Event Guide
AUGUST 30-31, 2014 #RNRVB
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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Destination Virginia beach
“Must sees” to make your weekend even more memorable
6 Schedule of Events
Preview the happenings for the Expo & Running Festival
8 Course Map
Check out this year’s epic course!
10 Start Line Map Venue diagram for the start line located at the VB Convention Center
12 Finish Line Map Venue diagram of the finish line and festival on the boardwalk
16 Mile on the sand New Saturday race added!
18 Spectator Tips All the info your family and friends need to cheer you on
20 Parking and Transportation
Parking and other race day transportation details
26 Headliner
Get ready to rock with TRAIN!
34 Respect the Distance
Tips from the RNR Series Medical Director to ensure your best race possible
38 Race Day Checklist
48 hour checklist to ensure you are prepared for your big day
42 Running Trails Warm up on some of VB’s best paths
51 Charities
Charity is the Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll
WRITER: Bethany Dominick & Michael Paul PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Paul Nestor, Ryan Bethke GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Ryan Bethke
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City of Virginia Beach Dear Runners and Friends, On behalf of the residents and businesses of the City of Virginia Beach, welcome to our wonderful seaside city and the Fourteenth Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach™ Half Marathon. We are absolutely thrilled to host America’s premier half marathon and to be a partner in such a world-class sporting eent. As a host city, with the slogan “Virginia Beach – Live the Life,” we can truly understand and appreciate and event such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach. Live bands at every mile, 10 cheerleading squads along the course and Train headliner concert on the beach –what fun! My hat and heart go out to all the runners and walkers participating in this event. I especially want to salute those outstanding individuals who are raising funds through one of the event’s official charity programs – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hope for the Warriors ®, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, America’s Future Workforce, American Association for Cancer Research Foundation, American Diabetes Association, Central North Carolina Coalition for Men’s Discipleship, Climb for Conservation Inc., Melanoma Eduction Foundation, NephCure Foundation, Open Hands Adoption Partnership, Operation Homefront, Project CARE of the Greater Peninsula, USO and many others that raise awareness and important funds for patients and their families. We hope that you will find the time to enjoy the American Music Festival and many other activities and attractions that Virginia Beach has to offer this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your stay and please come back again. Sincerely,
William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor
Float on to summer at VisitVirginiaBeach.com
Schedule of Events
Virginia beach SET LIST Health and Fitness Expo
Running Festival
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St.
Saturday, august 30 Mile On the Sand Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront at 19th Street Start Time: 8:00am Finish Line Festival; 8:00am - 11:00am
Friday, August 29 1:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, August 30 10:00am - 5:00pm Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.
Sunday, august 31 Start Line: The Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St. 6:50am Wheelchair Invitational 7:00am Half Marathon, Relay & 5k Race Start
Finish Line Festival Boardwalk at 17th Street 7:30am -1:00pm
Post - Race Concert 5th Street & Atlantic Ave. (Oceanfront) Schedule: Show 7 p.m. Doors Open 6 p.m. Opening Act: Striking Matches Intermission: Awards Ceremony Headliner: Train
Race Results Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. EST. 6
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Rock ‘n’ Roll
VIRGINIA BEACH 5k Sunday, August 31, 2014 7:00am Official 5K (3.1 Miles. Now Timed!) Get a taste of what Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach is all about. Feel the excitement of 13.1 miles in an official 5K distance. Experience the thrill of live bands and cheer teams on the course and a rockin’ Finish Line Festival.
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All the ½ Marathon Fun, Just a Shorter Run!
Relay Distances: 1st Leg- 7.9 miles 2nd Leg- 5.2 miles The Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon is excited to offer the 13.1 Mile, two-person relay for runners and walkers alike. Offering two distances for runners, who can’t quite commit to the half marathon course, participants can split the half marathon distance, but still receive the full amount of Rock ‘n’ Roll fun.
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MILE ON THE SAND New for 2014!
Join us as we kick off the Virginia Beach Running Festival! Race weekend kicks off Saturday at the new Mile On the Sand fun run. Warm up your race legs for Sunday and get your family and friends in on the Running Festival weekend action when you dig your toes (or running shoes) into the sand to take part in the Mile On the Sand. All runners will receive a unique participant towel, one of a kind finisher’s medal, and a post race oceanfront finisher’s festival with live music and 1 free participant beer (age 21+). Run on Saturday and Sunday to earn the exclusive Virginia Beach Remix Challenge medal!
Saturday, August 30th 8:00 am
Finish Festival
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Start/Finish Line Location
On the beach out front of 19th St
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Spectator Tips
your Rock ‘n’ Roll Entourage
Track Your Runner
Sign up for the Travelers Intelli Drive® Runner Tracking text messaging service at the Travelers expo booth.
