{"id":661,"date":"2011-04-06T11:08:42","date_gmt":"2011-04-06T18:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cana16.com\/?page_id=661"},"modified":"2011-05-24T14:27:13","modified_gmt":"2011-05-24T21:27:13","slug":"austin-5k3k-runwalk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cana16.com\/?page_id=661","title":{"rendered":"Austin 5K\/3K Run\/Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CANA and TUC are in the planning stages for a 5K\/3K Run\/Walk in Austin. We hope this will be the first race of an annual event for all the citizens of Austin.<\/p>\n<p>Why a 5K Run and 3K Walk in Austin?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why Not!<\/li>\n<li>We need more Institutions for our families both young and old<\/li>\n<li>Provides healthy activity for all members of our families<\/li>\n<li>We need more options for entertainment and activities<\/li>\n<li>We can showcase our neighborhood and the new Austin we can become<\/li>\n<li>Provides a new outlet for our youth and adults together<\/li>\n<li>We can organize successful events that benefit local businesses and residents<\/li>\n<li>Our community can welcome visitors to our revitalization efforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0Date: Late September\/October 2011<\/p>\n<p>Course: Start in Columbus Park -&gt; run through city streets<\/p>\n<p>(Central, Race, Parkside, Ohio, West End, Mayfield, Adams, Menard,\u00a0Mason) -&gt; End in Columbus Park<\/p>\n<p>Proposed Route:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Columbus Park Refectory (starting line), turning right on to W. Jackson heading east;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0W. Jackson to S. Central, and turning left (north);<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0S. Central to W. Race, turning left (west);<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0W. Race to N. Parkside, turning right (north);<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0N. Parkside to W. Ohio, turning left (west);<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0W. Ohio to N. Mayfield, turning left (south);<\/li>\n<li>N. Mayfield to West End. turning right (west):<\/li>\n<li>West End to N. Mason, turning left (south);<\/li>\n<li>N. Mason to slight left, and crossing Madison to continue on to N. Mason<\/li>\n<li>N. Mason to W. Adams, turning left and continuing to S. Menard where we&#8211;<\/li>\n<li>Turn right (south) finish line back at the Refectory (or close to it).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0&#8211; Volunteers and Sponsors are Welcome<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Schools encouraged to field groups including teachers and parents<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Churches are encouraged to field groups for Walk or Run<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Businesses are encouraged to be sponsors<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Institutions are encouraged to support through donations in goods\/services\/money<\/p>\n<p>We plan for a <a title=\"Chiago Area Runners Association\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cararuns.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">CARA<\/a> Certified Race\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We would like to include a Health Fair at the Start and Finish Line in Columbus Park<\/p>\n<p>We would like live entertainment from local groups.<\/p>\n<p>We would like a live band.<\/p>\n<p>We want residents, businesses and institutions to support refreshment tables and music along the race course.<\/p>\n<p>We will need posters and bill boards once sponsors are determined.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cana16.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/2010_CARA-BEST-PRACTICES-GUIDELINES_web.pdf\">2010_CARA BEST PRACTICES GUIDELINES_web<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"396\" height=\"57\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"57\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><span style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial Black;\">Austin Community Collaborations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Building Institutions, Bridging Organizations <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial Black;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>www.MyAustinChicago.com<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"297\" height=\"57\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"57\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Victoria Prewitt<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Serethea Reid <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Junnell Dennison<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Ron Reid <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Alderman Deborah Graham<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Pastor Brian Covell<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Dwayne Truss<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Jeanette Stovall<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Minister Yancy Carothers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Anita Hayes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Brian Covell<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial Black;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Event Plan \u2013 Working Document<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">The Austin 5K Run 3K Walk &amp; Health and Wellness Fair<span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">1.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Background\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">2.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Goals and Requirements\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">3.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Pre-Event Planning\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">4.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Marketing Plan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 15<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">5.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Fundraising\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 19<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">6.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Race Day Operations\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">7.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Budget\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page\u00a0 21<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">8.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Follow-up and Evaluation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page 23<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>Why a 5K Run and 3K Walk in Austin?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Why Not! <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">We need more Institutions for our families both young and old <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Provides healthy activity for all members of our families <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">We need more options for entertainment and activities <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">We can showcase our neighborhood and the new Austin we can become <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Provides a new outlet for our youth and adults together <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">We can organize successful events that benefit local businesses and residents <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Our community can welcome visitors to our revitalization efforts <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<strong>Date: September 25 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial Black;\">Austin 5K\/3K Run\/Walk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/jsapi\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/cana16.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress\/mappress.min.js?version=2.30\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/cana16.