2022 BTN 10K Participant Guide

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2022 BTN BIG 10K AND 5K PARTICIPANT GUIDE

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Continue reading for important information about this year’s event.

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The BTN Big 10K and 5K is back! We look forward to welcoming you and thousands of Big Ten fans for a gorgeous run along Chicago’s iconic lakefront followed by the best post-race tailgate in the Midwest.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 8 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Packet Pick-up Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road)

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Saturday, July 9 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Packet Pick-up Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road) Sunday, July 10 BTN Big 10K and 5K Soldier Field (1410 Special Olympics Drive) 5:30 a.m. Gear check opens 7:00 a.m. 10K race start 7:00 a.m. Post-Race Tailgate starts 8:15 a.m. 5K race start 11:30 a.m. Gear check closes 11:30 a.m. Post-Race Tailgate ends Sunday, July 10 to Saturday, July 16 BTN Big 10K Virtual Race

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EVENT RULES

All participants must follow the official event rules of the BTN Big 10K, which are posted on the event website (btnbig10k.com). Event rules should be reviewed in their entirety before race weekend.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation is strongly recommended for transportation to Grant Park. Go to metra.com or transitchicago.com to plan your route by train or bus. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion and street closures in the area due to the race and other events happening at McCormick Place and around Soldier Field.

PARKING

Standard Parking manages the parking and on-site traffic operations at Soldier Field’s Waldron Parking Garage. Please visit soldierfieldparking.com for more information on race day parking.

RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION

*The packet pick-up email can be presented on the screen of a mobile device or tablet, or in the form of a printout/hard copy. If you misplaced or did not receive a packet pick-up email, please email info@btnbig10k.com and a member of the event’s customer service team will resend the email.

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PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick-up email Participants will receive a packet pick-up email* on Thursday, July 7. Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, July 8 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, July 9 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Roosevelt Collection, located at 150 W. Roosevelt Road. If you cannot pick up your packet in person, a friend, family member or coworker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your packet pick-up ticket email.

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Verify your information We encourage you to verify your race information listed in the packet pick-up email. If any of the information is inaccurate (name and age division) you can make corrections by contacting the event office via email at info@btnbig10k.com.

RACE DAY

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Gear check Before the event, you can check small personal items in your event-issued gear check bag. The gear check tent will be open from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m.

About gear check: • You must check your gear using your eventissued clear plastic bag (participant bag). Please note that the event will not handle oversized bags or luggage.

• To check your gear, remove the gear check tag from your bib number and fasten it to your eventissued clear plastic bag using the instructions provided.

• Do not check valuable items, such as wallets, money, phones or jewelry. The BTN Big 10K is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

• Participants will not be permitted to run with a

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What you need to know about your bib number: • Pin all four (4) corners of your bib to the outermost layer of clothing above your waist.

• Your bib must be visible at all times.

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Bib number Your BTN Big 10K bib number is a unique identifier that must be visible at all times on race day. Your bib number indicates your assigned race.

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bag. All personal items must be checked at your assigned gear check tent before the race.

Do not leave bags unattended within Soldier Field.

Unattended bags will be confiscated and removed from the area.

Bags not claimed by 11:30 a.m. will be taken back to the event organizer’s office (110 N. Wacker Drive) where they can be picked up in person starting Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Any items unclaimed by Friday, July 22, 2022, will no longer be available.

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Wearing your bib improperly (pinned below your waist,,pinned to race belts or fuel belts, etc.) could result in improper scoring and/or disqualification.

Include your emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib number.

Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you.

The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Timing device You must wear your bib number as instructed above throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place. A timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number.

Do not remove the timing strip from your bib, fold or damage it in any way. Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line. The timing device is single-use and does not need to be returned after the event.

Prohibited items Wheeled devices are not permitted on the BTN Big 10K course by anyone other than registered and authorized wheelchair participants, duo team participants and authorized course marshals on bicycles. Prohibited wheeled devices include unauthorized wheelchairs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices.

The use of selfie-sticks, camera mounts or rigs, video devices, computers, drones, unmanned aerial devices, or any similar devices by anyone while participating in the event is prohibited.

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The use of music devices is permitted during the race; however, in keeping with USATF rules for championship races, athletes competing for overall awards or prize money may not use music or communication devices during the event.

The use of cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the event is discouraged, and event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who pose a safety hazard on the course.

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Additional prohibited items on the course route include but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, props and non-running equipment, including flagpoles and sticks, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

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Prohibited items at the event site in Soldier Field include but are not limited to: hard-sided coolers, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

Please note, any items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated at the sole discretion of security personnel.

Toilet facilities Toilet facilities are located throughout Soldier Field.

Allow for ample time to get to the start prior to the start of the race.

Aid stations The BTN Big 10K feature on-course aid stations offering Gatorade® Endurance Formula (lemon-lime), water, medical support and toilet facilities.

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The 10K will have three on-course aid stations and the 5K will have one on-course aid station.

Course time requirement Participants must be capable of completing the full distance, start line to finish line, within the event time requirement of 1 hour, 35 minutes (15:00 per mile pace) for the 10K distance and 60 minutes (19:00 per mile pace) for the 5K distance.

Race day results Results for the BTN Big 10K will be available on race day on the event website (btnbig10k.com).

