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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DIRECTORS Amy Berry, Charity Program Director Lamont Cavanagh, Medical Director Tim Dreiling, Race Director Phil Feist, Legal Counsel Tim Fisher, Volunteer Director Jeff Frable, Treasurer Ashley Fuller, PR Director Destiny Green, Procurement Director Kim Hann, Assistant Executive Director Jessica Hargis, Sustainability Director Stephen Huang, Medical Director Daniel Ketchum, Legal Counsel Chris Lieberman, Executive Director Jennifer Miller, Guthrie Green Director Caleb Nunley, Medical Director Tonja Pitzer, Gatorade Stop Director Christopher Reavis, Food Tent Director Dante Schmitz, Entertainment Director Okcate Smith, Registration / Packet Pickup Director Tommy Stroud, Communications Director Doug Turner, Expo Director Jeff Vause, Corporate Challenge Director Kyle Wilkes, Kids’ Programs Director
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WELCOME PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND FANS! AS THE EIGHTH ANNUAL WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MARATHON PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF OKLAHOMA GETS UNDERWAY, I AM THRILLED TO WELCOME YOU TO WHAT IS SET TO BE THE BEST RACE WEEKEND IN THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT EVENT. Tulsa is boasting its gorgeous autumn colors and our storied downtown, historic neighborhoods and lively entertainment districts are once again rolling out the red carpet to make this weekend a huge success from start to finish. As a sign of our continued growth and expanding reputation, I am so pleased to welcome more out-of-state and international participants than ever before (roughly 30 percent) among our estimated field of 14,000 racers. This year, every finisher in all races will receive a beautiful medal. Our volunteers, without whom this event simply would not happen, will receive a commemorative coin as a token of our sincere appreciation for their gift of time and effort. In addition, we have unveiled new race courses to accommodate the finish line location at Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District. No place in Tulsa is better suited for a post-race party than downtown’s gem for music, art, food and fun. Come early, stay late and enjoy all the sights and sounds of this year’s Marathon weekend in the heart of Tulsa’s favorite bustling borough. As always, I extend my deepest thanks to our sponsors and community partners, which include Williams, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Saint Francis Health System, Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa and many others listed in this participant guide. It is through their commitment year after year that the Williams Route 66 Marathon remains a world-class endurance event. Thanks so much for choosing to be a part of the 2013 Williams Route 66 Marathon weekend and have a fantastic race! Sincerely,
Chris Lieberman Executive Director
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SUNDAY FRIDAY 11. 22. 2013
HEALTH, FITNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPO
11. 24. 2013
MARATHON – FEATURING THE
CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE DETOUR!
HALF-MARATHON MARATHON RELAY
11 am – 8 pm Cox Business Center
All Sunday races start at 8 am at 7th and S. Main St. in downtown Tulsa and finish at Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District.
SATURDAY
TUESDAY
5K RUN AND WALK
VOLUNTEER THANK YOU PARTY
8 am Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District
Ticket Required
11. 23. 2013
12. 03. 2013
1-MILE FUN RUN 9 am Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District
MASCOT DASH 9:30 am Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District (Invitation Only)
HEALTH, FITNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPO 10 am – 6 pm Cox Business Center
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PACKET PICKUP All participants and volunteers must pick up their packets at the 2013 Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo, presented by Saint Francis Health System. Race registration is not available at the Expo. All participants must register in advance online at route66marathon.com.
EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP HOURS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 11 AM – 8 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 10 AM – 6 PM COX BUSINESS CENTER 100 CIVIC CENTER TULSA, OK 74103
Race-day registration and race-day packet pickup are not available. Packets cannot be mailed to participants. No exceptions.
EXHIBITORS The Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo hosts more than 50 exhibitors featuring running gear and shoes, as well as sports and fitness-related items. The two-day Expo is held at the Cox Business Center and is free and open to the public.
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PARKING The Cox Business Center parkade is located north of the Cox Business Center on S. 3rd St. between Houston and Denver. Parking is $5 – $8 per day.
