2013
JEFFERSON
DES MOINES
WHAT’S GOING ON LAUNCH PARTY | JEFFERSON FRIDAY 4PM TO 8PM
• Advanced Packet Pickup • Dinner In the tents on the courthouse plaza • Chicken & homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and cobbler and drink for $7 | First United Methodist Church • Snacks from the “Kettle Corn Man” available • Live bluegrass music from “Barn Owl Band” • Jefferson 14 story Mahanay Bell Tower observation deck | open until 8pm • Brief program | 6:30pm • Special recognition of Jefferson’s 23-time Boston Marathon runner Jim Schleisman • Remarks by Des Moines Register sports columnist Bryce Miller
START LINE | JEFFERSON SATURDAY 5AM TO 9AM • • • • •
SPONSORS GOLD LEVEL
Timing baton pick-up (first runner) Last minute race day packet pickup M2M Relay merch available Bunkers Dunkers Donuts available for $1 each Greene Bean ~ locally roasted coffee available for $1 a cup
FINISH LINE | PRINCIPAL PARK SATURDAY 3PM TO 8PM • • • •
Team Finish Finisher pint glass prizes Post-Race Shindig parking FREE water & bananas from Whole Foods Market
POST-RACE SHINDIG | EL BAIT SHOP SATURDAY 3PM TO 10PM AND BEYOND! • • • • • • • • •
M2M Headquarters, lost & found & contest scorecards Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy ~ $4 big draws Food vendors Award ceremony FREE photo booth Team results DJ music M2M Relay merch available Exhibitors
PARTNERS CHARLES GABUS FORD EL BAIT SHOP
CHARITIES OF CHOICE
WELCOME RUNNERS LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS We are excited to celebrate with you the inaugural running of the 75-mile Market to Market Relay Iowa from Jefferson to downtown Des Moines. We hope your team has a day filled with incredible running, great camaraderie and hilarious inside-joke-antics! This year’s race has over 200 teams and runners from 18 states! We hope that your team makes the race a tradition for years to come. Safety is always the top priority for the Market to Market Relay. Please read this guide carefully and follow all race rules and instructions. Please 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, we want to thank all of the communities that the race passes through for their support. Second, we owe appreciation to all of the groups and individuals who have helped make this incredible trail network possible. Special thanks to the greater Des Moines Area Parks & Recreation Departments, the Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Conservation Boards and of course the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. Without the efforts of groups like these, events such as the Market to Market Relay would not be possible. Last, but not least, please join us in thanking the 200+ volunteers who have given their time to make a unique and special day for Iowa runners. A complete list of volunteer groups is located on page 28. Be safe, enjoy the day and we’ll see you on Market Street after the race at the Post-Race Shindig & Expo hosted by your friends at El Bait Shop! Jason Bakewell & Ben Cohoon | Race Directors
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR OF JEFFERSON As Mayor of Jefferson, I can assure you that all of us here and throughout Greene County are extremely pleased to be able to show off the excitement and hospitality that comes from living in small town Iowa, especially right here. We are more than happy to be a part of the enthusiasm that the Market to Market Relay Iowa is bringing to Jefferson and to all the communities along the Raccoon River Valley Trail. And as the race ends on Saturday, we invite you to return to Jefferson any time to explore this progressive community and the beautiful trail, and to experience more of our outstanding Quality of Life. We hope to see your team at the Friday night launch party on the Jefferson square and look forward to cheering you on at the starting line. Craig Berry | Mayor of Jefferson
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THE 2014 MARKET TO MARKET RELAY IOWA WILL BE HELD MAY 10TH, 2014. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN OCTOBER 14TH, 2013.
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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. If caught you will be disqualified. WATER: 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. 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.
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 6. • 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.
