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LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 5th Annual Market to Market Relay Iowa and want to wish your team the best of luck on your journey from Jefferson to downtown Des Moines. We hope your team has a day filled with scenic running, good natured competition and hilarious inside-joke-antics! The 2017 edition promises to be the biggest and best yet with over 350 teams from 20 states taking part. We hope that your team makes the Market to Market Relay a tradition for years to come.

Safety is always the top priority for the Market to Market Relay. Please read this guide carefully to ensure that you are fully informed about the course. You will want to pay special attention to the Team Finish parking and runner instructions. Please also download and print a copy of the full Market to Market Relay rules for your vehicle from m2mrelay.com. Take care of yourself, your teammates and other participants.

We would like to thank a few special groups of people that make this race possible. First, it is safe to say that central Iowa has one of the finest trail systems of anywhere in the country. We owe appreciation to all of the groups and individuals who have helped make this network possible. Special thanks to the greater Des Moines Area Parks & Recreation Departments, the Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Conservation Boards and finally the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. Second, we want to thank all sponsors and charity partners for helping to create such a great event. Last, but not least, please join us in thanking the 250+ volunteers who have given their time to help make a unique and special day for Iowa runners. A complete list of volunteer groups is located on page 3.

We hope many of you are taking part in the team costume contest and best decorated team vehicle contest. Be sure to checkout the rules for entry and voting on page 10.

Once again, the Post-Race Shindig block party will be just east of the finish line at the Iowa Taproom on east 3rd Street. You’re going to love it!

Matt McBride Race Director, Pink Gorilla Events

DID YOU KNOW? Register for the 2018 Market to Market Relay Iowa before 11:59PM on May 26, 2017 and captains will recieve this sweet M2M Relay running jacket ($60 value)! Register NOW at M2MRelay.com! Take advantage of this super priority registration window and enjoy: • The lowest pricing available • A guaranteed spot for the 2018 M2M Relay Iowa • Register before the general public • A free running jacket captains gift 1 WHAT'S GOING ON

Advanced Packet pickup FRIDAY Des Moines | 11 AM - 6 PM Animal Rescue League of Iowa 5452 N.E. 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50313 Jefferson | 4 PM - 8 PM Greene County Courthouse 114 North Chestnut Street Jefferson, Iowa 50129

START LINE / JEFFERSON 114 N CHESTNUT STREET, JEFFERSON, IA 50129 SATURDAY 5AM TO 9:30AM »» Timing baton pick-up (first runner) »» Last minute race day packet pickup »» M2M Relay merch available FINISH LINE / COURT AVENUE BRIDGE SATURDAY 3PM TO 8PM »» Team Finish »» Finisher pint glass prizes »» Pink Gorilla Events HQ | Team Time Card & Lost/Found »» Print Receipt Results »» 2 Blocks to the Post-Race Shindig POST-RACE SHINDIG / IOWA TAPROOM 215 E 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309 SATURDAY 3PM TO 10PM AND BEYOND! »» One FREE Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy for each runner (of legal age) »» Athletico Physical Therapists on site for stretching and free runner evaluations »» Food vendors: Iowa Taproom, Parlo Pizza, Formaro’s, and Karam’s Mediterranean Grill »» Award ceremony »» FREE photo booth »» Team results »» DJ music »» M2M Relay merch available »» Exhibitors

2 THANKS VOLUNTEERS

YOU ARE THE BEST! Over 250 volunteers pull together to make the Market to Market Relay Iowa possible. Please join us in thanking these individuals throughout the day and know that you are supporting these local organizations through your participation in the race. The Market to Market Relay Iowa is a great community fundraiser. Since 2013 the Market to Market Relay Iowa has donated over $62,000 to local community groups and non-profit organizations that supported the race. In 2017, the race will donate over $18,000 to community and non-profit groups, bringing the 5 year total to over $80,000. 1 Jefferson Bike Club 11 Adel Lions 2 Grand Junction Horizons 12 Beta Sigma Phi 3 Central Christian Church of Jefferson 13 Beta Sigma Phi 4 Panora Boy Scouts 14 Valley Cross Country & Beta Sigma Phi 5 Yale Community Club 15 Dowling Catholic High School Cross County 6 Panora Lions Club 16 Team United Roller Derby 7 Panora Chamber of Commerce/PRIDE 17 Get Dori to Nepal 8 Linden Lions Club / Linden Daze Finish United States Navy MWR & Team in Training 9 West Central Valley Cross Country Team Finish Animal Rescue League of Iowa 10 West Central Valley Cross Country Shindig Above + Beyond Cancer

Volunteer Coordination | Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Bike Support | Team Curbside and Des Moines Cycle Club Volunteer Reinforcements | Redfield Lions Club and Grimes Methodist Church HAM Radio Communications | Polk County ARES

3 RACE COURSE SAFETY

Safety is the first and foremost priority of the Market to Market Relay. It is important that all runners and drivers realize that there are many potential hazards and risks associated with participating in a relay race on open roads and trails. These include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic, other trail user traffic, road and trail conditions, and weather. Please help us have a safe relay by being safe runners and drivers and providing safe support.