Tulsa World
Marathon Maniacs
50-States Club
Emergency Exit
Bib Pickup
Exit Only
Saint Francis Health System
DJ
Exhibit Hall A
Solutions Desk
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Saint Francis Health System
Lobeck Taylor Foundation FanZone
Ladies’ Shirts
Men’s Shirts
Logo Gear
Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa
Volunteer Check-In and Shirts
Enter/Exit
Shirt/Goodie Bag Storage
Emergency Exit Storage
Pace Teams
Ladies’ Shirt Exchange
Men’s Shirt Exchange
Shirt/Goodie Bag Storage
YMCA
Emergency Exit
Pepsi-Gatorade
Chris Nikel Fiat
Exhibit Hall B
Miller Lite
OK Sports & Fitness
OU Physicians
Stage
Information
Restrooms
Stage Area
Club / Pace Teams
Exhibitors
Sponsor Exhibits
Pickup Area
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Emergency Exit
12:45 PM
The presentation schedule is subject to change. Please see the latest schedule posted near the stage at the Expo.
NOON
TIPS TO PREVENT COMMON RUNNING INJURIES: HOW TO MANAGE AND ACCESS MEDICAL RESOURCES SHOULD YOU NEED THEM Rocky Sowards, DPT, Oklahoma School of Community Health, University of Oklahoma Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine, Tulsa, OK Dr. Sowards is an orthopedic clinical specialist as well as an exceptional general practice physical therapist. His areas of expertise include treating patients with spinal dysfunction, peripheral joint problems and work-related injuries. He is equally adept at working with athletes as well as the general population.
OBSERVATIONAL GAIT EVALUATIONS: USING VIDEO TO IDENTIFY AND IMPROVE RUNNING FORM AND SHOE SELECTION David Brennan, M.Ed., University of Oklahoma, Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine, Tulsa, OK Dr. Brennan has more than 30 years of experience evaluating and preparing endurance runners for peak performances in marathon, half-marathon and triathlon events. He will discuss current trends in gait evaluation and corrective approaches that look promising. Come learn some simple tricks on how to improve your running form.
1:30 PM
PRIMARY CARE AND ENDURANCE RUNNERS Lamont Cavanagh, M.D., Director, University of Oklahoma Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine, Tulsa, OK Dr. Cavanagh will discuss a new alternative format for primary care delivery to endurance athletes. He will present a compelling argument for integration of exercise and traditional medicine and the emergence of primary care practices dedicated to the total health of recreational athletes. Dr. Cavanagh is a primary care physician in Tulsa who specializes in Sports Medicine and is the Medical Director of the Route 66 Marathon.
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3:00 PM 2:15 PM
BREATHING ISSUES IN RUNNERS: PRACTICAL TIPS TO IDENTIFY COMMON ISSUES AND IMPROVE LUNG FUNCTION Thom Allen, D.O., Director, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Oklahoma, Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine, Tulsa, OK Dr. Allen will present information on the primary causes of breathing issues in runners. He will share practical solutions that can improve your running and decrease your symptoms. Dr. Allen has extensive experience managing breathing issues in professional and recreational athletes for most sports. He was one of the chosen few who completed the 100th Boston Marathon in 1996.
MEDICAL DIRECTORS EXPERT PANEL AND FAQS Lamont Cavanagh M.D. Thom Allen, D.O. Stephen Huang, M.D. Caleb Nunley, M.D. David Brennan, M.Ed. Ken Randall, Ph.D. Rocky Sowards, DPT Lance Miller (Fleet Feet) Have training or racing questions? Here’s your chance to quiz the Running Medicine Experts and join the discussion on “Smart Training.”
RESTROOMS
RACE INFORMATION The 2013 Williams Route 66 Marathon covers two days of races. The 5K run and walk, one-mile Fun Run and walk, and the Mascot Dash are held on Saturday. The 5K run and walk is USATF certified and will be electronically timed. The Fun Run and walk is not certified or timed.
START AND FINISH LINE INFORMATION The 5K and Fun Run start line is near the intersection of W. Archer St. and N. Elgin Ave. in The Brady Arts District. The finish line is on Cameron St., north of Guthrie Green. Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start and finish areas. Race-day registration and packet pickup are not available. Packets cannot be mailed to participants.
PARKING Ample parking is available on the streets and in paid parking lots in downtown Tulsa. Please see the parking map located on page 29 for more information.
Portable restrooms are located throughout The Brady Arts District and at various points along the course. Please see The Brady Arts District Map on page 12 for exact locations. You should expect lines. Please be patient and allow plenty of time to use these facilities prior to the race.
