The 21st Governor's Bay Bridge Run

Sunday, May 7, 2006

The Governor's Bay Bridge Run is a 10k footrace crossing the William Preston Lane Memorial Bridge over the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Beginning on Kent Island, the course ascends 2 miles on the eastbound span to the highest point of the bridge, descends 2 miles, and then follows flat roads to finish in Sandy Point State Park. Conducted by the Annapolis Striders, the 10k run is held in conjunction with, but is separate from, the Bay Bridge Walk and is supported by the Maryland Transportation Authority and Department of Natural Resources. There is no access to the walk from the finish line at Sandy Point.

Date: Sunday, May 7, 2006

Place and Time: All runners must ride buses from Sandy Point State Park, across the bridge, to the Start Line on Kent Island. Buses will depart Sandy Point at 7:00 AM sharp. They will not pick up stragglers after the doors are shut. The Maryland Transportation Authority provides the busses and their policies will apply. Plan to arrive at Sandy Point early as entry along park roads is slowed by traffic. The park will open at 5:30 AM. Volunteers will direct parking. Water and port-o-pots will be available. Please allow adequate time to arrive safely, park, and board a bus before 6:45. Only runners will be allowed to board the busses.

Water and port-o-pots will be available in Sandy Point and at the starting line on the Kent Island side of the eastbound span.

Race start time: 8:00 AM

Rules: No headphones, no wheels, no dogs, and no runners who expect to run slower than a 12 minute/mile pace. The course will be closed, before the entrance to Sandy Point, at a time determined slower than the 12-minute/mile requirement to allow runners to begin exiting the park. Stragglers will be required to board a straggler bus to enter the park.

The course is not USTFA certified for distance and is not appropriate for wheelchairs.

Timing: The Bay Bridge Run will be using ChampionChip timing to allow runners an accurate record of their time. All runners will receive their chip at packet pickup and will be required to attach it to their shoe. Complete chip instructions will be included in the packet. Runners will be disqualified for not wearing their assigned chip. Runners are responsible for their chip and a $30.00 fee will be assessed if the chip is not returned after completion of the race.

Start Line Mats, used for chip timing, will be removed 10 minutes after the official start. Runners will need to cross the starting line prior to the mat removal to get an accurate time.

Awards: Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female and first masters, male and female, as determined by gun time. Age group awards will be given to the top three, male and female, in the following age groups: 14& under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 male, 65-69 male, 70 & over male and 60& over female, based on participation. Age group awards are determined by chip time.

Awards will be presented after 10:00 at the Finish Line. Winners not present at the ceremony will need to make arrangements to pick up their award.

Registration: Registration is available, beginning January 2, 2006, on line through Active.com. An email confirmation will be sent to you. Please confirm that the email address you give Active is correct. This will be the address used to contact you for confirmation, additional race information and updates.

Limit: This race has a 3000-runner limit. The race usually fills by April 7. Registration will close on April 22, 2006.

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Fee: $30.00 -- A portion of the proceeds from the race go to the Chesapeake Bay Trust. In 15 years, over $150,000 has been donated to the Trust making the Annapolis Striders one of the top supporters of Bay restoration and protection efforts.

Help protect the Chesapeake Bay by making a tax-deductible donation with your entry.

To learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Trust, go to www.chesapeakebaytrust.org"

Every donation of $15.00 or greater (above race fee) will receive a commemorative pin.

Packet pickup: All runners will receive confirmation by email. Packets can be picked up at the Annapolis Westfield Mall on Friday, May 5, 2006 (3:00 PM until 9:00 PM) in front of the New Balance store and on Saturday, May 6, 2006 (10:00 AM until 5:00 PM) at the same location. Valid ID will be required. Written authorization will be required for all third party pickups.

If necessary, packets can be picked up beginning at 6:00 AM at Sandy Point State Park. Be advised that this will cause you a delay in boarding a bus. Busses will not wait.

Premium: All runners will receive a custom designed tee shirt to commemorate the 2006 Governor's Bay Bridge Run. Tee shirts will be distributed at packet pickup only. Finishers will receive 2006 Bay Bridge medals.

Lodging: To make reservations at Annapolis area hotels, motels and B & Bs. Contact the Annapolis Visitor's Bureau at http://visitannapolis.worldres.comor phone: (410) 280-0445

Cancellation Policy: The Bay Bridge Run is held in conjunction with the Bridge Walk. Officials of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (Maryland Tansportation Authority) and other State of Maryland officials have the authority to cancel the run for any reason. The Annapolis Striders have no input or control over their decisions. If the Bay Bridge Walk is cancelled, the Bay Bridge Run is also cancelled. Previous cancellations have been due to weather (2002) and security concerns (2003 and 2005). The Striders and sponsors cannot be held responsible in the event of cancellation. If cancellation occurs within a time limit determined by the race director, distribution of premiums may or may not occur. There are no refunds of registration fees.

Alternate course: In the event of cancellation, the Striders may choose to run the race on an alternate course within Sandy Point State Park, with the same date and starting time, pending approval from the Maryland Transportation Authority, Sandy Point, the State of Maryland and Anne Arundel County.

Please insure that the email address you give to Active.com is correct so that you can remain informed of any decisions pertaining to the running of the Bay Bridge 10k.

Bay Bridge Walk: Runners and others can participate in the Walk only by boarding busses at designated sites- not from Sandy Point. For Walk information go to Bay Bridge Information

Race Director: Melissa Currence

E-mail: bridge10k@hotmail.com or call the Strider Hotline 410-268-1165

This race is dependant on its volunteers. Please consider asking your friends and family to volunteer.

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