RUNNER SAFETY Please read and understand all race rules and seek clarification as needed. Beware of vehicles, THE COURSE IS OPEN TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. A significant portion of the race course crosses “live” roads. Obey all traffic and pedestrian laws, unless instructed differently by a police officer. Course Signage: Follow all M2M Relay signs and read the stage directions in this guide carefully. It is your job to know the running route — the signs are only there to assist you. We recommend carrying water and a cell phone while running. RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC: Runners must run against traffic if running on city or county roads unless instructed otherwise. VISIBILITY GEAR: There are no Official Nightime Hours for the Market to Market Relay Iowa course and therefore no REQUIRED visibility gear. However, reflective safety vests and headlamps are always recommended to improve visibility. HEADPHONES: The use of personal music devices with headphones/earbuds while running is strongly discouraged. The event takes place on roads and trails that are open to vehicles and other trail users and the route often crosses open roads. Runners must be alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. WATER & RESTROOMS: Runners are in charge of their own water on the course. There will not be water areas between Exchange Points. Teams should bring enough water to last the duration of the race. Please bring your own reusable, refillable water bottles and team water jugs. Portable toilets are located at the start line, finish line, and every Exchange Point unless otherwise noted.

RUNNER VISUAL CUES

ON-COURSE MEDICAL EXCHANGE POINT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS MARKERS 4 VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY Beware of runners on the driving course. A significant portion of the race course crosses roads. Please refer to the Rules Concerning Vehicles section on page 8. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE DRIVING: »»Focus on driving! »»Have your co-pilot read driving directions and give you instructions. »»Know where you are going and look at the map before you start driving. »»Do not arrive at Exchange Points significantly early. The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Please follow the driving directions printed in this booklet.

TEAM SUPPORT: WATER, FOOD, AND GEAR It is your team’s responsibility to carry adequate team water, food, blankets, first aid supplies, cell phones, clothing layers and rain gear in your vehicle.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. ON-COURSE MEDICAL: Basic first aid kits are available at all Exchange Points. On-Course Medical support with advanced first aid and response skills will be stationed at Exchange Points 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16 and the Finish Line. Look for this red marker on the stage maps. Notify the nearest volunteer and the Race Emergency Director with any concerns or emergencies. HAM RADIO VOLUNTEERS will be located at most Exchange Points. These special volunteers can help connect you with medical volunteers, other Exchange Points or help answer general questions you may have. RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: (402) 890-2891 RACE HEADQUARTERS: (402) 890-2067

5 RACE COURSE SAFETY

POLICE ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFIC LAWS Runners will be provided with police assistance at Stages 4, 7, and 11. Runners MUST obey all traffic laws unless instructed otherwise by a police officer. NOTE: If for some reason during the day your team is delayed either because of heavy traffic when crossing a street or because of a train — these situations are considered part of the course.

LIGHTNING RULE Lightning at the start of the race may result in a delayed start until the lightning clears. If you see lightning on the course after the race has started, get your runner off the running route and into your team vehicle. Follow these procedures: »» Make a note of the time (on your team time card) and the location where you exited the course. »» If lightning clears within 30 minutes put your runner back onto the running route where they left and make a note of the time. »» If lightning persists longer than 30 minutes, move ahead one Exchange Point. For every 30 minutes of lightning delay, please move ahead one Exchange Point. »» Keep accurate track of where and when you left the course and where and when you returned to the course. »» Resume running at own risk 30 minutes after last strike. »» Turn your completed Team Time Card with this information into the Pink Gorilla Events Tent at the Finish Line. We will then calculate your average pace and apply this pace to the segment of the course that you missed and will provide you with an official adjusted race time. This may take a few days, so be patient with awards and official results.

6 IMPORTANT CONTACTS

NON-EMERGENCY URGENT CARE CLINICS URBANDALE FAMILY PHYSICIANS MERCY WEST URGENT CARE 2901 86th Street 1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 255 Urbandale, IA 50322 Clive, IA 50325 p: 515-276-3406 p: 515-222-7010 Saturday 8am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 4pm LAKEVIEW FAMILY MEDICINE MERCY EAST VILLAGE URGENT CARE 6000 University Avenue, Suite 101 1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Des Moines IA 50309 p: 515-241-2600 p: 515-643-0833 Saturday 9am to 3pm Saturday 9am to 4pm MERLE HAY FAMILY MEDICINE 4020 Merle Hay Road, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50310 p: 515-278-0949 Saturday 9am to 3pm

HOSPITALS GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL 1000 West Lincolnway Street 1660 60th Street Jefferson, IA 50129 West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-386-2114 p: 515-343-1000 GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CENTRAL CAMPUS 710 North 12th Street 1111 6th Avenue Guthrie Center, IA 50115 Des Moines, IA 50314 p: 641-332-2201 p: 515-247-3121 DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER 610 10th Street 1200 Pleasant Street Perry, IA 50220 Des Moines, IA 50309 p: 515-465-3547 p: 515-241-6212 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-WEST LAKES 1755 59th Place West Des Moines, IA 50266 p: 515-358-8000

NON-EMERGENCY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICES GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF Jefferson, Iowa | 515-386-2136 Adel, Iowa | 515-993-4567 GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Guthrie Center, Iowa | 641-747-2214 Des Moines, Iowa | 515-286-3333

EMERGENCY - 911 RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: (402) 890-2891 • RACE HEADQUARTERS: (402) 890-2067 If your team decides to drop from the race for any reason including a medical concern, incident or emergency, please notify Race Headquarters. 7 RACE RULES

