2017 HTC WA Handbook by Hood To Coast

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OF FEARLESS FIRSTS Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all about firsts. Since establishing our roots protecting loggers and their families with the first ever employer-based health plan, Regence has been a symbol of strength and stability in Washington communities. Now, 100 years later, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to run and walk alongside the fearless athletes embarking on another first: the inaugural Hood To Coast Washington Relay.

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TABLE OF Contents CAPTAINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CHECKLIST Travel/Accommodations 7 Required Safety Equipment 7 HTC WA Merchandise 7 Vans 7 HTC WA Start 8 Penalties 8 Open Container Policy 8 HTC WA Finish 8 Award Ceremony 8 Finish Party 8

RACE INFORMATION Packing List 10 Race Rules 11-12 Team Building 13 Age Divisions 13 Substitution Process 14 Safety/Emergency 15 Volunteer Information 16 Drivers Guide 17 Course Overview 18 Course Ratings 18 Seabrook Finish Party 32 Safety Agreement 33 Penalty Process 35

COURSE MAPS Leg 1 19 Leg 2 20 Leg 3 21 Leg 4 22 Leg 5* 23 Leg 6 24 Leg 7 26 Leg 8 27 Leg 9 28 Leg 10 29 Leg 11 30 Leg 12 31 *First Leg of HTC WA Walk Relay

kick off party friday, june 2nd | 5:00pm-8:00pm crescent park | seabrook, wa

Kick off the inaugural Hood To Coast Washington Relay with a party in the park!

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presenting partner

gold partners

silver partners

WITH special Thanks to

City of Aberdeen, City of Elma, City of Hoquiam, Greater Grays Harbor, Little Creek Casino, Lytleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood, Seabrook, Washington State Parks

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Captain's checklist

Listed below are the responsibilities of the Team Captain prior to, and during race weekend.

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Travel/Accommodations Plan ahead! HTC Race Series staff is available to answer any questions you may have regarding van/vehicle, hotel, and flight reservations. E-mail office@htcrelay.com with questions. Visit www.seabrookcottagerentals.com to reserve premier accommodations in the wonderful community of Seabrook!

Required Team Safety Equipment

htc washington merchandise www.foottraffic.us 2017 HTC WA merchandise will be available at Foot Traffic stores and online prior to the race. It will also be available at the run Start and Finish in Seabrook. Exchange of unworn participant race shirts is subject to availability at the Finish Merchandise Tent.

Each team MUST have the following items in their van and present them for inspection at the Start Check-In Tent. - One signed copy of Safety Agreement (pg 33) - Two reflective vests - Two LED flashers - Two flashlights or (2) head lamps *While it is highly recommended to have a First Aid Kit in your van, this is not a required item at Check-In.

Vans

Teams are encouraged to make a sign for the team vehicle that reads: “CAUTION: RUNNER/WALKER ON ROAD” to place in the rear of the van. Vans may not follow behind their racer. Each team is limited to one vehicle, preferably a passenger van or SUV. All passengers must wear seat belts when in the vehicle. No vehicles wider than 80” or longer than 23’-0”. No motor homes, buses or limousines will be permitted. Failure to abide by this rule will result in disqualification. Each team will be issued two team vehicle number signs. Signs must be placed in the front and rear driver side windows. Refrain from the use of foul or overly suggestive language for decorations. Have fun, but please use good judgment...don’t make us get out the van decoration police. Also, music cannot be played over outside loud speakers!

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Important Websites: TEAM ROSTER/ADDS & SUBS/VOLUNTEER INVITE: register.htc-wa.com WEBSITE: htcraceseries.com/event/htcwa/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/hoodtocoast INSTAGRAM/TWITTER: @HTCRelay #HTCWA

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The RUN START is located at Lake Isabella State Park. The WALK START is located at Elma Elementary School (Exchange 4). The race begins Saturday, June 3, with start times every 15 minutes from 3:00am - 8:00am. DON’T BE LATE! Teams traveling from outside the Pacific Northwest will collect their packets (bibs, wrist wraps, vehicle signs, and shirts) at the Start. If you are an out of town team, arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your assigned Start Time to complete the check-in process.

The Finish Line is located in the town center of Seabrook,WA.The Finish Party is a few short steps away at Crescent Park in Seabrook (p32).

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES: 1. Present required safety equipment at the Equipment Check-in Area for inspection and turn in a signed copy of the HTC WA Safety Agreement located in the handbook (pg 33). Your team will then be issued a race wrist wrap. Without your race wrist wrap and approved safety equipment, your team will not start the race. 2. Teams scheduled to start in each upcoming wave will have their team name/number announced five minutes prior to scheduled start. The first runner/walker must be at the Start Line. You cannot start before your assigned start time!

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Penalties Race officials record infractions as seen; teams are permitted to watch and report rule infractions committed by other teams. Teams that wish to report penalties (see ‘Race Rules’ pg 11-12) must do so in writing within 30 minutes of arriving at the Finish in Seabrook. Submit the written form at the Race Information Tent. Be specific and detailed. You must identify the offending team by number. The Rules & Penalties Committee will evaluate all incidents; their decisions are final. To enforce a penalty, infractions must be reported by two or more teams. This system has resulted in disqualifications.