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 and the Finish Line. Look for this red marker on the stage maps. Notify the nearest volunteer and the Race Emergency Director 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. RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: (402) 890-2123 (cell)
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RACE COURSE SAFETY POLICE ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFIC LAWS Runners will be provided with police assistance at Stages 7 and 11. 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 road 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 on the road where they left and make a note of the time. • If lightning persists longer than 30 minutes, move ahead one Exchange Point and follow volunteer instructions. 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. • Turn this information into M2M 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 URBANDALE FAMILY PHYSICIANS 2901 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 p: 515-276-3406 Saturday | 8am to 8pm LAKEVIEW FAMILY MEDICINE 6000 University Avenue, Suite 101 West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-241-2600 Saturday 9am to 3pm
MERCY WEST URGENT CARE 1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 255 Clive, IA 50325 P: 515-222-7010 Saturday 9am to 4pm MERCY EAST VILLAGE URGENT CARE 1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110 Des Moines IA 50309 P: 515-643-0833 Saturday 9am to 4pm
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 Jefferson, Iowa 515-386-2136 GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF Guthrie Center, Iowa 641-747-2214 DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF Adel, Iowa 515-993-4567 POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Des Moines, Iowa 515-286-3333
EMERGENCY - 911
RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: 402-890-2123 (cell) If your team decides to drop from the race for any reason including a medical concern, incident or emergency, please notify the Race Emergency Director.
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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 8:00 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 20 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 should follow the driving directions provided in the Race Day Guide. Directions have been designed to eliminate vehicle contact with runners and to provide the quickest route to the next Exchange Point. 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. 6
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 10. 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. 2. NO PUBLIC URINATION: Participants should only use the bathroom facilities provided. No public urination or other public relief is allowed. 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.
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AWARDS & CONTESTS DIVISIONS & AWARDS • • • • • • • • •
OPEN (Awards to top 7): All teams may compete, generally all male. MIXED (Awards to top 7): At least three members of the team must be of each sex. 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 sex 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 Top 3): 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 All winners will be announced at the Post-Race Shindig and via m2mrelay.com after race day. All voting will be done via the Team Scorecard on the inside back cover of the Race Day Guide and must be turned in one per team at the Post-Race Shindig. BEST TEAM COSTUME They key to victory is wearing your costume all day long. The more elaborate and ridiculous the better! 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. BEST TEAM NAME It’s up to your peers. The wackier and more creative, the better. Just keep it awesome and appropriate. “BEST OF” RULES: • Voting is done via the Team Score Card in the Race Day Guide. Turn in at the Post-Race Shindig. • Limit one vote per team. • The team with the most votes wins. • Winners get an automatic invitation into next year’s race. PREDICT YOUR TEAM FINISHING TIME All teams are 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 • Winners get a FREE spot into next year’s race. 8
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.
TEAM SCORECARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT On the inside back cover of this Race Day Guide is the Team Scorecard & 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 1st 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.
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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/M 4.9/EM 3.9/E 4.3/EM 2.8/E
3rd Leg Stage 17 Team
Miles/ Rating 3.4/E 0.2/E
Total Miles 12.9 8.3 9.4 9.5 7.8 6.7 10 8.6 Grand total 73.2
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/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 3.4/E Team 0.2/E
Total Miles 14.9 10.5 13.9 9.1 7.5 7.7 9.6 Grand total 73.2
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/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 3.4/E Team 0.2/E Grand total
Total Miles 15.4 12.7 14.4 12.8 10.3 7.6 73.2
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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.
Exchange Point
THE COURSE
Jefferson | Start
1250 1125
STAGE 1
1000 875
Bull Head 1915 Farm
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
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.
Start Line Jefferson
START LINE AREA • Timing Baton Pick-Up (First Runner) • Last Minute Packet Pick-Up • Final Announcements • Bunkers Dunkers Donuts • Greene Bean Coffee
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
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 Street. 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.
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Exchange Point 2 Bull Head 1915 Farm
TRIVIA: The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower in Jefferson is ______ feet 2 inches high and holds _____ bells that were cast at the world famous Petit & Fritzen Bell Foundry in the Netherlands. See page 40 for answers.
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
1250 1125 1000
Cooper
875
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3 miles • Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 2, turn right (south) onto 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
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.
Exchange Point 3 Cooper
TRIVIA: To promote Cooper’s Centennial, applications for the honor of being Cooper’s 51st citizen to were sent to dignitaries throughout the world. Who received honor of the 51st Citizen? See page 40 for answers.
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Cooper
1250
STAGE 3 Herndon
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 3, turn left (west) onto 300th St.