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress\/json2_min.js?version=2.30\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\/*  *\/\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\/* [icon]<\\\/td>\n\n\n<td><b>[title]<\\\/b>[directions]<\\\/td>\",\"metaKey\":null,\"metaSyncSave\":true,\"metaSyncUpdate\":true,\"metaKeyErrors\":null};var mapp0 = new MappMap(mapdata, options);mapp0.display();\/*  *\/\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/api\/js?key=notsupplied&amp;v=3&amp;sensor=false&amp;language=null\"><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/maps.gstatic.com\/intl\/en_us\/mapfiles\/api-3\/5\/4\/main.js\"><\/script><span style=\"font-size: small; 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font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Course: Start in Columbus Park -&gt; run through city streets<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">(Central, Race, Parkside, Ohio, West End, Mayfield, Adams, Menard,\u00a0Mason) -&gt; End in Columbus Park<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Proposed Route:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0Columbus Park Refectory (starting line), turning right on to W. Jackson heading east; <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0W. Jackson to S. Central, and turning left (north); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0S. Central to W. Race, turning left (west); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0W. Race to N. Parkside, turning right (north); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0N. Parkside to W. Ohio, turning left (west); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0W. Ohio to N. Mayfield, turning left (south); <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">N. Mayfield to West End. turning right (west): <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">West End to N. Mason, turning left (south); <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">N. Mason to slight left, and crossing Madison to continue on to N. Mason <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">N. Mason to W. Adams, turning left and continuing to S. Menard where we\u2013 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Turn right (south) finish line back at the Refectory (or close to it). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">\u00a0&#8211; Volunteers and Sponsors are Welcome<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">&#8211; Schools encouraged to field groups including teachers and parents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">&#8211; Churches are encouraged to field groups for Walk or Run<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">&#8211; Businesses are encouraged to be sponsors<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">&#8211; Institutions are encouraged to support through donations in goods\/services\/money<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">We plan for a <\/span><a title=\"Chiago Area Runners Association\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cararuns.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">CARA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> Certified Race\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">We would like to include a Health Fair at the Start and Finish Line in Columbus Park<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">We would like live entertainment from local groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">We would like a live band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">We want residents, businesses and institutions to support refreshment tables and music along the race course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">We will need posters and bill boards once sponsors are determined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Pre-Event Planning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Determine Date &amp; Location<br \/>\ni. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Get the necessary permits from the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Map out exact race route.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create volunteer committee<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set committee meetings<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Determine volunteers needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Determine Registration Logistics<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How will people pre-register?<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What information do we need to gather?<br \/>\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Signed Liability Waiver Approval<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Determine Race day set-up.<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine timeline for Set-up<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where will people park?<br \/>\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we place the registration table?<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine sign-in process and numbering.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand out timing buttons.<br \/>\niv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we place the medical tent?<br \/>\nv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we have water stops?<br \/>\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we have the award ceremony?\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obtain race medals<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine ceremony host.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine A\/V needs.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write ceremony script.\u00a0<br \/>\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Determine where we need signage.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design Signage<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Print Signage<br \/>\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0Set-up place and time for sponsors to drop of bag filling cache keys.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gather volunteers and have bag filling get together.<br \/>\nix.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Find a volunteer photographer or videographer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Determine Race day set-up.<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine timeline for Set-up<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where will people park?<br \/>\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we place the registration table?<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine sign-in process and numbering.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand out timing buttons.<br \/>\niv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we place the medical tent?<br \/>\nv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we have water stops?<br \/>\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where should we have the award ceremony?\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obtain race medals<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine ceremony host.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine A\/V needs.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write ceremony script.\u00a0<br \/>\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Determine where we need signage.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design Signage<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Print Signage<br \/>\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0Set-up place and time for sponsors to drop of bag filling cache keys.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gather volunteers and have bag filling get together.<br \/>\nix.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Find a volunteer photographer or videographer.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>CARA BEST PRACTICES GUIDELINES <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Adopted: December 1990 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Revised: October 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">The following Best Practices Guidelines have been prepared by the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) for Race Directors and race committees to ensure quality, safe and successful races. <strong>CARA <\/strong>races must adhere to these Guidelines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>I. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">RACE APPLICATIONS, WEBSITES &amp; ONLINE REGISTRATION <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>CARA is encouraging races to \u201cGO GREEN,\u201d to eliminate paper applications and utilize online registration. Provide an online printable application for runners who wish to use that option. