda, IA Team Love Shack - Davenport, IA Team Nebraska - Omaha, NE Team Ninja - West Des Moines, IA Team OFC 1 - Oskaloosa, IA Team Shock Wave - Ankeny, IA Team Speed - Omaha, NE That was a good step - Arnolds Park, IA The Dirty Thirties - Waukee, IA The Hitchhikers - Gretna, NE The Road Kilts - Norwalk, IA The Trots - Waukee, IA Time to Make the Donuts - Waukee, IA Tough Mothers (and some others) - Palo, IA Turtleneck & Chain - Johnston, IA Wasted Potential - West Des Moines, IA We are Runners - West Des Moines, IA We are Runners too - Des Moines, IA We should get a fricking award - earlham, IA Whiskey Business - Jack - Ankeny, IA Whiskey Business - Jameson - Ankeny, IA Whiskey Business - Jim - Ankney, IA www.okoboji200.org - Waukee, IA Your Pace or Mine? - Ueltschy - Ankeny, IA
ARMED FORCES DIVISION 8up - Ankeny, IA Bernal 2 - Storm Lake, IA Omaha Police Endurance Team - Elkhorn, NE
Team FireFit - Des Moines, IA Team Leno Bernal 1 - GRIMES, IA
ACADEMIC DIVISION Moore Running - Glenwood, IA
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GOOD LUCK TEAMS MIXED DIVISION #SorryImNotSorry - Des Moines, IA #TeamBlue - Shenandoah, IA 6 pack abs - Grimes, IA Above + Beyond Cancer 1 - Des Moines, IA Awkward Water Stop - Cedar Rapids, IA Backroad Bandits - Urbandale, IA Beer Pressure - West Des Moines, IA Big Johnson Running Club - Dallas Center, IA Big Mort - West Des Moines, IA Blazing Sneakers - Des Moines, IA Blood Sweat & Beers - Holstein, IA Bobby’s Big Smile - Boone, IA Born2run - Cedar Rapids, IA Brothers and Some Others - Prior Lake, MN Chicks and Sticks - Ankeny, IA Chicks with Kicks and a Dude - Fort Dodge, IA Crann - Polk City, IA CYCOS - Ankeny, IA Eastbound and Down - Des Moines, IA Fairly Mobile Nebraskans - Omaha, NE Feeling Good Looking Better - Urbandale, IA G.I.think we better run the whole race this time - Council Bluffs,IA Game of Groans - West Des Moines, IA Go to your Happy Pace - Cedar Rapids, IA Green Machine - Denver, CO Holes and Poles - Webster City, IA I thought this was a 5K - Indianola, IA IA/MO - Waynesville, MO Incredibles - Palmer - Jefferon, IA Irish We Were Finished - WDM, IA Jefferson Airplane - Johnston, IA Just Done It - Urbandale, IA Kickin’ Asphalt - Savage - Ames, IA Kicking Ass and Taking Neeeeeighms - West Des Moines, IA Kind of a Big Deal - Omaha, NE Kyle’s Bikes - Ankeny, IA Lactic Acid Flashback - Des Moines, IA Lohff Schumann 2 - Holstein, IA Lohff-Schumann 1 - Holstein, IA Lohff-Schumann 3 - Holstein, IA Lost in Pace - Norwalk, IA Manning Mafia - Omaha, NE met-enkephalin - Des Moines, IA Mikes gonna suck; then kill Dee - Norwalk, IA Miles to Margaritas - omaha, NE Misfits - Boone, IA Mixed Nuts - Des Moines, IA Ndorfnz Coed - Omaha, NE No Expectations - Ames, IA Not So Fast - Walker, IA
Off In The Porta-Potty - Omaha, NE On Your Mark (III) - Urbandale, IA Oops I Ran it Again - Norwalk, IA Purple Haze - West Des Moines, IA R4C - Sergeant Bluff, IA Rather Be Eating Mexican Food - Vinton, IA Ridin’ Dirty - Lincoln, NE Rum Runners - East Peoria, IL Run for the Hills! - Indianola, IA Run like a Champ not like a Chump - Urbandale, IA Run Like the Winded - Werts - Council Bluffs, IA Run Ragged - Marion, IA Runner?! I barely know’er! - Spencer, IA runners’ hazards - Plattsmouth, NE