1125 1000 875
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
5.4 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
1.0 mi
Turn left (south) onto IA-4/Neola Ave. 5.0 mi
Turn left (east) onto 110th St.
Exchange Point 3 Cooper
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
Turn right into Exchange Point 4. 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.
Exchange Point 4 Herndon
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STAGE 4 Yale
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 4, turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd. 0.5 mi
Turn left (east) onto State Hwy 141.
1250 1125 1000 875
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
4.9 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 4 Herndon
Exchange Point 4
2.0 mi
Turn right (south) onto Wood Rd/1st Ave/Co Rd P30. 4.0 mi
Turn right (west) onto 160th Rd. 2.2 mi
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 CAUTION: Bell St crosses running route entering the Coop. Slow down and watch for runners. 0.1 mi
Continue straight into Exchange Point 5 at the Yale Coop Elevator. NOTE:There maybe heavy truck traffic at the Coop. Please yield to any farming vehicles as this is a busy time of year at the Coop.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 highway 141 immediately after leaving Herndon. • Arriving in Yale, race vehicle traffic crosses the running route two times before you arrive at the Exchange Point. Use extra caution at these crossings.
Exchange Point 5
Exchange Point 5 Yale
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OPENING THE NEW 72 MILE LOOP IN 2013, MAKING THE “RRVT” AN 89-MILE PAVED TRAIL
Dallas, Guthrie and Greene Counties Waukee • Adel • Redfield • Linden • Panora • Yale • Herndon • Cooper • Jefferson • Perry Dawson • Jamaica • Dallas Center • Minburn
Plan your trail vacation! 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 being completed in 2013, we’ll 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 RRVT, you will leave with great memories!
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Minburn
Yale
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Panora Linden
Dallas Center
Adel
Redfield
DES MOINES METRO AREA
Waukee
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Yale
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STAGE 5 190th Street
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Exit Exchange Point 5 from the south end of the parking area. Follow volunteers. CAUTION: Exiting the Coop, you will cross the running route. Slow down and watch for runners. Turn right (north) onto Railroad Street (unsigned). 100 ft
Take immediate left (west) on King St. 0.2 mi
1125 1000 875
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2.9 miles • Easy Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 5 Yale
Turn right (north) onto Lincoln St. 0.2 mi
Leaving Yale, turn left (west) onto North St/160th Rd. 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. • Immediately, leaving the Exchange Point, runners will cross over race vehicle traffic departing the Exchange Point. Use extra caution here. TRIVIA:Yale was a prominent participant on the semi-pro _______ circuit before WWII. See page 40 for answers.
Exchange Point 6 190th Street
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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.
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2.8 miles • Easy Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 6 190th Street
0.5 mi
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 6. • There will not be restrooms at Exchange Point 6.The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.
Walk to SAVE More Lives!
Join us for the 8th Annual Angie Anderson Memorial Dog Walk! The Annual ARL Dog Walk will be held on Saturday, May 18th at the DMACC Campus in Ankeny (Lake Future Trail). Register yourself and your dog online at:
