UNITE 1/2 Marathon series

Unite Half Marathon Series
Sunday, April 18, 2010
New Brunswick, NJ
www.cgiracing.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Health and Fitness Expo

Friday, April 16, 2010
11:00 - 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 17, 2010
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Shop at some of the hottest retailers in the area offering last minute race gear and great deals. Click here for Expo details.

Packet Pickup
All racers must attend the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up their race number, timing chip, T-shirt and goodie bag. Photo IDs are required. All registered participants must bring their confirmation card.

Race Day

Sunday, April 18, 2010

8:00 am START LINE ~ DRUMLINE
Your race will begin with true pomp and circumstance as cheerleaders and marching bands start you off like no other race can!

9:00 - 1:00 pm FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
Stick around for the unbelievable post race festival celebration. Participants receive a great commemorative finisher's medal, water, and food.

Your loved ones can celebrate your amazing finish with live music, refreshments, festival fun activities and more!

The Finish Line Festival includes the RU Reunion area - where you can re-unite with classmates, friends and family.

Be sure to discuss a reunion plan with your family and friends prior to race day.

Class Reunion Area
Alumni be sure to sign up for the Class Reunion Area this is an area, right in the heart of it all. Here we reserve space just for your class for; 1) "tailgating" - a central location for the classmates to set up tents, reconnect, meet, socialize, have fun and 2) provide class/alumni information. Space is limited in this area. To reserve your free spot email classreunionatfinish@cgiracing.com.

 

ATHLETE AMENITIES

* 1/2 Marathon Experience Like No Other
* Live Bands, Club Sports, Fraternities, Sororities, and Cheer Squads all along the course
* Commemorative Shirt
* Drumline Start
* Unforgettable Finish Line Party
* Class Reunion VIP area - where applicable
* Water and aid stations every mile
* Commemorative Finisher’s Medal
* Awards 3-deep in All Age Divisions
* ChronoTrack Timing System

PACKET PICKUP

You must pick up your own race packet and bib number at the Expo on either Friday or Saturday or pre-reserve Race Day Packet for an additional fee of $10 (you may do this when registering for the race).

Under no circumstances will race numbers and packets be given to family, friends or anyone other than participants themselves. No exceptions will be made - we are very sorry.

RULES

Athletes may request a partial deferral by submitting an email request prior to January 1st. Approved requests will be entitled to a credit of 50% of your race entry fee only toward another CGI produced race in that race season year.

After January 1st all entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.

* If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future CGI Racing events for three years.

* Race numbers are required to participate - no bandits!

* You must be at least 12 years old to participate.

* You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge.

* You must pick up your own race packet and race number at the Expo.

* You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing tag.

* Coaches, baby-joggers, bikes, dogs, in-line skates, skateboards or dogs will not be allowed on the course.

TIME LIMITS

* You must be able to complete the 1/2 Marathon within 4 hours of the Official ½ Marathon Start (gun time, not chip time).
* Please note – this is gun time, not chip time. We have factored in the time it will take for the last corrals to cross the start line. Please plan your training accordingly.

RACE DAY TEMPERATURE

It could go either way here. We, of course, think the weather will be perfect. The average low is 40 degrees so layer your clothing at race start and as the sun rises, it will warm up to about 60 degrees (average high in April). Please check the race day weather forecast when you get into town and dress accordingly.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

Athletes may request a partial deferral by submitting an email request prior to January 1st. Approved requests will be entitled to a credit of 50% of your race entry fee only toward another CGI produced race in that race season year.

After January 1st all entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.

 

START LINE

Start Line Corrals

The corral system assures a smooth start to your race. Signage will be placed along the corral to note the proper start location for runners (based upon your estimated finish time). For example, those estimating a finish time of 1:20 or better (under 6 minute miles) will corral in corral #1 and so on, in fifteen minute increments up to 3:45 (17:10 min/mile).

Runners NEED to position themselves in the proper corral.

If you are running 10 min/miles and line up in the 1st corral (to be with your friend) it is unfair to those runners who will have to make their way around you. This can also be very dangerous to both you and other runners.

FINISH LINE

Once you cross the finish line you’ll enter a Secure Zone – a fenced off area for race participants only.

Here you will get your photo taken - and receive water, sports drink, food, and your finisher’s medal. Once you exit the Secure Zone you may not return.

Outside the exit, you can join your family and friends at the Finish Line Festival.