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Laporterunnersguide2015.Pdf Welcome Welcome To The Sixth Annual La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon On behalf of the City of La Porte, ment’s Honor Guard, coordinated by our primary race beneficiary, The Fire Engineer David Gifford, and the Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. National Anthem sung by 2011 La and our sponsors, vendors and vol- Porte HS graduate Tyla Allen. unteers, welcome to the sixth annu- A special welcome to those of you al La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon who are joining a Running Alliance – the third and final race of the fifth Sport event perhaps for the very first annual Texas Bridge Series. time after the Houston Half Mara- Approximately 1,700 of you will thon had to be cancelled last month. get the opportunity to run over Thank you for taking advantage and back the majestic Fred Hart- of our special offer after being dis- man Bridge, which opened in 1995 placed by the inclement weather and is the second highest bridge in that greatly affected the greater Texas. (Only the Pecos River Bridge Houston area with Hurricane Patri- is higher.) cia. At 178 feet over the waters of the Finally, we hope to see many mile- Houston Ship Channel, the Texas stones achieved today: 146 Bridge – as it also known – al- lows the La Porte By The Bay Half • 41 runners enter having run the Marathon to be recognized as the other four RAS races this year. highest off-the-road half marathon (Some even ran both days at the in Texas. Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon.) Our race this Sunday will culmi- • 33 runners enter having run all nate with what you’ve helped to five of the past La Porte By The In This Guide make the most successful year in Bay Half Marathons Running Alliance Sport’s history. We • 11 runners are looking to fin- Get Ready: continue to appreciate your gener- ish their fifth consecutive Texas Packet Pick-Up Schedule ous support of our races. Bridge Series Chip Timing Just over 1,200 runners – 1,208 We love to celebrate your accom- The Race: to be exact – completed the first plishments and achievements when Race Location, Parking & Schedule two races of the Texas Bridge Series, you run our races and we’ll do so in Course the Toughest 10K Kemah and the the style at the finish, which is in La Contingency Plans For Bad Weather Toughest 10K Galveston. Porte’s Five Points area that you’ll FAQ We’re anticipating that last year’s run through on your way to the Fred Hartman Bridge. mark of 846 runners finishing all The Post Race Party: three races will be eclipsed. Thanks again for running the La Post Race Party More than 40 of those who expect Porte By The Bay Half Marathon. Awards to call themselves 2015 Texas Bridge We’ll see you at the finish line and Five Year Legacy Runners Series finishers will be a group of post-race party and then we certain- employees from the City of La Porte, ly want to see you at the 13th annual Texas Bridge Series: affectionately known as the “City of Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Build a Bridge…and Run Over It La Porte Road Dawgs”. Marathon, Relays and 5K on Satur- day-Sunday, March 19-20, 2016. Race News Additionally, we’ll be welcomed by Mayor Louis Rigby, have the col- About Us: ors presented by the Fire Depart- Our Mission Thank You November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 2 Packet Pick-Up Be prepared to give volunteers THE EXACT NAME YOU REGISTERED UNDER, not Packet Pick-Up Schedule your bib name, nickname, maiden or married name if you did not use it to register. Thursday, November 12, 2015 Friday, November 13, 2015 Saturday, November 14, 2015 11 AM - 6 PM 11 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 3 PM Speedy's Fast Track On the Run Clear Lake On the Run Clear Lake 11440 Hempstead Rd. 2427 Bay Area Blvd 2427 Bay Area Blvd Houston, TX 77092 Houston, TX 77058 Houston, TX 77058 713-957-8803 281-480-5388 281-480-5388 RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP PLEASE NOTE that the time before the race is hectic and we have only so many volunteers to help. If you wait until race day to pick up your packet, contents are not guaranteed. Arrive early enough before the race to check your bag and to attach your chip and bib. Picking up your packet during scheduled packet pick-up times in advance is ALWAYS preferable, both for you, and for everyone on race morning. NEW GROUP PACKET PICK-UP FORM If you are picking up packets for a group of people (4 or more), you can