Bloomsday 12K Rules: Gotta Love These!
Straight from the pre-race materials --
"You May Be Disqualified..."
"Again we're not kidding. Anyong who does not follow the procedures listed in these instructions MAY BE DELETED FROM THE OFFICIAL RESULTS AND DISQUALIFIED FROM BLOOMSDAY FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS. Major violations include: a) Jumping into the race along the course, b) Running with a Baby Jogger or assisted wheelchair, c) Starting before your color group is authorized to start or d) Not following generally accepted rules for the dafe and fair conduct of a running event."
Sweep Vehicle
"Those who are not able to complete the course will be picked up by a sweep vehicle. Sorry, but riding the sweep vehicle means you won't get a finisher's T-shirt."
Couple of other notes --
+ Interestingly enough, last year was the first year that Bloomsday used chip timing. Sound to Narrows 12K in Tacoma - which I did last year - still does it the old fashioned way.
+ Runners are treated with the exotic stylings of the Sisters of Selket belly dancing troupe from Coeur d'Alene. They are right past mile 4 before you go up Doomsday Hill!
+ Go here to see video of Packet Pickup and the Expo! This from the SpokesmanReview.com. (The volunteers were absolutely incredible and I got registered in less than 10 minutes!)
+ An elevation map! -- Click here!
+ And a picture! -- Looks like fun!
+ (From the event's press release) In masters competition, 2006 Bloomsday champions Sylvia Mosqueda and Sean Wade will be back to defend their titles, and distance running legend Henry Rono will return for the first time since winning Bloomsday in 1982.
+ (Also from the event's press release) This year’s wheelchair competition also promises to be hotly contested, as 2006 winners Saul Mendoza of Mexico - and Wimberley, Texas - and Shirley Reilly return to defend their titles. In addition, Bloomsday this year launches its first collegiate team competition, with strong wheelchair fields from the University of Illinois and University of Arizona vying for the team victory.
"You May Be Disqualified..."
"Again we're not kidding. Anyong who does not follow the procedures listed in these instructions MAY BE DELETED FROM THE OFFICIAL RESULTS AND DISQUALIFIED FROM BLOOMSDAY FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS. Major violations include: a) Jumping into the race along the course, b) Running with a Baby Jogger or assisted wheelchair, c) Starting before your color group is authorized to start or d) Not following generally accepted rules for the dafe and fair conduct of a running event."
Sweep Vehicle
"Those who are not able to complete the course will be picked up by a sweep vehicle. Sorry, but riding the sweep vehicle means you won't get a finisher's T-shirt."
Couple of other notes --
+ Interestingly enough, last year was the first year that Bloomsday used chip timing. Sound to Narrows 12K in Tacoma - which I did last year - still does it the old fashioned way.
+ Runners are treated with the exotic stylings of the Sisters of Selket belly dancing troupe from Coeur d'Alene. They are right past mile 4 before you go up Doomsday Hill!
+ Go here to see video of Packet Pickup and the Expo! This from the SpokesmanReview.com. (The volunteers were absolutely incredible and I got registered in less than 10 minutes!)
+ An elevation map! -- Click here!
+ And a picture! -- Looks like fun!
+ (From the event's press release) In masters competition, 2006 Bloomsday champions Sylvia Mosqueda and Sean Wade will be back to defend their titles, and distance running legend Henry Rono will return for the first time since winning Bloomsday in 1982.
+ (Also from the event's press release) This year’s wheelchair competition also promises to be hotly contested, as 2006 winners Saul Mendoza of Mexico - and Wimberley, Texas - and Shirley Reilly return to defend their titles. In addition, Bloomsday this year launches its first collegiate team competition, with strong wheelchair fields from the University of Illinois and University of Arizona vying for the team victory.
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