Open Container Policy Absolutely no open containers or consumption of alcohol is allowed during the race or on the race course (this isn’t Las Vegas)! Teams found to be in violation are subject to disqualification and/ or citation by Law Enforcement. Please save the celebration for the party at the Finish!

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How to Finish as a Team: Team members often run/walk across the Finish Line with their anchor racer officially finishing the race. If your team chooses to do so, make sure your official leg 12 (anchor) racer leads your team to the Finish Line. They will be wearing a bib with a timing chip and will be credited with your team’s official finish. Follow signs to the Team Staging Area near Front Street. Write your team number on the form at the team staging area and hand it to a volunteer. Gather your team members and wait until your team number is called. Cue in the appropriate chute number as directed. Teams will be announced in the order their forms are received. Your team number will be call only one time, so please have all of your teammates ready to go! Results: Results will be produced as often as possible throughout Saturday. Final results will also be posted at htcraceseries.com/ event/htcwa. If you do not agree or have questions regarding final results, please file a report prior to 8:30pm on Saturday at the Race Information Tent. Finisher Medals: Medals will be presented to each team as the anchor runner/walker crosses the Finish Line. In the event of team disqualification, medals will be withheld and teams will be informed of the reason at the Race Information Tent. Medals must be picked up on Saturday or at the HTC office in Beaverton, OR at a later date. Awards Ceremony: A brief awards ceremony will be held SATURDAY evening at 7:00pm, in front of the main stage at Crescent Park. Hood To Coast Washington team awards will be given to the TOP FOUR finishers in EACH CATEGORY. Awards will not be mailed to teams who aren’t present. Other pick-up arrangements should be made.

Finish Party Food and Beverage: Hood To Coast Washington is proud to welcome four of the Pacific Northwest’s best food carts to the 2017 Finish Party! Full Sail Beer Garden: Located within the fenced area at the Finish Party. No beer or alcohol may be brought into the event area. Bring ID, proof of legal age is required. DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER IF YOU PLAN ON DRINKING ALCOHOL. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, BE RESPONSIBLE. Music Center Stage: Radical Revolution from 4:00pm - 8:00pm

WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Discover Grays Harbor, a great place to

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packing list Two sets of running/walking clothes Running/walking shoes Warm-ups (for in between legs) Change of clothes for Finish Party Swimsuit/trunks Hat w/ headlight (Foot Traffic), or LED head lamp Reflective vest Flashlight Spare running/walking shoes, sandals Spare shoe laces Gloves for running/walking Two (2) LED flashers Sunglasses, glasses, contact lens solution Towel, washcloth (shampoo, hairbrush) Toiletries Toothbrush/toothpaste Antiperspirant Sunscreen Bug spray Ear plugs First aid (blister/band aids, Icy Hot, aspirin, antacids) Instant ice packs, Ace Bandages Handi Wipes, antibacterial Food, snacks Large full water containers to refill water bottles Reusable water bottles Ziploc plastic bags for wet clothes Running/walking GPS or other watch Mobile phone/charger HTC WA Handbook Scotch tape (to tape team numbers to van windows) Cash/credit card/photo ID

pro packing tip

Pack each running/walking outfit it its own labeled Ziploc bag. This makes it easy to find your next outfit in the van AND gives you a place to put your dirty outfit after running/walking!

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*Use of speakers/audio worn OUTSIDE the ear are acceptable.

Only audio devices worn OUTSIDE OF THE EAR are allowed while running/walking! 10 HTCWA

Fun extras

Window paint markers Auxiliary cord for van music Glow sticks Squirt guns Cooling towel or frozen sponges

race rules

The following rules are for the safety of participants. Violation will result in a time penalty or disqualification.

penalties

DISQUALIFICATION for violating #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12

Wear Reflective Gear Team members must wear the wrist wrap and race number while running/walking, as well as a reflective vest, one front and one back LED flasher, and carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp before 7:00am and after 6:00pm (reflective vest only until 9:00am). Participants will be held at the exchange and not allowed to participate without the proper equipment.

No in-ear Headphones

60 MINUTE penalty for violating #9, 10, 13, 15

APPROVED VESTS

No open container or alcohol is allowed on course. Inebriated participants or volunteers on the course will not be tolerated! Teams seen or reported in violation of this rule will be disqualified and may be fined or cited by law enforcement.

ONE WATER STATION is located on each leg of HTC Washington!

Be sure to educate and guide teammates as needed. If a wrong turn is made, the participant must return on foot to the point where the error occurred and resume the race. Do not mark on the course!

No Bicycles Or Dogs No bicycles or dogs are allowed to accompany participants on the course (with the exception of service animals).

Do Not Litter

UNAPPROVED vests

Audio devices are only allowed to be worn outside the ear while running or walking. See right for example of approved outside the ear headphones. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in team disqualification.

No Open Containers

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Educate Your Team

Participants must use portable toilets and garbage/recycling containers as provided. It is unacceptable to litter, urinate or defecate on private property. Poor behavior impacts the environment and could force the discontinuance of this event.

Pay Attention To Course Volunteers

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Course volunteers are regarded as Race Officials and their instructions must be followed and respected.

