2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon Participant Guide

participant guide 2010 marathon / half marathon / marathon relay / 5k run & walk / one mile fun run

11.21.2010 / Tulsa, Ok

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome

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Schedule of Events

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PRE-RACE Guide

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Health & Fitness Expo

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Race Day Guide

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Marathon Course Map

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Half Marathon Course Map

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5K Run & Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run Course Map

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Shuttle Service

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Veteran’s Park Map

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Relay Info & Shuttle Relay Info

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Entertainment

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Race Day Cancellation Policy

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Cold Weather Preparation Tips

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Feature Stories

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Sponsor Listings

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OUR CHARITY, the tulsa area united way

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DIRECTORS Stefanie Atherton, Co-Hospitality Director / Lamont Cavanagh, M.D., Medical Director / Tim Dreiling, Registration and Timing Director / Phil Feist, Legal Council / Tim Fisher, Volunteer Director / Jeff Frable, Treasurer / Lisa Frein, Public Relations Director / Destiny Green, Car Show Director / Kim Hann, Entertainment Director / Jessica Hargis, Director of Sustainability / Stephen Huang, M.D., Assistant Medical Director / Chris Lieberman, Executive Director / Trani Matthews, Race Director / Jennifer Miller, Gatorade Stop Director / Frank Muller, Expo Director / Molly Pellegrini, Co-Hospitality Director / John Pellow, Marketing Director / Christopher Reavis, Food Tent Director / Johnny Spriggs, Participant Services Director / Tommy Stroud, Communications Director / Sloan Taylor, Pasta Dinner Director / Craig Thoendel, Veteran’s Park Director / Jack Wing, Community Relations Director Design for the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon & Participant Guide by Outbox Design + Marketing / getoutbox.com

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Dear Participants, Welcome to Tulsa and thank you for your participation in Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon. If you’re visiting Tulsa, I hope you will stay and enjoy all our city has to offer from great restaurants, shopping, museums, entertainment and the many Route 66 icons in Tulsa.

Tulsans are proud of our Route 66 heritage and I hope you will get the opportunity to visit landmarks such as our historic Meadow Gold sign, a Route 66 icon since the 1940’s or the Cyrus Avery Route 66 Centennial Plaza and Memorial Bridge. At the Centennial Plaza you will find displays of flags representing the eight states through which Route 66 passes.

While you’re visiting the Centennial Plaza, you can’t miss the great views of Tulsa’s skyline from the Memorial Bridge. The sky bridge is a gateway from the Arkansas River to downtown Tulsa’s art deco district. Its zig-zag architecture and streamline features represent an eclectic era in history, comparable to today’s downtown revitalization.

Thank you for participating in Tulsa’s Route 66 Marathon and taking part in a celebration of Tulsa’s history. You are truly showing your Tulsa spirit and commitment to fitness- good luck on the race and we look forward to seeing you around Tulsa.

Sincerely,

Dewey F. Bartlett Jr. / Mayor / City of Tulsa

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On behalf of the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. Board of Directors please allow me to extend the warmest of welcomes to the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of our great race, we are proud to report extensive growth and recognition across the running community. In a few short years, marathon weekend races have grown to 9000 participants in 2010. We are excited to welcome runners from all 50 states and several countries to Tulsa this weekend.

WELCOME

Dear Participants,

I know you will enjoy the new course, which showcases downtown, Riverside Drive, and new for 2010, the Cascia Hall campus and the Swan Lake neighborhood.

More than 40 bands and entertainment acts are poised to cheer you on to the finish line, and don’t forget to look for our very own 2010 Run Ambassadors, Cary Aspinwall and Jason Ashley Wright.

Returning this year is the Health & Fitness Expo, presented by St. John Health System, and the Classic Car Show, which occurs immediately after the races on Sunday. In award-winning tradition, special Route 66 medals will greet you at the finish line, and the My First Marathon medal, recognized by Marathon & Beyond, is waiting for all of you finishing 26.2 miles for the very first time.

We are lucky to have the support of the community, our volunteers, the Tulsa government and sponsors like Williams, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, St. John Health System and many others in our racing endeavors. I hope you take the opportunity to thank them at every opportunity this weekend.

Thank you again for pounding the pavement on historic Route 66 this Sunday.