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Exchange Point 7 Panora
GOOD LUCK TEAMS OPEN DIVISION 2EZ - West Des Moines, IA Above + Beyond Cancer RAAM - Des Moines, IA Above and Beyond Cancer-Kilimanjaro - Des Moines, IA All Will No Skill - Urbandale, IA Balls and Dolls - Carroll, IA Beauties and the Beasts - Ames, IA Big Slick - Council Bluffs, IA Body Glide, Blisters and BenGay - Lavista, NE Brown Chicken Brown Cow - Des Moines, IA Cobra Kai - Plattsmouth, NE Cyclone fans - Grimes, IA Dino’s Storage - Omaha, NE Dogfish Head 75 Mile - Orange City, IA Dude Where’s My Van? - Ames, IA Duh Moynzzz - Des Moines, IA Famous ‘Staches - Des Moines, IA For the Love of Pete - Des Moines, IA FUBAR - West Des Moines, IA Hairy Gumballs - Slater, IA Head’s up 7up - Nevada, IA I be pro fun - Grand Island, NE I thought you said RUM!! - Prole, IA Irish We Were Finished! - West Des Moines, IA Kilt or be Kilt - Urbandale, IA lets get physical - Des Moines, IA Lost in Pace - Norwalk, IA Low Expectations - Griswold, IA Magnificent 7 - Paton, IA Mixed Nuts - Indianola, IA Mystery Machine - Indianola, IA Negative Splits - Jefferson, IA
Rib Shack Smokies - Ashland, NE Ridin’ Dirty - Lincoln, NE Riesberg Group - Red Oak, IA Road Crew: Tearin’ It Up - Waverly, NE Run for Your Life - Ankeny, IA Run Like the Winded - Des Moines, IA Running Chains Addiction - Norwalk, IA Running Rednecks - Clarinda, IA Running with Chubbies - Marion, IA Seal Team 7.1 - Lincoln, NE Seven little pigs - Nevada, IA Slo-Pokes - Mingo, IA Slow Pokers - Slater, IA Smells Like Funk - Bennington, NE Sorta Neat - Des Moines, IA Team Awesome - Urbandale, IA Team Chicken Wing - Perry, IA Team Fat Hog - Urbandale, IA Team Schmitz - Carroll, IA Team Skid-Mark - West Des Moines, IA TEAM SWEEPERS - Council Bluffs, IA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Iowa City, IA The Elephant in the Room - Des Moines, IA The Runs - Ankeny, IA The Trots - Waukee, IA This Sounded Like a Great Idea in January - Des Moines, IA Too Fast For Sleeves - Des Moines, IA Twisted Blister - Bennington, NE Wasted Potential - Des Moines, IA We are Runners - West Des Moines, IA We Are Runners too - West Des Moines, IA
MASTERS DIVISION Above & Beyond Cancer-Everest - Des Moines, IA Band on the Run - Sanborn, IA Carpe Vardo - Ames, IA H&B All Stars - Ankeny, IA
Run with the Animals - Clive, IA Semper Vardo - Story City, IA Team NDORFNZ Masters - Omaha, NE Waveland Park - Des Moines, IA
WOMEN MASTERS DIVISION Ladies of the Evening - Weeping Water, NE Run Like Hell - Urbandale, IA
The Wild Roses - Des Moines, IA
MIXED MASTERS DIVISION New Hope Masters - West Des Moines, IA Nothing Runs Like a Beck
Southern Prairie Runners - Creston, IA Team PR - Pella, IA
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GOOD LUCK TEAMS MIXED DIVISION 2 Stupid 2 Stop - Spencer, IA 99 Problems but a Cramp Ain’t One - Windsor Heights, IA Above & Beyond - West Des Moines, IA Above + Beyond Team - Des Moines, IA Above and Beyond Cancer-Imja Tse - Des Moines, IA ARL Running Club 2 - Urbandale, IA Asphalt Avengers - Bloomfield, IA Bait Gone Wild - Grimes, IA Binders full of Runners - Des Moines, IA Cereal-ously - Cedar Rapids, IA Collins Team - Windsor Heights, IA Crazy 8’s - Pleasant Hill, IA D4 Joggercisers - Indianola, IA Duck N Run - Pella, IA Fat Guys In Little Coats - Des Moines, IA Feeling Good Looking Better - Urbandale, IA Fool Runnings - Waterloo, IA Fred and Ethel - Davenport, IA Free Beer Aint Free - Urbandale, IA Free Ned - Urbandale, IA High Mile Club - Des Moines, IA High Voltage Running Club - Des Moines, IA Hurts So Good - Stamford, CT Hybrid Vigor - Ames, IA Incredibles - Lemars, IA Integer Cross Crountry - Urbandale, IA John Deere Green - Perry, IA Kind of a Big Deal - Omaha, NE Land Rovers - Des Moines, IA Manning Mafia - Omaha, NE May The Course Be With You - Des Moines, IA NDORFNZ Coed - Storm Lake, IA OGR - Boone, IA Paulie Bleeker & the Dancing Elk Condors - Des Moines, IA PowHer Fitness - Clive, IA
