PRESENTS CONSTRUCTION
DETOUR!
Watch for
Instructions at
11th & Columbia
THE 30TH ANNUAL
YMCA SPRING RUN!
& Public Agency Challenge
7:30am
8:30am
8:55am
9:00am
10:00am
Chip pick-up opens / Spirit Alley opens!
Kids’ Run
10K Run/Walk (certified course)
2 mile Run/Walk
Overall awards / Agency recognitions GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Arrive early for your event, at least 30 minutes!
• Have fun!
• Strollers are welcome, just make sure you are in starting wave ‘C’.
• No pets on the course
• Official results will be available on the YMCA website the week
after the race.
• All proceeds from the YMCA Spring Run benefit the YMCA!
CHIP TIMING
It’s simple—if you would like a time/place for your 10K or 2 mile run,
stop by the chip pick-up tent on-site Saturday morning before your
race to get a timing chip.
Remember—You wont be timed or placed
without a chip attached to your shoe!
Please return your chip promptly
after the race to avoid the
$20 lost chip fee.
STARTING WAVES
AGE GROUP AWARDS
To ensure the best race experience
possible for all entrants, please take a
look at the starting groups and place
yourself accordingly for the start of
your race. Thank you!
Ribbons for top 3
runners in each age
group for male & female
in both 2mi and 10K
runs:
START
GROUP A
Competitive Runners
Pace: 4 to 7 minute miles
GROUP B
Novice Runners
Pace: 7 to 10 minute miles
GROUP C
Casual/New Runners,
Walkers & Strollers
Pace: 10+ minute miles
WATER
STATIONS Two water
stations will
be located on the
10K course at
approximately
4K and 7K. 15 and under
16—19
20—29
30—39
40—49
50—59
60—69
70—79
80 and better
Ribbons will be available
for pick-up at South
Sound Running Olympia,
the week following the
race. FRIENDS OF THE SPRING RUN
City of Olympia
State of Washington
Starbucks Employees
YMCA Staff
City of Tumwater
Mark Brown
L & E Bottling
OPD Explorers
THE OLY FED
KIDS RUN!
• The Kids Run is untimed
and about 1/2 mile long
• The course is entirely
on sidewalks and closed
streets
• Run starts in waves
with oldest runners
starting first
• All Kids Run
participants will receive
a blue ribbon upon
completion
• Parents are welcome to
run with their kids
PARKING
Parking on the street is free on Saturdays in Downtown Olympia.
Parking is also available in the General Administration Building parking
lot (accessed from Union Avenue), as well as the Visitor Center lot.
RESTROOMS
A plethora of portable toilets will be available near the
Winged Victory Statue. BAG CHECK / LOST & FOUND
Look for the Bag Check at the finish line and leave us your WELL
MARKED duffle bag or backpack. Please do not leave us with any
valuables like wallets, credit cards or cell phones. Lost & Found will also
be located at bag check. The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or
stolen items.
PROVIDENCE SPIRIT ALLEY!
For teams of 20 or more who registered in advance—cheer on your
fellow runners and walkers from your own designated area at the finish
line! All participants must pin
their bib numbers to the
FRONT of their shirts.
Please do not tear off the
bottom tab or pin it to
your shirt.
FOOD, AWARDS & ENTERTAINMENT!
Join us and your fellow runners and walkers after the run
for food, refreshments and live music provided by
Providence St. Peter Hospital!
Have fun with Agency recognitions, raffles, and overall
awards!