I hope you will have as much fun as I do and I look forward to seeing you at the Finish Line Festival and Classic Car Show.

Sincerely,

Chris Lieberman / Executive Director / Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY 11.19.2010 Health & Fitness Expo (Free) Presented by St. John Health System 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tulsa Convention Center 100 Civic Center

SATURDAY 11.20.2010

SUNDAY 11.21.2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay

Start 7:30 a.m.

Health & Fitness Expo (Free) Presented by St. John Health System 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tulsa Convention Center

5K Run & Walk

Pasta Dinner (Ticket Required) Presented by Cain’s Ballroom & Spaghetti Warehouse 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cain’s Ballroom 423 North Main Street

Start 9:00 a.m.

Pre-Race Concert (Free) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Cain’s Ballroom

Start 8:00 a.m.

1 Mile Fun Run

Post-Race Festival & Concert (Free) 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Classic Car Show (Free) 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Veteran’s Park 19th and Boulder

TUESDAY / 11.23.2010

Volunteer Thank You Party (Ticket Required) 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. / IDL Ballroom / 230 East First Street

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PRE-RACE GUIDE Health & Fitness Expo to feature health screenings HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEM

The Williams Route 66 Marathon Health & Fitness Expo presented by St. John Health System hosts more than 50 exhibitors featuring running gear and shoes, as well as sports and fitness related items. The Expo is held at the Tulsa Convention Center and is free and open to the public.

Packet Pickup

Participants and volunteers must pick up their packets at the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. Race day registration and packet pickup is not available and packets cannot be mailed to participants.

Various health and fitness screenings will also be offered at the Expo, and are free to both the public and race participants.

Thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and St. John Health System, health professionals will be present to test blood pressure, total cholesterol (including HDL and LDL) triglycerides and blood sugar. BOOTH 46 Fitness screenings will also be offered, and will include body mass index, waist circumference and flexibility assessments. These fitness screenings are courtesy of St. John Medical Center and YMCA. Boehringer Ingelheim will also offer lung health screenings. BOOTH 48, 59, 60 & 61 Children’s flu shots, offered by the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, will be available on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. These free flu shots are open to individuals age 18 years and under. BOOTH 60

health & fitness expo exhibitor listings 1 Fleet Feet Sports 2 Pace Groups 2 Chica Bands 4 National Running Center 5 Lobeck-Taylor Family Foundation FanZone Sign Making Area 6 Tri-Sack 8 Nate & Sassy’s Gourmet Granola 9 OKC Memorial Marathon 10 Little Rock Marathon 11 RunHers 12 Hogeye Marathon & Relays 13 Runner Crossing 14 Tulsa Master Recyclers 15 Enlyten

16 Lifespeed Sports 17 Route 66 Marathon Logo Gear 18 Marathon Foto 19 Spaghetti Warehouse 20 Avon 21 Go Time Fitness 22 Gypsy Runner 23 Tulsa Runner 28 Pepsi, Gatorade, Muscle Milk, Rockstar Energy Drink 29 50 States Marathon Club 30 Marathon Maniacs 31 Red Coyote Running Company 32 Hospital Hill Run

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33 Tulsa Shock 34 St. John Health System 35 Williams Information Booth 36 Bondi Band 37 Lifeshare of Oklahoma 38 Oklahoma Sports & Fitness 39 FinishCam 40 Tulsa Area United Way 41 Juice Plus+ 42 Legacy for Life 44 Invisible Bracelet 45 iFitness Inc. 46 Cholesterol Check 47 Health Screening Consult 48 Blood Pressure

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49 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 50 SPI Belt 51 Twisted Sisters Jewelry 52 Baker & Associates 53 Tulsa Running Club 54 Team in Training 55 Strong & Healthy Oklahoma 56 YMCA 57 Abbot Diabetes Care 58 Lung Health Screening

by Boehringer Ingelhelm 59 YMCA Fitness Screenings 101 60 Flu Shots (18 & under only) (Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m) 61 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Caring Van

Tulsa Convention Center 100 Civic Center

Friday, November 19 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION & cashier

Saturday, November 20 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

packet pickup

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shirt pickup

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PRE-RACE GUIDE

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RACE REGISTRATION EXHIBITOR BOOTHS PRESENTATION AREA FREE HEALTH & FITNESS SCREENING AREA

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RACE DAY GUIDE Start Line Information

The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay start line is located at 20th and Boulder, just south of downtown Tulsa and west of Veteran’s Park. The 5K and Fun Run start line is located at 18th and Boulder. Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start/finish area. Please see the map of Veteran’s Park on page 23 of this guide for the location of your start corrals and portable restrooms at Veterans Park.