submit the names of those you are picking up for and we will try to prepare the bundle in advance. Be sure and let us know what DAY and TIME of scheduled packet pick-up you will be coming by. The deadline to submit your request for group packet pick-up is Nov. 11, 2015 at 5pm, no matter what day you plan to pick up. If you miss the deadline you can still pick up multiple packets, we just won’t have time to gather them for you in advance. For the group form CLICK HERE. November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 3 Race Timing Chip Timing We will be using IPICO timing system. you cross the finish line. NO TAG, NO The timing tag will be distributed in TIME! If you forget your timing tag, your race packet along with your bib. you will need to pay $10 to replace it. Attach your IPICO Sport Tag to your DO attach your Sport Tag shoe (see instructions below). firmly to the top of your shoe. Do not forget the timing tag on race DO NOT put your Sport Tag morning. You will need to wear it to in your pocket or wear receive an official finish time when on your arm during the race. Instructions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Thread the wire twist ties Thread the IPICO Sports Tag Secure the IPICO Sports Tag under your laces. onto the wire twist ties. by twisting the wire twist ties firmly together. After the race, your Sport Tag is disposable. You can keep them as a souvenir and bring it to Speedy’s Fast Track you’ll recieve $30 in FREE Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag and/or Mini-Golf! See details on the next page. November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 4 What should I do with the ? Sport Tag after my race Bring it to Speedy’s Fast Track and get... in FREE Go-Kart Rides, Laser Tag &/or Mini Golf $30 at Speedy’s Fast Track La Porte Discounts 1410 W Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 867-1131 Free Chips and Regular Fountain drink with the purchase of regular or large sub. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Porte Official Hotel of the 2015 La Porte by the Bay Half Marathon Run on into http://hilaporte.com Additional hotel offers: Junk Junkies Comfort Suites $80 208 West Main Street http://www.laportehotel.com La Porte, TX 77571 For area hotels visit: www.facebook.com/junkjunkiestx http://www.visitlaportetx.com/hotels For 15% off purchase (with ad) The Race Sunday, November 15, 2015 Race Start & Parking Race Finish & Party Schedule Location Location 6:00 Packet pick-up opens 7:30 Start of the race Sylvan Beach Five Points Plaza 10:45 Awards 636 N. Bayshore Dr 201 S. Broadway LaPorte, TX 77571 LaPorte, TX 77571 (About 0.5 miles from Sylvan Beach) Parking Because parking is very limited, carpooling is highly encouraged. Please allow yourself ample time to find a parking space and get to the race start area. Parking is available at Sylvan Beach (start). Overflow parking will be at the high school across the street from the starting point at Sylvan Beach. Parking is very limited at the finish line (Five Points Plaza). NOTE: Cars parked in the church’s parking lot across from Five Point plaza will be towed. Registration Sponsored By November 15, 2015 La Porte By The Bay Half Marathon.org 6 Do you have an injury Premier Sports Chiropractic Treating and helping prevent that needs to be works with athletes injuries so you can reach your evaluated and treated? of all levels and types. optimal potential. Providing patient-centered conservative care to athletes in the Clear lake and Friendswood area. SEABROOK FRIENDSWOOD (281) 942-9011 (832) 895-1106 2100 Nasa Parkway, Suit 100 133 W Parkwood Ave, Suite A Seabrook, TX 77573 Friendswood, TX 77573 13.1 Reasons to become a member of Bay Area Running Club! 1 1. Running partners 9. Networking with the greater 0 2. New friends Houston running community k 3. Social events 10. Award-winning individuals and club . 4. Volunteer opportunities (Back-to-back-to-back-to-back “4-Peat” HARRA Series Club Champions!) 5 5. Training advice 11. Charity opportunities k . 6. Experienced mentors k 12. Organized group runs K 1 7. All paces welcome ids 13. HARRA 500 Houston Marathon Program The seventh annual Bay Area Turkey Day 10K/5K/ 8. Freebies/giveaways 13.1. 10% discount at On The Run! Kids K has become a family tradition. Run through the beautiful neighborhoods of Clear Lake! Route is flat and fast for the competative participants but safe Register today at On The Run in Clear Lake and scenic for the family on Thanksgiving morning.
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