RACE-DAY INFORMATION TENT The race-day information tent will be located on W. Matthew Brady St. between N. Boston Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please see The Brady Arts District Map on page 12 for the exact location. If you lose your timing tag or forget your race number, please visit the information tent for assistance.
GEAR CHECK Gear check is not available for the Saturday races.
START TIMES
11. 23. 2013
5K RUN AND WALK STARTS AT 8 AM 1-MILE FUN RUN AND WALK STARTS AT 9 AM MASCOT DASH STARTS AT 9:30 AM
(INVITATION ONLY)
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just before the 3-kilometer mark on 6th St. The one-mile Fun Run does not have a Gatorade or water stop.
CHRONOTRACK TIMING All Williams Route 66 Marathon events (except for Fun Run) will be timed with the Chronotrack Electronic Timing System. Please refer to your race number envelope for full Chronotrack use instructions. Be sure to attach the timing tag to your shoe as shown on the tag instructions. NOTE: Do not bend, fold or flatten your timing tag as doing so may cause it to malfunction. Tag should be formed into a loop through your shoelaces as shown on the tag instructions.
YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please review the information we have listed and printed on your race number for your registration. If any of the information is incorrect, you must report it immediately to registration officials at the Expo.
YOUR RACE NUMBER
RACE COURSE No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Assistance received from any source other than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only the side of the road participants are on will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course can result in a disqualification and serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.
ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.
Your race number must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts so race officials, course photographers and finish line personnel can clearly see it. Do not cut or fold your number in any way. Officials must be able to see your whole number to know that you are an officially registered participant. Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned.
DROPPING OUT
GATORADE STATIONS
Your personal safety is very important. All participants are required to complete the emergency information on the back of their race number and list any allergies for medical personnel.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on the course. One Gatorade stop is provided for the 5K participants located
If you are unable to finish the race, please notify someone at the nearest aid station.
MEDICAL AID Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course. There will also be medical personnel in golf carts along the course.
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SATURDAY RACES, CONTINUED FINISHERS’ FOOD AND BEVERAGE AREA
BASED ON ELECTRONIC TIME
Participants will pass into the finishers’ food area after completing their race. Fruit and snacks will be provided as well as Gatorade, water, Muscle Milk, Pepsi and other Pepsi products. Participants will not be allowed to re-enter the food area once they leave.
Age-group awards (male and female): Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
RESULTS
Clydesdale awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+ Athena awards: 145+
All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Participants can check their unofficial results at the Results Tent, presented by WPX Energy. The Results Tent will be located on W. Matthew Brady Ave. between N. Boston Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (See The Brady Arts District Map for Saturday.) Unofficial results will also be posted online at route66marathon.com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results at route66marathon.com after certification.
AWARDS Awards will be given to participants in all timed and certified races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K). Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line). Age-group awards will be based on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the start line and finish line).
BASED ON GUN TIME Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Open Wheelchair Male, Open Wheelchair Female.
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BASED ON ELECTRONIC TIME AND AGE GRADED
Weight-class awards will be based on age-graded times following USATF guidelines. Participants are eligible for one award. Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the age-group and weight-class awards.
AWARDS CEREMONY The awards ceremony will take place at the Guthrie Green Stage at 9:15 am. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male and Masters Female divisions in the 5K. No awards are provided for the Fun Run. Age-group and weight-class awards will not be announced from the stage. Clydesdale, Athena and age-group awards will be shipped to participants after the race. Please make sure that the address on your registration confirmation is correct. Awards will be shipped to the address you provided when you registered for the Williams Route 66 Marathon. Lost or stolen awards will not be replaced.
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PARKING
RACE INFORMATION The 2013 Williams Route 66 Marathon covers two days of races. The Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay are held on Sunday. All Sunday races are USATF certified and will be electronically timed. ◆◆
Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 15 minutes per mile may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points on the course to allow the streets to open to traffic.
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The electronic timing system will remain open for 7.5 hours (until 3:30 pm).
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We do not guarantee that the Gatorade stations or medical aid stations will be open longer than the 15-minute per mile pace.
START-LINE INFORMATION The Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay start line is located on Main St. at S. 7th St. in downtown Tulsa. The races will start heading toward the south on Main St. Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start area. Please see the map of the Main St. start area on page 19 for the location of your start corral and portable restrooms.
Ample parking is available on the streets and in paid parking lots in downtown Tulsa. Please see the parking map located on page 29 for more information.