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Team Vehicles Your team vehicle must not exceed 80”wide or 23’ 0” long. Vehicles must be equipped with seat belts for all passengers. No motor homes, buses or limos allowed. One (1) team vehicle is permitted on course. Van decorations may not include overly suggestive or foul language.

Display Van Signs Teams are provided with two signs for their course vehicle. Teams are required to display signs in the front and back rear windows of the van.

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participant Rotation Sandbagging All teams are required to run/walk their racers in the same rotation and in the same sequence of rotation throughout the race. Participants cannot run/walk back to back legs. See pg. 14 for substitutions and sequence info.

Teams that start the race early or finish over 2.5 hours faster than their anticipated finish time will be disqualified and all teammates risk being banned from future participation.

Don’t Drop Off Early Quiet Hours No parking/dropping off teammates is permitted within 500 ft of an exchange! Vans must obey all exchange signage and issued parking instructions.

No loud noise, music, or yelling before 6:00am (respect the communities). No loud music speakers outside of team vans.

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Provide Medical Info It is vitally important that each member of your team completes their medical and contact info on the back of their race bib.

Participants On right All participants are to run or walk along the right side of the road unless otherwise specified.

course guidelines Exchanges are marked in yellow paint on paved roads, and pink flagging along gravel roads. Portions of this course do feature gravel stretches, so bring bandannas/painter’s masks. Waiting Runners/Walkers who will complete the next leg MUST line up single file along the exchange zone shoulder of the road behind the EXCHANGE POINT. Faster team racers are to be towards the front. Step out of the CHUTE into the EXCHANGE ZONE as your teammate approaches. Racers finishing must exit the exchange zone promptly and follow any issued instructions. All Spectators MUST remain on the RIGHT SIDE of the road. Racers are to run/walk along the right side of the road except as indicated in the Team Handbook. The race course will officially close Saturday evening at 9:00pm. Any teams remaining on the course at that time are requested to either discontinue the race, or finish by running/walking simultaneous racers (only if instructed by Race Officials and given a ‘LeapFrog’ to turn in at the Finish). If your team has been honest in supplying race pace times, everyone should finish no later than 9:00pm. This means some exchanges (10, 11) may close before 9:00pm due to scheduling.

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Team Building #H TC 16

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Recruit Teammates

Team Time

racer Substitution

Connect with runners/walkers looking for a team, or teams looking for runners/walkers by visiting www.htcrelayforum.com or www.facebook.com/HoodToCoast! Chat with fellow participants, ask questions, and post to recruit other runners! Discussions range from teams looking for additional runners, to exchanging tips/advice and logistics.

Upon registering, your team has committed to average as a whole no slower than 10:00 min/mile pace for runners or 18:00 min/ mile pace for walkers. No special seeding requests for starting times will be accepted. Teams that violate their assigned start time will be disqualified and subject to suspension from participating in future events. It should be understood that the start time for any HTC WA team could result in a 9:00pm finish Saturday evening in Seabrook.

No runner/walker may drop out of the race solely for the purpose of the team substituting a faster participant in their place. If a runner/walker is forced out due to injury or illness, they MAY NOT be reinstated into the team lineup. The team must finish the event with the remaining runners/walkers moving forward in the same sequence. No alternates may be added once the team has started. (60 min. penalty if involved in improper substitution.)

Categories

awards given to top 4 in each category

1. MEN’S OPEN

Any age, at least one runner under 30.

2. MEN’S SUBMASTERS

Min age of all runners is 30.

3. MEN’S MASTERS

Min age of all runners is 40.

4. MEN’S SUPERMASTERS

Min age of all runners is 50.

5. WOMEN’S OPEN

Any age, at least one runner under 30.

6. WOMEN’S SUBMASTERS

Min age of all runners is 30.

7. WOMEN’S MASTERS

Min age of all runners is 40.

8. WOMEN’S SUPERMASTERS

Min age of all runners is 50.

9. MIXED OPEN

At least half women. Any age,at least one under 30.

10. MIXED SUBMASTERS

At least half women. Min ages of all runners is 30.

11. MIXED MASTERS

At least half women. Min age of all runners is 40.

12. MIXED SUPERMASTERS

At least half women. Min age of all runners is 50.

13. MEN’S CHAMPION MASTERS

Average age of all participants is 60

14. WOMEN’S CHAMPION MASTERS

Average age of all participants is 60

15. MIXED CHAMPION MASTERS

At least half women. Average age of all participants is 60

MIXED CATEGORIES: 6 member teams must have a min. of 3 women. Teams with 4-5 members must have a min. of 2 women. Teams with less than this number of women will default to a men’s category. Any team with 1-3 men, rest comprised of women, will be classified within the mixed categories.

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Legs

Every person running/walking on race day MUST be officially registered, or your team will be disqualified. Add/Subs can be submitted via “Team Clubhouse” (register.htc-wa.com) up until race day. Race day Adds/Subs must be filled out on forms provided at the Start ($25 late fee).

rotation

The combination of the first three of these is perhaps the most crucial. Some legs are notorious for brutal sun exposure during the day. Do not overlook the weather.

