2015 Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Event Guide by Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series

APRIL 10-12, 2015 MARATHON | ½ MARATHON

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RunRocknRoll.com Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a journey and running should be a celebration.

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CONTENTS 4 Presenting Sponsor: WRAL

Your local resource for news and events.

6 Benefiting Charity: The V Foundation for Cancer Research Team V is leading the chase for cures.

8 Schedule of Events

Preview the happenings for the Expo presented by Sof Sol, Race Day and Finish Line Festival.

10 Course Map

Check out this year’s course!

12 Start Line Map Venue diagram for the start line located on S. Salisbury and Davie St. WRITER: Keli Kadota PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ryan Bethke, Marathon Photo GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Marc Mejia

14 Finish Line Map 26 Race Weekend Venue diagram of the Entertainment finish line and festival.

16 Spectator Tips All the info your family and friends need to cheer you on.

18 Parking Information

Important parking information.

22 Destination Raleigh

“Must sees” to make your weekend even more memorable.

24 Headliner: Smash Mouth

Find out about your “All-Star” headliner!

Breweries, sporting events, art, food and more!

28 Respect the Distance

Tips from the RNR Series Medical Director to ensure your best race possible.

30 Race Day Checklist

48 hour checklist to ensure you are prepared for your big day.

32 Local Running Trails Warm up on Raleigh’s best local trails.

36 Race Crew

How to get your friends and family involved in race weekend.

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Schedule of Events

Raleigh SET LIST Health and Fitness Expo

Presented by Sof Sole

Raleigh Convention Center Halls B & C 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Friday April 10 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday April 11 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.

Race Day Events

Finish Line Festival

Race Day Sunday, April 12

Red Hat Amphitheater 8:00 am – 3:00 p.m.

Start Line South Salisbury St. (between Davie and Cabarrus)

Honey & The 45’s 8:00 am-10:00 pm Awards Ceremony 10:15 am - 10:30 am

Start Time 7:00 am

Smash Mouth 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Finish Line Downtown Raleigh/ E. Davie St. & Fayetteville St.

Justin Trawick and the Common Good 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm *Times subject to change

Race Results Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 pm PST. 8

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HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

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Start Line Map

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TIP #1 Once you cross the finish line please keep moving through the “Secure Zone” to receive your finisher medal and refreshments.

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FINISH FESTIVAL Post Race Concert, Merchandise & Sponsor Row, Family Reunion & Mich Ultra Beer Garden in the

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER On Next Block

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TIP #2 Enjoy a Mich ULTRA, Smash Mouth and your achievements at the finish line festival!

SECURE ZONE

GEAR CHECK

Spectator Tips

your Rock ‘n’ Roll Entourage

Spectators: Have a Plan! Start Line: The start line is on South Salisbury St. between Davie and Cabarrus, in downtown Raleigh. All are welcome to watch your runner to start. Please keep in mind that the on race morning the roads ways will be busy with participants and is space is limited.

for Full & Half Marathon distances.

Plan Your Family Reunion • Confirm a post-race reunion plan before the race begins!

Free Runner Tracking

• Designate a letter to meet your family at, and plan to meet up at that letter within the family reunion area at Red Hat Amphitheater (500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601)

• Sign up for the Runner Tracking text messaging service at www.competitorwireless.com

• Stick around for the Finish Line Festival and enjoy the finish line concert featuring Smash Mouth!

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Getting Around

of local businesses and residents on race day.

Given numerous road closures and subsequent traffic on race day, it is recommended that spectators drive as little as possible. Please refer to the Road Closure information on our website before you do any driving on race day.

LIVE IT UP!

Respect the Course Don’t stand or walk on any part of the course. If you can’t see the runners from where you’re standing because it’s too crowded, kindly move to a different viewing location. Additionally, please be respectful

Spectators are invited to Live It Up! on Hillsborough Street race weekend. There will be live music and great deals being offered by restaurants and bars on Hillsborough Street throughout the weekend. For more information and a list of discounts being offered to runners and spectators, visit RunRocknRoll.competitor.com. Join in the fun all weekend and especially on race day to cheer on the runners as they Rock Raleigh!

Sunlight is a natural resource we run out of once a day. Make good use of it. Stop by the Flying Jimmy event booth to check out the new styles that Maui Jim has to offer. Bring your current Maui Jim sunglasses for a free ultrasonic professional cleaning and tune up. The official sunglasses of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

Race Day Parking

GETTING TO THE START & FINISH LINE Start Line: South Salisbury St. (between Davie and Cabarrus) Finish Line: Fayetteville St. (at E Davie St.)

IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDER: Participants and spectators are encouraged to carpool or utilize the suggested drop off points at the start/finish line. To avoid road closures, please refer to the Parking Information Document on our website for specific directions to the drop off points. NOTE: Due to road closures and heavy race morning traffic, cars should be parked prior to 5:30am. 18

PLAN AHEAD AND VISIT THE PARKING BOOTH AT THe EXPO Visit the Parking Booth at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Sof Sole for maps and answers to all of your parking questions.

RUNNER DROP OFF POINTS

D McDowell & Morgan Visit the Information Booth at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Sof Sole for details about Runner Drop Off.

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Explore

DESTINATION

Raleigh Make the Most of Your Raleigh Runcation

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Must See Museums

Raleigh has been nicknamed the “Smithsonian of the South” because it has a large variety of world-class museums. Raleigh is home to the North Carolina Museum of Art, the North Carolina Natural Science Museum, and the North Carolina Museum of History. Raleigh even offers a museum for kids; Playspace is an interactive child’s museum.

Shop till you Drop

Celebrate race weekend with a shopping spree. Raleigh has an impressive array of boutiques, well-known stores, and locally-owned

shops. No matter what street you turn on, it won’t be too long before you come across one of these unique shopping spots that sell anything from little trinkets to custom jewelry. Major shopping areas and centers include Brier Creek Commons, Beaver Creek Commons, Cameron Village, Cary Towne Center, Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills, and Triangle Town Center.

Feeling Some School Spirit?

Raleigh and the surrounding cities that make up the Research Triangle Area are the home to three major research universities: North Carolina State

University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University. While you are in town, you can visit the campuses and partake in some of their traditions. At North at Carolina State University you can Whisper in the Wolf Ears in the grassy knoll in front of the library. If you head over to Durham, you can tour the magnificent Duke Chapel located on Duke University’s West Campus. From there you can head right down tobacco road to a drink from The Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for good luck.

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Post-Race Concert

Headliner: Smash Mouth will get you feeling like an “All-Star” when you cross that finish line! “We’ve got so many hits on this new record its ridiculous” says Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell. Harwell oughta know a thing or two about hit songs. Smash Mouth, the band that’s given you such memorable songs as “All-Star,” “Walkin’

on the Sun,” “Then the Morning Comes,” and “I’m a Believer,” is back for more season-of-the-sun fun with their vibrant new CD “MAGIC”. Be sure to head to the Finish Line Festival at the Red Hat Ampitheatre following your race to celebrate your accomplishment with Smash Mouth!

FINISH LINE FESTIVAL* 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Honey & The 45’s 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Smash Mouth 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Justin Trawick and the Common Good *Times subject to change

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Race Weekend Entertainment Friday, April 10 D North Carolina Museum of History

Kick off your weekend by visiting the Museum of History. The North Carolina Museum of History is offering half-price admission to their latest exhibit, “Starring North Carolina!” to all runners throughout the weekend. 5 E Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601 ncmuseumofhistory.org

Saturday, April 11

D 10th Annual World Beer Festival Raleigh | 2 Sessions: 12-4pm and 6-10pm

Before you GU, have some brew! Don’t pass up this chance to sample from over 250 craft and specialty beers from around the world! Get your tickets today! Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh Website: http://allaboutbeer.com/gather-for-beer/world-beerfestival/raleigh-nc/

D Live & Local: Earth Day on Hillsborough Street | 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

D Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings | 7:00 PM

Enjoy the sounds of Grammy-award winners the Rebirth Brass Band and soak up the local flavor with food trucks, a farmer’s market and more than 50 arts/craft vendors. More details on the web and Twitter: @LiveLocalRal. The event is sponsored by Live It Up!

PNC Arena 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 Website: http://hurricanes.nhl.com/

Admission: Free Hillsborough Street and Raleigh Brewing Company. Website: http://hillsboroughstreet.org/earthday2015

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Feeling the need for speed before race day? Enjoy a hard-hitting, fun filled Carolina Hurricanes hockey game.

