ATHLETE GUIDE
September 24,2016
Jamestown Rhode
Races
Jamestown Rhode Races
Message from the Race Directors
WelcometotheJamestownRhodeRaces
The Jamestown Half Marathon has long been a favorite of ours. With its sweeping
views of the Pell Bridge and Narragansett Bay, to its quaint windmills, small ponds
and inlets, farms and gorgeous coves – there is not one part of the course that isn’t
stunning.
This year’s race is in honor of Officer Ryan Bourque of the Jamestown Police
Department. Officer Bourque tragically lost his life when he was hit by a wrong way
driver on the way home from a shift. A portion of every entry fee will be donated to
the Memorial Foundation set up in his name to restore the Jamestown Playground.
Additionally, we have added a 5k race so that more participants can run in his
memory.
We have made a few changes this year in hopes of improving this race a bit more for
our participants. The half marathon and 5k have different start locations but the same
finish line. The half marathon will start at 7am near the toll booth on Fort Getty Rd
and the 5k will start at the TOP of Fort Getty Rd at 7:15am. Participants in the 5k
should begin walking up Fort Getty Rd to be ready for the start but not to line up as to
impede the half marathon runners.
ALL. Parking will be at Fort Getty. Please plan on arriving early as there will likely be
some congestion getting in and out of Fort Getty Rd. Please drive slowly and with
caution as there will be pedestrians in the road.
If you are hoping to hit a certain finish time goal, keep an eye out for our pacers,
provided by Rhode Island Road Runners – they will be wearing singlets with their
goal finish time.
We would also like to thank the over 200 volunteers as well as local police, fire and
security teams that help us execute this event. They help us provide a safe and
enjoyable race and we are indebted to them.
We hope that you enjoy this breath-taking half marathon and 5k in Jamestown.
Susan and Karen
Race Directors
Jamestown Rhode Races
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Race Weekend Schedule
PACKET PICK UP
Thursday
Runners are highly encouraged to
pick up their packets in advance of
race day.
On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up
Race packets will be available race
morning, Saturday, September 24, but
because of the early start and number
of runners
expected, we strongly advise all
participants to plan ahead and pick
up their packets on
Thursday and Friday.
September 22, 2016
5pm-7pm
Rhode Runner
675 N. Main St., Providence, RI
Friday
September 23, 2016
On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up
3pm-7pm
Jamestown Community Center
41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI
Saturday
September 24, 2016
On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up
5:30am-6:45am
Fort Getty Pavilion
Fort Getty Rd., Jamestown, RI
Race Start
7am - Half Marathon Start - by Toll Booth
Half Marathon participants should
line up by 6:45 am in the starting
corral near the Toll Booth on Fort
Getty Rd.
5k Participants will start at
the TOP of Fort Getty Rd.
at 7:15am. Please DO
NOT line up at the start
line until AFTER the half
marathon participants go
out. Stay on the grassy
island until given the all
clear.
7:15am - 5k Start - at TOP of Fort Getty Rd
7:30am-10:30am - Post Race Festival
Fort Getty Pavilion
Fort Getty Rd., Jamestown, RI
Please self seed your place in the
starting corrals based on your
projected finishing time. Look for
signs indicating these times to help
guide you in the chute.
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A Driver’s License
or ID must be
shown
when picking up
your bib.
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2016 Jamestown - 5k
Distance: 3.11 mi
Elevation: 128.09 ft (Max: 22.11 ft)
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Jamestown 5k
Course
PARKING
Parking is available at Fort Getty. Please plan on
arriving early as there will be some congestion
getting in and out of Fort Getty Rd. Please drive
with caution as there will be participants and
spectators on the road.
create your memory of the Jamestown Rhode
Races.
RACE START LOCATION - Half and 5k
The Half Marathon will start at the bottom of Fort
Getty Rd., near the Toll Booth at 7am. The 5k race
will start at the top of Fort Getty Rd., near the
entrance to the park, at 7:15am. It is a bit of a walk
to the start, please walk to the start line on the
grassy islands between the roads. We do not wish
to impede the half marathon runners as they make
their way out on course.
AID STATIONS
Water will be available at every aid station and at
the start and finish. Water, food and rest rooms will
be provided at select locations on the course and
at the finish. Please reference the course maps on
the website for exact locations. Food at aide
stations will consist of bananas, Nuun and
Gatorade at select locations and assorted
CarbBoom products.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found will be located at the Awards and
Merchandise tent in Fort Getty Pavilion
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
For the Half Marathon participants:
RACE TIMING INFORMATION
Rhode Races uses the My-Laps timing system. This
is a disposable timing tag that is attached to
the back of your race bib. All runners will receive
their My-Laps bib at registration. Please ensure
your bib is worn on the FRONT of your shirt.
TIME LIMITS
The race course will be secured for 3.5 hours.
Walkers are welcome so long as they complete the
course within the time limits.
PHOTOGRAPHS
GameFace Media will be our on course
photographer. All runners will be photographed.
Pictures are FREE to view, download and share.
They will be available 2-3 days after the race.
