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Race Handbook
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On behalf of the entire Race Staff we would like to welcome you to what we believe is one of the most scenic, engaging, and adventurous Relay Races in the great Northwest. In addition to breath-taking scenery and excellent running locations, we believe that this race will provide a real opportunity for team bonding! We also believe that you’re going to enjoy your stop at Silverwood Theme Park and get a kick out of some of the fun contests along the way. Simply put, we want this Race to be one of the greatest experiences that you’ve ever had whether you’re new to the sport of running or a seasoned veteran.
In a nutshell, Spokane to Sandpoint is a 12-person 190-mile relay race that starts at the ski lodge atop Mt. Spokane Ski Resort and progresses through some of the best places to run in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho until finishing at Lakeview Park in Sandpoint, Idaho. Each runner will complete 3 legs varying in distances from 3-8 miles. The majority of the legs (31 of the 36) are fairly flat with less than 100 feet net elevation difference. After completing a leg, the wristband will be handed off to the next runner until all 12 runners have completed their first leg. Then runner 1 will start the cycle for the team all over. Each team is required to have 2 support vehicles (vans/suburban type) and must abide by all race rules and regulations. We have two overarching goals: safety and fun. Please be safe while on sections of the course that are open to motorized vehicles by obeying traffic safety laws. On the fun side – have outrageous fun while encouraging your other teammates during their legs, while participating in some of the contests along the route, and while riding Tremors Roller Coaster (coaster is voluntary)!
Volunteers will man all leg exchanges. Please extend your thanks as you meet them along the course! At all major exchanges (6,12,18,24,30,36) there will be race services available as well as ample space to lay out and stretch! There are sections along the route where you can swim or wade into some cool refreshing lakes and rivers if you choose to. Food and gas services are available at many of the towns you’ll race through.
Have a fantastic race! We are sure that it will be both a challenging and rewarding experience for you and your team. See you on the Course! Sincerely, Spokane to Sandpoint Event Staff
Spokane to Sandpoint Table of Contents
Presenting Sponsors
Leg Sponsors
Non Profit
Registration: · June 15: Last day for pre registration. ($900/team) · July 15: Last day for regular registration ($1,020/team) · August 5: Last day for late registration ($1,200/team) Team Information: May 1: Teams can start registering their Volunteer Staff. Transition areas are given on a first come first serve basis. Sign up early! July: Start times will be posted for registered teams. August 5: Last day to update 10K times. August 5: Last day for free Team Substitutions. $10 after this point. August 5: Deadline to Submit Volunteer Staff. August 15: Packet Pickup 6:00 am – 2:00 pm. August 15: RACE DAY #1 August 16: RACE DAY #2 and Awards Ceremony at 6:00 pm August 17: One Year until Spokane to Sandpoint 2009!
■Team training times (if applicable). Accountability is a huge help. Plus, it’s fun to run with others. ■Who is planning on driving to Spokane for the Start in their own vehicles? ■Who should run what legs of the race? ■Communication between vehicles during race. Cell phones and 2 way radios are strongly recommended. ■Where to eat. ■Where to get gas. ■Resting for van group that is not running. ■What to do if someone gets lost. ■Running during night sections. ■What to do in case of an emergency. ■Who’s buying the post Race Meal afterward! Race Logistics:
Mandatory Equipment
* Flashlights and reflective vests will be sold at Start Area. Recommended Equipment
1. LAWS OF THE LAND: All teams are required to follow the Laws of the Land. This means abiding by traffic safety laws, using portable toilets, and litter receptacles. Please clean up after yourself and keep the race course and the Inland Northwest in great shape! 2. THREE VOLUNTEERS: It is mandatory that ALL teams who have at least one runner who lives locally within 100 miles of any section of the race course provide 3 VOLUNTEERS to help support the Race. An event of this distance and magnitude needs your team’s volunteers to help make it run smoothly! If you do not want to provide volunteers you can HIRE volunteers to take their place for $200/team. Volunteer shifts are typically 4-6 hours in duration. You can have them sign up for their shift using the online volunteer sign up. 3. VEHICLES: Vehicles are limited to 20’ long. Most teams drive vans or suburban type vehicles. Only two vehicles are allowed to drive runners so as to limit race traffic and increase safety. Vehicles can, and certainly are encouraged, to be decorated. Team name, logos, runner names, and festive decorations are common. Be creative and have fun! Colored vehicle markers will be sold at the Start Area near the Race Merchandising. 4. TEAM VEHICLE SIGNS At Team Check-In (Start Area) teams will be provided 3 signs for each vehicle. Please put one “Team Number” sign in the front window, and the other in the back window of your vehicle. Put the “Runner on Course” sign in your back window as well. Please bring take to hang your signs. 5. DESIGNATED DRIVER Although most teams choose to alternate runners as drivers, your team is allowed to have a non-runner that you designate as a driver. You can also carry support personnel if your vehicle has enough legal seatbelts. 6. REQUIRED TEAM EQUIPMENT: Each team must have 2 reflective vests and 2 flashlights/headlamps for night running sections of the course. At Check-In and Packet Pick-Up please present your vests/flashlights for inspection by race officials. All team members must wear vests and carry flashlights from 7:00 pm until 6:00 am. Participants will be held at the exchange and not allowed to begin their leg until they have the required night equipment. Teams are encouraged to have at least 2 vests/lights per van so the runner up next doesn’t have to trade with the runner that just completed his/her leg in the transition area. Reflective vests and flashlights will be sold at the Start Area.