GENERAL RULES 1. TEAM MATRIX: Teams shall consist of six, seven or eight runners. Teams must run in a fixed order and each runner shall complete multiple legs of the Relay, called Stages. Each Stage will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Teams must carry a “baton,” passing it from runner to runner at each Exchange Point. There will be 17 Stages and, therefore, 17 Exchange Points and a Team Finish (the starting line is Exchange Point 1). 2. TEAM PACE: Teams that find themselves getting ahead or behind the volunteer, medical and course coverage window could be held or asked to skip ahead 1 or more stages. Refer to the Rule Book and rules 11.11 Getting Ahead - Holding Zones and 11.12 Getting Behind - Cutoff Zones for more details and procedures for being off pace. RULES CONCERNING VEHICLES Please use your best judgment when driving, and please watch for runners and other pedestrians. 1. VEHICLES AND RUNNERS: Vehicles may not stop to interact or support runners on the course unless an injury has occurred or a runner has taken a wrong turn. Vehicles must always take the Driver’s Path. Please remember, runners are in charge of their own water and nutrition while running between Exchange Points and may not be supported. 2. NUMBER OF VEHICLES AND TYPES ALLOWED: Team vehicles must be less than seven feet in width and less than 21 feet in length. Large vans, mini-vans and SUV’s are allowed. No RVs, mini-buses, trailers or limos are allowed. All vehicle passengers must have access to a safety belt. Team’s violating this rule will be immediately disqualified. 3. LOCATION OF ID TAG: Registered team vehicles must display an official identification tag in the front and rear window. The tag must be visible to race officials at the Exchange Points. Only team vehicles displaying the official tag will be allowed to park at the Exchange Points. 4. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Team vehicles MUST follow the driving directions provided in the Race Day Guide. Directions have been designed to eliminate vehicle contact with runners and lowering congestion at Exchange Points. If a vehicle gets lost or takes a wrong turn and does not reach the next Exchange Point in time, the time is lost and will not be awarded back. 5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Team vehicles MUST obey all speed limits, traffic signs, other traffic laws and instructions from race officials. 6. RUNNER SAFETY: Team vehicles must drive at a normal rate of speed. Vehicles may not block or interfere with other vehicles, and must yield the right of way to runners at all times. 7. PARKING: At the Exchange Points, team vehicles must park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not stop within the Exchange Point area, even to discharge runners, until parked in the designated area.

THIS SECTION IS A SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT RACE RULES. ALL TEAMS ARE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE “RACE RULES” FOR THEIR TEAM VEHICLE FROM M2MRELAY.COM. 8 RULES CONCERNING RUNNERS 1. RUNNING ORDER: Team members will run in a fixed order. For example, on a seven- person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 8 and 15; Runner 2 will complete stages 2, 9 and 16; and so on. On a six-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 7, and 13 Runner 2 will complete Stages 2, 8, and 14; and so on. See the complete runner matrices on page 12. 2. OFFICIAL BIBS: Runners must wear their official race bib numbers corresponding to their position on the team. The first runner must wear a number ending in “1”, the second runner must wear a number ending in “2” and so on. Race numbers must be visible from the front. 3. BATON EXCHANGE: The “baton” must be passed from one runner to the next within the defined Exchange Zone at each Exchange Point. Runners must carry the “baton” so that it is visible to race officials while approaching and leaving the Exchange Zone. Batons are slap bracelets and one is provided for each team at the start line on race day. 4. WRONG TURN: Runners who take a wrong turn must return to the course where they left it and continue on the correct route. Runners may use the team vehicle or other transportation to return to the correct route, provided they complete the entire correct route unaided. 5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Unless a police officer instructs you differently, you need to obey all pedestrian traffic laws. RULES CONCERNING ALL PARTICIPANTS 1. NO LITTERING: Participants must leave the course litter-free. Teams are encouraged to use the trash bags given in the race packets to leave the course better than we found it. Team Trash dumpsters will be located at Exchange Points 7, 9 and 15. Please plan ahead and thank you for keeping team trash contained in your vehicle until then. 2. NO PUBLIC URINATION: Participants should only use the bathroom facilities provided at each Exchange Point. No public urination or other public relief is allowed. Please respect private property. 3. NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcohol is not allowed at any time while participating in the race. Even if you have completed your last Stage, you are still participating in the race until your team has crossed the finish line. Do not start the party early. Alcohol may be consumed responsibly at the finish line party when city ordinances and permits allow. Please no outside alcoholic beverages at the finish line party. There is zero tolerance on any of these rules. Violation of any of these rules will result in an automatic team disqualification and you will be asked to leave the course.

TO REPORT A SAFETY CONCERN OR RULE VIOLATION, PLEASE SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 402-890-2067. INCLUDE VIOLATING TEAM NUMBER, LOCATION & RULE VIOLATION OR SAFETY CONCERN.

9 AWARDS & CONTESTS

DIVISIONS & AWARDS »» OPEN (Awards to top 7): All teams may compete, generally all male. »» MIXED (Awards to top 7): At least three female members must be on the team. »» WOMEN (Awards to Top 7): All team members must be women. »» MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be at least 40 years old. »» MIXED MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): At least three members of the team must be of each gender and all team members must be at least 40 years old. »» WOMEN MASTERS (Award to 1st Place): All team members must be at least 40 years old and female. »» CORPORATE (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be employed by the same employer or immediate family members. »» ARMED FORCES (Awards to 1st Place): Instrumental to the nation’s defense and/ or community safety (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, private militia, FBI, Police, Firefighters). »» ACADEMIC (Award to 1st Place): All team members affiliated with one school, college, university, or other center of learning. This can be students, faculty, or both. »» RELIGIOUS (Award to 1st Place): All team members from the same religious organization. TEAM CONTESTS BEST TEAM COSTUME »» To enter, teams must get their photo taken under the Start Line Arch »» The top 20 team costume photos will be uploaded to facebook.com/m2mrelay during the afternoon of race day. »» Voting will take place on Facebook and the Team Time Card. 50% on Facebook and 50% votes in time card. »» Facebook Vote | Vote for you favorites in the Facebook Album, 1 like = 1 vote. (50% of vote count). Voting ends Sunday night at 11:59 pm. »» Team Time Card Vote | Enter the team number of your favorite costume and turn in at the finish. One card per team (50% of vote count). »» Winners will be announced digitally 5 days after the race. BEST DECORATED VEHICLE »» To win the Best Decorated Vehicle Contest, your team vehicle must not only be awesome, but also be considered a legal Market to Market Relay vehicle. »» All teams are entered. Teams are encouraged to take a picture of their own van and upload it to Instagram using the #m2mrelaybestvan hastag. Don’t forget to include your team name and number in caption. »» To vote, write your team’s favorite team van on the Team Time Card. Make sure you enter the team number. One vote per team. »» Winners will be announced digitally 5 days after the race. BEST TEAM NAME »» It’s up to your peers. The wackier and more creative, the better. Just keep it awesome and appropriate. »» Voting takes place on the Team Time Card on the inside back cover of this booklet and ONLY ONE must be turned in per team at Pink Gorilla Events Headquarters at the Finish Line. SCORING & MISC.