Running on Empty - Kapels - Columbus, NE Running on Empty - Oberhelman - West Des Moines, IA Running Ragged - Omaha, NE Salubriousness and Shower Beers - Juniata, NE SCRC - Cumming, IA SHOULD’VE PUT A CREAM ON IT - Des Moines, IA Slow and Steady - Johnston, IA Slow is the New Black - Grundy Center, IA Speedy Streakers - Ames, IA Super 7 - Centerville, IA Team 196 - Vermillion, SD Team Bait Gone Wild - Grimes, IA Team Magoo - Ames, IA Team Pink Taco- Pub Runners - Lincoln, NE Team Pork Bellies - Rock Rapids, IA Team_UpDog - Earlham, IA TFS Terminators - Cedar Rapids, IA The 1 0 1 - West Des Moines, IA The Cutters - Ankeny, IA The GOATs - Omaha, NE The Improper Fractions - Des Moines, IA The Pace Setters - West Des Moines, IA The Runegades - Jefferson, IA The Snappers - Le Mars, IA The Unknowns - Gibson - Waukee, IA The wives said it would be FUN?! - Carson, IA Tie Dyed Soles - Waukee, IA Tutu slow - Ely, IA Twisted Blister - Loewe - Cambridge, IA Undertrained and Overconfident - Eldora, IA We is Running - Elk point, SD We’re Kind of a Big Deal - Iowa City, IA What Time is Breakfast? - Urbandale, IA Your Pace Or Mine? - Weaver - Sutherland, IA Zoom Performance - West Des Moines, IA
CORPORATE DIVISION 21st Century Rehab - Pleasant Hill, IA ASI Running Team - Grinnell, IA Dino’s Storage - Omaha, NE FARMSTRONG - West Des Moines, IA Feeling Frappe - Urbandale, IA Flynn Wright - Des Moines, IA Foster’s Fab Folks - West Des Moines, IA Gremler’s Gals - Des Moines, IA Hard as Steel - Chariton, IA Insert Name - Ankeny, IA INVISION Architecture - Des Moines, IA Iowa DOT -- Beep Beep! - Ames, IA
Midwest Miners - Weeping Water, NE R Series - Pasco,WA R&R Realty - West Des Moines, IA Running From the Law - Grimes, IA Substance - Des Moines, IA Team Hy-Vee - West Des Moines, IA Team OPN - Crushenators - Des Moines, IA Team OPN - Fuzzy Bunnies - Des Moines, IA Team RERC - Waukee, IA Team Transamerica - Marion, IA The Maize Runners - Lincoln, IA We are WellAhead - Sully, IA
WOMEN DIVISION #RUNchella - Johnston, IA 3 States of Confusion - Johnston, IA 50 Shades of Pavement - Council Bluffs, IA 8 Marketeers - Ogden, IA 8 Moms, 17 Kids, 75 Miles - North Liberty, IA Angels In Disguise - Altoona, IA Angry Flamingos - Clive, IA Babes on the Run - Des Moines, IA Bacon Jewelers - Boone, IA Blaze of Glory - Indianola, IA Boji Buns on the Run - Milford, IA Buns on the Run - Harlan - Atlantic, IA Carpe Vardo - Ames, IA Chafed and Lubed - Nevada, IA Crazy Mother Runners - Woodbine, IA D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F? - Iowa City, IA Dashing Divas - Ankeny, IA Divas Kick’n Asphalt - West Des Moines, IA Eager Beavers - Newhall, IA Flash dance Fever - Larchwood, IA Foxy Runners - North Liberty, IA G. I. Janes - Spencer, IA Girls on Fire - North Liberty, IA Girls Run Wild - Mason City, IA Grinnell Girls Gone Running - Grinnell, IA Guys and Dolls- Team #1 - Polk City, IA Half Crazy - Stormer - Omaha, NE Hawkeye Hotties - Swisher, IA Heart & Sole - Ames, IA Here We Go Again - Grimes, IA Housewives of AP - Grimes, IA How The West Was Run - Winthrop, IA I thought they said RUM!!! - GROEN - Mason City, IA It’s All About The Race - Anamosa, IA Jersey Chasers - West Des Moines, IA Just some small town girls - Urbandale, Ia Just The Girls - Urbandale, IA Kicking Asphalt - Bixel - Kanawha, IA League of Awesomeness - Neveda, IA Lohff-Schumann 4 - Holsein, IA Lunatics on the Loose - Des Moines, IA Miles & Mascara - Omaha, NE Moms on the Run - Urbandale, IA Nads - Des Moines, IA Naughty Neighbors - Grimes, IA
