2016 Miler Series Participation Guide

2016 P A R T I C I P A T I O N G U I D E THE OFFICIAL TRAINING SERIES OF THEONEAMERICA 500 FESTIVAL MINI-MARATHON

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500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy Confirmation BookLet the training begin!This booklet contains all the information you needto know to participate in the 500 Festival MilerSeries, presented by OrthoIndy. Please read thisbooklet in its entirety. It’s full of importantinformation to help you prepare for race day.Good luck and have fun! INFO Morton’s Delaware StreetFogo De ChaoBeat the rush and pick up your bib and race pack of Chicago Virg5i0n0iFaESATvIeVnALuBeUILDINGRestaurantbefore each training event at 500 Festival E. Pearl StreetBuilding, 21 Virginia Avenue. Pennsylvania StreetScotty’s Brewhouse E. Pearl Street Friday, Feb. 5, 11am-2pm Friday, March 4, 11am - 2pm Maryland Street Friday, April 8, 11am-2pmRace day bib pick-up is also available (see page 6); however, we recommend pickingup your bib at the Pre-Event Bib Pick-Up. 3

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500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy Confirmation BookPit StationMile Marker 9 Mi. Indiana AVe W Michigan Street Blackford St E Vermont St W New York Street PIT W New York Street Wabash St N West St W Ohio Street N Delaware St Indiana State Museum S Meridian St N Pennsylvania St E Ohio Street N Capitol Ave S Capitol Ave 8 Mi. FINISH STARTJW Marriott E Washington St NCAA Hall of Champions E Pleasant Run Pkwy Dr S East St ylnad St Mar 1 Mi. W Washington StDrover St White River PkwyKentucky Ave W South St. S Illinois St Russell Ave W South St. West St Missouri St Lucas Oil PITRiver Ave PIT 2 Mi. Stadium N Delaware St 7 Mi. E Shelby St 70 Virginia Ave Oliver Ave 3 Mi. S McCarty St 70 White River West St E Shelby StPIT 654 Mi. S East St Palmer St Madison Ave 6 Mi. S Meridian St PIT Raymond St Raymond St 5 Mi. 5

RACE HEADQUARTERSThe NCAA Hall of Champions, locatedin White River State Park, is the raceheadquarters for all three Miler Seriesevents.NCAA Hall of Champions700 W. Washington St. 1. NCAA Hall of ChampionsIndianapolis, IN 46204 2. State Government Garage 3. Indianapolis Zo o NCAA Hallof Champions Parking fills up fast, so please arrive early. PARKING INFO/MAP While you will likely pay for parking, please note that the 500 Festival does not profit from any parking fees. Feel free to park in any nearby public parking facility. Hare are three convenient options near the NCAA Hall of Champions: White River State Park Parking Garage State Government Garage Indianapolis Zoo (open for 10-Miler only) EVENT TIMES 3-Miler: doors open at 7:30am; race starts at 9am 6-Miler: doors open at 7:30am; race starts at 9am 10-Miler: doors open at 6:30am; race starts at 8am Pre-Registration and bib pick-up are available race day when doors open and will close five minutes before the start of the race. GEAR STORAGE AREA If you have items you need to store during the race, you may do so in the NCAA Hall of Champions on the second floor. Please note that this area will NOT be monitored by security. The 500 Festival, NCAA and the NCAA Hall of Champions will NOT be responsible or liable for any lost or misplaced items. Don’t forget your things! Items that are not picked up immediately following the race will be donated to charity.6