BATON/CHIP TIMING NEW FOR 2017: Your team will be given a slap bracelet upon checking in at the start line on race day. Make sure you use this as your baton. Each runner’s race bib will have a timing chip attached to it and will keep track of your team’s time. TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT On the inside back cover of this Race Day Guide is the Team Time Card & Contest Voting Ballot. Record your runner times throughout the day and submit ONLY ONE complete card to the Pink Gorilla Events Relay Headquarters tent located at the Finish Line. SOCIAL MEDIA Share your experiences & see other teams’ race day stories through these channels:

Want to see what runners are saying Find Pink Gorilla Events at pgevents on before and during the race? Follow M2M on Snapchat and follow along as we take you Twitter @M2MRelay. Search for and use the through the Market to Market Relay. Send us #M2MRelay hashtag to join the conversation. your snaps using the special geofilters placed throughout the course on race day!

Share your race photos with friends and family, and check out other teams’ photos. Join the Market to Market Relay Strava Club. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag. Meet other running road trip participants, compete in challenges & of course see how you stack up to runners on race day segments. Become a fan of M2M Relay on Facebook by https://www.strava.com/clubs/m2mrelay joining our fan page. Meet other racers and get access to the latest M2M news at facebook.com/m2mrelay.

2016 Costume Contest Winner: P.O.T.U.S.11 RUNNING MATRIX

8 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

Miles/ Miles/ Miles/ Total Runner 1st Leg Rating 2nd Leg Rating 3rd Leg Rating Miles 1 Stage 1 4.4/M Stage 9 4.7/M Stage 17 3.7/E 12.8 2 Stage 2 3.4/E Stage 10 5.1/EM Team 0.3/E 8.8 3 Stage 3 5.4/EM Stage 11 4.0/E 9.4 4 Stage 4 4.9/EM Stage 12 4.6/M 9.5 5 Stage 5 2.9/E Stage 13 5.8/EM 8.7 6 Stage 6 2.8/E Stage 14 3.0/E 5.8 7 Stage 7 5.7/H Stage 15 4.3/EM 10 8 Stage 8 5.8/M Stage 16 2.8/E 8.6 Grand total 73.6

7 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

Miles/ Miles/ Miles/ Total Runner 1st Leg Rating 2nd Leg Rating 3rd Leg Rating Miles 1 Stage 1 4.4/M Stage 8 5.8/M Stage 15 4.3/EM 14.5 2 Stage 2 3.4/E Stage 9 4.7/M Stage 16 2.8/E 10.9 3 Stage 3 5.4/EM Stage 10 5.1/EM Stage 17 3.7/E 14.2 4 Stage 4 4.9/EM Stage 11 4.0/E Team 0.3/E 9.2 5 Stage 5 2.9/E Stage 12 4.6/M 7.5 6 Stage 6 2.8/E Stage 13 5.8/EM 8.6 7 Stage 7 5.7/H Stage 14 3.0/E 8.7 Grand total 73.6

6 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

Miles/ Miles/ Miles/ Total Runner 1st Leg Rating 2nd Leg Rating 3rd Leg Rating Miles 1 Stage 1 4.4/M Stage 7 5.7/H Stage 13 5.8/EM 15.9 2 Stage 2 3.4/E Stage 8 5.8/M Stage 14 3.0/E 12.2 3 Stage 3 5.4/EM Stage 9 4.7/M Stage 15 4.3/EM 14.4 4 Stage 4 4.9/EM Stage 10 5.1/EM Stage 16 2.8/E 12.8 5 Stage 5 2.9/E Stage 11 4.0/E Stage 17 3.7/E 10.6 6 Stage 6 2.8/E Stage 12 4.6/M Team 0.3/E 7.7 Grand total 73.6

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Court Avenue Plaza Avenue Court

Team Finish Team

Gray’s Lake Gray’s Exchange Point 17 Point Exchange

Exchange Point On-Course Medical Team Trash Halfway Split Available at: m2mrelay.com/halfwaysplit

Ashworth Park Ashworth

16 Point Exchange

Windsor Heights Windsor

15 Point Exchange

Clive

14 Point Exchange

Waukee

13 Point Exchange

Ortonville

12 Point Exchange

Adel

11 Point Exchange

The M2M Relay Iowa course is a daylong snapshot of central Iowa, from rural scenery to small towns, suburbs and downtown Des Moines. Everyone will have their own opinion on their favorite section of the course, but can we all appreciate the trails that make this event possible. Nearly 100 percent of the race course takes place on trails making the route not only scenic, but almost entirely traffic free! Market to MarketRelay hopes you’ll join us in thanking and supporting the many groups that create and maintain this exciting and expanding trail network. Please consider becoming a member of the Raccoon River Association. Valley Trail Learn more at RacoonRiverValleyTrail.org. THE COURSE

Kennedy Station Kennedy

10 Point Exchange

Redfield

9 Point Exchange

Exchange Point 2 Switch Winkelmans Exchange Point 3 Cooper

Herndon Exchange Point 4

Exchange Point 5 Yale Exchange Point 6 190th Street Exchange Point 7 Linden Panora