Off Like a Prom Dress - Council Bluffs, IA Old School Admirals - West Des Moines, IA Passionate Pumpers - Alta, IA Pavement Princess - Ft. Madison, IA Pink Ladies - Omaha, NE Ride the Pony - West Des Moines, IA Road Runners - Iowa Falls, IA Run Like A Lady - Omaha, NE Run Like The Winded - Blom - Burlington, IA Run with a Heart On - Council Bluffs, IA Runaway Moms - Barnum, IA RUNder Women - West Des Moines, IA SCRAMBLED LEGGS - Quist - Harris, Mo Scrambled Legs - Barbour - Ames, IA Seven Deadly Shins - Ames, IA Sisterhood of Running Pants - Omaha, NE Sole Sisters - Gray - Ankeny, IA Sole Sister’s - Schroeder - Zwingle, IA Sparkle Divas - Tipton, IA Sparkle Sisters - Osage, IA Speedy Southern Iowa Seven - Faster Than Snails - Corydon, IA Starship Enterprise - Des Moines, IA Team F.E.A.R. - Waukee, IA The Despicable Runners - Indianola, IA The Dream Chafers - Kearney, NE The Golden Girls - Waukee, IA The Great Gaspies - Eldora, IA The Pink Ladies - North Liberty, IA The Unknowns -Bryan - Ogden, IA The Young and the Breathless - Madison,WI Thong Distance Runners - Dubuque, IA Treadmills are for Girls - Bancroft, IA Trolling for a Run - Ankeny, IA Trouble in River City - Mason City, IA Twisted Blister - Wetrich - Ottumwa, IA Twisted Sisters - Nevada, IA Wallace Runners - Johnston, IA WCS Chicks With A Kick - Clive, IA We got the runs part deuce - Riverdale, IA We Thought They Said Rum - West Des Moines, IA Women Run Nebraska - Seward, NE Wonder Women - Glaser - West Des Moines, IA Wonder Women - Weber - Carroll, IA Yesterday’s News - Waverly, IA
MASTERS DIVISION Band on the Run 2 - Sanborn, IA Benders Buddies - Des Moines, IA H&B All Stars - Ankeny, IA
Run with the animals - CLIVE, IA Speed Bumps - Omaha, NE
WOMEN MASTERS DIVISION Chicks from the Sticks - Bloomfield, IA Laddies of the Evening - Weeping Water, NE
Run Like Hell - Johnston, IA
MIXED MASTERS DIVISION Above & Beyond Cancer 2 - Ankeny, IA All Cheese No Whine - Crawford - Des Moines, IA All Wine No Cheese - Hrdlicka - West Des Moines, IA Angry Penguins - Clive, IA Masters of our Domain - Ankeny, IA
New Hope Masters - West Des Moines, IA Nothing Runs Like a Beck - Blue Grass, IA Semper Vardo - Story City, IA Who’s Your Turtle? - Ames, IA
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STAGE 7 Linden
RUNNER NOTES • Immediately leaving the Exchange Point, runners will cross the busy Main Street / Highway 44. Use extra caution here and follow volunteer and police directions. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
5.7 miles • Hard Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Exit Exchange Point 6 from the north end of the parking area. Turn left (west) on Market St CAUTION: Market St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. 0.2 mi
Turn left (south) onto NE 3rd St. 0.6 mi
3rd Street becomes Wagon Rd/Co Rd P28. Continue straight. 0.7 mi
Turn left (east) onto 230th St. 1.0 mi
Be sure to hydrate at the Springo Water Refill Station at Exchange Point 8.
