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| 01. Can I park at the ship? |
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Yes,
but parking is limited and is allowed only in designated parking spaces
– period. Take the river taxi or buses if at all possible. If you park
on the road or out of parking spaces we will have your vehicle towed at
your expense or possible push it into the river if time is short. DO
NOT PARK OUT OF DESIGNATED SPACES. Also, if the parking lot is full you
will be turned away no matter what time it is.
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| 02. How many water stops are on the course? |
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One water stop at approximately the half way point.
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| 03. Are walkers allowed? |
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Yes,
but you will be on a public highway for part of the course. Volunteer
support and WPD will be there but YOU are responsible for your own
safety.
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| 04. Are headphones allowed? |
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Yes, but again this is a safety factor and YOU are responsible for your own safety.
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| 05. Are baby joggers allowed? |
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Yes, for the 5K only, but again you are responsible for your own safety and for your child's.
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| 06. Is the 5K course certified? |
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No, but it is precisely measured and very accurate.
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| 07. Is there race day Registration? |
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Yes
- AT THE BATTLESHIP from 6am until 7:30am. Register inside the
Auditorium. Take the ramp just to the right of the steps to the main
entrnce of the Memorial. Register inside the auditorium, then go to the
Gazebo in the middle of the grass area to pick up your chip.
CHIPS MUST BE WORN ON THE ANKLE OR LACED INTO THE LEFT SHOELACE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TIME.
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| 08. Is there Shuttle Bus service to the race? |
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Yes,
there are buses but you can take the River Taxi from the municipal Dock
100 meters South of the Hilton on Water Street. The river taxi runs
from 6:00 AM until 1:00 PM and is free. Runners ride first if there is
a line. The River Taxi and the Trolley buses are free to runners
and to spectators.
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| 09. What are the shirts like? |
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They are long sleeved cotton T-shirts. They are not the same as the Half Marathon shirts, but are good quality shirts.
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| 10. Can spectators ride the river taxi? |
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Yes,
but all runners go first. Also, the Captain has total control over the
boat – when the boat departs, who rides and so forth. He is piloting a
boat in inter-coastal waters and has serious legal powers and
responsibilities.
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11. Is there Chip Timing for the 5K?
Yes, there is. Chips must be picked up Race Morning AT THE BATTLESHIP. You must have your race number to pick up your chip.
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