Start Line Jefferson 8 Point Exchange

13 Jefferson | Start STAGE 1 to Winkelmans Switch 100 ft 4.4 miles • Moderate 1020 ft Paved Road & Paved Trail 60 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi

The Start Line is located on the south side of the courthouse in Jefferson, Iowa at the intersection of Lincolnway Street & Wilson Street. Parking is available around the courthouse or at the Green County Community Center located 2 blocks west of the courthouse. NOTE: When driving to Jefferson, please arrive via Highway 4 and turn east on Lincolnway Street toward the courthouse. Teams should plan to remain at the start line for their wave’s start to cheer on their first runner. You will have plenty of time to drive to Exchange Point 2. Hop into your team vehicle after the start of your wave and follow Stage 1 driving directions.

START LINE AREA The driving directions have been E Lincolnway St. »»Timing Baton Pick-Up (First Runner) made with the runners in mind. »»Last Minute Packet Pick-Up Please avoid using the same roads Start Line »»Final Announcements as the runners (follow these Jefferson maps and directions ONLY). ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DRIVE TIME It will be safer for everyone »»Des Moines: 1 hr 20 min involved if runners do not have »»Ames: 50 min to worry about traffic. There

Elm St / IA-4 St Elm »»Council Bluffs: 2 hrs 15 min will NOT be signs for drivers, »»Sioux City: 2 hrs 30 mile please follow the directions »»Quad Cities: 4 hrs and maps. Important turns will Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path be signed for runners ONLY. DRIVING DIRECTIONS Head west from the Jefferson Bell Tower on E Lincolnway St. 2 blocks Turn left (south) on Elm St / IA-4. 3.2 mi Turn left (east) on 265th St. CAUTION: 265th St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. 1.5 mi Turn left on 267th St. Follow volunteer directions to park on the right shoulder only. 265th St.

267th St. RUNNER NOTES Exchange Point 2 »»A lead cyclist will guide Winkelmans Switch runners from the start line to 14 the first turn. »»Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. COSTUME CONTEST: Team Photos are available at the Starting Line under the arch. If your team is competing in the Costume Contest »»Use caution when approaching this is where you get your team photo taken that will be posted on intersections and yield to Facebook.com/m2mrelay for voting. See Contest rules on page 10. vehicles at all times. Winkelmans Switch STAGE 2 to Cooper 1070 ft 3.4 miles • Moderate 1055 ft Paved Trail 1040 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Continue east on 267th St to exit exchange point. Stay on 267th as it Exchange Point 2 becomes 270th, then Q Ave, then Winkelmans Switch Quest Ave. 2.5 mi 267th St. At road end, turn right onto 280th St. 270th St. 1.5 mi Turn left onto P Ave. 2.0 mi Turn right (west) onto 300th St. 0.2 mi Take the 1st left onto 2nd St and into the town of Cooper 0.1 mi Take the 2nd right onto Maple St toward Exchange Point 3 280th St. CAUTION: Maple St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. NOTE: Please respect private property and only park and walk in P Ave. public areas and where directed by volunteers. Thanks!

RUNNER NOTES »»Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »»Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

RELAY TIP: 1) When driving on highway sections, have your co-pilot keep track of each road you pass, so you don’t miss a 300th St. turn. 2) Slow down. All Iowa highway speed limits are 55 MPH unless otherwise marked. Exchange Point 3 Cooper

15 Cooper STAGE 3 to Herndon 100 ft 5.4 miles • Easy/Moderate 1050 ft Paved Trail 1020 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 3, turn left (west) onto 300th St. 1.0 mi Turn left (south) onto IA-4/Neola Ave. P Ave. 5.0 mi Turn left (east) onto 110th St. Exchange Point 3 0.9 mi Cooper CAUTION: Entering the town of Herndon, 110th St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. Turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd. 0.5 mi Turn right into Exchange Point 4. IA-4/Neola Ave. IA-4/Neola RUNNER NOTES »» Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »» Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

330th St.

Helping you cross the finish line. 100th St. Complimentary injury screenings* available at all Athletico locations

Call 515-200-1874 to request your screening Herndon Rd. Herndon

EASY 110th St . TO MISS TURN

*Per federal guidelines, beneficiaries of federally funded plans are Exchange Point 4 not eligible for complimentary injury screens. Herndon 16 Herndon STAGE 4 to Yale 1120 ft 4.9 miles • Easy/Moderate 100 ft Paved Trail 1040 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 4, turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd. Exchange Point 4 0.5 mi Herndon Turn left (east) onto State Hwy 141. 2.0 mi Turn right (south) onto Wood Rd/1st Ave/Co Rd P30. State Hwy 141

4.0 mi Herndon Rd. Turn right (west) onto 160th Rd. 2.2 mi CAUTION: Entering Yale, 160th Rd crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners. Turn left (south) onto Main St. 0.1 mi Turn left (east) onto Bell St. Grab any last minute team supplies or snacks at the Bell Street Market. 1 block Turn right (south) onto Railroad Wood Ave/Co Rd/1st Rd P30 Street. Follow volunteer directions for parking at Exchange Point 5.

RUNNER NOTES »» Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »» Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. »» Use extra caution when crossing Hwy 141 immediately after leaving Herndon. »» Arriving in Yale, race vehicle traffic crosses the running route on 160th Road. Use extra caution at this crossing. 160th Rd.

