LATEST NEWS 8/9/10
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Here are a couple of things to consider as you prepare for the race:
1. Get to the race venue early on race morning.
2. The Sonoran Desert is COLD in the morning – The air temperature is usually around 45 degrees when you arrive at McDowell Mountain Park on race morning and near 70 degrees for the awards ceremony. It warms up fast once the sun comes up so dress in layers so you can keep warm before the race begins. Some athletes will race with leg and/or arm warmers (or even a Jacket) for the first run.
3. Don’t be late to the start line. – There will be a hard close of the transition area at 7:45 am and a mandatory pre-race meeting at 7:50 at the starting line.
4. Course preview meeting – There will be an informal / non-mandatory course preview meeting at the race venue at McDowell Mountain Park on Saturday February 19 at 1pm at the transition area. The race director will be on hand to go over course details and answer questions.
5. Park Entry Fee - There is a $6 per day (per vehicle) park entry fee that is NOT included in your registration fee. Park entry fees are collected at the entrance to McDowell Mountain Park.
6. Packet Pick up – NOTE: THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP THIS YEAR. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
7. USAT Membership - You MUST bring your USAT membership card or membership status letter with you to packet pick-up. If you cannot produce a USAT membership card or membership status letter you will be required to purchase either and annual USAT membership or a one-day USAT membership for $10.00. NO EXCEPTIONS. Both annual USAT memberships and one-day USAT licenses will be sold at packet pick-up.
8. Photo I.D. EVERYONE must present a VALID PHOTO ID to pick up your packet...NO EXCEPTIONS. NO PHOTO ID...YOU DON'T RACE. ONLY THE RACE PARTICIPANT MAY PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET!
9. Timing Chip Pick-up – You will pick up your timing chip on race morning at the park. You MUST have your race bib OR race wristband (you will get both at packet pick-up on Saturday) with you to receive your timing chip.
