GOING THE DISTANCE FOR HEALTH - Twin Cities Marathon

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPOCONTINUEDIF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE EXPOTC ULTRA LOONY CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS: Pick upIf you are unable to pick up your race packet during expoyour 5K and 10K packets at packet pick up at the Expo inhours, you can make arrangements for someone else to picka separate area marked for TC Ultra Loony participants ORup your race materials. A packet request form is availablethe morning of the events at the Capitol grounds. Pick uponline and at the “Race Number Look Up” table. Your friendyour marathon packet in the general marathon area at packetwill ONLY need to provide his or her photo ID to pick up yourpick up during Friday or Saturday packet pick up hours.race packet, not yours.RACE PACKET CONTENTSPlease ensure you receive each of the following items fromthe packet pick up area:CORPORATE TEAMCHALLENGE PACKET PICK UPPRESENTED BY ORTHOLOGY Race bib with attached timing chipCORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE MEMBERS Sweats bag check stickershould check the online registration confirmation tool to Four safety pinsverify team designation. Pick up your marathon packet inProceed with your race packet to the chip check station toensure your race bib correctly displays your information.REMINDER: Unauthorized sale and/or transfer of race entriesor bib numbers is strictly prohibited and may result inthe general marathon area at packet pick up during Fridayor Saturday packet pick up hours.SCORING PROCEDURESParticipants must cross all of the timing mats to bedisqualification and being banned from future races.considered an official finisher.RACE SERIES PACKET PICK UPOfficial finish times under USA Track & Field Rules ofTC ULTRA SUMMIT CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS: Pick upyour marathon packet in the general marathon area at packetpick up during Friday or Saturday packet pick up hours.Competition and prize money will be based on gun time,the elapsed time between the official start of the marathonand the point in time you cross the finish line. Chip time, orthe net times that record the actual elapsed time from thetime you cross the start line to the time you cross the finishline, will be posted online, and are often used for qualifyingpurposes in races with established qualifying times,including the Boston Marathon.WELCOME FIRST-TIME MARATHONERSCLASS OF 2017 Read all race materials and confirmyour personal information is correct.TIPS &NOTESFOR FIRSTTIMERS Study the course and area maps in theback of this guide. Download theMarathon Weekend App for the mostup-to-date course information. Be on time! Plan to arrive to the startarea in Minneapolis NO LATER than 7 a.m. Form one line PER portable toiletin the start area. Exercise proper race etiquette. If you If you have problems during the raceor feel you cannot finish, please do nothesitate to ask a Twin Cities In Motionrace official about the drop out zones,located at or near the Medical Aidstations. Your health is most important;listen to your body; there will always beanother race. Meet up with your fellow first-timers!Attend the First-Time Marathoners panelat 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Health &Fitness Expo for a group photo!news at 5p 6p 10pneed to walk or stop to drink, check8behind you and move to the side.9

RACE DAYVIKINGS GAME12 NOONThe Minnesota Vikings will play at U.S. Bank Stadium atTRANSPORTATION12 noon. Special Event parking rates will be enforced all day.FREE RIDES ON METRO TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL Free rides on Green Line and Blue Line Participants only, must show race bib to boardPARTICIPANTS WILL NOT HAVE ACCESSINTO THE U.S. BANK STADIUM. Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1PARKING NOTES Finish Line Station: Robert St. Station, 10th St. Station, G ame Day parking rates will apply in Downtown Minneapolis Limited parking is available on streets around start andFor the full Metro Transit schedule, visit metrotransit.org.BUSESfinish areas Watch for hooded meters: NO parking TCM is not responsible for towed or ticketed vehiclesPARTICIPANT BUSES TO START Free rides on participant buses from the following locations:InterContinentalSaint Paul Riverfront11 East Kellogg Blvd.St. Paul5 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.Radisson Plaza35 S. 7th St.Minneapolis5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.Best WesternPlus Capitol RidgeI-94 & Marion Sr.St. Paul5 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.drop zone, corresponding with race numbers Do not check valuables, TCM is not responsible forlost or stolen itemsWORSHIP SERVICEmay be behind you.must be claimed by 2:15 p.m.TCM uses a MyLaps timing device to score the race. It isa single-use chip that is affixed to the back of your bib.Do not alter your race number or bend the foam timingdevice in any way.Sunday, October 1, 6:30 a.m., Hope Community Church on