Run TMCC - North Liberty, IA Running Sucks - Boone, IA Salmon Kings - West Des Moines, IA Scrambled Legs and Ham - Davenport, IA Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time - Dallas Center, IA Slow and Steady - Des Moines, IA Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Lincoln, NE Speedy EvisceRacin’ - Iowa City, IA Speedy Streakers - Ames, IA Super Market Heros - Des Moines, IA Tag...You’re it! - Sloan, IA tbd - Steamboat Springs, CO Team 007 - Parkersburg, IA Team 007: License to Run - Des Moines, IA TEAM BISHOP (and a Byerly) - State Center, IA Team Doing It All Day Long - Yale, IA Team Gifford - Pleasant Hill, IA Team Honey Badger - Norwalk, IA Team Orange Falls - Iowa Falls, IA Team Tiger Baby - Marion, IA Team Toyota 2 - Mount Vernon, IA Team Unicorn - Urbandale, IA The Beerlievers - Des Moines, IA The Dashing Divas - Lincoln, NE The GOATs - Omaha, NE The Hitchhickers - Gretna, NE The Rando Runners - Grimes, IA The slow, the fast & the ugly - Des Moines, IA This Too Will Pass - Grimes, IA Tortoises and O’Hares - Des Moines, IA Tricia’s Militia - Sioux City, IA Vamonos! - West Des Moines, IA Westwind - Des Moines, IA What Time is Breakfast - Des Moines, IA Whisker Biscuits - Omaha, NE
CORPORATE DIVISION BUNN-dles O-Energy - Creston, IA Flynn Wright - West Des Moines, IA GMRC Cellar Dwellers - Grinnell, IA Hy-Vee - West Des Moines, IA Insert Name - Waukee, IA INVISION - Des Moines, IA Johnson Machine Works - Chariton, IA
ACADEMIC DIVISION Relativistic Physicists - Ames, IA
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Last Place - Des Moines, IA Mitas Tires North America - Charles City, IA Pork Peeps - Grimes, IA Risky Business - Urbandale, IA Road Warriors - Ankeny, IA Speedo Heroes - Ankeny, IA TEAM HYDRO-KLEAN WE SUCK - Des Moines, IA
WOMEN DIVISION 7 Deadly Shins - Newton, IA 7 Deadly Shins - Ames, IA 7 Deadly Sins - Omaha, NE 7 x00:00 A CHARm - Elkhart, IA Angels in Disguise - Altoona, IA ARL Running Club - Des Moines, IA Chafed and Lubed - McCallsburg, IA Cy’s Girls - Indianola, IA Duck Commander - Madison, SD Flashdance Fever - Lester, IA Foxy Runners - North Liberty, IA Girls Gone Running - Grinnell, IA Girls Gone Running - Keota, IA Greenbelt Gals - Steamboat Rock, IA Harlan Rockers - Harlan, IA Here We Go Again - Grimes, IA I thought they said RUM!!! - Mason City, IA Just some small town girls - Dexter, IA Kyle’s Bikes Gaggle of Girls - Des Moines, IA Misfits - Marshalltown, IA Offutt Pink Ladies - Bellevue, NE Old School Admirals - Glenwood, IA One Tough Mother Runner - Cumming, IA
Pavement Princesses - Cedar Falls, IA Pavement Pushers - Washington, IA PHF - Coralville, IA Reticulated Giraffes - Seward, NE Runaway Moms - Clive, IA Runnin’ Rebels - West Des Moines, IA Running Rainbows - Waukee, IA Scrambled Legs - West Des Moines, IA Seven Sin Sisters - Pine Bluffs,WY Sexy by Summer - Carlisle, IA SOLE SISTERS - Ankeny, IA SoleHer Powered - Des Moines, IA Taste The Rainbow - Urbandale, IA Team AVEDA for RODSracing - Urbandale, IA Team N-Emesis - Otley, IA Team We! Wee! Weee! - West Point, IA The Runnin’ Ritas - Ames, IA Tie Dyed Soles - Waukee, IA Treadmills are for Girls - West Des Moines, IA Twisted Sisters - Nevada, IA Were we supposed to train for this? - Pleasant Hill, IA WONDER WOMEN - West Des Moines, IA
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Panora
STAGE 7 Linden
1250 1125 1000 875
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
5.7 miles • Hard Paved Trail Raccoon River Valley Trail
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.
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.