Turn right (south) onto Viceroy Trail. 1.5 mi
Turn right (south) onto Willow Ave. 1.0 mi
Turn left (east) onto 248th Trail. 2.2 mi
Bear left onto 250th St. NE 3rd St.
Exchange Point 7 Panora
0.4 mi
Wagon Rd/Co Rd P28
Turn right onto Caldwell St toward Exchange Point 8 in the town of Linden. NOTE: Follow volunteer directions for parking along Linden Park. Runner Exchange Point is located at the trail shelter on the north end of Main St (a 2 block walk). Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
230th St.
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Willow Ave. 248th St.
Exchange Point 8 Linden 250th St.
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STAGE 8 Redfield
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Arriving in the town of Redfield, the running route deviates from the trail into town. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 9. Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 8 Linden
5.8 miles • Moderate Paved/Gravel Road & Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Head east toward Main St Turn right (south) on Main St. Becomes Amarillo Ave. 1.0 mi
Turn right (south) to stay on Amarillo Ave. 2.9 mi
Turn left (east) onto 280th Rd. 1.3 mi
Becomes Division Dr. Continue straight. 0.2 mi
Becomes Bridge St. Continue straight. 0.5 mi
Becomes Thomas St entering Redfield. Continue straight CAUTION: Thomas St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. 0.5 mi
Turn left onto Armstrong St. 1 block Main Str./Amarillo Ave.
Continue straight into Exchange Point 9 at West Central Valley Middle School. The Exchange Point is located on the west side of the school, a short walk from the parking area. TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 9. Please feel free to place any team trash here.
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STAGE 9 Kennedy Station RUNNER NOTES • Runners will leave Exchange Point 9 from the west side of West Central Valley Middle School. • Leaving Exchange Point 9, follow race signage arrows through Redfield to return to the trail. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
4.7 miles • Moderate Paved/Gravel Road & Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Vehicles will exit the Exchange Point from the west end of the parking area. Head west on Taylor St toward Edwards St. 0.1 mi
Take the 3rd right onto 1st St. 0.4 mi
1st turns into El Paso Ave. Continue straight on El Paso. 2.7 mi
Turn right onto 280th St. 3.2 mi
Turn right onto I Ave. 1.5 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 10.
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path 280th St.
1st St.
El Paso
Ave.
I Ave.
Exchange Point 10 Kennedy Station
Exchange Point 9 Redfield
RELAY TIP: After your runner arrives in Redfield, your team half-way split time is available online at m2mrelay.com/ halfwaysplit. See how your team is doing against the rest 27 of the field.
Kennedy Station
STAGE 10 Adel
5.1 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 10, turn right (north) onto I Ave. 1.5 mi
Turn right (east) onto 280th St. Becomes 15th St. 5.7 mi
Turn right (west) onto Main St. 0.2 mi
Take the 2nd left onto 18th Street CAUTION: 18th Street crosses running route Slow down and watch for runners. 0.2 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 11. NOTE: Please respect private property and only park and walk in public areas and where directed by volunteers. Thanks! RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Use extra caution when crossing the K Ave highway.
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Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
280th St.
I Ave.