thecorner of S 7th Street and 10th Avenue Street, Minneapolis. Abrief worship service will be provided for all Medtronic TwinRace numbers and timing chips are non-transferable andmust be worn only by the participant to whom it is assignedso you should not drink more than you sweat. If you arerunning at a pace that is slower than four hours, you canWEATHER INFORMATIONIn the days leading up to the marathon, be sure to checkyour email, visit tcmevents.org, twincities.com, kare11.com,1500espn.com and tune in to KARE11 TV and 1500 ESPNRUNNER SAFETY/MEDICAL INFORMATIONchurch on 7th St. side only.IMPORTANT: Complete the medical and emergency contacttemperatures or impending inclement weather. Race Officialsinformation forms on the RaceSafe website and on the backwill announce the race conditions (based on Wet Bulb GlobeTemperature information) prior to the start to help yougauge your pace and fluid replacement.privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality 2 between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. and in Lots B and C for 4course. Drinking too much water or sports drink can be fatal,Cities Marathon participants, family and friends. Enter thepoints along the course, and in the finish area. Union Depot offers discounted parking in Lot C East foryour risk of collapsing, so you need to ingest fluid along thehotter than expected on race day, slow your pace accordingly.takes less than 3 minutes to submit. RaceSafe respects yourPARKINGwhile dehydrated decreases your performance and increasesOUTSIDE of clothing during the entire race, please be preparedPortable restrooms will be available near the start corrals, Buses will be located on Cedar St. near the beer gardenenough fluid, but not too much, during your race. Runningprobably drink when you feel thirsty and be safe. If it is Bus drop off is on 6th street near Portland AvenueInterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront ONLYYou should know your sweat rate so you can replaceAll race numbers must be visible and worn on the FRONT andRESTROOMS Participants only, must show race bib to board Buses depart when full; drop off near Radisson Plaza andto the finish area. Runners that drop out will not receive a Bags are transported by UPS to finish line andof your race bib with permanent ink. It is secure, private, and Free rides on participant buses from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.sweep vehicle will be delivered to a drop out zone for a ridefinisher’s medal or shirt. Note: the closest drop out zone Buses depart every 10 minutes, or when fullPARTICIPANT BUSES FROM FINISHof the medical aid stations. Runners that are caught by theto show your race number when asked by a race official.HOSTED BY TEAM WORLD VISION Participants only, must show race bib to boardnear start linerunners may also catch a ride to the finish area from any Sweats check closes at 7:45 a.m.RACE NUMBER/CHIP INSTRUCTIONS Start Line Station: U.S. Bank Stadium Stationor Capitol/Rice St. Station Tie bags securely shut before dropping at designatedof your personal medical information.radio for important information regarding expectedTCM uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) tocommunicate the status of course conditions to participantsSWEATS CHECKParticipants will receive an email with complete RaceSafeleading up to and on race day. Familiarize yourself with thePRESENTED BY UPSinstructions in September.flag colors and meanings, on the next page, which will beParticipants may place their gear and other items indisplayed at the start line, and along the course.the clear, plastic race bag provided at packet pick up.Your friends/family should know your race number so thatPlease take note of the following details related tothey can find you if you are in the medical tent. There is athis free, race day service:specially designated Family Medical Information Tent where Personal bags will not be acceptedthey can wait for you to be released from the medical tent. Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any timeFOR YOUR SAFETYofficials will use these criteria to determine whether youListen to your body. Do not continue running with chestshould continue. You must be able to: Affix race number sticker from race packet to front ofclear, plastic bagIMPAIRED RUNNER POLICYTCM medical personnel race officials are permitted to removefrom the race any runner deemed medically impaired. Medicalpain, chest pressure, severe shortness of breath, or other1. Proceed in a straight path toward the finish line. Board the Light Rail Green Line at the Union Depot Stationsymptoms that are not familiar to you. If you are ill on2. Say who you are, where you are and what you are doing. Sears (just west of the State Capitol grounds) offersrace day or a few days prior to the race, your risk of injury3. Look clinically fit to proceed, with good color andlimited event parking for 20, first-come, first-served Board the Best Western Plus Capitol Ridge participant busRESERVE YOUR PARKING IN ADVANCEWITH SPOTHERO!SpotHero is