RESTROOMS Portable restrooms are located throughout start area, The Brady Arts District and at various points along the course. Please expect lines and allow plenty of time to use these facilities prior to the race. Please see the Start Line Map on page 19 and The Brady Arts District Map on page 12 for exact locations.
RACE-DAY INFORMATION TENT For Sunday, the start line information tent will be located near S. 6th St. and Main St. in downtown Tulsa. The finish line information tent will be located on W. Matthew Brady Ave. between N. Boston Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please see the Start Line Map on page 19 and The Brady Arts District Map on page 12 for
START TIMES
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ALL RACES START AT 8 AM 14
exact locations. If you lose your timing tag or forget your race number, please visit the start line information tent for assistance.
GEAR CHECK Gear check is only available for the Sunday races. For Sunday, gear check-in is located on S. Boston Ave. between 6th and 7th Streets. You can pick up your gear after the race as you leave the secured finish area on W. M. Brady St. just east of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please see The Brady Arts District Map on page 12 for exact location. You must use one of the clear plastic bags we will provide along with the gear check tag from your race bib in order to check your gear. Other bags will not be accepted. Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. is not responsible for lost items.
TIME LIMIT The Marathon course is open for 6.5 hours beginning at 8 am. The course closes at 2:30 pm. If participants choose to continue after 2:30 pm, they do so at their own risk. Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 15 minutes per mile may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points on the course to allow the streets to open to traffic. No finish times will be recorded after 3:30 pm (7.5 hours). Finisher medals will only be awarded to those who finish within 7.5 hours. Finish line medical aid closes at 3:30 pm in the medical tent at the finish line. If problems are experienced after this time, please contact your personal physician or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE ARRANGE A MEETING PLACE WITH LOVED ONES BEFORE THE RACE STARTS. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM TO REUNITE PARTICIPANTS WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
START CORRALS The corral system is used at the start of the Williams Route 66 Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay to provide the best possible experience for all participants. Participants will be assigned to one of four start corrals based projected pace. All race registrants are required to submit past and projected pace information, which will be assessed and verified for proper corral assignments.
Each corral will be designated by a letter (A, B, C or D), which will correspond to a letter on each athlete’s bib. The entries for the corrals are on the east and west side of Main St. in downtown Tulsa, along Boulder and Boston Avenues. Participants are highly encouraged to review the Sunday start area map and arrive early to make sure they have time to find their corral. Athletes will only be permitted into the corral that corresponds with the letter on their bib. Once in their assigned corral athletes should line up by pace according to the signs posted in the corral. Athletes that wish to participate with other athletes that are friends and/or training partners may do so. However, if they are assigned to different corrals, they must start in the corral with the athlete that has the slowest entry time. There will be no exceptions to this provision.
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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED Hand cycle and wheelchair athletes will have their own separate corral at the start line that will be placed in front of the elite athletes, as the hand cycle and wheelchair races start prior to the runners/walkers. Hand cycle and wheelchair participants will start at 8 am. Participants in Corral A will start at 8:02 am. Participants in other corrals will start five minutes after the corral ahead of them clears the start line.
CHRONOTRACK TIMING All Williams Route 66 Marathon events will be timed with the Chronotrack Electronic Timing System. Please refer to your race number envelope for full Chronotrack use instructions. Be sure to attach the timing tag to your shoe as shown on the tag instructions. NOTE: Do not bend, fold or flatten your timing tag as doing so may cause it to malfunction. Tag should be formed into a loop through your shoelaces as shown on the tag instructions.
MARATHON PACE GROUPS
FLEET FEET SPORTS TULSA WILL BE PROVIDING PACE TEAMS FOR THE FOLLOWING FINISHING GOALS: MARATHON PACE GROUPS
3:10, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 HALF-MARATHON PACE GROUPS
1:30, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30 SIGN UP AT THE EXPO TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION, OR LOCATE THE PACE TEAM SIGNS ON RACE DAY IN THE START CORRAL.
YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please review the information we have listed and printed on your race number for your registration. If any of the information is incorrect, you must report it immediately to registration officials at the Expo.
YOUR RACE NUMBER
GATORADE STATIONS
Your race number must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts so race officials, course photographers and finish line personnel can clearly see it. Do not cut or fold your number in any way. Officials must be able to see your whole number to know that you are an officially registered participant. Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on the Williams Route 66 Marathon course. Gatorade stations are located approximately every two miles for the first 20 miles of the Marathon and every mile for miles 21 through 25. Please see the course maps in this guide for the Gatorade station locations.