Start Line
Band Stations
Check out the course band lineup on page 28. With 14 band stages and over 20 local bands to choose from, it’s a free, fun and festive spot to hang out while waiting for your rockstar to pass by.
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, Va. 23451
Along the Course:
Enjoy stunning scenery while watching your runner rock Virginia Beach. Keep an eye out for your runner while
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hanging out at the numerous shops, restaurants and bars on the famous Virginia Beach boardwalk!
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Walk to the Finish Line
Finish Line: Boardwalk at 17th Street Finish Line Festival:
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Boardwalk at 17th Street 7:30 am-1:00pm Celebrate and unwind with your friends and family after they cross the finish line at the Finish Line Festival! Dip your feet in the water, take in the oceanfront view, and rock out to live music while enjoying a frosty beverage from the beer garden.
Plan Your Family Reunion With 15,000 finishers expected, it is very important to discuss a post-race reunion plan with your runner before
the race. Designated alphabetical signs will be posted in the Family Reunion area at the Finish Line Festival.
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.
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Race Day Transportation
Race DAY Transportation To the Start
Driving a Car
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach™ Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K Start Line is located on 19th Street in front of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The Finish Line is on the Boardwalk at 13th Street. The Start and the Finish are approximately 1 &1/2 miles apart with a course that is very spectator friendly. There will be no race day parking at either location. Read below to review your race day transportation options.
If driving and parking a car is necessary, we have free parking available at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre (Farm Bureau Live) where we will have shuttles for both runners and spectators to the start line between 4:30am -6:00am. Expect about 20 min shuttle drive from the Amphitheatre to the start area.
Runner Drop Off
If you are being dropped off at the Start, the drop off zone is located on 21st Street between Cypress Avenue and Mediterranean Avenue, far right curb lane. Participants and spectators may be dropped here for a short three block walk to the Start.
Staying at the Oceanfront
Hop on any one of the free shuttles headed to the start line at the Convention Center conveniently departing from 6 different stops along Atlantic Ave. between 4:30am – 6:00am located at: 11th St., 19th St., 28th St., 33rd St., 40th St., and 57th St.. Roads will begin closing at 6am.
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From the Finish
Return shuttle busses for both runners and spectators will operate from the finish between 8:30am -1:00pm to:
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1. The Oceanfront hotels up Atlantic Avenue to the northern resort hotel stops used on the early morning route. 2. The Amphitheatre Be advised there is no shuttle bus service back to the start. * Relay Participants: Both partners should report to the Convention Center on race morning. From here 2nd leg runners will board the Relay Shuttle bus between 5:30am6:30am to get to the transition zone. For full details please visit: runrocknroll.competitor.com/ virginia-beach
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Destination Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Embrace the Sights and Sounds of Virginia BeachExperience soft sand, fresh air, and the invigorating sound of rolling waves as you travel through Virginia Beach. This coastal gem gives ‘summer vacation’ a new meaning as you discover the stunning scenery and embrace the unique culture that only Virginia Beach can provide. Soak up the spectacular sights, sounds, and sun during your visit to Virginia Beach!
Top 10 in the Nation For: • Great places to discover in the U.S. (Tripadvisor) • Famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk (Forbestraveler.com) • Outdoor activities (Forbes) • Happiest cities to Work in (Forbes.com)
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Virginia Beach Must Sees The Boardwalk The famous three-mile stretch of concrete borders the Virginia Beach shoreline offering an array of entertainment. Perfect for all activities under the sun, don’t miss this iconic feature! Virginia Aquarium Home to more than 12,000 animals representing over 700 species, this aquarium contains over 800,000 US gallons of fresh and saltwater displays. Make sure to check out the Bay and Ocean Pavilion, showing the forces that shaped the Virginia coastline. The Town Center of Virginia Beach The Town Center has changed the skyline of Virginia Beach with office buildings, luxury apartments, businessclass hotels, and national, best-in-category retail and restaurants. Meander the tree-lined streets at The Town Center of Virginia Beach - a great place to Shop, Dine, Live, Play and Stay! The Cape Henry Lighthouse The first government constructed lighthouse, built in 1792, has guarded the shores of Chesapeak Bay for ages. Enjoy a trip to the top of the lighthouse for a stunning 360-degree view of the Virginia Beach coast! august 30 -31, 2014
Headliner
TRAIN The multi-platinum, San Francisco-based band Train made its first mark on music history in 2001 with the Grammy Award-winning song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and chart-topping singles like “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels.” The band earned its third Grammy in 2011 for the worldwide smash “Hey, Soul Sister” from the album Save Me, San Francisco. “Hey, Soul Sister” hit #1 at radio in 26
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the US and in 15 countries abroad and was the top selling single of the year in the US. Save Me, San Francisco has sold over one million albums worldwide and over ten million tracks. The band is currently working on their follow up to their most recent album, California 37, which contained global hits “Drive By,” and “50 Ways to Say Goodbye”.