the nation’s leading parking reservation appRACE STARTWHEELERSRUNNERS7:55 a.m.8:00 a.m.increases and you should consider withdrawing. Your healthis most important; there will always be another race.reasonable running posture.No hand-cranked wheelchairs, baby joggers, baby strollers,RACE DAY CANCELLATION POLICYskate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any otherTwin Cities In Motion’s primary concern is for the safety of theunauthorized wheeled device will be permitted on the course.volunteers setting up for the event, participants, spectatorsand the community at large. TCM will not expose participantsto book convenient and affordable parking with rates upPlease allow enough time to arrive at your proper startDROPPING OUT OF THE RACEto 50% off drive-up. Download the SpotHero App and entercorral (at least 30 minutes prior to start time). No earlyIf you wish to drop out, but do not need medical assistance,our event. When weather or other conditions present a dangerspecial promo code MTCM17 for an extra 5 off your first park!starts are permitted.please proceed to a designated drop out zone, located nearto the participants or community at large, the Games Committeeor the Twin Cities community to undue risk as a result of stagingthe medical aid stations (beginning at mile 9). Injured1011

The marathon course (MN13001JRG) is certified by the Road Racing Technical CouncilRULES OFCOMPETITIONof USA Track & Field, and sanctioned by USATF MN and USA Track & Field.The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is conducted according to USATF and TCM Rules ofCompetition. In order to ensure a safe, fair race, there are a few rules we would like to callto your attention. Failure to abide by these rules may lead to disqualification from the race.The Rules of Competition are available at tcmevents.org/rules-competition.ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON RACE COURSEbeing on the course and also prohibit assistance toWhile it is discouraged, runners are permitted to useauthorized runners by bandits. The premise is that everyoneheadphones during the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.covers the entire distance on his/her own, unaided byYou must be aware of your surroundings at all times—thispersons not in the race.includes being able to hear all verbal warnings/instructionsfrom Race Officials, police/course marshals and the soundof vehicles and participants on the course. The abuse ofheadphone devices (being so distracted that you becomea hazard) may result in disqualification.PROPER STARTIt is unfair to the participants to permit bandits to take upspace in the roadway and the participant they are runningwith may be disqualified.NOTE: Participants with a marathon race number cannot runin the 10 mile event. Likewise, participants with a 10 mile racenumber cannot run in the marathon. Anyone attempting toTCM has assigned you to one of three starting corralsrun in an event they have not entered will be disqualified andbased on the information you submitted. You must startwill be asked to leave the course.in the corral assigned to you and may be disqualified ifyou start in a corral you are not assigned. However, youSIX-HOUR COURSE LIMITare allowed to move back to a higher numbered corral.All participants must be able to finish the marathon in sixFollow the signs and instructions of the volunteers to ensurehours. The city permits issued to TCM do not permit theyou enter the correct corral, which will also be marked byroads to remain closed beyond this limit. No race servicesballoons that correspond to the color on your race number.including medical, fluid stations or traffic control areAnyone climbing a fence or barricade will be disqualified andavailable beyond this pace.subject to the trespassing laws of the City of Minneapolis.RACE COURSE COURTESYThe finish line remains open until 2:15 p.m. (assuming an8 a.m. start). Participants must cross the finish line byIf you are running with a group of friends or one of the pace2:15 p.m. in order to be considered official finishers. Thegroups, please be aware of other runners and let passingfinisher shirt and medal will not be awarded after 2:15 p.m.runners through. You should also be aware of other runnersFinishing the marathon by 2:15 p.m. generally meanswhen passing through fluid stations. If you are slowing, movemaintaining an average pace of 13:44 per mile. The raceout of the way of passing runners. Please be careful not tocourse is opened to traffic on a rolling schedule asthrow water or cups on another runner, or require them toparticipants make their way to the finish. In order to ensuremake a sudden stop. There are portable toilets located withinsafety, a sweep vehicle and bus follows the race route tothe start/staging area and throughout the course. Respect allpick up participants who are unable to maintain this paceprivate and public property. You will be disqualified if youon a consistent basis. Participants are required to board theabuse it in any way.sweep bus when instructed by race officials. Should youchoose not to board the sweep bus, by order of bothBANDITS/ASSISTANCE TO RUNNERSMinneapolis and Saint Paul police, YOU MUST MOVE TOAnyone running or walking on the marathon course without anTHE SIDEWALK. Runners not on the sidewalk will have theirofficial race number or race official designation is consideredrace number recorded and are subject to disqualificationa “bandit.” The Rules of Competition prohibit bandits fromfrom future TCM events.1213

