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S . F E RACE DAY EXITS & ROAD CLOSURES rk e . l On Sunday, all north south race traffic must use Hwy 101 E / e R exits 5 miles north of the START / FINISH. l iv M R e The Honeydew, South Fork T iv r HWY 101 Exit Closures: h a e e to r Eel and the Rockefeller Forest Exits will not be used L le o for race day traffic, but will be open on Saturday. s t Garberville C R o i Road Closures: Avenue of the Giants and the Bull a ve st r Creek Road will be closed from 7:30am to 2:00pm, please use caution before and after these times.

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About This Event Awards The Avenue of the Giants is one of the most beautiful Overall prize is awarded to top finishing male and Timing races in the world! It runs through old growth redwoods female in each event. Marathon divisions are every These are Chip timed events. Chips are located inside and follows a natural creek in the middle of a state park. 5 years from age 20, with an under 20 listing in the Half. the bibs. Bibs must be picked up in person before the

It makes running a breeze and throughly great fun for all. 10k awards will be given in 10 year age divisions. Each race. No bibs will be mailed. Hope to see you there! finisher will receive a medal upon completion. Award

The Course presantations start around 12:30pm. To ensure accuracy, age group awards will be mailed. Refunds Staged on “The Avenue of the Giants” in Humboldt Red- There are no refunds. T-shirts will not be mailed, must woods State Park, located in rural northern . be picked up on site. Change of race to a different event Course is on a paved road that winds through giant red - Packet Pick-up will incur the cost of the more expensive event with no woods, it is certified and sanctioned by USAT&F (United Packets are available onsite refund in switching to a lesser event. Transfer from per- ST States of America Track & Field). Marathon is a qualifying Sat, May 1 , at the staging son to person will be granted on an individual basis. event for the Boston Marathon. www.signmeup.com/Up- area noon to 5:30pm, and on load/files/UP321_Avenue_Course_Map.pdf race day before 9:00am. For official use only. Weekend Activities Saturday: 4:00 Bill Daniel will present a slide show/talk Please Print Clearly Sex M F Age on Race Day Date of Birth / / at the Humboldt Redwoods State Park Meeting room, two miles south of Weott on the “Ave”. First Name Last Name Travel Information Address Humboldt Redwoods Park Camping: 707-946-2409 Air Travel: Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) - Multiple Airlines City State ZIP ( 5 or 9 digit ) Hotels & Motels: Eureka, Fortuna, and Garberville Tourist Info: www.redwoodvisitor.org Phone eMail ( [email protected] ) Race Fee Total: ______T-Shirt Size (check one) T-shirts only Mark Race Entry $5.00 Relay for Life Suggested guaranteed race weekend to people Choice Name Fee Donation? ACS: ______Marathon 7:45 am 00 who register by March 30 th 2021 Marathon $100. Total Check Inclosed:______Half Marathon 8:30 am $ 00 __ Adult Small __ Womens Small ½ Marathon 90. Please mail Registration Form to: 10 K Run 8:30 am __ $ 00 Adult Med. __ Womens Med. 10k Run 70. Avenue of the Giants Marathon __ Adult Large P.O. Box 214 __ Please note: If you register early you can __ Adult X-Lg. Womens Large save $$. Early registration closes on 1-1-21, Arcata, CA 95518 Aid Stations Make checks payable to: __ Adult 2X-Lg. __ Womens X-Lg. but if you register in 2020 y o u c a n subtract Aid stations and porta potties will be placed approxi- 00 ! So don’t delay -- Register Today! “Avenue of the Giants Marathon” -$20. mately every 2 or 3 miles from the staging area. Aid stations will have water and a sports drink, fruit and Waiver and Release radio contact with medical personnel/vehicles. Porta In consideration of the foregoing, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, adminstrators, and personal representatives, waive and re- potties will be at the staging area as well. lease any and all rights, claims and courses of action I have or may have against “The Ave”, its primary sponsor and its affiliates, their agents, employees and officers, directors and their representatives harmless in any event that might arise as a result of my participation in “The Ave” and any pre-and post-event activities. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of hte this event and my physical condition have been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all photographers, vidiographers, and recordings of this event for any legitimate pur- pose of advertising. I accept any and all medical treatment by licensed personnal on the course in the case of needed attention.

Date ALL ENTRANTS MUST SIGN WAIVER. ( Parent or Guardian signature required if under 18 years of age )