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In 2011, Train launched the Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company, which benefits Family House, a Bay Area nonprofit providing temporary housing to the families of seriously ill children being treated at University of California San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital. Visit savemesanfrancisco.com for more information.
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Bands on the Course
mOcean
mOcean, a rock band based out of the Hampton Roads area, is a group of young musicians whose talents go way beyond their years. Playing a variety of music from classic rock of the 60’s to today’s modern rock, mOcean entertains all age groups with their non-stop action performances, blistering guitar work, and synergy! Be sure to catch them at mile 10!
Cover This
If you’re asking “What does CoverThis sound like?” jaust turn on your radio! Performing only CURRENT top 40 hits CoverThis is perfect for any occasion, utilizing state of the art sound, video projection, and lights. Be sure to catch them at mile 12.3!
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DEJA
DEJA is an EPIC SONGS tribute band. Since 2006, DEJA has wowed audiences with their musically challenging song choices and tribute shows performed with frightening exactitude to make for an incredibly EXCITING entertainment experience. DEJA is the ultimate tribute band combining the best of Rush, Yes, Styx, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Boston, etc. DEJA has opened for national acts such as Kansas and The Romantics, played numerous festivals and toured venues all over the east coast. The group consists of some of the best musicians found anywhere and is a force to be reckoned with. Be sure to catch them at the Finish Line!
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Stage #1 (mile 0.6) Ricky & The Sportsters Stage #2 (mile 1.7) Quik Fix Stage #3 (mile 2.9) Lewis McGehee Stage #4 (mile 3.4) School of Rock Stage #5 (mile 5.2) Time the Avenger | Divine Intervention Stage #6 (mile 6.8) Nature’s Child Stage #7 (mile 8.2) The Audio Affair Stage #8 (mile 8.9) The Vixens Stage #9 (mile 9.7) Cheaper Than Therapy | Joe Gosman Stage #10 (mile 10) mOcean | Tiki Bar Band Stage #11 (mile 11) Parking Childz Play | Rellen Stage #12 (mile 11.4) User Friendly | Jumbo Rollers Stage #13 (mile 12.3) Cover This | Red Stapler Stage #14 (mile 12.7) The Mighty Buskers | Furious George Finish Line: Rich Whiskey | DEJA
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Race Weekend Entertainment
3 Days of Beachfront Concerts! If you’re in town for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, you are also lucky enough to be in the heart of the largest outdoor concert event on the East Coast. The 21st annual American Music Festival hosts live music over a 3 day span on the Virginia Beach oceanfront! This year flood the beach to listen to the sounds of rock, country, blues, jazz and R&B with popular headliner acts Train, Hunter Hayes, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Blues Traveler over Labor Day Weekend.
Friday, August 29
• 5th St. Main Stage: 7:00pm – Hunter Hayes with Native Run • 17th St. Park: 7:30pm – Foghat with The Blue Lords • 24th St. Park: 7:30pm- Big Sam’s Funky Nation with Anthony Rosano & the Con queroos • 31st St. Park: 7:30pm – Vertical Horizon with Jesse Chong Band
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Saturday, August 30 • • • • • • • •
5th St. Main Stage: 7:00pm – Creedence Clearwater Revisited with Blues Traveler 12th St. Stage: 6:30pm – Session Rockers 17th St. Park: 7:30pm – Cherry Poppin Daddies with Major & the Monbacks 19th St. Stage: 6:30pm- The Shack Band 24th St. Park: 8:00pm- Salute to The Platters, Cornell Cunters Coasters and the Drifters Revue 27th St. Boardwalk Stage – 6:30pm The Band Concord 31st St. Park – 7:30pm – Rusted Root with Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot
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5th St. Main Stage: 7:00pm | Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Headliner Concert Opening: Striking Matches Headliner: Train
Sunday, August 31
All Half Marathon and Relay participants receive free entry all weekend with race bib. 5k runners receive free entry into the Sunday night concert with race bib and Mile on the Sand participants will need to purchase tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Health & Fitness Expo, or at the box office during festival hours on Atlantic Ave. and 6th St. *Tickets are $20 advance & $25 day of show for all Main Stage concerts. Visit www. beachstreetusa.com/ for a full weekend concert lineup and to purchase tickets.
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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
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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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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 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… 38
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Running Trails
Run Like a Local
Seeking to explore Virginia Beach through the eyes of a runner? Well you’re in luck! Virginia Beach has over 100 miles of trails that offer a variety surfaces and distances. Here are a couple of our favorites:
The Boardwalk
Looking for an easy running route right outside of your hotel? The Boardwalk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront offers just over 5 miles from start to finish, spectacular views, a wide concrete path and plenty of water stops along the way. You can practice your finish line strut at 13th Street where the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon ends.