The race day information tent will be located in Veteran’s Park next to the Start/Finish line.

Gear Check

Gear check will be located in Veteran’s Park. Please see the map on page 23 for the exact location. Please make sure your gear check bag is completely closed and that your gear check tag is securely fastened to the bag.

Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. is not responsible for lost items.

Time Limit

Start Times Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay

start at 7:30 a.m.

5K Run & Walk

starts at 8:00 a.m.

One Mile Fun Run

starts at 9:00 a.m.

Parking

Ample free parking is available on the downtown streets just north of Veteran’s Park. Please do not park in church parking lots.

DO NOT PARK ON THE RACE COURSE YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED.

Restrooms

Portable restrooms are located in Veteran’s Park to the east of the start line and at various points along the course. Please expect lines and allow plenty of time to use these facilities prior to the race.

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The Marathon course is open for 6½ hours beginning at 7:30 a.m. The course closes at 2:00 p.m. If participants choose to continue after 2:00 p.m., they do so at their own risk and will be required by the Tulsa Police Department to move to available sidewalks and obey traffic signals along the course.

No finish times will be recorded after 3:00 p.m. (7 ½ hours). Finisher medals will be awarded only to those who finish within 7 ½ hours. The finish line medical tent closes at 3 p.m. If problems are experienced after this time, please contact your personal physician or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

IMPORTANT - Please prearrange 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.

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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.

Runners and walkers will be assigned to one of three 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.

A B C

Each corral will be designated by a letter (A, B or C) which will correspond to a letter on each athlete’s bib. The entries for the corrals are on the east side of Boulder Avenue and south of start line. Participants are highly encouraged to review the map of Veteran’s Park 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.

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 7:30 a.m. Participants in corral A will start at 7:32 a.m.

Participants in other corrals will start 5 minutes after the corral ahead of them clears the start line.

RACE DAY GUIDE

Start Corrals

Race Information All timed races (Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K) are USATF certified and will be electronically timed.

•The Marathon course will remain closed to traffic for 6 1/2 hours.

•The electronic timing system will remain open for 7 1/2 hours.

•Everyone finishing in 7 1/2 hours will receive an official finishing time.

•We do not guarantee that the Gatorade stations or medical aid stations will be open longer than the 15 minute per mile pace.

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All Route 66 Marathon events will be timed with the Chronotrack Electronic Timing System. Please refer to your race number for full Chronotrack use instructions.

Your Registration Information

Please review the registration information on your race number and go to the registration table at the Expo if any of your information is incorrect.

Your Race Number

Race numbers 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 it is assigned.

Changing Events

If you decide to change races you MUST notify race officials at registration at the EXPO. No changes will be made on race day. If you change races on race day without having notified a race official at the Expo or before, you will be disqualified.

Gatorade Stations

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade and water at all Gatorade Stations on the 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 locations of the Gatorade Stations.

On-Course Food

RACE DAY GUIDE

Chronotrack Timing

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 20. Pretzels will be available just before the Gatorade Station near mile 24.

Marathon Pace Groups

Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa will be providing pace teams for the following finishing goals.

Marathon Pace Groups 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 Half Marathon Pace Groups 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:30 Sign up at the Expo to receive more information, or locate the pace team signs on race day in the start corral.

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Race Course

No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Baby strollers are only allowed in the Fun Run. Assistance received from any other source than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only one 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 do drop out of the race. Refer to the map on page 25 for relay exchange locations.

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, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay participants will receive their Finisher’s Medal in this area. Marathon Finishers will receive their Finisher’s Shirt. Water and Gatorade is 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 Finishers Medal and shirt. A special “My First Marathon” medal is available for those completing their first marathon. Participants in the Half Marathon and Relay will receive a Finisher’s Medal.

Finisher’s Food Tent

Each participant is allowed to enter the Finisher’s Food Tent one time using the ticket attached to your bib. Food vendors will be available at Veteran’s Park for spectators.