Exchange Point 5 Yale 17 89-MILE 72 MILE PAVED TRAIL LOOP

Dallas, Guthrie and Greene Counties Waukee • Adel • • Linden • Panora • Yale • Herndon • Cooper • Jefferson • Perry • Dawson • Jamaica • Dallas Center • Minburn Plan your trail vacation! Enjoy the beauty of the countryside and small town Je erson hospitality all year long by traveling the Raccoon River Valley Trail in west central Iowa. The trail is easily-ac- cessible from several designated trailheads with parking 4 lots and restrooms. The paved surface is user-friendly for all ages. The 14 communities offer a variety of Cooper parks, festivals and celebrations. And there are lots of opportunites for food, beverages, and shopping. With our 72-mile loop now complete, we have one of the Herndon Jamaica Perry longest and most unique trails in the U.S., totaling 141 89 miles. Bike it, hike it, run it, ski it, or even Dawson snowmobile it. Any way you travel the Minburn RRVT, you will leave with great memories! Y ale

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18 Yale STAGE 5 to 190th Street 110 ft 2.9 miles • Easy 1115 ft Paved Trail 1100 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 5, continue heading south North St./160th Rd. Lincoln St. on Railroad Street 0.1 mi

Turn right (west) onto King St. 4 Hwy State King St. 0.2 mi Turn right (north) onto Lincoln St. Exchange Point 5 0.2 mi Yale Leaving Yale, turn left (west) onto North St/160th Rd. 0.6 mi Turn left (south) onto State Hwy 4. 3.1 mi Turn left (east) onto 190th St next to White Barn with Barn Quilt. 0.7 mi NOTE: Exchange Point parking is along the south side of 190th St. Park ONLY on the right side of the road. Follow volunteer directions. NOTE: There will not be restrooms at Exchange Point 6. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.

RUNNER NOTES »» Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »» Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. »» NOTE: There will be VERY FEW restrooms at Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.

RELAY TIP: The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Vehicles MUST follow the driving directions. Following the directions makes your day easier and keeps runners safe! Thanks!

Exchange Point 6 190th Street EASY TO MISS TURN 190th St. 19 190th Street STAGE 6 to Panora 1140 ft 2.8 miles • Easy 100 ft Paved Trail 1040 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONS Head east on 190th St/Co Rd F31. 190th St./Co Rd F31 0.3 mi Exchange Point 6 Take the 1st right (south) onto Utopia Ave. Drive slowly. 190th Street 2.7 mi Turn right (west) onto State Hwy 44/Main St. 0.5 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 7 at Panora Plaza. Ave. Utopia

RUNNER NOTES »» Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »» Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times. »» Arriving in Panora, the trail crosses over town streets. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the trail to arrive at Exchange Point 7. »» NOTE: There will be VERY FEW restrooms at Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.

TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 7. Please feel free to place any team trash here.

Exchange Point 7 Panora

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RUNNER NOTES DRIVING DIRECTIONS »» Immediately leaving the Exchange Point, Exit Exchange Point 6 from the north end of the runners will cross the busy Main Street / parking area. Turn left (west) on Market St Highway 44. Use extra caution here and CAUTION: Market St crosses running route. follow volunteer and police directions. Slow down and watch for runners. »» Runners will cross over several roads 0.2 mi where traffic does not stop. Turn left (south) onto NE 3rd St. »» Use caution when approaching 0.6 mi intersections and yield to vehicles 3rd Street becomes Wagon Rd/Co Rd P28. at all times. Continue straight. 0.7 mi Turn left (east) onto 230th St. 1.0 mi Turn right (south) onto Viceroy Trail. 1.5 mi Turn right (south) onto Willow Ave. 1.0 mi Turn left (east) onto 248th Trail. 2.2 mi Bear left onto 250th St. Exchange Point 7 0.4 mi NE 3rd St. 3rd NE Panora Turn right onto Caldwell St toward Exchange Point 8 in the town of Linden. NOTE: Follow volunteer directions for parking

Wagon Rd/Co Rd P28 Rd/Co Wagon along Linden Park. Runner Exchange Point is located at the trail shelter on the north end of Main St (a 2 block walk).

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path 230th St.

EASY TO MISS Viceroy Trail TURN Willow Ave. Willow

248th St. Exchange Point 8 Linden 250th St. 24 Linden STAGE 8 to Redfield 1150 ft 5.8 miles • Moderate 1025 ft Paved/Gravel Road & Paved Trail 00 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi 5 mi

RUNNER NOTES DRIVING DIRECTIONS »» Runners will cross over several roads Head east toward Main St where traffic does not stop. Turn right (south) on Main St. Becomes Amarillo Ave. »» Use caution when approaching 1.0 mi intersections and yield to vehicles Turn right (south) to stay on Amarillo Ave. at all times. 2.9 mi »» Arriving in the town of Redfield, the Turn left (east) onto 280th Rd. running route deviates from the trail 1.3 mi into town. Follow race signage arrows to Becomes Division Dr. Continue straight. arrive at Exchange Point 9. 0.2 mi Becomes Bridge St. Continue straight. Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path 0.5 mi Becomes Thomas St entering Redfield. Continue straight CAUTION: Thomas St crosses running route. Exchange Point 8 Linden Slow down and watch for runners. 0.5 mi Turn left onto Armstrong St. 1 block Continue straight into Exchange Point 9 at West Main Str./Amarillo Ave. Str./Amarillo Main Central Valley Middle School. The Exchange Point is located on the west side of the school, a short walk from the parking area.

TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 9. Please feel free to place any team trash here.

Exchange Point 9 Redfield Division Dr. Armstrong St. Armstrong

280th Rd. Bridge St.