Exchange Point 10 Kennedy Station
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Exchange Point 11 Adel
Adel
STAGE 11 Ortonville
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 11, turn left onto Greene St. 0.6 mi
Turn left onto Nile Kinnick Dr/8th St/US169. CAUTION: Nile Kinnick Drive crosses running route. Slow down, watch for runners and follow traffic police officer directions. 1.6 mi
Turn right (east) onto 270th St. 3.7 mi
Turn right (south) onto R Ave. 2.0 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 12 at Monarch Manufacturing. Runners’ Path
4 miles • Easy Paved Road & Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
RUNNER NOTES • Shortly after leaving Exchange Point 11, runners will make a detour off the trail through Adel, turning left on 10th St, right on Main St, right on 7th St and finally turning left back onto the trail. • There will be police assistance crossing Nile Kinnick Drive on Main Street. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.
Drivers’ Path
R Ave.
270th Ave.
Adel
Nile Kinnick Dr./8th St/US-169
Exchange Point 11
Exchange Point 12 Ortonville
Green St.
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Ortonville
STAGE 12 Waukee
4.6 miles • Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 12,turn right (north) onto RAve . 2.0 mi
Turn right (east) onto 270th St. 2.5 mi
Becomes Meredith Dr. Continue straight. 2.0 mi
Turn right (south) onto 184th St/V Ave/NWarrior Ln . 1.9 mi
Turn right (west) onto Venture Dr Take next left (south) into Exchange Point 13 at Mercy Medical Clinic. RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. RELAY TIP: As you approach Des Moines, bike traffic on the trail will increase. Make sure you stay to right side of the trail.
Runners’ Path 270th St.
Drivers’ Path Meredith Dr. 184th St. / V Ave/ N.Warrior Ln.
R Ave.
Safety Tip Following our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running path.
Exchange Point 12 Ortonville
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Exchange Point 13 Waukee
Waukee
STAGE 13 Clive
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 13, turn left (north) onto Warrior Ln. 1.9 mi
Turn right (east) onto Meredith Dr. 4.0 mi
Turn right (south) onto NW 128th St. 2.6 mi
After crossing Hickman Rd, Turn left (east) onto Woodlands Pkwy, becoming 123RD St. 0.2 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 14 at Campbell Recreation Area.
Runners’ Path
4.9 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail and Clive Greenbelt Trail
RUNNER NOTES • There are several intersections with crosswalks on this stage. At all crosswalks, wait for the pedestrian light to turn green and yield to vehicles. Follow volunteer directions. • Runners also cross several other roads that are not at crosswalks where traffic does not stop. Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Toward the end of your stage, the running route deviates from the main trail toward Campbell Park. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 14.
Drivers’ Path
Meredith Dr.
NW 128th St.
Warrior Ln.
Safety Tip Following our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running path.
Exchange Point 13 Waukee
Exchange Point 14 Clive
Woodlands Pkwy
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Clive
STAGE 14 Windsor Heights
3.9 miles • Easy Paved Trail Clive Greenbelt Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 14, turn right onto Woodlands Pkwy/123rd St 0.6 mi
Turn right (north) onto 128th St 0.4 mi
Turn right (east) onto Hickman Rd 2.8 mi
Turn right (south) onto 86th St 0.6 mi
Turn left (east) onto University Blvd 0.4 mi
Take second right into Exchange Point 15 at Wittern Manufacturing RUNNER NOTES • Leaving Exchange Point 14, runners will soon make a right turn to return to the main trail. • Runners will encounter several side/spur trails. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the main trail to arrive at Exchange Point 15
Runners’ Path
5K | 13.1 | 26.2 RELAY | KIDS RUN OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2015 desmoinesmarathon.com
Drivers’ Path
86th St.
128th St.
Hickman Rd.
123rd St.
Exchange Point 14 Clive
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Windsor Heights
STAGE 15 Ashworth Park
4.3 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Walnut Creek Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Exit Exchange Point 15 from the east end of the parking area. Turn right (east) onto University Blvd. Becomes University Ave. 2.5 mi
Turn right (south) onto Polk Blvd. 1.1 mi
Turn left (east) onto Grande Ave. 0.1 mi
Take first right (south) onto 45th St. 0.6 mi
Continue straight into Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park. Follow volunteer directions.You will either be directed to the lower parking lot or upper parking lot. The upper lot is a short walk walk to the Exchange Point via a wooded trail out of the south end of the parking lot. Follow it west behind the Bergman Academy. See Exchange Detail map below.” Runners’ Path Un iver sity Blv d.