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MAP LEGEND Race Start A
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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED ON-COURSE FOOD Fresh oranges and bananas will be available to Marathon participants at the Gatorade station near mile 18. Gu will be available just before the Gatorade station near mile 22. Pretzels will be available just before the Gatorade station near mile 24.
RACE COURSE No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Assistance received from any other source than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only the side of the road participants are on will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course can result in a disqualification and serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.
ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.
DROPPING OUT If you are unable to finish the race, please notify someone at the nearest aid station. You can ride a relay shuttle bus back to the finish line if you drop out of the race. Refer to the map for relay exchange locations on page 28.
FINISH LINE Once you cross the finish line, you will enter a secure zone – a fenced-off area for race
participants and officials only. Marathon, HalfMarathon and Marathon Relay participants will receive their finisher’s medal in this area. Water and Gatorade are available in the finish area. Please make sure you have received the correct finisher’s medal before leaving the secure area. Participants in the Marathon will receive a finisher’s medal. A special My First Marathon medal is available for those completing their first marathon. Participants in the Half-Marathon and Relay will also receive a finisher’s medal. Members of the Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics and 50-States Marathon Club will receive their finisher’s medal at the entrance to the Maniac Corner VIP area.
MEDICAL AID Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course. There will also be medical personnel in golf carts along the course. The medical tent at Guthrie Green will be located to your right as you cross the finish line. Your personal safety is very important. All participants are required to complete the emergency information on the back of their race number and list any allergies for medical personnel.
FINISHERS’ FOOD AND BEVERAGE AREA Participants will pass through the finishers’ food area in the finish chute after completing their race. Spaghetti Warehouse will serve spaghetti with a choice of sauces at the finish line. Fruit and snacks will also be provided as well as Gatorade, water, Muscle Milk, Pepsi and other Pepsi products.
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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED RESULTS All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Participants can check their unofficial results at the Results Tent, presented by WPX Energy. The Results Tent will be located on W. Matthew Brady Ave. between N. Boston Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (See The Brady Arts District Map for Saturday on page 12). Unofficial results will also be posted online at route66marathon.com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results at route66marathon.com after certification.
AWARDS Awards will be given to participants in all timed and certified races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K). Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line). Age-group awards will be based on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the starting line and finish line).
BASED ON GUN TIME Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Open Wheelchair Male, Open Wheelchair Female
BASED ON ELECTRONIC TIME Age-group awards (Male and Female): Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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BASED ON ELECTRONIC TIME AND AGE GRADED Clydesdale awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+ Athena awards: 145+ Weight-class awards will be based on age-graded times following USATF guidelines.
MARATHON RELAY Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed (at least two females). Masters Male, Masters Female, Masters Mixed (at least two females). Participants are eligible for one award. Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the age-group and weight-class awards.
AWARDS CEREMONY The awards ceremony will take place at the stage at Guthrie Green at 12 Noon. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male and Masters Female divisions in the Marathon and Half-Marathon. Age-group and weightclass awards will not be announced from the stage. Race results can be checked online at route66marathon.com. Clydesdale, Athena, age-group and Relay awards will be shipped to the participants after the race. Please make sure that the address on your registration confirmation is correct. Awards will be shipped to the address you provided when you registered for the Williams Route 66 Marathon. Lost or stolen awards will not be replaced.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon Relay is a five-leg relay event. The Marathon Relay will follow the same course as the Marathon. One runner can run more than one consecutive leg of the relay. However, each relay team must have between three and five participants. Mixed teams must have at least two female participants. All members of a team must be 40 or older for the Masters division.
RELAY EXCHANGE ZONES The Relay exchange zones will be clearly delineated with cones and fencing. As runners approach the relay exchange zones, relay runners will be directed to the right side of the course and Marathon and Half-Marathon runners will be directed to keep left.
RELAY TEAM MEMBERS MUST KEEP THE EXCHANGE ZONES AND THE MARATHON COURSE CLEAR. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO CROSS THE COURSE TO GET TO EXCHANGE ZONES 1 AND 3. RELAY PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING ACROSS THE STREET SAFELY AND FOR CROSSING THE COURSE WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH ANY OTHER PARTICIPANTS. COURSE MARSHALS WILL BE THERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU ACROSS THE COURSE. PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THE TRAFFIC AND CONSIDERATE OF OTHER RUNNERS.