OTHER MILER SERIES INFO Pit Stations will be set up at all three events. See course maps for locations so you can plan your hydration schedule. • An 18-minute-per-mile pace will be enforced for each event. • All pit stations will have water and Gatorade. • Portalets will also be located at each station. Safety first! Most streets will only be partially closed for the events, so please stay within the cones. Also, please remember that walkers should stay to the right of the course to allow for passing on the left. WEATHER POLICY Race officials may cancel, delay or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued. For the latest weather information, please tune to WTHR, Channel 13 or 93.9 The Beat on race day or follow us on Twitter @500Festival. RACE REGULATIONS Participants will: • Not be allowed to participate without a visible bib number • Not be allowed on the course before the official start • Not participate with another person’s bib number • Obey all directions by course marshals, police and safety personnel (streets will not be completely closed) Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, motorized or gear-driven vehicles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, strollers, baby joggers and animals are prohibited along the course. All race regulations comply with liability insurance requirements and ensure your safety and the fairness of the event. For your safety and the safety of others, please allow room for faster individuals to pass you. If you are running and walking with friends, please do not line up more than two abreast. We will be utilizing partial lane closures during each event. Please stay alert for vehicular traffic.8

500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy Confirmation BookTIMING DEVICEThe timing device is a single-use ChronoTrack Bib Timing Device. In order to receive anaccurate time, please confirm your bib is: • Clearly visible on the front of the torso • Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle) • Not covered (by your jacket, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)RUNNER TRACKINGThe 500 Festival will be offering FREE runner tracking for the 500 Festival Miler Series.This technology allows you to follow your friends, family or fellow runners. By registeringfor the program and entering an athlete’s bib number or first and last name on the runnertracking webpage, users of the feature can follow a runner’s time as they cross the finishline. Receive real-time via email, text messages, Facebook status updates and Tweets.Registration will be available the Monday before each race.You can use your 3-Miler and 6-Miler times for seeding for the OneAmerica 500 FestivalMini-Marathon to get a better spot at the Start Line on May 7. Click here for moreinformation. All seeding must be sent by March 15.GETTING YOUR RESULTSThanks to the ChronoTrackBib Timing Device,you’ll know exactly how fast you finish the course.You can use your smartphone to scan the QRcode on your bib and instantly receive your finishtime. Results will also be available on site as wellas online at IndyMini.com. Note that you may useyour 3-Miler and 6-Miler times for seeding for theOneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.NOTE: QR CODE times will be available instantly to pre-registered participants only. Dayof registration results will be available via QR CODE approximately 2 hours post event orinstantly via the results table inside the NCAA Hall of Champions.EVENT TIPArrive early! The race will start on time, and those who do not arrive for start of race willnot be allowed on the course. Do yourself a favor and scope out parking before event day. 9

BEST. TRAINING. EVER.(BEYOND THE FINISH LINE, TOO!)The YMCA is proud to once again be the ofcial trainingpartner of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.It’s not too late to sign up for the YMCA’s Training Programto help you get ready for the big day!Join as a full facility member, or just sign up for a program!We also offer:• Personal Training• Yoga & Pilates, Cycle, Aerobics, TRX, Vipr• FREE group tness classes• Indoor & Outdoor Pools• Youth & Adult Sports• FREE child watch (for household memberships)• NEW special two-adult (no kids) memberships• PRIME, SilverSneakers® and Silver & Fit® accepted at ALL locations!11 Locations to Serve You!YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLISwww.OurCauseIsYou.org



THANKS FOR TRAINING WITH US. Join us for more activities. 2016 500 FESTIVAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS All dates and times subject to changeFEB 6 500 Festival 3-Miler, presented by OrthoIndy 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy GroupEVENTS PROGRAMSMAR 5 500 Festival 6-Miler, presented by OrthoIndy 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program,APR 9 500 Festival 10-Miler, presented by OrthoIndy presented by Indiana University HealthMAY 5-MAY 6 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo 500 Festival Corporate Member ProgramMAY 7 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon 500 Festival KidsFit ProgramMAY 7 Finish Line 500 Festival 5K 500 Festival Princess ProgramMAY 14 Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day 500 Festival FoundationMAY 14 Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run 500 Festival Intern ProgramMAY 21 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc.MAY 21 Volunteer Appreciation DayMAY 27 500 Festival Memorial Service, For tickets, call 317-614-6400. For general presented by Rolls-Royce information and volunteer opportunities, call 317-927-3378 or visit 500festival.comMAY 28 IPL 500 Festival ParadeMAY 28 KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball

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