Drivers’ Path
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will cross over roads and train tracks where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles and trains at all times. • Toward the end of your stage, the running route deviates from the main trail toward Ashworth Park. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 16.
Wooded Trail to Exchange Point
Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights University Ave.
Polk Blvd.
EXCHANGE DETAIL
Grande Ave.
Ashworth Pool Lower Parking
Upper Parking
45th St.
Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park
Bergman Academy Wooded Trail
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STAGE 16 Gray’s Lake
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 16, head north on 45th St. 0.6 mi
Turn right (east) onto Grand Ave. 2.0 mi
Keep right and take slight right (south) onto Fleur Dr. 1.4 mi
Turn right (west) onto Bell Ave. 1 block
Take first right (north) onto SW 22nd St. 0.1 mi
Turn right into second parking lot for Exchange Point 17. Runners’ Path
2.8 miles • Easy Paved Trail Bill Riley Trail
RUNNER NOTES • New runners coming from the upper lot will arrive at the Exchange Point via a short walk on a wooded trail out of the south end of the parking lot. Follow it west behind Bergman Academy and it will lead you to the Exchange Point. • Leaving Exchange Point 16, runners will soon make a left turn to return to the main trail. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • Know the running route and follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 17.
Drivers’ Path
45th Ave .
Fle ur Dr .
Grande Ave,
Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park
TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 17. Please feel free to place any team trash here.
SW 22nd St.
Exchange Point 17 Gray’s Lake
Bell Ave.
RELAY TIP: It could be possible for fast Stage 16 runners to beat their vehicle to Exchange Point 17. Consider 34 sending your stage 17 runner ahead to Gray’s Lake from Ashworth Park in another team’s vehicle.
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Gray’s Lake
STAGE 17
Union Railroad Bridge
3.7 miles • Easy Paved Trail Meredith Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ALL TEAMS) Be ready to hustle from Exchange Point 17 to the Team Finish Parking areas.Time is of the essence. Head south on SW 22nd St.
RUNNER NOTES • Soon after leaving Exchange Point 17, runners will deviate from the main Meredith Trail and will follow park trails around the north side of Gray’s Lake. Follow course signage. • The Team Finish is located on the west side of the red Union Railroad Pedestrian Bridge on the west bank of the Des Moines River near Court Avenue Plaza.You will meet your team here. The Team Finish is not an Exchange Point. The Stage 17 runner must keep the timing chip/baton until crossing the finish line. Do not pass off the timing chip to another runner at the Team Finish.
0.2 mi
Turn left (east) onto Bell Ave. 0.1 mi
Take the first left (north) onto Fleur Dr. 1.2 mi
Turn right (east) AT STOPLIGHTS onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. 1.2 mi
EVEN # RACE BIB TEAMS Take left (north) onto SW 5th St.
ODD # RACE BIB TEAMS Turn left (north) onto SW 5th St.
Turn left into reserved Keck Finish/Shindig parking lot.
Take first right (east) onto Market St.