RACE DAYCOURSE TECHNICAL LAYOUTCONTINUEDMilewill maintain the right to cancel the race without refunds orCLOCKS, MILE MARKERS, AND TIMINGrace credits. The staging of a race of this magnitude requiresThe clocks provide the elapsed gun time for the race andsubstantial expense prior to the actual race itself.are set to correspond with Corral 1 at 8 a.m. Digital clocksIn the unfortunate case of inclement weather or otherdangerous situations, participants can watch forcommunication by Twin Cities In Motion at tcmevents.org,via email, and on Facebook (/TwinCitiesInMotion) andTwitter (@tcmarathon).COURSE AMENITIESare available at miles 3.1, 5, 10, 13.1, 15, 20, 25 and at the finishline. Each mile will be marked with plumes on both sides ofthe course. MyLaps split timing will be at the 5K, 10K, 13.1,30K, mile 24 and an additional spot. You must run acrossExperienced pace leaders from Clif will run evensplits and provide encouragement and advicealong the way to help you cross the finish linewithin two minutes of your goal finishing times.There is no cost to participate.Pace team leaders will be placed in the start corralthat corresponds with their designated pace.3:05 Harvey & Tom4:15 Diane B3:15 Sam4:30 Diane W3:25 Matt4:45 Laura3:35 Kyle5:00 Star3:45 Bill5:30 Danny4:00 Jos at the start and finish line, or you will be disqualified.4-5FLUID STATIONS5-6are available at the following location on the course: miles7-82.5, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13.1, 15, 17, 19.1, 20.6, 22, 23, 24 and 25. Pleasenote that the electrolytes are in white cups of POWERADE and marked by neon yellow plumes. Water is grouped secondin Medtronic blue cups marked by bright blue plumes.FLUID STATION TIPS AND TRICKS There is more than one table per fluid, if tables arecrowded, move to the next one Try to throw empty cups into or near a trash box on theside of the road Make eye contact with the volunteer to help ensure asuccessful cup handoff Do not accept fluids or food items from sources other thanofficial fluid stations Thank the volunteers for providing valuable course 8PARTICIPATION STOPPED19-20EXTREME AND DANGEROUSCONDITIONSFollow event official instructions.RISK OFHYPOTHERMIABE PREPARED FOR UNPLEASENT OR WORSENINGCONDITIONS Consider stopping and finding warm shelter.for symptoms. Be alert.Dress for cooler conditions. Take precautions if raining. MEDICA LAKE HARRIET MINNEHAHA PARKWAY MINNEHAHA PARKWAY CARIBOU COFFEE24-25LAKE NOKOMISLAKE NOKOMIS LAKE NOKOMISMINNEHAHA PARKWAY GREAT LAKES COCA COLAMINNEHAHA FALLSMISSISSIPPI RIVER CLIF ENERGY ZONEMISSISSIPPI RIVERMISSISSIPPI RIVER 21-22LAKE CALHOUNMINNEHAHA PARKWAY26.2FINISH23-24Risk of heat stress is low, but be watchful LAKE HARRIET25-26SLOW PACE : BE PREPARED FOR WORSENINGCONDITIONS Those with previous heat stress problemsENJOY THE EVENTGOOD CONDITIONS20-2122-23LOW RISK SLOW PACE : CONSIDER NOT PARTICIPATINGObserve course changes. Drink extra fluids if you are thirsty orsweating heavily. Those with previous heat stress problems or heartdisease should not start.or heart disease consider not starting.LAKE OF THE ISLES16-17EVENT CANCELLEDLESS THAN IDEALCONDITIONSSCULPTURE GARDEN14-1518-19CAUTION 12-13RECOMMENDED ACTIONSPOTENTIALLY DANGEROUSCONDITIONSBASILICA OF ST. MARYDEAN PARKWAY10-11EVENT CONDITIONSEXTREME CAUTION LandmarkNEAR PORTLAND AVE.8-9 If you choose to walk through a fluid station, move to the Pinch the cup to avoid swallowing air or spilling fluidBLACKSponsor6-7flavored POWERADE sports drink; toilets and medical aidEVENT ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) 3-4the mats on the course to get your official splits, as wellside of the course and allow runners the center of the roadFLAG COLOR1-22-3Fluids* STARTWater, Mountain Berry BlastCLIF PACE TEAMSMedicalAidClock MEDTRONICFRANKLIN BRIDGEMISSISSIPPI RIVERUNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS SUMMIT AVENUESUMMIT AVENUEPIPER JAFFRAY & CO.GOVERNOR’S MANSIONDELTA AIRLINESCATHEDRAL OF ST. PAULSTATE CAPITOL1415*WATER AT START WATER AND POWERADE AT ALL OTHER STATIONS.

RACE DAYCONTINUEDCLIF SHOTSSWEAT BAG PICK UPClif Shots will be distributed in assorted flavorsLook for the designated sweats pick up area in theat appro

oFFIcial SPONSORs supporin SPONSORs. DEAR MEDTRONIC TWIN CITIES MARATHON PARTICIPANT, On behalf of the Twin Cities In Motion Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, welcome to the 36th . running of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon! Thank you for choosing to participate in our event! TCM’s mission is to ignite everyone’s inner athlete.