If a racer drops out due to injury or illness during a leg and isn’t able to walk to the next exchange, the next racer in rotation may take the wrist wrap and continue to the end of that leg. The next leg must be completed by the following racer in rotation. Mixed Category Process: If a racer on a Mixed Category team becomes injured or ill and drops out during the leg, the explanation above applies with the added condition that the replacement racer must be of the same gender. A minimum of five (5) legs must be completed by female racers otherwise the team with be reclassified into the Men’s Category. (See revised rotation to the right, presume injury to F-1 on Leg 4)

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All teams are to run/walk their members in rotating legs and in the same sequence of rotation throughout the race. Runner/walker on Leg 1 would thus run Legs 1and 7. When determining who will run/walk each leg, (besides distance and leg rating), captains should consider the following: - Time of day racers will encounter each leg - Leg’s exposure to sun and/or wind - Variable weather - Racer ability/fitness - Racer familiarity with the area - Access to support vehicle - Racer willingness to run/walk on a gravel (and potentially dusty) road

Substitution Process

Start Rotation Revised Rotation Position Gender Position Gender Leg 1 M-1 Leg 1 M-1 Leg 2 M-2 Leg 2 M-2 Leg 3 M-3 Leg 3 M-3 Leg 4 F-1 Leg 4 F-2 Leg 5 M-4 Leg 5 M-4 Leg 6 F-2 Leg 6 F-3 Leg 7 F-3 Leg 7 F-4 Leg 8 M-5 Leg 8 M-5 Leg 9 M-6 Leg 9 M-6 Leg 10 F-4 Leg 10 F-5 Leg 11 F-5 Leg 11 F-6 Leg 12 F-6 Leg 12 M-1

Racer Off Course Monitor/guide your teammates through the course. In the event of a wrong turn, racers must return to the point along the route where the error occurred and resume the race. Do not mark turns on the roads/course! Teams are responsible for educating teammates on the course route/directions!

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safety

Emergency Procedure In an emergency, call 911 and locate the Exchange Leader or Radio Operator at the nearest Exchange. Medical care and first aid safety is the responsibility of each team and participant. Each team needs to be prepared to care for the common medical needs of their racer, and should have a first aid kit prepared. You and your teammates MUST write important emergency contact and medical info on the back of your race bibs!

Communications Radio Communication Operators are at all exchange zones along the race course. Ham operators’ primary responsibility is communication for emergencies, but they also help with logistical issues. If you see anyone hurt, please get their race number, exact location, and nature of the emergency, if possible. Report this information to radio operators at the next Exchange. They are capable of calling in full emergency medical, police, and fire response. Radio volunteers register via: https://ham.hoodtocoast.com/

Running/walking in the dark Maintain contact with your van within reason along the course. DO NOT follow behind runners/walkers! Vans can pull in a safe area (off of the road)! Don’t obstruct traffic! Participants must wear a reflective vest, front and back LED flashers, and carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp before 7:00am and after 6:00pm (reflective vest only from 7:00am-9:00am) while running/walking. THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. Teammates/ support personnel are highly encouraged to wear a reflective vest and LED flasher when not inside the race vehicle, while on the course or at an exchange. Acceptable reflectivity must be present on the front and back of the participant during the hours listed above. Reflective striping on a shirt or vest must be at least 1/3” thick. Reflectivity on shorts, pants, or hat does not count towards meeting the minimum requirement. A reflective vest or Y reflective harness are acceptable, whereas a reflective belt, reflective cloth, and/or reflective sleeves will not be accepted. We do not specify what kind of flashing light, as long as it is LED. Runners/walkers must understand there are NOT any police promised to protect them from vehicle traffic along the course. Great care must be exercised at all times by racers and team vehicles. Racers proceed on the right side of the road for the majority of legs and must obey all traffic laws. At several exchanges, HTC WA hires professional traffic flaggers; obey their signals.

Hydration & First Aid Each Hood To Coast Washington leg has one (1) Water Station located 2-4.5 miles in to the leg. Midday temperatures may be hot! It’s important to continually hydrate. CARRY LARGE WATER CONTAINERS in your vans to refill bottles. The average team is on the course for 11 1/2 hours, so drink plenty of fluids! A person running/walking should consume 12+ cups a day. Many injuries are related to soft tissue trauma and are effectively treated with ice. Real ice works better than chemical ice packs. Ice should be used with plastic bags and a damp towel over sore, tender, bruised and blistered areas. Any wrapping or taping should only take place after effective ice therapy. Follow guidelines for R.I.C.E. (Rest Ice Compression Elevation).

Giving On-Course Aid/Support No team members or spectators are allowed to cross busy highways or streets with the purpose of giving aid or support to participants running/waking along that side of the road! Team vehicles MUST safely cross over to the other side of the road to the location of the racer, park, and then commence support.

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tHANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

The race wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible without support from our dedicated volunteers along the course! For information on volunteering please email: office@htcrelay.com

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driver guide

Driving the course requires as much planning as participating in the race. Follow these directions to help you plan and handle over 350 vans concentrated in the same area during a 24-hour time period.