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N. 15th St. 15th N. Adel STAGE 11 to Ortonville 1050 ft 4 miles • Easy 50 ft Paved Road & Paved Trail 50 ft 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi Raccoon River Valley Trail

DRIVING DIRECTIONS RUNNER NOTES Leaving Exchange Point 11, turn left onto Greene St. »» Shortly after leaving Exchange Point 11, 0.6 mi runners will make a detour off the trail Turn left onto Nile Kinnick Dr/8th St/US- through Adel, turning left on 10th St, 169. CAUTION: Nile Kinnick Drive crosses right on Main St, right on 7th St and finally running route. Slow down, watch for runners turning left back onto the trail. and follow traffic police officer directions. »» There will be police assistance crossing Nile 1.6 mi Kinnick Drive on Main Street. Turn right (east) onto 270th St. »» Runners will cross over several roads where 3.7 mi traffic does not stop. Turn right (south) onto R Ave. »» Use caution when approaching intersections 2.0 mi and yield to vehicles at all times. Turn left into Exchange Point 12 at Monarch Manufacturing.

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path R Ave.

270th Ave.

Nile Kinnick Dr./8th St/US-169 Dr./8th Kinnick Nile

Safety Tip Following our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running path.

Exchange Point 11 Exchange Point 12 Adel Ortonville

Green St.

29 Ortonville STAGE 12 to Waukee 106 ft 4.6 miles • Moderate 102 ft Paved Trail 1010 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Leaving Exchange Point 12, turn right (north) onto R Ave . 2.0 mi Turn right (east) onto 270th St. 2.5 mi Becomes Meredith Dr. Continue straight. 2.0 mi Turn right (south) onto 184th St/V Ave/N Warrior Ln . 1.9 mi Turn right (west) onto Venture Dr Take next left (south) into Exchange Point 13 at Mercy Medical Clinic.

RUNNER NOTES »» Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop. »» Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

RELAY TIP: As you approach Des Moines, bike traffic on the trail will increase. Make sure you stay to right side of the trail.

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path

270th St. Meredith Dr. 184th St. / V Ave/ N. Warrior Ln. Warrior N. / V Ave/ St. 184th

Safety Tip Following our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race

R Ave. vehicles from crossing running path.

Exchange Point 13 Exchange Point 12 Waukee Ortonville

30 Waukee STAGE 13 to Clive 1050 ft 5.8 miles • Easy/Moderate 50 ft Paved Trail 50 ft Raccoon River Valley Trail and Clive Greenbelt Trail 0 2 mi 4 mi

DRIVING DIRECTIONS RUNNER NOTES Leaving Exchange Point 13, turn left (north) »» There are several intersections onto Warrior Ln. with crosswalks on this stage. At all 1.9 mi crosswalks, wait for the pedestrian light Turn right (east) onto Meredith Dr. to turn green and yield to vehicles. Follow 4.0 mi volunteer directions. Turn right (south) onto NW 128th St. »» Runners also cross several other roads 2.1 mi that are not at crosswalks where traffic Turn left onto Hickman Road. does not stop. Use caution when 1.0 mi approaching intersections and yield to Turn right onto NW 111th St. 111th St vehicles at all times. becomes 114th St. »» Toward the end of your stage, look for 0.6 mi signs to deviate off the main trail to take Turn left into Exchange Point 14 at Clive a right towards Clive Aquatic Center. Aquatic Center. Follow race arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 14.

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path

Meredith Dr. NW 128th St. 128th NW

Safety Tip Following our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running paths. Warrior Ln.

Exchange Point 13 Waukee

Hickman Rd. . St 111th

Exchange Point 14 Clive

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31 Clive STAGE 14 to Windsor Heights 0 ft 3.0 miles • Easy 50 ft Paved Trail 20 ft Clive Greenbelt Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Turn right out of the exchange point parking lot to go north on NW 114th St 0.6 mi AdelmanDean Group Turn right (east) onto Hickman Rd 1.8 mi Turn right (south) onto NW 86th St PUBLIC RELATIONS • • • 0.6 mi Turn left (east) onto University Blvd MARKETING • • • 0.4 mi COMMUNICATIONS Take second right into Exchange Point 15 at Wittern Manufacturing

RUNNER NOTES »» Leaving Exchange Point 14, runners will soon make a right turn to return to the main trail. »» Runners will encounter several side/ spur trails. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the main trail to arrive at Exchange Point 15

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Exchange Point 14 Clive University Blvd.

32 Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights Windsor Heights STAGE 15 to Ashworth Park 60 ft 4.3 miles • Easy/Moderate 0 ft Paved Trail

70 ft Walnut Creek Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi mi 4 mi

DRIVING DIRECTIONS RUNNER NOTES Exit Exchange Point 15 from the east end of the parking area. »» Runners will cross over roads Turn right (east) onto University Blvd. Becomes University Ave. and train tracks where traffic 2.5 mi does not stop. Turn right (south) onto Polk Blvd. »» Use caution when approaching 1.1 mi intersections and yield to Turn left (east) onto Grande Ave. vehicles and trains at all times. 0.1 mi »» Toward the end of your stage, Take first right (south) onto 45th St. the running route deviates from 0.6 mi the main trail toward Ashworth Continue straight into Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park. Follow race signage Park. Follow volunteer directions. The exchange point is arrows to arrive at Exchange located at the south end of 45th Street near the Ashworth Point 16. swimming pool.

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path

University Blvd.

University Ave.

Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights Blvd. Polk

Grande Ave. 45th St.

Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park

331 Ashworth Park STAGE 16 to Gray’s Lake 0 ft 2.8 miles • Easy 05 ft Paved Trail 70 ft Bill Riley Trail 0 1 mi 2 mi

DRIVING DIRECTIONS RUNNER NOTES Leaving Exchange Point 16, head north on 45th St. »» Leaving Exchange Point 16, runners will soon 0.6 mi make a left turn to return to the main trail. Turn right (east) onto Grand Ave. »» Runners will cross over several roads 2.0 mi where traffic does not stop. Keep right and take slight right (south) onto »» Use caution when approaching intersections Fleur Dr. and yield to vehicles at all times. 1.4 mi »» Know the running route and follow race Turn right (west) onto Bell Ave. signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 17. 1 block Take first right (north) onto SW 22nd St. 0.1 mi Turn right into parking lot for Exchange Point 17.

