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Plan on a walk from your car to the start so that traffic in and near the race course is minimized.

Parking is available in all UAA Parking Lots and UAA shuttles will be running every 15 minutes from 8:30AM to Noon. Come early and look for the Seawolf Shuttle signs

Pin – Your number to the front of your shirt. Keep this number visible.

Event Options

5k Timed Event – 9:30 am (line up by 9am)
A competitive event for participants who want an official “gun start to finish line” time to be considered for overall and age group top finisher awards. Runners will also recieve a start mat to finish mat time for their race. This time will not be considered for awards but is produce for the personal records of the runner. Results will be made available @ www.heartrun.com within 48 hours of the race completion. Instructions for your timing chip are with your bib.

5k Non-Timed Event – 10:00 am (line up by 9:45 am)
A non-competitive event for those who enjoy walking or running. Participants are not timed and will not be considered for awards.

3k Heart Lite Event – 10:00 am (line up by 9:45 am)
The Heart Lite Event starts with the non-timed 5k participants and is for those interested in a shorter, flatter course. This approximately 3K course follows the traditional course (see map), but instead of heading up the APU hill, you turn left and head back toward the finish. Participants are not timed and will not be considered for awards.

11:15AM Awards Ceremony – Recognizes overall finishers and mended heart performances.

Important: Lining up for the start

Those with young children, and with strollers, line up towards the back of the crowd non competitive event. It is your responsibility to insure your safety and the safety of your family. Do Not Push.

Anyone witnessed using inappropriate behavior at the start of anywhere on the course will be disqualified and asked to leave event grounds.

Important: Safety Issues:

No Pets, bicycles, roller blades, roller skis, wagon’s, or skate boards. They are not allowed at any time on the day of the event. Due to safety and insurance reasons, all participants pushing strollers and baby joggers must walk in the 10:00 a.m. non competitive event.

Please be environmentally responsible. Do not take any balloon décor from event grounds.

Champion Disposable Timing Chip – This is for the 9:30 event only. Be sure to lace your chip to your shoe securely. Parents with children… check your children’s shoes. This year the timing chip is disposable. Once you have crossed the finish, you may discard the timing chip into the trash.

Do not cross the finish line twice.

**Note: If you lose your timing chip, replacement fee is $5

Parking and Shuttle Bus – Please carpool. The parking map is on the race entry form.

Utilize the parking garages in Dale Street by Providence Alaska Medical Center.

This is the easiest and most accessible place to park. UAA Shuttle Busses will be available.

Wheelchair Start – The Competitive wheelchair event will start 5 minutes prior to the main start of each event.

The Course – Be observant of your location and traffic at all times. Listen and follow instructions from the course monitors.

Finish– there will be one common finish for both men and women. Once you have crossed the finish line, stay in single file to the end of the chute. Do not pass after the finish, do not pass in the chute. Move rapidly through the finish area to avoid back-ups. Once through the area, please move away from the chute area to avoid clogging.

Under no circumstances cross the finish line twice.

Kid’s Medals – Children 6th grade and under. Remember to pick up your medal!

After The Race– Be courteous of those still participating. Do not stand or walk on the start/finish road.

First Aid – Available near the start / finish area. Medical personnel will also be on the course, look for the safety vests.

Thank you for donating to the American Heart Association, and for supporting this event!

   
         

 
 

 

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