Pepsi Recovery Tent

Gatorade, water, Muscle Milk, Rockstar Energy Drink and Pepsi Products are available to participants in the Gatorade Recovery Tent.

Medical Aid Medical Aid will be provided on the course and at Veteran’s Park. Medical Aid stations will be clearly marked along the course. There will also be medical personnel on bicycles along the course.

The Medical Tent at Veteran’s Park will be located to your right as you cross the finish line.

IMPORTANT: Your personal safety is very important. We encourage you to take time to write out emergency information on the back of your race number and any allergies for medical personnel.

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All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. On race day, unofficial results will be available at the Results Tent. Unofficial results will also be posted online as the race progresses on www.route66marathon.com.

Final results will be posted online after certification by race officials.

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).

Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each of the following divisions, age groups and weight classes.

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 16, 16-19, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 3539, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Based on Electronic Time and Age Graded

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Results

Clydesdale Awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+ Filly Awards: 145+ Marathon Relay based on electronic time Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed (At least 2-Female) Masters Male, Masters Female, Masters Mixed (At least 2-Female) Corporate Male, Corporate Female, Corporate Mixed (At least 2-Female)

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place at the stage in Veteran’s Park. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male and Masters Female Divisions in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K at the awards ceremony.

Clydesdale, Filly, 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 Route 66 Marathon. Lost or stolen awards will not be replaced.

AWARD TIMES •5K AWARDS

9:30 a.m.

•HALF MARATHON AWARDS

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full MARATHON COURSE MAP

Map Legend Race Course Race Start/Finish Race Directional Arrows Turn Around Medical Stations Water Stations On-Course Entertainment Mile Marker Relay Exchange 1 Relay Exchange 2 Relay Exchange 3 Relay Exchange 4

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COURSE MAPS

HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP

Map Legend Race Course Race Start/Finish Race Directional Arrows Turn Around Medical Stations Water Stations On-Course Entertainment Mile Marker

HALF MARATHON ELEVATION

FULL MARATHON ELEVATION

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5K RUN & WALK COURSE MAP

Map Legend

1 mile fun run COURSE MAP

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Race Course Race Start Race Finish Race Directional Arrows Turn Around Medical Stations Water Stations Kilometer Marker

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SHUTTLE SERVICE 11.20.2010

4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pasta Dinner/ Pre-Race Concert Shuttle The Route 66 Marathon will offer free shuttle service between the hotels listed below and the Cain’s Ballroom for the Pasta Dinner.

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6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Race Day Shuttle The Route 66 Marathon will offer free shuttle service between the hotels listed below and Veteran’s Park on race day. You must have a race number to ride the shuttle service before 8:00 a.m. on race day.

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Hotel Ambassador 1324 S. Main St.

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Doubletree Hotel Downtown Tulsa 616 W. 7th St.

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The Mayo Hotel 115 W. 5th St.

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Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. 7th St.

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Courtyard Downtown Tulsa 415 S. Boston Ave.

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Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown Tulsa 100 E. 2nd St.

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Cain’s Ballroom (Pasta Dinner Only) 423 N. Main St.

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VETERAN’s park

VETERAN’S PARK Map Legend

Finisher’s Food Tent

Physical Therapy

Restrooms

Shuttle Stop

Gear Check

Results

Start Corral “A”

Logo Gear

Stage

Start Corral “B”

Volunteer Food

Beer

Start Corral “C”

VIP

Medical Tent

5K/Fun Run Start Corral

Kids Medals

Information Tent

Relay Exchange Zone

Coporate Tents

S. Baltimore Ave.

participant parking Accessible on city streets and public parking lots north of 17th Street. Please do not use church parking lots.

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RELAY INFO

The Williams Route 66 Marathon Relay is a 5-leg relay event. The Marathon Relay will follow the same course as the Marathon. A 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/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 of the 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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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 her/his 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 chip 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.

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EXCHANGE 1 & 3 WALKING MAP

relay information Shuttle buses will be provided from Veteran’s Park to the relay exchanges zones 2 and 4. You must be wearing your Marathon Relay race number to board the bus. Spectators are not allowed on the Marathon Relay shuttle busses.