Runners’ Path Drivers’ Path

Grand Ave,

Fleur Dr.

45th Ave.

Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park

Exchange Point 17 Gray’s Lake

SW 22nd St. Bell Ave.

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WALKING INSTRUCTIONS TO TEAM FINISH Free reserved parking is available in the parking areas as explained on the previous page. Once you are parked, assemble your team quickly and walk briskly to meet your last runner at the Team Finish area. You will need to hustle in order to get to the Team Finish before your last runner. Use the yellow line on the map below as a guide to join your last runner at the Team Finish (follow Vine Street east along the railroad tracks for 3-4 blocks toward the river and then turn left (north) onto Water Street. The Team Finish is located at Court Avenue Plaza (corner of Water Street and Court Avenue). Meet your last runner here and complete the course as a team. Remember, your last runner must maintain possession of the baton and they are the one to record the team’s official time when crossing the finish line. Runners’ Path Path to Team Finish Path to Post-Race Shindig

East 3rd St. RELAY TIP: Don’t forget to bring your Team Time Post-Race ShindigIowa Card to the finish line with you! You will turn them in Taproom at the Pink Gorilla Events HQ tent at the Finish Line. Team Print Receipt Results are also located here. Finish Line All Done! Court Ave.

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CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve completed the fifth annual Market to Market Relay Iowa! The good times continue beyond the finish line. Join us for a block party atmosphere on East 3rd St. in front of Iowa Taproom. Food, drinks, music, story swapping and awards ceremony are just steps away. East 3rd St. is just a short walk from the finish line parking area. No need to move your vehicle. See the next page for details. 37 SHINDIG & EXPO

Just beyond the finish line will be the Post-Race Shindig & Expo hosted by Iowa Taproom. It’s just a short walk to East 3rd St. and Court Ave. Here, everyone can relax and celebrate their accomplishment of completing the course. The Post-Race Shindig & Expo will feature food from Iowa Taproom, Formaro’s, Parlo Pizza, and Karam’s Mediterranean Grill. Each runner will receive a free Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and other beers will be available for purchase. The entire area will be a large indoor and outdoor block party festival featuring music, exhibitors, free team pictures and much more. Plan on enjoying the excitement at Iowa Taproom once you finish the race and have your family and friends join in the fun! Remember to bring your ID and cash for additional food, drinks and Market to Market Relay gear!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:30 to Close: DJ Music, Exhibitors and Vendors Open 3:45 to 8:00: Teams Finish Race 4:00 to 8:00: Athletico Physical Therapy Post Race Stretching & Recovery 4:00 to 8:30: Free Team Photos 8:30 to 9:00: Relay Awards Ceremony East 3rd Street

Hosted by IOWA TAPROOM, featuring LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY Io wa Taproom

M2M Store & Exp o Ten ts Shirt Exchange Beer

Free Runner Free Ath l eti co Exp o Race Ten ts Re su l ts Food Vendors Food East 3rd Street DJ & Stage / Team Photos Team ID Station

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39 IOWA OHIO NEBRASKA

Run all three races in the M2M Relay Series for the Trifecta. If your team is up to the challenge, we’ll hook you up with access to the sold out Nebraska race, $100 off Ohio, plus a sweet swag package including an exclusive outer layer. And, oh yeah, that bottle opener belt buckle above... your whole team gets those bad boys. Learn more at m2mrelay.com/trifecta.

40 TEAM TIME CARD

MUST be turned in to Pink Gorilla Events HQ at Finish Line. One Time Card ONLY per team. TEAM NAME: TEAM #: STARTING TIME: DIVISION: TEAM CAPTAIN: NUMBER OF RUNNERS ON TEAM:

RUNNER FOR EACH STAGE STAGE # STAGE TIME / MILES = PACE ACCUMULATED TIME 1 4.4 M 2 3.4 E 3 5.4 EM 4 4.9 EM 5 2.9 E 6 2.8 E 7 5.7 H 8 5.8 M 9 4.7 M 10 5.1 EM 11 4.0 M 12 4.6 M 13 5.8 EM 14 3.0 E 15 4.3 EM 16 2.8 E 17 3.7 E TF 0.3 E TOTAL TIME DELAY TIME CHANGE SEE PAGE 6 FOR MORE INFORMATION. TYPE (PICK ONE): REASON (PICK ONE): NO DELAY WEATHER DELAY DELAYED & STARTED IN SAME LOCATION GETTING AHEAD DELAYED & SKIPPED STAGE(S) GETTING BEHIND TOTAL TIME DELAYED: H H : M M STAGE(S) SKIPPED: CONTEST VOTING BALLOT SEE ENTRY AND VOTING RULES ON PAGE 10. BEST TEAM COSTUME: TEAM #: BEST DECORATED VAN: TEAM #: BEST TEAM NAME: TEAM #:

»» ONLY ONE TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT PER TEAM. MUST BE TURNED IN AT PINK GORILLA EVENTS TENT AT FINISH LINE. »» Contest winners will be announced via the post-race email and on m2mrelay.com »» Live race results can be found at iowa.markettomarketrelay.com/results REGISTER NOW FOR 2018!

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Register for 2018 Market to Market Relay Iowa before 11:59PM on May 26, 2017 and captains will recieve this sweet M2M Relay running jacket ($60 value)!

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