FINISH LINE ENTERTAINMENT
A DJ will provide lively entertainment for runners
and spectators at the finish line festival. Dance,
jump and sing along after the race at the
Jamestown Rhode Races!
The post race recovery area will be located near
the Fort Getty Pavilion. Celebrations will include
music, massage and recovery food. Enjoy the
vendors, and snap a pic in our “photo booth” to
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MEDICAL
A private ambulance company will be located on
course and in the finish line area.
Top 3 Open Men/Women
Top Men/Women in each age group: 19 and under,
20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 +
Medals will be given to all finishers of the Half
Marathon and 5k.
SPECTATORS
The best place for spectating includes Mackerel
Cove, Jamestown Harbor on Conanicus Rd. and
Jamestown Village on Southwest Ave.
OFFICER RYAN BOURQUE MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION
A portion of every race entry fee will be donated to
the Jamestown Playground Restoration Fund in
memory of Officer Bourque. There will be
additional opportunities for private donations and
support at the race.
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1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whereisthereparkingavailable?
AllparkingwillbeatFortGe8y.ThereisNOPARKINGonFortGe8yRd.Pleasetravel
allthewayintotheparkandlookfortheparkinga8endantstodirectyoutotheproper
locaFon.
Pleaseplanonarrivingearlyasthereislikelytobesomeconges9onge:nginandout
[email protected]–pleasedrivecau9ouslyastherewillbepar9cipantsandspectators
sharingtheroad.
2.
WillChipsbeusedorAthleteTrackingprovided?
Yes.AllracesarechipFmedandwillhavestarFngmats.BothgunFmeandchipFme
willbeprovided.
3.
Whereandwhenisregistra9onandbibpick-up?PLEASEREADCAREFULLY.
Youmayregisterand/orpickupyourbibatthefollowingFmes–
Thursday,September22ndfrom5p-7patRhodeRunner,657N.MainSt.,Providence,RI
Friday,September23rdfrom3pmto7pmattheJamestownCommunityCenterat41
ConanicusRd..
Saturday,September24thfrom5:30amto6:45amattheFortGe8yPavilioninJamestown.
4.
CanIpickupafriendsregistra9onpacket?
Runnersneedtoshowadriver’slicensewhenpickinguptheirracepacket.When
pickingupapacketforafriendyouneedasignednotefromtherunnerandaphotocopyof
theirlicense.
5.
Whatisincludedintheregistra9onfee?
WiththeregistraFonfeeyouwillreceiveentryintherace,officialraceshirt,finishers
willreceiveamedal,finishlinefoodandbeverage,on-coursesupport,andfreeracephotos.
6.
Willtherebemedals?
Yes.Medalswillbeawardedtoallhalfmarathonand5kfinishers.
7.
ArethereAgeGroupAwards?
Yes,wewillhaveanawardsceremonyoncemostofouragegroupcategorieshave
filledin.
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8.
Whatisprovidedattheaidsta9onsandwherearetheylocated?
AidstaFonsarelocatedthroughoutthehalfmarathoncourseatapproximate2mile
intervals.PleasereferencecoursemapforexactlocaFons.AidstaFonswillhavewaterand
nuun/Gatorade.SomeaddiFonalaidstaFonswillhaveCarbBOOMenergygelsandbananas.
10. Doesthecoursehavemanyhills?
ThecourseisrelaFvelyhillywithsomegradualelevaFonchanges.
11. Willtherebemedicalstopsonthecourse?
Therewillbefinishlinemedicalandoncoursesupport.
12. WilltherebepacersrunningtheHalfMarathon?
aYes,therewillbepacersrunningthemarathonforvariousfinishingFmes.Lookfor
themastheywillbewearingsigns.PacerswillprovidepaceforaHalfmarathonpacerswill
provideafinishFmeof1:40,1:50,2:00,2:15,2:30and2:45.
13. Istherea9melimitfortherace?
a.Yes,theHalfMarathonhasawalkerfriendlyFmelimitof3.5hours.
14. Whendoesregistra9onclose?
OnlineregistraFonclosesonWednesday,September23rd.Youmayregisteronsite
a_erthisdate.
15. CanIpushastroller?
No.USATFinsurancedoesnotcoverstrollersonthecourse,sotheyarenotpermi8ed.
17. Arecoursemapsavailable?
Yes.Selectthe“Courses”tabontheracewebsitehomepage.
18. OnceIfinishcanIgobackandruninwithmyfriend?Canafriendorfamilymember
crossthefinishlinewithme?
No.IfyoucrossthefinishlinetwicetheslowerFmewillberecorded.
Duetothesizeofthisrace,finishingwithafamilymembersallowedbutnotencouraged.We
wouldliketogiveallourparFcipantsampleroomtofinishsafely.
20. WherecanIfindtheresultsoftherace?
TheresultswillbepostedonourFacebookPageandwebsiteonSundaya_ernoon
21. Arethererestroomsalongthecourse?
Yes.Therewillbeport-a-johnslocatedatvariouslocaFonsaroundthecourse.
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