Shuttle service is only available between Veteran’s Park and the designated relay exchange point. You cannot ride the shuttle from one exchange point to another without going back to Veteran’s Park.

Relay Exchange Zones 1 and 3 are within walking distance from Veteran’s Park. Relay Exchange Zone 1 is on 21st Street just south of Veteran’s Park. Relay Exchange Zone 3 is on Riverside Drive two blocks west of Veteran’s Park.

Participants should walk west on 18th Street from Veteran’s Park to Riverside Drive to reach exchange zone 2.

Map Legend Start/Finish Marathon Course Walking Route to Relay Exchange 3 Relay Exchange Locations Relay Shuttle Stop

EXCHANGE 2

shuttle service 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

(Approximately every 20 minutes)

The Marathon Relay shuttle busses will leave approximately every 20 minutes as needed. You should arrive at the Veteran’s Park shuttle stop 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.

EXCHANGE 4 shuttle service 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(Approximately every 20 minutes)

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Williams Route 66 Marathon features four days of fun and entertainment for participants, volunteers and spectators. The fun starts Friday and Saturday at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by St. John Health System. This year’s Expo features over 50 vendors and exhibitors.

Your pre-race activities continue Saturday night with the Route 66 Marathon Pasta Dinner at the historic Cain’s Ballroom. The Pasta Dinner is presented by Spaghetti Warehouse and the Cain’s Ballroom and will feature live entertainment and motivational speakers. The Kjell Tovander Award for the most inspirational participant in the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon is also presented at the Pasta Dinner.

Tickets are required for the Pasta Dinner and can be purchased at the Health & Fitness Expo. The evening concludes at the Cain’s Ballroom with a pre-race concert beginning at 7:00. The concert is free to all participants and volunteers.

Race day is packed with entertainment from the start line through all 26.2 miles of the marathon course and continuing at the finish line festivities. Over 40 live entertainment acts will rock you from start to finish. The finish line festivities feature a live concert and the Williams Route 66 Marathon Classic Car Show.

Marathon week concludes with a big thank you to our volunteers. The first annual Williams Route 66 Marathon Volunteer Thank You Party will be held Tuesday November 23rd at the IDL Ballroom. Volunteers will receive their free tickets to this fun event at their volunteer shift. The Volunteer Thank You Party will feature free food and drinks, live music and door prizes.

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RACE DAY

Cancellation, Race Alteration Policy & Weather Policy It is the primary goal of the Williams Route 66 Marathon to provide and ensure a safe event for participants, volunteers and community people 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 the “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 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 race would not be any different than if the race was held without compromise.

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The Williams Route 66 Marathon officials, along with city 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 city police and other city officials will communicate throughout the race course; and will direct participants to safe shelters to await transportation back to the start and/or finish area.

Weather

In regards 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 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

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Along the course and at the start line there will be eight medical aid (tents) stations. 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.

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. See the following page for cold weather preparation tips.

RACE DAY GUIDE

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 eight 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.

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.

Extreme conditions that are high risk already place a burden on community healthcare systems, including emergency medical transportation, as well as hospital emergency room capacity. This burden encroaches on overall community safety and will be recognized as unnecessary and illadvised scenario of which the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will not knowingly place the community in any such position.

WBGT safety conditions Alert level

event conditions

recommended actions

EXTREME

Event Cancelled/ Extreme and Dangerous Conditions

Participation Stopped – Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions

HIGH

Potentially Dangerous Conditions

Slow down – Observe Course Changes/Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions/Consider Stopping

MEDIUM

Less than Ideal Conditions

Slow Down – Be Prepared for Worsening Conditions

LOW

Low Risk Good Conditions

Enjoy The Event – Be Alert

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RACE DAY COLD WEATHER PREPARATION TIPS

Note: Please remember, in cold weather conditions, wear your bib number on your outer-most layer of clothing.

•Wear a waterproof or water-resistant outer layer.

•Avoid heavy cotton fabrics that absorb and retain moisture; opt for technical fabrics that shed moisture and wick water away from the body.

•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.

•Wear a running hat or visor to shield your eyes from potential rain and increase visibility.

•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.

•Exercise additional caution during the race to account for slick surfaces and limited visibility.

•Bring an extra change of dry clothing to change into immediately after the event, including dry shoes and socks.