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>The elimination of paper applications does not eliminate the obligation to provide runners with complete information about your race. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>The website\/online registration site should provide the following information: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Appropriate CARA logo <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Date of race <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Start time(s) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Distance(s) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Exact location of start (street address) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>USATF course certification status <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Access to driving directions <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Course description <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Parking information <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Contact person\/phone\/email <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Full range of shirt sizes: small, medium, large and x-large <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Specific advance registration instructions and fees <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Race day registration instructions and fees <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Age groups for awards <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Online sites for race results <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>CARA promotional statement <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Clear statement that bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) and dogs are not allowed <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Clear statement of race\u2019s position on use of baby joggers and strollers in race (see below: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">V. SAFETY) <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Registration forms include: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; <strong>Full name, address, city, state, zip, phone, age, date of birth, sex and email address <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; <strong>Separate check-off for runners and walkers <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; <strong>CARA discount*** <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; <strong>Space for CARA membership number <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; <strong>Liability waiver for runners 18 and over; signature of parent or guardian for runners under 18 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>CARA members should be able to take the CARA discount up to and including the latest online and mail-in cutoff dates. Discounts need not be given for race day registrations. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>***The following are CARA\u2019s recommended discounts for CARA members <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>Entry fee of $24 or less\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..$3.00 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>25 \u2013 29\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 4.00 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>30 \u2013 39\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 5.00 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>40 and over\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20266.00 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">II. COURSE <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____The course must be USATF certified (not the same as sanctioning). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____There is a lead vehicle, with a driver or passenger familiar with the <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>course which will follow the course exactly and remain within general <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>view of front runners. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____A race official will follow the last runner\/walker with ability <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>to communicate with race staff. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____Course is clearly marked by direction signs and\/or surface paint. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____Each mile point of the race is clearly marked, including mile 3 in a <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>5k and mile 6 in a 10k. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____A digital clock, or a person calling out split times clearly and <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>accurately is located at miles 1 and 2 of a 5k race and at least every <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>two miles in races longer than 5k to allow a runner to maintain an <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>accurate pace throughout the race. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____The course is closed to all traffic or there is a clearly marked lane <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>for runners. If possible, parking is prohibited on streets designated <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>for the race course. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____Marshals are present at every intersection and change in course <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>direction. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____The number of marshals is adequate to ensure that runners can <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>follow the course safely and accurately. Police should <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not <\/span>be used <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>as course marshals. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>____Police or adult volunteers are located at busy intersections to direct <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>traffic. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">III. AID STATIONS <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Aid stations are located at the race start and finish and at least every 2 \u00bd miles on the race course, but not at a mile split. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The frequency and stocking of aid stations must be increased beyond standards for warm weather races, for anticipated extreme heat conditions (75+) and for races with large numbers of less experienced runners. We recommend that races research historical weather data for the proposed date of the race to anticipate fluid needs. We suggest that races with more than 3,000 participants are more likely to have a large number of less experienced runners. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A communication system (cell phones or radios) must be in place for communication between selected aid station personnel and race director. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Aid stations must be equipped with an on-course system to communicate with <\/strong><strong><em>runners <\/em><\/strong><strong>in the event of an emergency, race stoppage, or adverse weather conditions. Suggested system: 4 signs\/flags: green (proceed), yellow (slow down, proceed with caution), red (slow down, consider stopping, follow official instructions), black (stop, event cancelled, follow official instructions). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Enough pre-poured fluids and cups are provided so that the last runner at each station and at the finish line has fluids available. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IV. MEDICAL <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Race must have liability insurance. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Prior to race, ambulance service must be arranged for and available to the race in case of an emergency. An on-site ambulance is strongly suggested. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A system must exist for communication between the race personnel on the course (aid stations, course marshals) and race staff, with the capability to summon emergency medical assistance to any place on the race course. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ For minor medical needs, e.g. ice, adhesive bandages, etc., provide a visible location at the finish line with supplies and a qualified provider. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>V. SAFETY <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A safety plan must be in place for use of the communication system at all stages of race (when to call, whom to call). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ All course volunteers must be instructed in course of action in event of an emergency. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ See above Aid Stations and Medical sections for further information relating to communication systems. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Due to safety concerns for infants\/children and runners, CARA <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>strongly recommends that baby joggers and strollers not be allowed in races. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>If, despite this recommendation, a race permits the entry of baby joggers and strollers, it must: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Publicize this fact (some runners will avoid races with baby joggers and strollers) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Warn participants of the inherent danger of mixing infants\/children in vehicles with competitive runners <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Insist and enforce that runners with baby joggers and strollers start behind runners <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u2022 <strong>Must have race insurance which allows and covers baby joggers and strollers in a race. RRCA (Road Runners Club of America), which provides general liability insurance, offers this statement with regard to <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>risk management guidelines. (We include it as a point of information.) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>\u201c\u2026while activities such as animal events, skateboard events, baby jogger events, roller skate or blade events,\u2026..will not void a club\u2019s insurance coverage, these types of events are strongly discouraged because of the high risk for potential injury which could cause an increase in RRCA insurance premiums, or, even worse, a refusal by the insurance company to renew the RRCA\u2019s liability policy.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ IF LIGHTNING\/THUNDER IS PRESENT, OR OTHER CONDITIONS DEEMED DANGEROUS BY RACE PERSONNEL, THE RACE MAY NOT PROCEED. A race may proceed once the danger of lightning and\/or dangerous condition has clearly passed. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>VI. TOILET FACILITIES <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ At least one functioning toilet (including indoor toilet facilities) for every 40 runners is located at the race site for races 10 miles or longer or over 1,000 runners. At least one functioning toilet for every 50 runners for all other races. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>VII. GEAR CHECK <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A secure area is clearly designated for runners\u2019 gear, when appropriate. Consider distance to parking and number of runners not traveling by car. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>VIII. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ All runners receive race instructions, medical and aid station information. Course maps should be available: on line, in packets or posted at race. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Separate tables or lines are provided for pre-registered runners and for race day entrants. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Sufficient volunteers are recruited to handle pre-registered <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>runners, race day registrants and packet pick-up in a timely <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>manner on race day. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ If team competition is available, separate tables or lines are provided for team registration. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ If Clydesdale (weight) competition is available, separate tables\/lines and weigh-in station are provided for Clydesdales. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Race day registration closes at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the race. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>IX. START <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The starting line is clearly marked on the ground by tape, paint, or chalk. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A false start line is designated, behind the real start line <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>(except in electronically timed races). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Sound system is utilized which ensures that all runners can hear pre-race instructions and the starting gun or horn. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Since runners have already done their warm ups, speeches by dignitaries, physicians, entertainers, sponsors, etc. and any other ceremonies should be conducted before runners gather at the start line. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ To avoid false starts, the method of starting is explained. A countdown is not used within 30 seconds of the start. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Reminder announcement to be made regarding use of flag\/sign runner warning system. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Where race does prohibit them, a reminder announcement is made prior to start about prohibition of baby joggers and strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs), or dogs. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Walkers and runners do not start simultaneously. Walkers are <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>instructed to line up behind runners and have a separate, later start. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A system is in place which ensures faster runners are positioned in front of all other runners at the start; and all other runners are positioned in accordance with their expected finishing time, with the slowest runners at the back. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The start and finish areas are kept clear of non-participants. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Race is started exactly at the advertised time, even if people are still waiting to register or pick up packets. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The first 200 meters of the race maintain a constant width so that runners are not funneled together. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>X FINISH <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The finish line is clearly marked on the ground by tape, paint, or chalk. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ A digital clock is provided at the finish line to display runners\u2019 finish times. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Adequate means are provided to ensure accurate timing of each finisher. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The number of finish chutes is adequate so no one is ever backed up in front of the finish line. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Runners and walkers should have separate chutes if the events are separate. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Race results\/chip retrieval locations must be situated at a distance from end of chutes to avoid backup in the chutes. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Manual backup of automated and computerized results, as well as a backup chronomix, is required for verification of the timing system (except in electronically timed races). <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>XI. RESULTS\/AWARDS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Clock time or electronically attained times may be used for determining overall and age group winners, according to which form the race uses in publishing its official results. However, state and national records must be clock-timed, according to USATF rules. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ The top male and female finishers overall should be recognized and awarded. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Awards are to be given to the first three finishers in each age group. For the purpose of determining age group awards, overall winners are removed from the results and do not receive age group awards. Overall winners are included in age group results for final reporting purposes. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ If awards are not distributed or available on race day, they must be mailed to all winners in a timely fashion, at no cost to the runners. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ CARA Runners\u2019 Choice Circuit Races must use five year age groups for awards. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ CARA recommended age groups for Certified Races are as follows: Male and female \u2013 14 &amp; under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. (These age groups may be combined but not divided. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>(Runners have a decided preference for 5 year age groups.) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>XII. POST RACE <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>______ Submit (or instruct results person\/company to submit) one copy of age group and overall results directly to CARA (brian@cararuns.org) within 24 hours of the race. Use Word Pad or html, if possible. Include name, age, sex, hometown, finishing time, overall place, and age group place for all participants. Include overall winners in age group results. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>XIII. MISCELLANEOUS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>_____ Race will have an email system whereby it can communicate with registered runners both prior to and after a race in the <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>event of race cancellation, scoring issues, CARA post-race survey, etc. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>_____ Race must participate in CARA post-race online survey. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><strong>Chicago<\/strong><strong> Area Runners Association <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">549 W Randolph St <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Chicago IL 60661 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Phone 312.666.9836 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Fax 312.781.1736 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">www.cararuns.org <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Marketing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Confirm Naming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create &amp; Approve Logo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create the \u201cwhy\u201d story<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What challenges are faced that drive fundraising?<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact people who have or will benefit from fundraising and tell their story.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create Brochure &amp; Registration Form for Runners\/Walkers<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Distribute brochures to running stores or places of interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create Brochure &amp; Registration Form for Sponsors<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine Sponsorship Levels &amp; Incentives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create Posters\/Flyers for Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Create Website<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allow people to register online<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Additional Marketing Online<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create YouTube Video Channel<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make video promoting event<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shoot video at event to promote next year<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gather stories of people who have benefited.<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Create a Flickr Account<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Post pictures online.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create social networking profiles<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create Events<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make Friends<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design &amp; print volunteer &amp; racer t-shirts. Add to racer bags.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Race Sponsorship Benefits<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Lace up your sneakers and team up with the 1<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair. Get involved with the community and build your business with sports marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Enclosed please find Sponsorship and Exhibitor information. We can also package a plan to fit your company\u2019s marketing goals and objectives. By sponsoring an event, a company receives marketing benefits in exchange for a fee. Event Sponsorship is unique because it delivers a powerful brand message through memorable consumer experiences and awareness.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Mass Media<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>E-mail marketing, local newspaper, TV and radio station mentions, collateral materials including registration forms, posters, banners and up to ??? impressions of print advertising.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Website<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Promotional giveaways, online registration, feature and listings\/links on the website plus, registration made easy on active.com, the &#8220;go to&#8221; website for runners, walkers.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Exclusivity &#8220;Official Product&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Example: Loretto Hospital is an Official\u00a0 Sponsor of the Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Product Placement<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Showcasing, demonstration and sampling onsite or in goodie bag.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Logo Identification<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Logo on T-shirts, banners and signs and onsite p.a. announcements.<\/p>\n<p>Example: Mile Markers sponsored by Alderman Deborah Graham\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Stage Presentations and Speaking Opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Get noticed by the masses by sponsoring the entertainment, special area or award ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Marketing Benefits<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Measurable Return on Your Investment Relationship Marketing<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sponsorship is another way to maximize your networking circle by partnering with industry leaders. Monies raised during the Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair will benefit next years Event and other Austin Community Institutions in development.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Community Relations<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Benefit from the goodwill created by supporting the Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair, which encourages a wholesome, healthy lifestyle while supporting the Austin Community.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Qualitative Pay-Out<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Leadership positioning, positive association, and community goodwill.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Employee Impact<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Fosters internal employee wellness, camaraderie and teamwork.