Course Rules and Awards
Time: 8:00 AM , Saturday, May 12, 2012
Field Limit: 1800, to ensure the safety and quality of the race.
Time Limits: Please note that the course closes at 11:30AM.
After that time, no course safety or water stop service will be available.
Walkers are welcomed and encouraged!
Personal Baggage: Baggage/change of clothes will be transported from the Race start to the finish.Plan on using your own bag, just make sure you clearly mark your Bib number and name on it. It’s best to use a waterproof bag. Your bag will then be transported to the finish area for you to claim following the race. You may also use your goody bag you receive at Packet Pickup as your bag. Bag drop off will be right next to the start line on Letter S Road. Bring the bag with you, and drop off there prior to your race start.
Registration/Packet Pick up: Registration and Packet Pickup will begin at 5:30 AM on May 12, 2012 at Alton Central School . Please arrive early. You will be issued your B-tag timing chip with your bib bib, and goodie bag. Bib numbers will only be issued to the registered runner.
Timing: The Big LakeTM Half Marathon will be utilizing the B-Tag timing system at the start and finish. All athletes will be issued a B-Tag affixed to their bib and goodie bag at registration. This will allow us to give you both an official "Gun" time as well as the unofficial "Net" time from when you cross the start mats. Since your B-Tag Timing Chip is affixed to your bib number, BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR BIB NUMBER! You, and your Bib number (with B-Tag), must pass over both mat systems (start and finish) in order to receive your "Net" time. If your start time is not recorded, you will only receive your "Gun time". Due to USAT&F Rule 136, the official order of finish, state and national records and rankings will be based on "Gun" time. As our race is sanctioned by the USAT&F, we abide by this rule and want to point out that "Net" times are unofficial and are for your personal use only. Results will be posted in both "Gun" time order as well as "Net" time order. Competitive runners hoping to win age category awards should position themselves near the front for best official "Gun" time results. Competitive runners seeking to win age group categories are encouraged to position themselves near the front for the best official time results. There will be digital clocks at each mile of the course, to check your pace.
Water Stops: Nine (9) Water stops will be located on the course, plus the start and finish. There will also be a fruit station and sugar shack and other goodies. Bandaids and vaseline will also be available. The stops will be staffed by the best volunteers around trying to take home the "Big LakeTM Battle" first prize!
Medical Aid: Aid will be located throughout the course and at the finish area. Sag vehicles will be on course to assist dropouts. Vaseline and bandaids will also be available at each water stop.
Awards: Special awards will be given to the top 5 male and female winners overall. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group. Age groups are 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Special awards will also be given to the top Clydesdales ( men200+ lbs )Athenas (women 150+ lbs) overall. A special finisher's medal will be given to all finishers of the Big LakeTM Half Marathon. All participants will also receive a great multi-color Big Lake technical t-shirt.
Out of respect for all of the award winners, you must be present to receive your award. No awards will be mailed.
Cash Awards: Cash awards will be given to the top 5 male and female finishers overall. $200/1st, $100/2nd, $75/3rd, $50/4th, $25/5th. Top male and female masters will receive $50.
Spectating: Spectators may walk to the Finish area from the parking areas if they wish. The start is approximately 1.25 miles from the finish area. Spectators will be allowed to take the shuttle bus back to the parking areas following the race. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE AND PARK ON THE COURSE TO CHEER ON THE RUNNERS. This is a safety hazard for the athletes as well as you.
Massage Tent: Massage will be provided by Vital Kneads. All services are complimentary for the athletes.