•Pack extra clothing in a waterproof bag and check it at the Gear Check area.

•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 course or at the finish line.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon offers 16 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 prestaged 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.

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the 2nd Annual Williams route 66 Quarter Marathon More than 2,000 runners and walkers from 11 states and the Netherlands convened in downtown Tulsa for the sold-out second annual Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. Tulsa’s hottest summer race, the Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon officially kicked off the fall training season for the Williams Route 66 Marathon and gave participants a preview of the marathon course.

Starting and finishing in the Blue Dome District, race day events included the 6.55 mile Quarter Marathon, a 5K and a one-mile fun run. Additionally, 400 participants also chose to run “The Double,” running in both the Quarter Marathon and the 5K in the same morning.

“We are very pleased that the Quarter Marathon, which was originally envisioned as a training kickoff event for the Route 66 Marathon in November, has blossomed into one of the state’s largest races. In just two years, Tulsa has helped us turn it into an event that can stand on its own.”

Chris Lieberman,

Executive Director of Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc.

Scott MacPherson was the overall winner of the Quarter Marathon, finishing in a time of 33:01. Amanda Erwin was the female winner of the Quarter Marathon, after finishing in 45:09. Jerry Faulkner crossed the finish line first for the 5K race in 16:02. The 5K female winner, with a time of 20:19, was Lisa Lake. Winners of “The Double” were Faulkner, finishing in 52:31, and Muge Park, with a time of 1:11:34.

In addition to 2,000 runners, more than 400 community members volunteered time to register participants, man Gatorade stops and pass out medals.

Volunteers also stayed late to clean up after the race, ensuring that downtown Tulsa was just as it was before the 7:30 a.m. start time. Additionally, the course included nine entertainment acts including the bands Blue Flames, Atomic 22, Ganzar, Swan and Sword, ReAgent and Waving Not Drowning.

Sponsoring companies Williams and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma both volunteered as groups to support the race and be involved in a downtown community event.

“Our employees volunteered today as well as participated,” said Nicole Amend, assistant manager for public relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. “We had about 50 people dressed in blue to support the runners at a water stop. We have enjoyed being a part of the Route 66 events – it’s a great activity to get involved with to support health and fitness in Tulsa.”

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MORE THAN 2,000 Run

To further preview the fall races at the Quarter Marathon, race organizers unveiled the 2010 marathon medal design. Each finisher of the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay will receive a medal specially-designed for that particular race. The 2010 medals draw on the history of Route 66 while incorporating the modern aspect of the race. Classic cars and chrome wheels inspired the design, and the marathon and half marathon medals include a spinning feature, mimicking a wheel in motion. visit www.Quartermarathon.com to learn more about the race.

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Tulsa revitalized

With nearly $1 billion recently invested in downtown Tulsa, the landscape has been transformed.

A new arena and baseball stadium, renovated hotels and restored attractions, numerous new venues, nightlife and entertainment options make downtown Tulsa a destination on its own.

BRADY ARTS DISTRICT

Along with art galleries, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, the Brady Arts District is home to two historic entertainment venues. The Brady Theater, originally designed to serve as the city’s Municipal Auditorium in 1914, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today, “The Old Lady on Brady” still hosts a wide variety of concerts and theatrical productions.

Cain’s Ballroom, known as the birthplace of Western Swing and the Carnegie Hall of Western Music, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From Bob Wills and Patsy Cline to Van Halen, The Police and INXS, the grand ballroom continues to attract an audience as diverse as the music that attracts them.

BLUE DOME DISTRICT

The Blue Dome District is another center for downtown nightlife. Once a 1920’s gas station attracting Route 66 travelers with its Art Deco blue dome, this gem is now the place to enjoy pubs, restaurants and regional bands. Several festivals take place here including the Blue Dome Arts Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Festival and the Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon.

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GREENWOOD DISTRICT

Once called “Black Wall Street,” Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District welcomed its newest resident last year with the completion of ONEOK Field, the downtown baseball stadium and home to the Tulsa Drillers. The stadium supports further development with new venues in completion. Artifacts from the historic district’s past can be found at the Greenwood Cultural Center and the Mabel B. Little Heritage Center, and heard at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame located in the Jazz Depot in the city’s core business district.