Drive the Course Before The Race Take note of where all turns are located. Identify exchange zones and other areas prone to traffic congestion. Identify areas where parking is limited and plan accordingly. Take note of potential stop areas where the van can provide racer support. Know the locations of food and restrooms. Don’t violate the law by going on private property. Locate gas stations, last fuel stop before Seabrook is the Shell station on Leg 8 (220 Lincoln St., Hoquiam, WA 98550). Become aware of areas where vans won’t be in contact with their runner and how to deal effectively. Cell phone coverage may not be available in all areas (particularly Legs 10-12). Vans will follow the course with runners/walkers on all legs except Leg 1. On Leg 1 vans will drive down HWY 101 while their runner is on a path that parallels the highway.

run start - lake isabella state park 768 W DELIGHT PARK RD, SHELTON, WA 98584 From Seabrook - about 1 hour and 45 minutes From Seattle - about 1 hour and 30 minutes From Portland - about 2 hours FOLLOW VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARKING

walk start - elma elementary School 1235 MONTE ELMA RD, ELMA, WA 98541 From Seabrook - about 1 hour and 15 minutes From Seattle - about 1 hour and 45 minutes From Portland - about 2 hours and 5 minutes FOLLOW VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARKING

Rule Reminders

No team members are allowed to cross highways or streets to give aid. Vans must pull over to that side of road and park. No parking/stopping within 500 feet of an exchange! Don’t drop off teammates near the exchange zone. Vans must obey all parking signage and parking instructions issued by race officials. Exchanges are marked with yellow paint on paved roads and pink flagging along gravel roads.

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COURSE OVERVIEW 4

LEG 4

LEG #

EXCHANGE

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LAKE ISABELLA START

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Elevation (ft)

108

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WALK RELAY BEGINS AT EXCHANGE 4 4

LEG 9

LEG 2

LEG 1

LEG 12 11

LEG 7

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MELBOURNE

Exchange Location Mile Start: Lake Isabella 0 1. Little Creek Casino 4.18 2. 6240 WA-108 9.53 3. Elma Hicklin Fire Shed 16.37 4. Elma Elementary 23.80 5. Beacon Elementary 31.20 6. MacMillan & Company 37.20 7. Peterbilt Trucks 43.40 8. Emerson Ave & Hayes St 49.55 9. Lytles Seafood 56.11 10. Tulips Rd & Ocean Beach Rd 62.29 11. 3209 WA-109 70.61 Finish: Seabrook 77.13

Distance (mi)

= Considerable Elevation Gain/Loss

1st Leg

E = Easy M = Moderate

2nd Leg

Totals / Rankings

Leg # / Leg # / Mileage Rating Mileage Rating Remark Remark

Total Miles

4.18

6.20

10.38

11.00

5.35

6.15

11.50

12.65

6.84

6.56

13.40

16.76

7.43

6.18

13.30

15.37

7.40

8.32

15.72

19.70

6.00

6.52

12.52

15.08

Racer

Mileage Relative Difficulty Ranking Difficulty Ranking

*HTC WA Walk Start Line is at Exchange 4. The first leg of the HTC WA Walk is Leg 5.

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H = Hard VH = Very Hard

LEG 1 4.18 Mi | EASY LEG DESCRIPTION: Relatively flat beginning at beautiful Lake Isabella; travels south on forested trails and quiet country roads.

EXCH 1 ADDRESS: Little Creek Casino, 91 WA-108, Shelton, WA 98584 GPS: +47.129050, -123.104932 NOTES: No van support on this leg. About 1.5 miles of leg is on a dirt trail. PARTICIPANT DIRECTIONS FROM START TO EXCH 1 LIS

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Start: Lake Isabella State Park Exit Park via trail Turn LEFT onto Fredson Ln Turn RIGHT onto W Manor Rd Continue on trail running parallel to HWY 101 ↑ 2.47 Continue onto W Kamilche Ln 2.65 Water Station (Lynch Rd) → 3.57 Turn RIGHT onto WA-108 W ← 3.68 Turn LEFT onto Salish Cliffs Dr and continue around the loop 4.18 Exchange 1 (Little Creek Casino)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM START TO EXCH 1

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0.00 0.00 ← 1.17 → 1.65 ↑ 2.01

VANS

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0.00 Start: Lake Isabella State Park ← 0.6 Turn LEFT onto Golden Pheasant Rd → 1.5 Turn RIGHT to merge onto HWY 101 S towards Olympia → 4.4 Take exit towards McCleary → 4.7 Turn RIGHT onto WA-108 W ← 5.3 Turn LEFT onto Salish Cliffs Dr. 5.3 Exchange 1 (Little Creek Casino)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking is located just past Little Creek Casino in lot off Salish Cliffs Dr. Use caution when crossing runner traffic.

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LEG 2

5.35 Mi | MODERATE

LEG DESCRIPTION: This leg travels on forested and quiet highway. Gradual incline on shoulder of WA-108. EXCH 2 ADDRESS: 6240 WA-108, Shelton, WA 98584 GPS: +47.099196, -123.198323 NOTES: Run on right side of WA-108 with traffic. Vans not permitted to stop on the side of WA-108. 1 LIS SA

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DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 1 TO EXCH 2

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Exchange 1(Little Creek Casino) Continue W on WA-108 RR Crossing W Hurley Waldrip Rd Water Station (Eich Rd) Exchange 2 (WA-108)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking is located in large field on right side of WA-108.

LEG 3

6.84 Mi | VERY HARD

LEG DESCRIPTION:

Begins with uphill incline before gradually leveling off and finishes with a 3.5 mile long, 200ft loss in elevation. Long leg on shoulder of WA-108 and Elma Hicklin Rd.