Top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K will receive a commemorative football trophy the day of the event. Following the certification of the results, the top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K will be awarded a cash prize. An additional bonus will be given to the top finishers if they are a Big Ten student or Alumni.

10K Prize Purse 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $400 3rd Place: $300 4th Place: $200 5th Place: $100

5K Prize Purse 1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100

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Age groups Male, Female and Non-binary: 9 & under, 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, 75-79, 80 and over. The top three finishers in each age group for the 5K and 10K will receive an award.

Post-Race Tailgate The BTN Big 10K Post-Race Tailgate is held near Soldier Field immediately following the finish of the 10K and 5K events from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The PostRace Tailgate features music, food and beverages, as well as fun tailgate-inspired games like a football toss and corn hole.

Participants will receive their choice of an Amylu sausage or hamburger at the Post-Race Tailgate.

Participants 21 and older will receive a complimentary Bell’s Brewery beer.

You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Post-Race Tailgate.

Share your Run Be sure to post your BTN Big 10K photos on social media and use #BTNBig10K for a chance to be featured on our event channels. Participants who post and use #BTNBig10K will have the chance to win a free entry to next year’s race! If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health policy The following health and safety procedures have been put in place to help create a safe environment race weekend. All attendees are encouraged to review and follow safety procedures described below.

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If you have tested positive or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the event, please do not participate in or attend the event until they have met all recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding quarantine and isolation. We are exploring options to be accommodating for registered participants who cannot participate due to a positive COVID-19 test within 10 days of the event. We will provide an update regarding this in advance of the event.

If you feel sick or experience symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) you should self-isolate and not participate in event activities or enter event venues while symptomatic. We encourage individuals experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 to get tested and consult a medical professional for additional guidance.

All attendees must adhere to local and state COVID-19 guidelines and mandates.

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Please follow best practices on personal hygiene, including regular handwashing (vigorous handwashing with water and soap for 20 seconds or application of hand sanitizer consisting of at least 60% alcohol), avoiding touching the eyes, mouth or nose, and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Individuals who are considered “high risk,” which includes but is not limited to underlying cardiac and pulmonary conditions as well as individuals with immunocompromised states, should consult with their physician and/or reconsider attending or participating in the event.

Event Alert System The Event Alert System communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via email updates, color-coded signs, PA announcements and flags. Alert levels range from Low to Moderate to High to Extreme based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors.

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All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System before the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.

VIRUAL EVENT INFORMATION

The virtual BTN Big 10K kicks off on Sunday, July 10 and culminates on Saturday, July 16 as Big 10 fans compete with friends and family in the neighborhoods across the city and around the world.

Virtual race reminders Everyone is encouraged to read the following considerations when planning their virtual race.

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Create a hydration plan for your run to ensure you are drinking enough fluids and utilizing both water and a sports drink to stay hydrated and maintain your sodium levels.

Pay attention to your local weather forecast and dress for the appropriate weather conditions.

Note that conditions may change throughout the duration of your run. If conditions don’t look ideal for your race, follow local guidance and consider participating at a later date.

When planning your course route, follow guidance from local government and public health officials to safely complete the distance of your choice in your own community. Participants are encouraged to obey traffic signals and identified pedestrian crossings during their run.

Most importantly, stay within your physical limits and listen to your body during your run. Do not ignore pain and/or discomfort that may result from your participation. If necessary, stop your run and seek medical attention especially if you experience new or persistent symptoms that do not resolve with rest or are abnormal for yourself.

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Digital bib number BTN Big 10K virtual race participants can access a digital event bib number on the event website (btnbig10k.com).

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The virtual race bib is a commemorative bib number and will not grant participants access to the inperson race on Sunday, July 10.

Share your Run Be sure to post your BTN Big 10K photos on social media and use #BTNBig10K for a chance to be featured on our event channels. Participants who post and use #BTNBig10K will have the chance to win a free entry to next year’s race! If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!

Race results BTN Big 10K participants can submit their results in their participant account starting on Sunday, July 10.

Below are instructions on how to submit race results.

Submit your results • Log into your BTN Big 10K participant account • Click on “Your Registrations” in the menu at the top of the page.

• Click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log and View Activities”.

• Select “Add Manual Activity” or “Add from Wearable”.

Add from a wearable • Click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log and View Activities.”

• Click “Log New Activity” and “Add from Wearable.”

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The data from your device will be displayed. Click “Select” to choose an activity to submit as your results.

The activity must be for a date within the range of the selected week.

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Add a manual activity • Click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log and View Activities.”

• Click on “Log New Activity” and “Add Manual Activity.”

• Enter your time, date you completed the activity, time of the day you started, and the distance you completed.

• Each activity you log must correspond with the date range and selected date for which you are trying to enter.

• Click “Submit.”

The deadline to submit race results is 11:59 p.m.

(Central Time) on Tuesday, July 19.

Connect your wearable device to your participant account There are several wearable devices that are compatible with the tracking in your participant account. Follow the instructions below to connect your device with your account.

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To connect your device, click on “Your Devices” in the menu at the top of the page.

From there you will be directed to the “Manage” tab, where you can click “Connect” to sync your compatible device with your participant account.

Please note, you can only connect the wearable devices include on the page.

Once you click “Connect,” you will be prompted to log in to your wearable device.

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