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ACTIVITY GUIDE OCT. 21-22, 2017 MANKATOMARATHON.COM The OrthoEdge joint replacement program offers superb care from your first visit through recovery. The experienced surgeons from the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and the professional care team at River’s Edge Hospital provide personal and compassionate care to get you back to doing the things you enjoy. Start your joint replacement journey at www.orthoedgemn.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome .................................................................... 3 Schedule of Events ................................................... 4 Sponsors ................................................................... 7 Sport & Health Expo ................................................. 9 Speaker Series ........................................................ 10 Kidz Zone ................................................................ 11 Information Booth .................................................. 12 Marathon Merchandise .......................................... 12 Photography ........................................................... 12 Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash.................................... 13 My BOLD Walk ........................................................ 14 KidsK ....................................................................... 15 5K ............................................................................. 16 10K ........................................................................... 17 Full, Relay & Half Marathon ................................... 18 Course Map ............................................................. 19 Start Line Map ........................................................ 21 Pacing Assistance, Bag Check, Lost & Found .... 22 Runner Safety & Security ...................................... 23 Rules of the Road & Headphone Policy .............. 24 Traffic Flow .............................................................. 25 Parking at the Finish Line ...................................... 26 Charity Programs ................................................... 27 Sport Psych Team ................................................... 28 Cheer Teams ........................................................... 28 Tips & Cheers for Spectators ................................ 29 Great Viewing Spots ............................................... 30 Checking Race Results .......................................... 31 Awards Categories ................................................. 32 Top Finishers ........................................................... 32 Post Race Festivities .............................................. 33 Race Goodies.......................................................... 33 Photos provided by Volunteer Thank You .............................................. 35 Save the Date .......................................................... 36 mankatomarathon.com 2 WELCOME Welcome runners, spectators and volunteers. We are so glad you have come out to participate in the eighth annual Mankato Marathon. Bringing this exciting event to the Greater Mankato community is possible because of the many people and organizations who contributed to make this event a reality. Our greatest hope is that you Presented by enjoy this event and will want to return year after year. We are proud Mankato is the host of this event because it truly is a scenic and welcoming community. You will find you are surrounded by beauty and hospitality everywhere you go. We invite you to take advantage of the amenities throughout the community including our variety of restaurants and entertainment options, fun kids activities, extensive parks and trails and many attractions. Find out more at www.visitmankatomn.com. In addition to all of the races included in the Mankato Marathon weekend, we also have several fun activities planned including the Sport & Health Expo, the Speaker Series & Kidz Zone. There will also be plenty of post-race festivities following the races. Take a look through the Activities Guide to see what we have in store for you. Mark Bongers, CEO, Final Stretch, Inc. Anna Thill, President, Visit Mankato Thank you again for participating and have a wonderful time! ABOUT THE EVENT OWNERS ABOUT FINAL STRETCH, INC. Final Stretch, Inc. is a race management company that has been promoting events in the upper Midwest for 19 years. The company is managed by Mark Bongers, who took over ownership of the company in 2002. Final Stretch has a business philosophy of marketing fun, unique, high quality races to the running community. Final Stretch’s experience and quality management processes combine with each race’s “community feel” to provide runners with an experience different than any other events. We are continuously