Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Charlottesville Ten Miler

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Need To Know
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Race Date: April 4, 2009
Start: 7:45 am (between JPJ Arena and University Hall on Massie Rd)
Field Limit: 3000 (NO race day registration)
PACKET PICKUP
All runners are strongly encouraged to pick up their race packets and t-shirts on
Friday, April 3 between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the floor at University Hall. Remaining
packets can be picked up on race day from 6:15am-7:15am, but beware of lines.
PARKING
Parking will be available at U-Hall and JPJ Arena.
BAG CHECK
Bag check will be provided near the starting line. Your bib tear-off will be used
to tag your bag. Bags will only be returned to matching bib numbers.
CHIP TIMING
For 2009, we are using the ChronoTrack disposable timing chip. Remove it
from your bib number and attach it securely to your shoe. Your official time
for record-keeping purposes is “gun-time” and your official place for recordkeeping
purposes is based on who crosses the finish line first.
THE COURSE
Begins between the new JP Jones arena and U-Hall, circles Scott Stadium,
passes the Rotunda, proceeds to the downtown mall, through Court Square,
along Water, Main and University Ave, “the corner”, and back to U-Hall. As usual,
there will be plenty of musical entertainment along the course.
AWARDS
Overall awards will be presented to the top ten men and women. Cash awards
($100, $50, $25) will be given to the top three males and females in the following
categories: Overall, Masters (40-59), Prime (60-79) and Superprime
(80+). Age group awards go to the top three percent in each category (minimum
of three awards). Team awards to male, female and mixed teams. Awards
Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00am on the floor at University Hall.
PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE
This year’s race beneficiary is PACEM Shelter. Donations will also be made to
Madison House (our volunteer coordinator and the CTC scholarship fund
(among others).
POST-RACE PARTY
Refreshments and snacks, massages, medical assistance, results and awards
will be provided on the floor at University Hall.
CHECK THE WEBSITE
For more information about the Charlottesville Ten Miler, please check our
website: www.cvilletenmiler.com. Find information on the following:
• Entry Confirmation • Results
• Hotel Information • Photos
• Team Registration and Confirmation • Course Info and Maps
• Packet Pickup • Volunteer Information
Race Director’s
Greeting
On April 4, 2009 the Charlottesville Track Club presents the 34th running of the Charlottesville
Ten Miler. The “Ten Miler” is truly a community event as runners, volunteers, sponsors, the
University, the city, entertainers, and spectators from across the area join to participate in
Charlottesville’s oldest and largest foot race.
This amazing race traverses some of the most beautiful scenery in our community including
the dogwood lined streets of the University, Rugby Road, and Lexington Avenue and the brick
paved paths of the Downtown Mall, Court Square and “the corner.”
In the last five years, the Ten Miler has raised over $100,000 for our designated beneficiaries:
Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, Piedmont CASA, Madison House, SPCA, and the
Charlottesville Track Club’s Scholarship Fund, among others. We are happy to announce that
the primary beneficiary of the 2009 Ten Miler will be PACEM (find out how this organization
helps to feed and shelter the homeless at www.pacemshelter.org).
Madison House will once again be coordinating our volunteer effort for the 2009 race. Runners
will pass by the Madison House door step just past mile marker three as they head down
Rugby Road toward Beta Bridge. Madison House is actively involved in race preparations as
they recruit and train the over 400 course volunteers that are required to execute an event
of this size.
As race directors, we’re always open to suggestions to continue to make the Ten Miler the
best race possible. For 2009, we have instituted cash awards and a disposable timing chip.
We continue to provide online registration, on-course photography, “wicking” race shirts,
extra awards for competitive age categories, and food, warmth, and award festivities inside
University Hall at the completion of the race.
An event of this magnitude would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
Many thanks go to our primary financial supporter, Virginia National Bank, whose support of
our race proves that it really is “all about the people...and always will be.” Many thanks also
to Brooks for supplying our “wicking” race shirts, and to Pepsi for their generous product
contributions.
We’d also like to thank Erin. Although she refers to the event as “the race that shall not be
named,” she has been patient and helpful as we complete many race related tasks.
Your support is also greatly appreciated, so we hope to see you out on race day...whether you’re
running, volunteering, singing, or cheering!
Sincerely,
Dan & Alice Wiggins
Race Directors
2 THE CHARLOTTESVILLE 10-MILER RACE GUIDE 2009