Cape Henry Trail
Want a more off-road experience? Try the Cape Henry Trail at First Landing State Park. This wide, packed-earth
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trail can take you through a half-marathon if you run it out and back. Experience the serenity and sites of trail running without some of the hazards. Start at the trail center at the north end of the park. Trying to run a few more before you take off? Visit www.vbgov. com /parks for additional trails!
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Join the Race Crew! 15,000 + Participants = 1,000 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! For more information, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/virginiabeach/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 VIRGINIA BEACH! #RnRRaceCrew VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Friday: 12- 4pm | 3-7pm Saturday: 8am-1:30pm | 12:30-6pm; Sunday: 4:30am-8:30am | 6am-12:30pm
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Running across the finish line is an amazing personal accomplishment. Give your race even more meaning, by joining a charity training program from one of our Preferred or Official training partners! Make an impact while training with new friends that will last a lifetime.
Imagine a race where hope marks the finish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from our research. And no family ever pays St. Jude for anything. As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll cross the finish line knowing that you truly Run for a Reason. To learn more about becoming a St. Jude Hero, visit heroes.stjude.org
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Activ8 – Activ8 Running Group (8RG) To activate the dream of attending college for Latino/immigrant students by providing them with scholarships, mentorships and networking opportunities. Website: activ8chicago.com Email: running@activ8chicago.com Phone: 312-380-6267
American Association for Cancer Research Foundation – AACR Runners for Research To prevent and cure cancer by providing financial support for scientific research, education, and communication. Website: http://aacrfoundation.org Email: aacrfoundationevents@aacr.org Phone: (215) 446-6899
Climb for Conservation, Inc. – Climb for Conservation Our mission is to “climb mountains around the world for a conservation cause.” Website: http://www. climbforconservation.org Email: ginna@climbforconservation.org Phone: (757) 784-4432
Hope For The Warriors® is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families. Website: vabeachrnrhalf.kintera.org Email: jnowak@hopeforthewarriors.org Phone: (703) 229-9739
American Diabetes Associaiton – Team Diabetes Our Mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Website: diabetes.org/teamdiabetes Email sfrank@diabetes.org Phone: (757) 424-6662 ext 3282
Melanoma Education Foundation – MEF Runner Support Save lives from melanoma by educating high school and middle school students about early self-detection. Website: skincheck.org Email: mef-dfacchetti@charter.net Phone: (718) 775-7297
America’s Future Workforce – America’s Future Workforce Train with America’s Future Workforce Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Team as we train people to be successful in the workplace. Website: americasfutureworkforce.org Email: info@americasfutureworkforce.org Phone: (703) 224-4449
NephCure Foundation – Nephletes NephCure Foundation is committed to support research seeking the cause/ cure/treatment of the kidney diseases Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic Syndrome. Website: nephcure.org Email: kcooley@nephcure.org Phone: (610) 540-0186 ext.18
Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Team CRNAS ROCK! Nurse Anesthetists changing lives one mile at a time and running for PIN (People in Need) - a Virginia Beach nonprofit organization that takes care of the poor and homeless of Virginia Beach. The CRNAS ROCK! Team has trained several people who have beat addictions and homelessness to run on our team. They train side by side with us and when they finish the RNR Virginia Beach half they will be true winners. Website: vana.org Email: crnaruns@aol.com Phone: (757) 319-2104 ®
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Central North Carolina Coalition for Mens Discipleship – No Man Left Behind Helping every church disciple every man, training, supporting and equipping leaders to reach more men for the kingdom. Website: maninthemirror.org Email: keithhadding@gmail.com Phone: (910) 814-1108
Open Hands Adoption Partnerships – Open Hands Open Hands Adoption Partnerships through financial grants, helps families who have chosen to adopt special needs children internationally. Website: adoptionpartnerships.org Email: larita@adoptionpartnerships.org Phone: (469) 323-9320
Operation Homefront – Team Operation Homefront Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to our military families and wounded warriors. Website: operationhomefront.net Email: marathon@operationhomefront. net Phone: (240) 403-7294 Project CARE of the Greater Virginia Peninsula, Inc. – Pick up the Pace for Project CARE Helping the Greater Virginia Peninsula’s low-income uninsured adults access needed medical care they can afford Website: projectcareva.org Email: office@projectcareva.org Phone: (757) 933-2355 USO – TEAM USO Our Mission: The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Website: teamuso.org/rocknrollvabeach Email: teamuso@uso.org Phone: (703) 740-4939 Wounded Warrior Project Our Mission: To honor and empower wounded warriors Website: www.woundedwarriorporgect. org Email: events@woundedwarriorproject. org Phone: (910)778-7187
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We are proud to sponsor a Military Mile in honor of military runners and their families. Join AMU at mile 9-10 as we support our heroes.
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