TRIVIA: Lake Panorama in Panora is the largest private lake in Iowa with 1,400 acres of lake surface and more than _______ miles of shoreline. See page 40 for answers.
Turn left (east) onto 230th St.
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 1.0 mi
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. Exchange Point 7 Panora
0.4 mi
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
Exchange Point 8 Linden
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Linden
1250
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 Exchange Point 8 Linden
Drivers’ Path
1125 1000 875
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
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 Armston St. 1 block
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.
Exchange Point 9 Redfield
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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.
1125 1000 875
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
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. 3.2 mi
Turn right onto I Ave. 1.5 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 10.
Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 10 Kennedy Station
Exchange Point 9 Redfield
TRIVIA: Due to the excellent _______ found in this area Redfield was the town with “Two Brick Yards.” Only one, Glen-Gery, remains. See page 40 for answers.
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Kennedy Station
STAGE 10 Adel
1125 1000 875 750
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
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.
RUN LIKE SOMEONE LEFT THE GATE OPEN!
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.
Runners’ Path
Join the ARL Running Club at ARL-Iowa.org/RUN About the Club:
The ARL Running Club is designed to help homeless animals while running local races of varying distances. Annual membership is $15 and includes a club t-shirt, a schedule of local races, training tips and support from fellow runners on the club Facebook page, prizes, and more!
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 11 Adel Exchange Point 10 Kennedy Station
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Adel
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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 onto 270th St. 3.7 mi
Turn right onto R Ave. 2.0 mi
Turn left into Exchange Point 12 at Monarch Manufacturing. Runners’ Path
Exchange Point 11 Adel
1000 875 750
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
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
Exchange Point 12 Ortonville
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THANKS VOLUNTEERS YOU ARE THE BEST! Over 200 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jefferson Bike Club Jefferson Farmer’s Market 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 Peace Lutheran Church, rural Adel Valley Cross Country & Beta Sigma Phi Animal Rescue League Team In Training Team In Training Capital Striders Team In Training
Volunteer Coordination | Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Bike Support | Panora Bike Club and Des Moines Cycle Club Volunteer Reinforcements | Redfield Lions Club and International Adoption Net HAM Radio Communications | Polk County ARES
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Ortonville
STAGE 12 Waukee
1125 1000 875 750
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
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. TRIVIA: The Orton family were _______ people who wintered in Ortonville until there family business folded, sometime in the 30’s before WWII. See page 40 for answers.
Runners’ Path
Exchange Point 12 Ortonville
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 13 Waukee
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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 (unsigned).
Runners’ Path
1125 1000 875 750
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
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
Exchange Point 13 Waukee
Exchange Point 14 Clive
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STAGE 14 Windsor Heights
1000 875 750
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
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 128th St 0.4 mi
Turn right onto Hickman Rd 2.8 mi
Turn right onto 86th St 0.6 mi
Turn left 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
Drivers’ Path
Exchange Point 14 Clive
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Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights
STAGE 15 Ashworth Park
1000 875 750 625
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. Most vans will be routed to the main parking lot where you will walk to the Exchange Point via a wooded trail out of the south end of the parking lot. Follow it west behind Bergman Academy. See Exchange Detail map below. Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
4.3 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved Trail Walnut Creek Trail
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
EXCHANGE DETAIL Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park Ashworth Pool Other Parking
Main Parking
Bergman Academy Wooded Trail
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Ashworth Park
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
1000 875 750 625
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
2.8 miles • Easy Paved Trail Bill Riley Trail
RUNNER NOTES • Runners will walk to the Exchange Point via 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
Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park
Exchange Point 17 Gray’s Lake
34 TRIVIA: Stage 16:The Science Center of Iowa began as the Des Moines Center of Science and Industry, when it opened in Greenwood-Ashworth Park in October _______. See page 40 for answers.
YOU EARNED IT. WEAR THE BADGE. Get your Market to Market Relay gear at the Post-Race Shindig. Jackets, pullovers, hats, jerseys, stickers and more. Also available at store.markettomarketrelay.com.