Other unique entertainment districts include:

CHERRY STREET

Cherry Street is a seven-block area of 15th Street between Peoria and Utica that offers shops, bistros and cafes during the day and bars offering a vibrant nightlife in the evening.

BROOKSIDE

Brookside, Peoria Avenue between 33rd and 51st Streets, is another popular nightlife venue. Here, you’ll find dining, dancing and trendy clubs with sushi bars near biker bars and indie coffee shops near martini lounges.

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Williams Title Sponsor Blue Cross AND blue shield of oklahoma Presenting Sponsor St. John HEALTH SYSTEM Presenting Sponsor of the Health and Fitness Expo Fleet Feet Tulsa Running Store Partner Tulsa Runner Running Store Partner Lobeck-Taylor family Foundation Fanzone Sponsor Helmerich Foundation Gold Sponsor Kazoo marketing & communications Gold Sponsor Nordam Gold Sponsor ANN & HENRY Zarrow Foundation Gold Sponsor CCK Strategies Silver Sponsor Eller & Detrich Silver Sponsor Newton O’Connor Silver Sponsor River Parks Silver Sponsor Tanner Consulting Silver Sponsor Vertex Technologies Silver Sponsor

Cain’s Ballroom Presenting Sponsor of the Pasta Dinner Spaghetti Warehouse Presenting Sponsor of the Pasta Dinner Tulsa World Media Sponsor OU Physicians Official Medical Provider New Balance Official Athletic Apparel Pepsi Offical Soft Drinks Gatorade Official Sports Drink Muscle Milk Recovery Drink Sobe Life Water Recovery Drink Rockstar Recovery Drink Recovery Drink Michelob Ultra Official Beer

Arby’s Food Sponsor Genghis Grill Food Sponsor Go Fresh Food Sponsor Mazzio’s Food Sponsor Merritt’s Bakery Food Sponsor Panera Bread Food Sponsor Qdoba Food Sponsor Siegi’s Sausage Factory Food Sponsor

SPONSOR LISTINGS

The Williams Route 66 Marathon extends our sincerest gratitude to our sponsors, the organizations listed below, who share our passion for promoting health and fitness.

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Our Charity, the Tulsa Area United Way Each year, the board of directors of the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc., donate a portion of proceeds to the Tulsa Area United Way, which provides services to more than 726,000 individuals annually through its 61 partner agencies in Creek, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner Counties. In the last 86 years, TAUW has invested more than $568 million in the Tulsa area.

“The board of directors chose to support the Tulsa Area United Way during the inaugural year of the marathon, and we have supported them each year, including this year’s fifth anniversary races,” said Chris Lieberman, Executive Director of Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. “We wished to spread the profits of the marathon across the community to help as many different groups as possible, and the Tulsa Area United Way’s amazing history of success made this organization the obvious choice.”

TAUW uses a comprehensive community-based decision making process to determine how funds will be invested in the community. This year, over 150 trained volunteers invested more than 4,000 hours analyzing the needs of the community and studying the effectiveness of local programs; all to ensure that contributions have the greatest possible impact. As human service needs grow and change over time, this process allows the TAUW to direct resources where they will do the most good.

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“We are so appreciative of the organizers of the Williams Route 66 Marathon for their spirit of community and enabling us to reach a broader audience. As we work toward this year’s goal of $24+ million, it is vital that we work together to enable our 61 partner agencies to continue to provide critical services to people in the Tulsa area.”

MARK GRAHAM,

President and CEO of the Tulsa Area United Way

TAUW has partnered with the Williams Route 66 Marathon since inception to assist with the planning and recruitment of volunteers needed to host the race.

This year, TAUW employees and friends will wear Team Grundy shirts to honor Randy Grundy, a TAUW employee and former race volunteer director, who recently lost a battle with melanoma.

The team will also have volunteers at the finish line handing out Gatorade, medals, and blankets to finishers.

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Runner’s health improves, one step at a time They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If so, Williams employee Penny Dye is the picture of health. But that wasn’t always the case. A few years ago, Penny battled high cholesterol and blood pressure. That’s when she decided to make some changes. Inspired by her family, Penny started running. Now, she’s competing in races, her health is on the right track and she feels great. We’re proud to support the Williams Route 66 Marathon. Congratulations to all participants.

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