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sponsorship Levels<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Gold Sponsor $2,000<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Exclusive sponsor in your specialty or market segment <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company name and\/or logo displayed on race t-shirt <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company name\/logo listed on collateral materials <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company name\/logo included in press release <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company listed on\u00a0 Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair website with link to company\u2019s website <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Distribution of promotional materials in race bags <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Banner or sign on the race course at one of the mile markers <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company recognized during awards ceremony <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 5 free race entries <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Table, banner or other presence at the finish line <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company name and\/or logo displayed on race t-shirt <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company name\/logo listed on collateral materials <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company listed on Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Distribution of promotional materials in race bags <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company recognized during awards ceremony <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Distribution of products or services on-site during race and festival <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Promotional materials in participant bags <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Company listed on\u00a0 Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair website <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Distribution of products or services on-site during race and festival <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Promotional materials in participant bags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Silver Sponsor $1000<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Bronze Sponsor $150<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Other Sponsorship Opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Stage Sponsor (1) &#8211; $500<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Be the sponsor of our stage and awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Water Station Sponsor &#8211; $300<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Have your logo displayed at all of the water stations located throughout the route<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Goodie Bag &#8211; $75<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Expand your reach and put your product sample directly into the hands of over ??? runners and walkers through our professionally managed Goodie Bag Program. Goodie Bag items are a cost effective way to target sports enthusiasts as well as health and family-oriented consumers.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Proceeds from <\/strong><strong>the <\/strong><strong>Annual Austin 5K Family Fun Run, Walk\u00a0 &amp; Health Fair<\/strong><strong> will benefit \u00a0Austin Community Collaborations for next years Event and other planned Austin Community Institutions.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">National Runner Demographics**<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Male Long Distance Runners<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Average Age: 45 years old <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 54% are married <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 76% males had 2006 household income of $75,000 or more <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 80% have college degree; 37% have post-graduate degree <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Favorite race distances: Half-Marathon, Marathon, 10K <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Average Age: 39 years old <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 62% are married <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 64% males had 2006 household income of $75,000 or more <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 79% have college degree; 42% have post-graduate degree <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Favorite race distances: Half-Marathon, 5k, 10K <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Female Long Distance Runners<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><em>&#8211; USARunning.org<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 There are over 37 million runners in the U.S. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 11 million run at least 100 times per year <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Runners spend $125 billion on health-related goods and services <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 16 million runners have a household income of $75,000 or more <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Nearly 55% hold a college degree versus the national average of 33% <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 In 2007, runners spent $8.5 billion on their sport with $2 billion going to the purchase of Footwear <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 30% of runners buy 4 or more pairs of shoes per year <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 8.1 million road race finishers in 2006 <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 43% of runners have been at the sport for over 10 years <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 21% have been running for over 20 years <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Average age of male runners: 27-31 years old <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 Average age of female runners: 23-26 years old <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>**2008<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sample Sponsor Logos<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shoneys5krun.com\/index.php\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">2011 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Fundraising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Gather list of potential donors<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send Brochure<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand brochures to every foreseeable participant or sponsor\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make follow-up phone calls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Determine how money will be collected.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Race Day Operations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Set-up\u00a0<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Registration<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand out numbers &amp; timing censors &amp; goodie bags<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coat check, bag check?<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Signage<br \/>\niii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Watering Stations<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Water must be pre-purchased<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteers in place<br \/>\niv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A\/V, Award Ceremony<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electricity must be available, figure how much you need.<br \/>\nv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handout radios for on-site communication\u00a0<br \/>\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medical tent<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find volunteer medical staff<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gather ice &amp; supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Run the Race<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Post results for serious runners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Tear down the event<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"440\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"bottom\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>City Permits Package -fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Insurance<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">CARA Application\u00a0 -fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">350.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">USATF Certification -course<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">650.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Race Timer\/Digital Clocks Rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">400.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Water and Aid Station Table rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Two Way Radio rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Web Site<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Bill boards<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Posters<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Applications<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">400.