EXCH 3 ADDRESS: Elma Hicklin Fire Shed, 462 Elma Hicklin Rd W, McCleary, WA 98557 GPS: +47.053203, -123.304844 NOTES: Run on right side of WA-108 with traffic. Vans not permitted to stop on the side of WA-108. RY

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Exchange 2 (WA-108)

Water Station (Elma Hicklin/Summit) Turn RIGHT onto Elma Hicklin Rd E RR Crossing Summit Rd Wildcat Rd Church Rd Exchange 3 (Elma Hicklin Fire Shed)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking is located in field to the east of Elma Hicklin Fire Shed. Limited cell phone service at this exchange.

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LEG 4

7.43 Mi | HARD

LEG DESCRIPTION: Relatively flat leg with a very gradual loss in elevation on shoulder of Elma McCleary Rd. EXCH 4. ADDRESS: Elma Elementary, 1235 Monte Elma Rd, Elma, WA 98541 GPS: +47.003094, -123.434988 NOTES: Run on right side of the road and on sidewalk when available. D

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3RD ST

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FAIRGROUNDS/UNION RD

E YOUNG ST

MONTE ELMA RD. MAIN ST.

ELMA ELEMENTARY

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 3 TO EXCH 4

Run on right side of road. 0.00 Exchange 3 (Elma Hicklin Fire Shed) → 0.97 Slight RIGHT onto Elma McCleary Rd 1.56 Murphy Company ← 2.50 Stay LEFT onto Elma McCleary Rd 2.57 Water Station (Heise Rd) 4.59 GHC Fairgrounds ↑ 4.85 Continue onto E Main St ← 5.38 Slight LEFT onto Main St ↑ 6.99 Continue onto Monte Elma Rd 7.43 Exchange 4 (Elma Elementary)

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NORTH

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking is located in Elma Elementary School lot on the right side of Elma McCleary Rd. Use caution when crossing runner traffic.

LEG 5

7.40 Mi | HARD

LEG DESCRIPTION: Very flat, fast leg on shoulder of Old 410 HWY. EXCH 5. ADDRESS: Beacon Elementary, 303 Church St N, Montesano, WA 98563 GPS: +46.985236, -123.582556 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of the road and on sidewalk when available.

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MO OL NTE E D4 L 10 MA R HW D/ Y

HURD RD

GLENN RD N

CAMP CREEK RD

BEACON ELEMENTARY

SOP SAT DLE MID

MOORE RD

P TSO E SA

A RD ELM Y NT4E10 HW MO D L O

BEACON AVE

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 4 TO EXCH 5 0.00 2.08 3.00 3.34 â&#x2020;&#x2019; 6.62 7.40

Exchange 4 (Elma Elementary) Moore Rd Bridge over Satsop River

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in Beacon Elementary School lot on the left side of Beacon Ave.

Water Station Slight RIGHT onto Beacon Ave Exchange 5 (Beacon Elementary)

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LEG 6

6.00 Mi | MODERATE

ACADEMY ST

LEG DESCRIPTION: Mild rolling hills on shoulder of Old 410 HWY and WA-107. EXCH 6 ADDRESS: Macmillan & Company, 763 WA-107, Montesano, WA 98563 GPS: +46.938986, -123.663041 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of the road with traffic.

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BEACON AVE

RD/ LMA TE E Y MON 10 HW 4 OLD

R KLE

CHEHALIS RIVER

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MACMILLAN & COMPANY

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 5 TO EXCH 6

Run on right side of road. 0.00 Exchange 5 (Beacon Elementary) ↑ 0.51 Continue onto Academy St N → 0.84 Turn RIGHT onto Pioneer Ave ← 1.17 Turn LEFT onto N Main St 1.30 RR Crossing ↑ 1.49 Continue onto WA-107 S 2.42 Bridge over Chehalis River 2.62 Water Station 5.25 Preachers Slough Rd 6.00 Exchange 6 (763 WA-107)

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EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in lot on left side of HWY 107 in Macmillian & Company lot.

leg 7

6.20 Mi | MODERATE

LEG DESCRIPTION: Very flat leg on shoulder of Blue Slough Rd. EXCH 7 ADDRESS: Peterbilt Trucks, 112 1st St., Cosmopolis, WA 98537 GPS: +46.962299, -123.779803 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of the road with traffic. UT

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PETERBILT TRUCKS

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101

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 6 TO EXCH 7 → ↑ → ↑

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0.00 0.37 2.77 5.16 5.20 6.15 6.20

Exchange 6 (731 WA-107) Slight RIGHT onto Blue Slough Rd Water Station Continue onto 2nd St Turn RIGHT onto 1st St Continue onto Southwest Blvd Exchange 7 (Peterbilt Trucks)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in Peterbilt Trucks lot, behind business.

leg 8

6.15 Mi | moderate

LEG DESCRIPTION: Very flat leg on paved city streets. Be aware of increased vehicular traffic through Aberdeen and Hoquiam.

EXCH 8 ADDRESS: Emerson Ave & Hayes St, Hoquiam, WA 98550 GPS: +46.980891, -123.888367 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of road facing traffic except when crossing bridges, follow volunteer instructions.

