| Description: Yet another weather update: No snow in Rochester. We're good to go. See you in the morning!
Course condition: From Park & Rec: "If there is 1” of snow on the ground at 6:00 AM on Saturday Parks will broom the Zumbro South Trail from Soldier’s Field Park to Mayowood". Great news. This was my major concern regarding weather. I marked the course this morning. The only spot to be careful of is the approach on the north side of the footbridge. There's some mud there. I shoveled/scraped all I could but the only way to remove every trace would be to power wash it. So be cautious at that turn, and on the bridge as well as the wood can be slippery when wet. Too bad the race is not this morning! The weather isn't bad at all. Trail is in great shape.
Weather update: Snow mixed with rain and wind forecast for Friday. Chance of rain continuing on Saturday. Dress appropriately. (We are not getting the heavy snow forecast for the Twin Cities and areas north.)
Unfortunately there will be no massages available after the race. The massage therapists became unavailable.
NEW! The 20K is an 'equalizer' race. The women will start 12 minutes before the men. The first person across the finish line is the winner and will earn a $500 cash prize. (20K) Medals, Running Room gift cards and homemade cookies to age group winners. Medals 3-deep: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up. Masters winner receive The Stick. (2 mile) Medals 3-deep: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19 & up.
This year the 20K is an RRCA state championship event. Overall, masters (40-49) and grandmasters (50-59) winners will receive RRCA plaques. Sponsors: Running Room, Clif Bar, Ultima Replenisher, Gatorade, RoadId, Hammer Nutrition, Her Sports + Fitness, Reichel Foods, Great Harvest, State Farm Insurance--Steve Joswiak Agency.
Course is the same as 2007. One hill in the first mile, with the rest being very flat other than underpasses on the bike path. 20K course is USATF certified MN-07002-RR.
Race numbers personalized with name if received by 3/28.
Entry list: http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=7253
Chip timing.
Long-sleeved heavyweight colored T-shirts.
Door prizes: Fuel Belts, $25 Running Room gift card, 5 Hammer Nutrition gel flasks and 26-serving gels.
2-Mile is part of the RTC Youth Grand Prix Series. 20K is part of the RTC Grand Prix Series.
Registration and packet pick-up on Friday 4/11 from 5-8 at Running Room (711 S. Broadway), Saturday from 7-8:45 at the school (Bamber Valley Elementary).
Date: 4/12/2008
Location: Bamber Valley School, Rochester
Length: 20K or 2 Miles
Start Time: 9:00 am (20K females), 9:12 (20K males), 9:30 (2-mile)
Race Details
Is the race certified?: Yes (20K only)
Is this a Grand Prix event?: Yes
Is this a Youth Grand Prix event?: Yes
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