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Woodward Park
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19th & St. Louis Ave.
6th & Gary Ave.
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6th & Gary Ave.
Guthrie Green
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MARATHON RELAY EXCHANGE ZONES – WHILE YOU’RE THERE Be aware of the conditions and dress appropriately for the wait. There will not be much in the way of shelter at the exchange zones. Water and portable restrooms will be available near each exchange zone. It would be a good idea to have a clothing bag for each exchange zone, so that the runner just finishing will have some warm, dry clothes when he/she is done running. The runner starting out on the new leg can leave his/her clothes in the bag for the teammate to take back to the start. However you work out the logistics, you are responsible for your own gear! Don’t leave it on the bus and don’t expect the volunteers to be able to take care of it for you.
MARATHON RELAY NUMBERS AND TIMING TAG Team members must wear a number visible on their front. Team members must also wear a “RELAY” bib on their back. Each team will be given one D-TAG Timing Tag attached to a Velcro strap. This strap should be worn around the runner’s ankle. The Velcro strap with the timing tag must be handed off to the next runner in the
fenced exchange zones. The next runner should attach the strap around his/her ankle before proceeding to the next exchange zone. The timing computer can only read a tag that passes within a foot of the timing pad. If a runner does not want to wear the Velcro strap around his/her ankle, he/she must bend over and make sure the chip passes within a foot of each timing pad. The last runner of each team must wear the timing tag for scoring the overall team finishing time.
RELAY SHUTTLES RELAY SHUTTLES ARE FOR PARTICIPANTS ONLY. SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE SHUTTLES.
exchanges zones. You must be wearing a Marathon Relay race number to board the bus. Spectators are not allowed on the Marathon Relay shuttle buses. Shuttle service is only available between the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and the designated relay exchange point. You cannot ride the shuttle from one exchange point to another. The Marathon Relay shuttle buses will leave approximately every 20 minutes as needed. You should arrive at the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa at least one hour before you expect to start running your leg of the relay. You are responsible for getting to the exchange zone on time. The timing of the Relay shuttle service is not guaranteed.
Shuttle buses will be provided from the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa to the Relay
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GUTHRIE GREEN SHUTTLE STOP & TRANSPORTATION HUB AT OSU-TULSA
Shuttle buses will be provided from the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa to the relay exchanges zones. You must be wearing a marathon relay race number to board the relay shuttle buses. Spectators are not allowed on the marathon relay shuttle buses. Shuttle service is only available between the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and the designated relay exchange point. You cannot ride the shuttle from one exchange point to another without going back to the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa.
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Note: Downtown hotel shuttle departs from Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and drops off on South Boston Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets from 9:00 am–3:30 pm.
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DOWNTOWN HOTELS THERE IS NO PRE-RACE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR DOWNTOWN HOTELS. Shuttle available between Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and Start Line Shuttle Stop on Sunday only from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. After the race, take the shuttle from the finish line to the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and transfer to the Downtown Hotel Shuttle. The shuttle drops off on Boston Ave. between 4th and 5th Streets.
OTHER HOTELS START LINE SHUTTLE Participant shuttles will depart from the DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place and Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills at 6:30 am and 6:45 am. You must have a race number to ride these shuttles.
FINISH LINE SHUTTLES
DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa Downtown 616 West 7th Street Tulsa, OK 74127
Additional shuttle service is available between the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa and the DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place and Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills running approximately every 45 minutes from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Participants will receive priority service on these shuttles, however, spectators will be allowed on these shuttles as space permits. Shuttle riders should transfer to the finish line shuttle at the Transportation Hub at OSU-Tulsa to get to the finish line.
Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 West 7th Street Tulsa, OK 74119
DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place 6110 South Yale Tulsa, OK 74136
Hotel Ambassador 1324 South Main Street Tulsa, OK 74119
Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills 1902 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136
Aloft Downtown Tulsa 200 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103
Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103
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It is the primary goal of the Williams Route 66 Marathon to provide and ensure a safe event for participants, volunteers and community attendees alike. We will be diligent in not exposing the participants, the volunteers or the community at large to any undue risk in the production and/or execution of the event. We understand the commitment the participants have made in entering the race, however, the decisions regarding race cancellations and/or alterations will be based on the larger community safety as well as the participants. Moreover, if community resources are threatened, we will act to protect them from unnecessary stress. When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to the participants as a whole, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials maintain the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could cause alteration of the race and/or the race course or length of the race to further ensure participant, volunteer and community safety. The conditions fall under an “Act of God� – and will not result in refunding of any race entry fee or future race credits. The staging of an event of this magnitude places large financial burden on the Williams Route 66
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Marathon organization prior to the event date. Thus, in the event of a forced race cancellation or alteration, it is probable that the financial impact on the race would not be any different than if the race was held without compromise. The Williams Route 66 Marathon officials, along with City of Tulsa officials, will make decisions regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race. Prior to the race, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will apprise the participants of the weather conditions and how the on-course flag system designation works. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will describe any changes that may be decided as a result of weather or other unsafe conditions. In the case of a course evacuation, Williams Route 66 Marathon officials and Tulsa Police and other City of Tulsa officials will communicate throughout the race course to direct participants to safe shelters to await transportation back to the start and/or finish area.
WEATHER In regard to weather specifically, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has adopted the WBGT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature) index as its standard. High heat and humidity, as measured in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for participation in endurance events, could result in cancellation of the event. WBGT is
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RACE-DAY CANCELLATION, RACE ALTERATION POLICY AND WEATHER POLICY, CONTINUED considered “the most practical heat stress index characterizing the effect of a heat stress environment on the individual.” WBGT was developed because the dry-bulb temperature alone does not provide a realistic guide to the effects of heat, inasmuch as it does not take humidity and heat radiation into consideration. WBGT is so-called because two of its input variables are wet-bulb temperature and a “blackglobe” temperature; the third variable is the shielded dry-bulb temperature. The result of the WBGT will be indicated on a flag system that will be displayed at the start and finish area as well as at the medical stations along the race course. The flag color will indicate the safety conditions based on the WBGT readings. They are listed in the table below. At the starting line there will be a banner over the street. Suspended from that banner will be two flags, each 2'x3'. The flag color will reflect the heat stress at that moment. Medical aid tents will be stationed along the course. Each medical aid station will be flying a flag of a color corresponding to the heat stress at that time. The flag colors will change within 15 minutes of a change in the heat stress level. The staff at the aid station will know the meaning of each color flag.
Extreme conditions that are high risk already place a burden on community health care systems, including emergency medical transportation, as well as hospital emergency room capacity. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will not knowingly place the community in any such position that will place burden on overall community safety. The Williams Route 66 Marathon asserts that each participant assumes responsibility when entering an event with the potential risks that a marathon presents. All runners should be discerning of their own fitness level in their decision to enter the Marathon and associated events. Furthermore, it strongly advises all participants to cooperate with directives given by Williams Route 66 Marathon officials and to assist in ensuring the safety of their fellow participants, particularly when conditions are less than ideal. As the WBGT lowers in cold weather and EAS alerts go to yellow and/or red, it is strongly recommended that all runners slow their pace and reduce their risk of hypothermia when conditions warrant.
WBGT SAFETY CONDITIONS ALERT LEVEL
EVENT CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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Event Cancelled/Extreme and Dangerous Conditions
Participation Stopped – Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions
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Potentially Dangerous Conditions
Slow Down – Observe Course Changes/Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions/Consider Stopping
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Less than Ideal Conditions
Slow Down – Be Prepared for Worsening Conditions
Low Risk, Good Conditions
Enjoy The Event – Be Alert
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NOTE: PLEASE REMEMBER, IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, YOU MUST WEAR YOUR BIB NUMBER ON YOUR OUTERMOST LAYER OF CLOTHING. ◆◆
Wear a waterproof or water-resistant outer layer.
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Avoid heavy cotton fabrics that absorb and retain moisture; opt for technical fabrics that shed moisture and wick water away from the body.
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Pay particular attention to keeping your hands, feet and head warm and dry as these are areas where a runner may exchange heat at a faster rate.
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Wear a running hat or visor to shield your eyes from potential rain and increase visibility.
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Due to the chance of rain/snow mix and/or ice, watch for standing water or icy patches on the roads and in the park.
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Exercise additional caution during the race to account for slick surfaces and limited visibility.
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Bring an extra change of dry clothing to change into immediately after the event, including dry shoes and socks.