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Tee Shirts<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Medals\/Trophy\/Prizes<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Goodie Bags<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Merchant\/Vendor Booths<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Food<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Water<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Ambulance<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Stage Rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">1,300.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Table and Chair Rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">250.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">PA and Speaker Rental<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Clean-up Crew<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">400.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Garbage Cans, pickup<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">Electrical Drops<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"271\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Budget Overall &#8212;<\/strong><strong>\u00e0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\" valign=\"top\"><strong>15,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">CITY SERVICE PRICE SCHEDULE OF OVERTIME RATES<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS, PARADES AND ATHLETIC EVENTS (Evenings and Weekends)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Service Evening &amp; Saturday Rate Sunday and Holiday Rate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">(Time and a half) (Double Time)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Posting of No Parking Signs $40.17 per hour\/laborer $53.56 per hour\/laborer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Towing $43.43 per hour\/driver\/laborer $57.90 per hour\/driver<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Refuse Collection $40.17 per hour\/laborer $53.56 per hour\/laborer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">$43.43 per hour\/driver $57.90 per hour\/driver<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Street Sweeping $43.43 per hour\/driver $57.90 per hour\/driver<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Electrical Services $60.60 per hour\/electrician $80.80 per hour\/electrician<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&amp; Maintenance<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Electrical Drops $60.60 per hour\/electrician $80.80 per hour\/electrician<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">(Provide electrical power)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sound Equipment $60.60 per hour\/electrician $80.80 per hour\/electrician<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Stage $1,044.33 (flat fee) $1,373.92 (flat fee)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">CONDITIONS:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">1. There is a four-hour minimum for all services.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">2. Equipment and services above is subject to availability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">3. Prices are subject to change without notice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">4. Reimbursements must be pre-paid to the City of Chicago by certified check at least one week before date of event.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">5. The rates mentioned above do not apply to the Jumping Jack Program.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">6. For Police overtime at Sporting Events, call (312) 744-7430.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">*Prices and services are subject to change without notice<span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Follow-up &amp; Evaluation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Match goals with actual results<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;\">Follow-up communication with racers and volunteers<br \/>\ni.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send out report on how money was used.<br \/>\nii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Promote next year\u2019s race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">A couple final notes: When planning a 5K or 10K remember that you are going to need plenty of water. Take the amount of water you think you\u2019ll need and double it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Additionally, it is very smart to hire a company or person to administer the timing of the race.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00b7\u00a0 Sit down with key people to get things going. See the related eHow titled &#8220;How to Plan an Organizational Meeting.&#8221;<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 2<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Identify the charity you want to support. For greater exposure, plan your event during a designated charity&#8217;s day or month. Set a date&#8211;rain or shine. Choose a starting time, and determine the length of the race and the route.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 3<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Decide how many participants your team (and the course) can successfully handle. An event with several thousand runners or walkers is a whole different beast than one with several hundred. The more participants, the more spectators come to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 4<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Set a registration fee. For a short race like a 5K, charging runners and walkers a fee is preferable to having participants line up sponsors who pay by the mile.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 5<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Hold your initial planning meeting. Establish procedures and discuss policies for registration, media relations and publicity, volunteers, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_135566_organize-charity-walk.html##\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">safety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">, traffic management, first aid and other services such as massage and foot care, food, rest rooms, accommodations, cleanup and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/arts\/\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">entertainment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 6<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Approach potential sponsors to help finance, publicize or even organize the event. Contact an athletic or sporting-goods store, a running club, a podiatrist, and local sports hero. Solicit corporate donations for water, energy bars, other snacks and sports drinks to be handed out along the route and at the end of the race. Sponsors will always want to promote their product with giveaways such as T-shirts, caps and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_135566_organize-charity-walk.html##\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">water bottles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 7<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Contact law enforcement agencies about local ordinances, road closures, traffic barricades, crowd control and security issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 8<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Get the word out to as many volunteers, runners and walkers as possible. See the related article &#8220;How to Publicize an Event&#8221; and contact a local TV station to see if it will get involved; maybe a news anchor is an avid runner.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0 9<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Organize training sessions prior to the event for participants to get in shape. How many and how far in advance they should begin are determined by the length and intensity of the event. Assume some participants are total couch potatoes and schedule training sessions and plan instructional materials accordingly. Marathons and two- and three-day walks require at least six months of training. 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