LINCOLN ST

WILLIAMS ST

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T RS ST RK PA

CHERRY ST SUMNER AVE SIMPSON AVE

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SCOTT ST R

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101

EVANS ST

101

SACAMMELST

CHERRY ST

EA VE

SID

MYRTLE ST

22ND ST

RIV

21ST ST

LEEVEE ST

EMERSON AVE

EMERSON AVE & HAYES ST

OAK ST

HAYES ST

Last gas available on route before Seabrook is Shell - 220 Lincoln St, Hoquiam, WA 98550

LV D SO

LV D

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 7 TO EXCH 8 ↑ ← → ↑ ↑ ← → ← → ←

0.00 0.66 0.94 1.49 1.81 1.87 2.18 2.66 2.80 3.19 3.26 3.32

Exchange 7 (Peterbilt Trucks) Continue onto Northwest Blvd Slight LEFT onto US-101 N/W Curtis St Turn RIGHT to stay on US-101 N Continue oto US-101 N Continue onto S G St (Racers use ramp on bridge) Turn LEFT onto E Market St Water Station (Franklin Field) Turn RIGHT onto N Alder St Slight LEFT onto Sumner Ave Turn RIGHT onto Williams St Turn LEFT onto Cherry St

CONTINUED

← 5.30 Cherry St turns LEFT and becomes 21st St → 5.36 Turn RIGHT at the 1st cross street onto Sumner Ave ↑ 5.38 Continue onto Riverside Ave (vans stay in LEFT lane towards 109N/Ocean Shores) → 5.95 Riverside Ave turns RIGHT and becomes Levee St ← 6.06 Turn LEFT onto Emerson Ave towards 109N 6.15 Exchange 8 (Emerson Ave & Hayes St)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in large field on the right side of Emerson Ave.

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leg 9

6.56 Mi | hard

LEG DESCRIPTION: Mostly flat with brief stretch of rolling hills. Be aware of increased vehicular traffic in Hoquiam at the beginning. Wide paved shoulder for majority of leg.

EXCH 9 ADDRESS: Lytles Seafood, 1 Rock View Ln, Hoquiam, WA 98550 GPS: +47.006557, -124.003077 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of WA-109 with traffic.

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ADAMS ST

EB YP AS

BLVD GRAYS HARBOR

WAY HIL L BROAD

EMERSON AVE

LINCOLN AVE

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GR A HOQUIAM HIGH SCHOOL

RIV

SID

EA VE

BA Y RE

ISL

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 8 TO EXCH 9

0.00 1.12 â&#x2020;&#x2018; 1.16 2.93 3.58 4.33 6.56

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Exchange 8 (Emerson Ave & Hayes St) Hoquiam High School Continue onto WA-109 Grays Harbor Blvd Broadway Hill Water Station (Valley Rd) Exchange 9 (Lytles Seafood)

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in Lytles Seafood lot on the left side of WA-109.

leg 10

6.18 Mi | MODERATE

LEG DESCRIPTION: Flat with brief stretch of mild rolling hills on shoulder. EXCH 10 ADDRESS: Tulips Rd & Ocean Beaches Rd, Hoquiam, WA 98550 GPS: +47.075175, -124.052900 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of the road with traffic.

ROBERTSON SCHOOL RD

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 9 TO EXCH 10

TULIPS RD & OCEAN BEACH RD

0.00 2.00 3.22 → 3.22 4.53 ↑ 5.10 6.18

10 OCEAN BEACH RD

TULIPS RD

BE RO

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AN B

EACH

SO RT

GRASS RD CREEK

Exchange 9 (Lytles Seafood) Chenois Creek Rd

Water Station Turn RIGHT onto Powell Rd Robertson Rd Continue left onto Ocean Beach Rd Exchange 10 (Tulips Rd & Ocean Beach Rd)

POWELL RD

EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in large field on the right side of Ocean Beach Rd. Depending on weather, field may be muddy. D

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leg 11

8.32 Mi | very hard

LEG DESCRIPTION: Longest leg with gradual elevation gain on shoulder of Copalis Beach Rd EXCH 11 ADDRESS: 0.5 miles past Driftwood RV Resort, 3209 WA-109, Copalis Beach, WA 98535 GPS: 47.125039, -124.176826 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of WA-109 with traffic.

KEAL RD

RD PA TR

COPALIS BEACH RD

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HWY 109 (0.5 MI PAST DRIFTWOOD RV)

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T HUMP

Y VALLE

CH BEA RD

OCEAN BEACH RD

IPS

TUL

NORTH

DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 10 TO EXCH 11

0.00 Exchange 10 (Tulips Rd & Ocean Beach Rd) 26 1.45 Humptulips Valley Rd 2.96 Water Station ← 2.96 Slight LEFT onto Copalis Beach Rd → 7.51 Turn RIGHT onto WA-109 N 8.32 Exchange 11 (WA-109)

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EXCHANGE NOTES Parking located in field on right side of WA-109, about 0.5 miles past Driftwood RV Resort.

leg 12

6.52 Mi | very hard

LEG DESCRIPTION: Moderate distance with challenging terrain featuring rolling hills and a brief uphill finish in Seabrook. Beautiful ocean views.