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Gray’s Lake
STAGE 17
Principal Park | Finish DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 17,head south on SW 22nd St. 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. 1.4 mi
Turn right onto SW 3rd St. 0.1 mi
Turn left (east) onto Line Dr. 300 ft
Turn left onto SW 2nd St Take first right into Exchange Point 17 YOU’RE ALMOST DONE! See Team Finish instructions on the next page. Runners’ Path
1000 875 750 625
.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
3.4 miles • Easy Paved Trail Meredith Trail
RUNNER NOTES • Soon after leaving Exchange Point 17, runners will deviate from the main trail around Gray’s Lake. Know the route and follow race signage arrows. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. • The Team Finish is located on the southeast side of Principal Park.You will meet your team here. The Team Finish is not an Exchange Point. The Stage 17 runner should keep the timing chip/baton until crossing the finish line. Do not pass off the timing chip to another runner at the Team Finish. CONGRATULATIONS!
Drivers’ Path Team Finish Principal Park
Exchange Point 17 Gray’s Lake
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TRIVIA: Principal Park is on the second site of three early military establishments in Iowa named Fort Des Moines and the birthplace of _______. See page 40 for answers.
Gray’s Lake
TEAM FINISH Principal Park | Finish
DRIVING & PARKING DIRECTIONS Free parking is available in several lots surrounding Principal Park Stadium. Assemble your team and head to the Team Finish area. TEAM FINISH INSTRUCTIONS The Team Finish is located on the trail on the southeast side of Principal Park Stadium along SW 1st Street. Park your vehicle and use the orange/green line on the map below to join your last runner to cross the finish line as a team. Runners’ Path
Drivers’ Path
Path to start of Team Finish
POST RACE SHINDIG
Team Finish Finish Line Team Finish Join Runner
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CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve completed the first 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 from the finish line. Here, everyone can relax and celebrate their accomplishment of completing the course.The Post-Race Shindig & Expo will feature food from El Bait Shop,Tacpocalypse and Gusto Pizza. 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 Scorecard 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 8:30: 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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COURSE TRIVIA Course trivia about historical people, places and events are sprinkled throughout the Race Day Guide. Take a gander and learn a thing or two about the history of Central Iowa.
ANSWERS • Stage 1: 168, 14. The tower commands a breathtaking view of Jefferson and the countryside of five counties. Visitors can take a glass elevator ride to the observation deck. • Stage 2: Johnny Carson. The international search landed Cooper residents on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and the celebration in Cooper had an estimated 12,500 attend. • Stage 5: Baseball. Yale played other semi-pro teams from Council Bluffs, Storm Lake, Des Moines, Carroll and others. • Stage 7: 30. Construction of the dam began in spring 1969. At 5:30 a.m. on June 8, 1970, the dam gate was closed and Lake Panorama began to fill. • Stage 9: Clay. Glen-Gery supplied all bricks for the 2004-2006 renovations of Iowa University’s Kinnick Stadium. • Stage 12: Circus. Ortonville was not a ghost town after the circus ended. It was a village that never grew and eventually disappeared. • Stage 16: 1970. In May 2005, the Science Center of Iowa opened a new downtown facility. The former location is now the Bergman Academy. • Stage 17:The City of Des Moines. Fort Des Moines was established in 1843 at the junction of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers by Captain James Allen. Trivia answers and historical course photos brought to you by: Learn more at culturalaffairs.org.
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TEAM SCORECARD MUST be turned in to M2M Headquarters at Post-Race Shindig. One Scorecard ONLY per team. TEAM NAME: TEAM #: STARTING TIME: DIVISION: TEAM CAPTAIN: RUNNER FOR EACH STAGE
NUMBER OF RUNNERS ON TEAM:
STAGE #
STAGE TIME
ACCUMULATED TIME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TEAM FINISH
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CONTEST VOTING BALLOT BEST TEAM CONSTUME: TEAM #: BEST DECORATED VAN: TEAM #: BEST TEAM NAME: TEAM #:
ONLY ONE TEAM SCORECARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT PER TEAM MUST BE TURNED IN AT M2M HEADQUARTERS AT POST-RACE SHINDIG Contest winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and by m2mrelay.com
You’re not done, yet. Gas up the van for the 2013 Market to Market Relay Nebraska. Race Day is Saturday, October 12. Hurry, registration lottery closes May 17. Register at m2mrelay.com