7. RUNNER SUPPORT During NIGHT sections of the race you are allowed to have a BICYCLE support crew member who rides with your runner. Support crews are required to wear helmets, have reflective vests, and have a red flashing light. If not using support crew please make sure to help keep runners on course by making regular stops at pull outs. In addition to turn signs, all night running sections will have flashing lights at all turns along the course. 8. RUNNERS OFF COURSE: All runners should study their routes prior to racing. All turns on the route will be marked with Spokane to Sandpoint race signs and reflective flashing lights during night sections. That being said, it is up to each team to monitor and guide their teammates through the course. If a runner gets off course by taking a wrong turn, the runner is allowed to be returned to the point where he/she took the wrong turn and then resume the race. 9. RUNNER SUBSTITUTION: A) Male/Female Teams: If a runner drops out due to injury during a leg and isn’t able to make it to the next exchange, only the next runner in rotation can take the wrist wrap and finish that leg. Teams then have the option of a) having that runner then run his/her leg on top of the leg they just finished or b) the next runner in rotation can begin at the exchange thus moving all other runners up one spot in the rotation. The injured runner is not allowed to return to the rotation for the remainder of the race, so at least one runner will run an extra leg. B) Co-Ed Teams: To qualify for a Co-Ed status females must run at least 18 legs. Therefore, if a female runner becomes injured the next female in the rotation must slide into her position (a male runner is not allowed to). Conversely, if a male runner is injured, then he must be replaced by a male. An exception to this rule is if a Co-Ed team has 7 or more women, then the next male runner in rotation could take her place because the other women could still meet the required 18 legs. 10. RUNNER SEQUENCE: Barring no injuries occur during the race, all runners are required to remain in their original sequence throughout the race. Therefore, runner 1 will complete legs #1, #13, and #25. You are not allowed to give your best runner the three most difficult legs if they are not in his/her sequence of legs. Organizing your sequence to best meet the strengths of your runners is important. Hint: It is probably not the best idea to assign runners their legs based on their favorite numbers! Give your newer runner’s easier sequences and your more experienced runner’s more challenging sequences. Distance and elevation gain/loss are two important factors to consider. 11. TRANSITION AREAS: Runners must hand the wrist wrap off to the next team member in the designated transition areas. Volunteers will record teams as they make exchanges so please make sure your race number is clearly visible. Please do not park your vehicle in a position near transitions that would hinder the race path of other teams. All transitions will have access to restrooms. 12. VAN DECORATIONS: We want teams to show Race Spirit by decorating vehicles! Please keep in mind that sportsmanship, positive slogans/images and arrangements that wouldn’t embarrass your grandmother are appreciated! Van decorations that are overly suggestive, contain sexual or foul language, or vulgar in content will be asked to be removed. 13. CHECK-IN PROCEDURES & START AREA: Teams should arrive at the START AREA at the Mt. Spokane Ski Lodge at least 30 minutes before race time. Each team must present (or purchase) their safety equipment including two reflective vests and two flashlights/headlamps. After doing so teams will be issued their Race Goodie Bags which contain a variety of items including S2S Wrist Wraps and Spokane to Sandpoint Race Shirts! Five minutes prior to the start of each wave, team names and numbers will be announced (cheer like middle school students on the last day of school when your team is broadcasted!). At that point your runner should be at the Start Line ready to go! 14. FINISH AREA: The final runner who completes leg 36 will enter Lakeview Park and complete a short victory lap around the wooded arboretum before entering the Finish Line area in Memorial Field. Once the anchor runner has passed through the gate at Memorial Field teams should join them for the final 50 meters of the race. Make sure your anchor runner leads your team to the finish line as your final time will be based on when he/she crosses under the S2S Finish Banner. All teams will be announced as they cross the Finish Line! On behalf of the entire Event Staff of Spokane to Sandpoint, we’d like to wish you our most sincere congratulations on finishing the most Scenic and Adventurous Relay Race in the Northwest! 15. FINISHER MEDALS & TEAM PHOTOS: Following your finish each team member will be awarded a Finisher Medal. Way to Go! You’ll also be asked to pose for a team photo.
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Contact us: email: info@spokanetosandpoint.com Phone # (509) 346-1440 |
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