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Turn left (north)onto SW 4th St. Take immediate right into reserved Science Center Garage Finish/ Shinding parking garage(100 reserved spaces, 200 first come first served)
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WALKING INSTRUCTIONS TO TEAM FINISH Free reserved parking is available in the parking areas as explained on the previous page. Once you are parked, assemble your team quickly and walk briskly to meet your last runner at the Team Finish area.You will need to hustle in order to get to the Team Finish before your last runner. Use the yellow line on the map below as a guide to join your last runner at the Team Finish (follow Vine Street east along the railroad tracks for 3-4 blocks toward the river and then turn left (north) onto Water Street. The Team Finish is located at the red Union Railroad Bridge. Meet your last runner here and complete the course as a team. Remember, your last runner must maintain possession of the baton until he or she crosses the finish line. Runners’ Path
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CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve completed the third annual Market to Market Relay Iowa! The good times continue beyond the finish line. Join us for a block party atmosphere on Market Street at El Bait Shop. Food, drinks, music, story swapping and awards ceremony are just steps away. El Bait Shop is just a short walk from the finish line parking area. No need to move your vehicle. See the next page for details. 37
SHINDIG & EXPO Just beyond the finish line will be the Post-Race Shindig & Expo hosted by El Bait Shop. It’s just a short walk to SW Second St. and Market St. Here, everyone can relax and celebrate their accomplishment of completing the course. The Post-Race Shindig & Expo will feature food from El Bait Shop, Formaro’s and Parlo Pizza. Each runner will receive a free Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and other beers will be available for purchase The entire area will be a large indoor and outdoor festival featuring music, exhibitors, free team pictures and much more. Plan on enjoying the excitement at El Bait Shop once you finish the race and have your family and friends join in the fun! Remember to bring your ID, Team Time Card and cash for additional food, drinks and Market to Market Relay gear!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:30 to Close: DJ Music, Exhibitors and Vendors Open 3:45 to 8:00: Teams Finish Race 4:00 to 8:00: Free Massage 4:00 to 8:30: Free Team Photos 8:00 to 8:30: Relay Awards Ceremony Hosted by EL BAIT SHOP and featuring LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY
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Team Spotlight NOTHING RUNS LIKE A BECK This team is comprised of Beck family members originally hailing from Buckingham, Iowa and they have a reason to run. This team ran the original Market to Market Relay Iowa in 2013 to honor their late father. Since then, tragedy struck the family as Dan’s wife Jane, passed away due to kidney disease. Several months later, Sister Sara Hendrzak was in need of a kidney because of polycystic kidney disease. This past December, Dan stepped in and donated a kidney for his ailing sister. We are happy to report, both Sara and Dan are doing great. Dan wants to encourage all runners: “Share Your Spare -- Donate the Gift of Life!” How did you come up with your Team Name?
Growing up on a farm near Buckingham, Iowa, we always used John Deere tractors & equipment, so we named our team: “Nothing Runs Like A Beck,” decorated our van like a John Deere tractor, & wore green shirts w/yellow lettering.
What is your team goal for race day?
Have fun -- Recount childhood memories -- Enjoy the camaraderie!
How does your team know each other?
We are all siblings/siblings-in-law
What will be on the radio in your team vehicle?
70’s: Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band
What are you looking forward to most about the Market to Market Relay?
Spending time with brothers & sisters...Taking our mother out to Sunday brunch in Des Moines the morning after (Mother’s Day!)
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TEAM TIME CARD MUST be turned in to M2M Relay Headquarters at Post-Race Shindig. Turn in ONLY ONE Team Time Card per team. TEAM NAME:
TEAM #:
STARTING TIME:
DIVISION:
TEAM CAPTAIN: RUNNER FOR EACH STAGE
NUMBER OF RUNNERS ON TEAM:
STAGE #
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CONTEST VOTING BALLOT SEE ENTRY AND VOTING RULES ON PAGE 10. BEST TEAM COSTUME:
TEAM #:
BEST DECORATED VAN:
TEAM #:
BEST TEAM NAME: TEAM #:
ONLY ONE TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT PER TEAM MUST BE TURNED IN AT M2M HEADQUARTERS AT POST-RACE SHINDIG Contest winners will be announced via the post-race email and at m2mrelay.com.
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YOUR FALL RACE!
You may have run a half marathon before. But have you ever run a Halfsy? The team that produces the Market to Market Relay and Leprechaun Chase 10K is proud to invite you to your new favorite race. Building upon last year’s sell-out success, the field is expanded to 6,000 runners for 2015, but nearly at capacity. Recently selected as Nebraska’s top race in the 50 Best Races in America. Join us on November 1st in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2015 Good Life Halfsy!