finish ADDRESS: Seabrook Ave & Meriweather St, Copalis Crossing, WA 98536 GPS: +47.195654 , -124.197775 NOTES: Run/walk on right side of the with traffic until entering Seabrook, follow volunteer instructions. DIRECTIONS FROM EXCH 11 TO FINISH F

SANDPIPER BEACH RESORT

0.00 2.63 → 6.42 ← 6.48 6.52

SEABROOK FINISH

Exchange 11 (HWY 109)

Water Station (Iron Springs Resort) Turn RIGHT onto Front St Turn LEFT onto Seabrook Ave FINISH

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM exch 11 to finish

OCEAN GROVE

0.00 Exchange 11 (HWY 109) → 6.28 Turn RIGHT onto Main St 6.30 Van Parking

EXCHANGE NOTES See Seabrook Finish Map located on pg 32. IRON SPRINGS RESORT

IRON SPRINGS

NORTH

DRIFTWOOD RV RESORT

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VANS: All vans will enter Seabrook through Main St and park in designated van parking (see map). Race organizers request that teams renting accommodations in Seabrook please use the provided parking at or in front of your house, unless you are located on a road that is listed as closed in the map above. team staging: Teams who would like to finish with their anchor runner/walker should park and walk towards Team Staging (Front St and Seabrook Ave). Write your team number on the form at the team staging area and hand it to a volunteer. Gather your team members and wait until your team number is called. Cue in the appropriate chute number as directed. Teams will be announced in the order their forms are received. Your team number will be call only one time, so please have all of your teammates ready to go! food and beverages: Local food trucks will be present at the Finish Party with a variety of food options available for purchase. Participants 21+ receive a free beer with their race bib ticket, courtesy of Session (BRING ID). Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

beach access: There are multiple beach access sites on the west side of WA-109.

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COMMITMENT TO htc washington TRAFFIC SAFETY To keep the roads safe for all 2,200 participants, team vehicles and community residents, we annually partner with law enforcement to create a ‘Safety Agreement’ that all teams must follow. It is a mandatory condition of participation that EVERY HTC WASHINGTON TEAM SIGN ONE (1) COPY OF THIS SAFETY AGREEMENT. This agreement must be turned in at the Start Check-In Area. FAILURE TO TURN IN YOUR TEAM SIGNED SAFETY AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN BEING PROHIBITED FROM STARTING THE RACE. Teams and drivers are responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of others traveling along the relay route. Motorists and relay participants rightfully deserve and appreciate safe roads. Thanks for driving safely!

Remember to PROVIDE ALL MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY CONTACT info on the back of your race bib! Tear out safety agreement and turn in to law enforcement representative at Start Check-In Area

Safety Agreement Hood To Coast Washington is conducted on open roads and is open to all traffic (unless specifically stated by Race Organizers). All teams agree to abide by the following regulations: • All state traffic laws shall be obeyed at all times while operating your Team Vehicle. • Violators of any Motor Vehicle laws are subject to ticketing by law enforcement at all times. (HTC WA is exempt from any responsibility or liability for illegal acts, and will report illegal acts if witnessed.) • Team Vehicles must completely pull off to the side of the road when stopping to assist teammates, and not block the path of racers. (Vehicles are required by law to be over the fog line and not in traffic lanes. Racers are required to use the shoulders when available; team vans must exit the roadway completely to be clear of traffic and racers on the shoulder). • Team Vehicles shall not block the roadway or race course at any time. • Team Vehicles shall not block private residential driveways or roadways. • Team Vehicles shall respect neighborhoods and others along highway and roads. The use of a horn (unless as a reasonable warning) and playing loud music may be unlawful. • Team Vehicles may need to drive slower than the posted speed limit, but shall not impede traffic or follow on roads behind a racer. • Team vehicles shall obey the speed laws at all times. • Open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any motor vehicle at all times when on a public highway. • Team vehicles shall obey drinking and driving laws at all times. • Team vehicles shall obey littering laws at all times. • Teams agree to use approved rest rooms and porta-potties, exclusively at all times. • Except in an emergency, all drivers shall obey Washington’s cell phone law. Avoid distractions-no texting. Use hands-free devices. On behalf of my teammates, I have read the above ‘Safety Agreement’ and concur that our team will abide by all Washington traffic safety laws and Main Race Rules (pg 11-12) Failure to adhere to this agreement could result in my team's disqualification. SIGNATURE or TEAM #: ________________________________________

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penalties form

• All completed penalty forms must be turned in to the Finish area Race Information Tent within 30 minutes of completing the race. Be specific! Submissions without citing team numbers will not be accepted. • The Rules Committee will review completed penalty forms throughout Saturday. • Penalty times will be added to team finish times. Posted times are subject to revision should penalty be incurred. • All Rules Committee decisions are final.

Please use this form to report all alleged rule infractions, giving details and names of witnesses. ALL FORMS ARE TO BE TAKEN TO THE RACE INFORMATION TENT AT THE FINISH PARTY WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF YOUR TEAM’S FINISH TIME. Violation involves team #______________ Name of team ___________________ (must have to process) Time ____________(am) (pm)

Leg or Exchange #___________

Description of person(s) involved_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Describe rule infraction ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Witnesses ____________________

_____________________

____________________

Your Team # _________________ Your Team Name ____________________ (must have to process) ****FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: ASSIGNED PENALTY ___________________________****

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