First of all, the event is rain or shine, sorry, the forecast doesn't look that good, but I have faith, never know what it will be like.

 

Start time is 7:00am, try to get there with plenty of time to spare.

There is ample parking close to the transition area, and also, all around Pier Village.

Not sure if the parking area to the left, just as you pull in will be charging $$, but most will not have to park there if they are.

 

Pre-race packet pick up will be available all day Saturday at Shore Runner, see directions below.  Hours for Saturday 10-8

We have 170 pre-entered right now, yes accepting post entries either Saturday or Sunday am at Shore Runner. (all $50)

 

Bathrooms are located just north of pier village in right on the boardwalk (about 100 yards north of the circle).

Also, I believe just south of Pier Village ( one-two blocks) there is another. There is one stall( one male, one female) in the basement of the parking garage (also another place to park if you DO NOT have a roof rack, I think it's like $7 or something.

 

At check in, you will be given your t-shirt or sweatshirt ( only pre-entries prior to 5/1) If we have left over, they will be available for $20 and race number.

 

A timing chip is attached to the underside of your race number. Please be careful with it. Do not bend it or fold it, otherwise we will not pick up your times. Very important.

 

NUMBERS MUST BE WORN ON FRONT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EVENT.

 

We have actually taped them on there, so if for some reason you see it not as secure as you would like, please let us know so we can adjust.

 

Once you have your number, you can rack your bike in the transition area. Please, only athletes in the transition area.

Placement first come first serve.  No one has an advantage as we enter one side, exit the other.

 

We have a slight change in course from previous years. It's very simple.

Please look at the maps to familiarize yourself with it.

 

 

We are expecting about 250 participants.  Start location is at the south end or Pier Village ( just in front of Turning Point) corner of Franklin Terr. and Ocean Ave.

 

Runners will proceed south, in the Northbound lane on the road to a point .94 miles.

There will be a water stop at that end.

Run around the sign right to left, then back north ON the boardwalk.

You will proceed on the boardwalk basically through Pier Village, staying inside the cones (west side of boardwalk) Enter into the transition area in the NORTH End (just in front of McLoones) This is what is different from prior years.

You will come in from the north end, get your bike and proceed sount out of Pier Village, same way you went in the beginning of the run.

This is why it is important to stay on the boardwalk in the second mile of the first run, out of the way of approaching bikers.

HELMETS are requires, if you forgot yours, let us know we always have extras.

 

THE ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. Pleas stay to the right at all time and pass on the left. As you approach another cyclist, please announce ( On Left) as  you pass them.

NO DRAFTING, which means 3 bike lengths behind another ride, It's mostly a safety issue.

Please be careful, this is all for fun.

 

You will bike south to North Bath Avenue, turn right, then right again (staying insdie the cones) on Ocean Blvd. They are supposed to extend the cones all the way from the beginning of Pier Village to North Bath.

Head north past Pier Village and then the rest is the same.

At the end of the loop (only one loop for all in this event) turning right on North Bath Ave, then left on Ocean Ave back to Pier Village.

Please dismount as directed prior to entering the Transition area.

MUST WALK OR RUN BIKE THROUGH TRANS AREA.

Rack the bike, then proceed out of trans area heading North on the second run (3 miles)

One more small change.

Do not jump right up on to the boardwalk. Proceed 1/2 way around cirle ( please stay to right as much as possible)

enter the small walking path to head north.

This should be coned off. follow the path north ( it winds back and forth a bit)then straight as it passes ocean place hotel.

 

Keep going straight until you see the turn around (.42 miles), turn left to right around turning point, then back on the boards, past Pier Village, all the way south to south turn araound left to right, then back to finish.

I am having new maps made righ now and will email them later today. or you can look later on at

http://sandyhookers.org/Du/

 

 

Hope this helps everyone understand the logistics of the event.

Of course, as always, family or spectators who want to volunteer are welcome.

thank you very much, we look forward to the first of many multi sport events in 2009.

As always, Seconds don't count, Safety Does.

Be safe

and see you all on Sunday Morning

 

 

 

 

 

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