looking for new events to compliment our current events at Final Stretch. Additionally, Final Stretch continues to improve the service provided to each runner in order to ensure every participant can say, “Today was a great day to run and I had a fabulous time!” www.finalstretch.com ABOUT VISIT MANKATO Visit Mankato is an affiliate of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc., which also includes Greater Mankato Growth and City Center Partnership. Visit Mankato leads the development of the visitor economy in Mankato by actively promoting Mankato as a premier destination for conventions, tournaments and tourism. These activities bring a steady flow of visitors and business activity to Mankato that benefits local residents and future visitors. The work of Visit Mankato helps strengthen the hospitality industry which provides jobs, a diverse tax base and amenities for everyone to enjoy. www.visitmankatomn.com 3 mankatomarathon.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCT. 21 11:00 am -6:00 pm Scheels Sport & Health Expo Minnesota State University, Mankato, Myers Field House • Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners. All runners are encouraged to pick-up packets at the Expo. KidsK and 5K packet pick-up are also at the Expo. • Registration for the KidsK (if race is not full) between 11:00-2:00 pm • Registration for 5K (if race is not full) between 11:00-3:30 pm • Registration for 10K, Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon (for races that are not filled) 11:00-6:00 pm. No registration on race day! 12:00-6:00 pm Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic Speaker Series Minnesota State University, Mankato, Myers Field House • Featuring Heather Kampf 1:00 pm Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash Minnesota State University, Mankato, Parking Lot 21 • 1:00 pm Toddler Trot • 1:10 pm Diaper Dash 1:30 pm My Bold Walk Minnesota State University, Mankato, Parking Lot 21 • 1:20 pm Line-up • 1:30 pm Start • 2:30 pm Concludes 2:45 pm YMCA KidsK Minnesota State University, Mankato, Parking Lot 21 • 2:30 pm All kids line up at the starting line • 2:45 pm Race begins for kids ages 7-12 • 3:00 pm Race begins for kids ages 6 and under 4:00 pm Pork Power 5K Minnesota State University, Mankato, Parking Lot 21 • 3:50 pm Line-up • 4:00 pm Race begins • 5:15 pm Race Awards during OFC Speaker Series at the Scheels Sport & Health Expo SUNDAY, OCT. 22 6:00-7:05 am Bus transportation is from the Cherry Street Ramp, to Minnesota State University, Mankato parking lots along Stadium road. Busses do not return to the start. 6:10-7:15 am Packet pick-up at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Parking Lot 21. Please pick up at Expo if possible. No race day registration. 7:20 am 10K Pre-race line-up 7:30 am 10K Race START at its own START line 8:00 am Marathon, Relay and Half Marathon START 8:00 am Post Race festivities begin on Front Street 9:30 am 10K Awards Ceremony 11:15 am Half Marathon Awards Ceremony 1:00 pm Marathon and Relay Marathon Awards Ceremony 2:15 pm Official timing for races concludes 2:30 pm Post Race Festivities conclude. See you next year!! mankatomarathon.com 4 Here for you this weekend — and beyond Join Mayo Clinic Health System for these health and wellness opportunities! Saturday Mankato Marathon Expo Sunday Myers Field House, Minnesota State University, Mankato October 21 Free and open to all. October 22 12:30–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Speaking of Health Ask an expert Rethink your drink Sports Medicine presentation Orthopedics and Sample fruit- and Spot “Feeling your best Sports Medicine vegetable-infused After you cross on race day: Crucial experts will be on waters and pick up the finish line, nutrients for before hand to answer items to help you stop by the Sports and after” questions. try new recipes at Medicine Spot for post-race Anne Harguth Mayo Clinic home. treatment from Registered Dietitian Health System Mayo Clinic Health Mayo Clinic Health System expo booth System expo booth athletic trainers, (near registration) Kristen Steidl, M.D. (near registration) physicians and Family Medicine physical therapists. Mayo Clinic Health System mayoclinichealthsystem.org MCHS Here for you M Marathon 2017.indd 1 9/28/2017 12:29:04 PM ORTHOPEDIC CARE FROM Here for you this weekend — and beyond HEAD TO TOE Join Mayo Clinic Health System for these health and wellness opportunities! Saturday Mankato Marathon Expo Sunday Myers Field House, Minnesota State University, Mankato October 21 Free and open to all. October 22 12:30–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Speaking of Health Ask an expert Rethink your drink Sports Medicine presentation Orthopedics and Sample fruit- and Spot “Feeling your best Sports Medicine vegetable-infused After you cross on race day: Crucial experts will be on waters and pick up the finish