ALL WEEKEND For more information about things to do and places to eat, visit visitraleigh.com/ rocknrollraleigh

S av e yo u r a d r e n a l i n e for the race viP Marathon PacK aG e from pre-race meals, expedited expo access and bib pick-up to post-race ice bags, the Westin viP Marathon Package helps you get to the start line stress free. We also offer late check-out so you can relax after your big day. Book a viP Marathon Package at westin.com/runwestin

Respect the Distance

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ADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.

For many of you, this will be your first marathon or half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle! Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.

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It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance you’ve chosen to walk or run. There are many different training programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race distance several times during your training period. If not, slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.

If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure you don’t under or over-hydrate. The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.

Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood] sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to quench your thirst, or follow your pre-planned schedule.

Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have, medications you are taking or allergies to medications is extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all of our athletes like Rock Stars.

If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo during one of our Doctors office hours or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day. We would be happy to assist you. Have fun, be smart, and stay within your limits. In other words, Rock On… 28

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Race Day Checklist

The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.

—By Matt Fitzgerald

48:00 | Do a short, fast workout

For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.

47:00 | Start carbo-loading

Be sure to consume high-carb foods and beverages at every meal.

31:00 | Get a good night’s sleep

Getting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.

22:00 | Do a short, easy workout It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.

21:00-10:00 | Keep carbo-loading

Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.

20:00 | Get your gear together

Take some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race. 30

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18:00 | Plan for race morning

Make a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue

3:00 | Wake up early

Set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.

2:45 | Eat your pre-race meal

It is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.

2:15 | Make sure your gear is ready Go through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.

0:30 | Warm up thoroughly

Start your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.

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Running Trails

Run Like a Local

William B. Umstead State Park

William B. Umstead State Park offers 34 miles of trails through its 5,000 acres. Inside the park you have your pick of paved greenways, loose gravel, bridle paths, and single track trails. It is located in Raleigh just off of Interstate 40 and Highway 70. Umstead is broken up into to two sections, the Reedy Creek portion (off of I-40), and the Crabtree Creek portion (off of Highway 70).

Congratulations, the hardest part of your half or full marathon training is over! With your race packet in hand, you are left wondering “should I run the day or two before my race?” The short and simple answer is YES! A short run will help your muscles get loose, your neuromuscular system firing on all cylinders, and prepare your body to run hard is critical to optimal performance. Additionally, the days before a race can be an anxious one. One of the biggest benefits provided by running a day or two before your race is that it helps calm your nerves. Lucky for you Raleigh and the surrounding cities D For more information and a trail map: offer an oasis of beautiful trails and greenways for you to shake out www.ncparks.gov your legs before you head to the start line.

Lake Johnson Park

Lake Johnson Park has over 300+ acres of land surrounding Lake Johnson just down the road from North Carolina State University. There is a 3.5 mile paved trail and several miles of unpaved trails around stunning Lake Johnson. The Park is located in West Raleigh near North Carolina State University.

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Capital Area Greenways

The Capital Area Greenway system has over 100 miles of trails with 28 individual trails that make up the trail system. With many different trails as part of the Capital Area Greenway system the best ways to find an entrance near you is through the RGreenway App on your smartphone. This free app provides detailed descriptions of the trails and mileage, an interactive map of the trails, weather reports of the area, and it tracks time and distance traveled for workouts.

D For more information on the Capital Area Greenways: www.raleighnc.gov

American Tobacco Trail

If you are outside of Raleigh in the Durham, Cary, Apex areas don’t worry you can get your trail run in too. The American Tobacco Trail system has over 22 miles of bridal trail and pavement paths. It crosses through the City of Durham; Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties. With many trail entrances along the route it is best to check out the website to find one closes to you.

D www.triangletrails.org

OUR ATHLETES DON’T PLAY GAMES.

We are proud to sponsor the Military Mile in honor of military runners and their families. Join AMU at mile 2-3 as we support our heroes.

To learn more about American Military University, visit www.RunAMU.com.

Image Courtesy of the DoD. We want you to make an informed decision about the university that’s right for you. For more about the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed each program, as well as other important information—visit www.APUS.edu/disclosure.

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Volunteering

Join the Race Crew! 10,000 + Participants = 1,100 Volunteers Needed

More feet in the streets require more helping hands from the fans. If your friends or family are coming out to watch you run or walk, tell them to support you and join the Race Crew! Volunteer opportunities run Thursday through Sunday of race week; both individuals and groups of all sizes are needed. For more information, visit http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/raleigh/ volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK Raleigh! #RnRRaceCrew

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