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Pack extra clothing in a waterproof bag and check it at the gear check area.
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As wet weather can lead to hypothermia, if you experience persistent shivering during or after the race, seek immediate medical attention at the nearest medical facility on the course or at the finish line.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon offers 15 Gatorade/water stops on the Marathon course. There are more than adequate amounts to ensure hydration under favorable conditions. If those conditions worsen, additional amounts will be pre-staged and deployed, but it should be reasonable to assume that supplies may not be limitless due to logistical constraints entailed in such a distribution effort. The Williams Route 66 Marathon is committed to the safety of all of our participants, our volunteers and the community at large.
Everyone can be a part of the race-day excitement by choosing the perfect spot along the course to cheer for their favorite racer. And, since nothing gives racers a bigger energy boost than being cheered on along the way, you’ll want to figure out the best place(s) to spot your runner. With the new finish line located at Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District, fans will enjoy lining the District’s streets from First Street, through the Center of the Universe Detour, along Archer near Boulder to Cameron to see racers approach the finish line. This year’s finish line party at Guthrie Green, presented by the University of Tulsa, will be one for the ages. Post-race festivities will include great music from the Guthrie Green stage, food offerings from Tulsa’s tastiest food trucks, a car show, as well as plenty of other sights and sounds for all ages that include the broad range of Brady Arts District businesses that will be open and ready to serve racers and fans. For those looking to get out on the course to cheer, options abound for grabbing a cup of coffee, a bite to eat, or even a festive beverage while you settle in for a great day of road racing. Suggested cheering locations along the various courses are below. Please make note of street closures. We encourage fans to be respectful of area businesses and residents when choosing parking spaces and cheering locations. ON THE MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON COURSE: You can feel the electricity in the air as racers gather before the starting gun. Hear the national anthem and the see the confetti fly as participants begin their journey at the start line at 7th & S. Main Street.
Love fall foliage? Cheer on your participant at Cascia Hall Preparatory School, near 25th & S. Yorktown/Utica Avenue, or Woodward Park at 21st & S. Peoria, for a truly beautiful fall racing experience. A perennial favorite among locals and visitors is Tulsa’s Brookside area located on S. Peoria between 33rd & 39th Street. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and the like to ply you with whatever you need to get your pipes warmed up to cheer for your participant. ON THE MARATHON COURSE (MILES 13–25.5): If a little weekend brunch with a super-hip vibe to match is what you’re looking for, you’re in luck with several excellent spots to choose from. Come to Tulsa’s Blue Dome District on 1st & 2nd Street between Detroit and Frankfort, the East Village, located near Lansing & Kenosha between 2nd & 6th Streets, the burgeoning Pearl District, near 6th & S. Peoria, or the always popular Cherry Street area on 15th Street between Peoria and Utica, to spot your marathoner and take in the day with a tasty bite, great drink options and swanky environs to keep your day party rolling. The University of Tulsa, especially ‘The U’, located near 11th Street and Tucker Drive, is another favorite cheering location offering fans ample parking and excellent vantage points to spot their favorite marathoners as they hit the all-important 20-mile mark and head toward the finish line. To check out all of your spectator location options, the complete course maps are provided for your reference in this publication as well as on our website at route66marathon.com.
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Much of the joy of running and walking is soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds us as we experience the seasons change, we hear the birds sing and we take time to appreciate the fresh air that fills our lungs. The Williams Route 66 Marathon works to protect these natural assets so future generations may also experience the same exhilarating feelings for many years to come. Thanks to the combined efforts of the board of directors, many community partners, environmentally minded race participants and fans, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has been recognized by ReSport for our sustainability efforts. This important designation is awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport and shows the Marathon’s continued commitment to preserving Tulsa’s natural beauty and resources while putting on a world-class endurance event. The Marathon team challenges itself to look for new ways to lessen the environmental impact of all race weekend activities. We encourage participants and fans to join us in this endeavor. Sustainability is a group effort
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and each of us can play an important role in making the Williams Route 66 Marathon a more environmentally friendly event. RACE PARTICIPANTS AND FANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: ◆◆ Donate your used running shoes. ◆◆
Carpool or ride your bike on race day.
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Use your own water bottle on the course.
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Watch for recycling stations and use them.
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Throw cups and used gel packs in bins along the course – please don’t litter.
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