2013 Cox Rhode Races Athlete Guide

Dear Runners,

Welcome to the 6th running of the Cox Providence Rhode Races.

We want to take a moment to reflect on the tragic events of the Boston Marathon and offer our condolences to the victim’s families and our heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured victims.

Many thanks to the Cities, Towns and Law Enforcement agencies involved in this race for their increased safety measures. Please know we are all working together to make this race as safe as possible and to insure a secure comfort level for all of the runners & spectators.

Please be aware that we have implemented a clear bag policy at Gear Check this year. If you’d like to check items, they must be in a plastic bag that we will provide to you. We will not accept any other form of bag and all bags will be subject to search.

We would like to thank our Sponsors for their continued support of these races and also our hundreds of volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to make this race enjoyable for the runners.

Enjoy the race & good luck!

Jon WhiteRace DirectorEident Sports Marketing

WELCOMEA Message From the Race Director

Dear Athletes,

UnitedHealthcare is proud to be the sponsor of the 2013 UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon. I feel this event is very important as it raises awareness of the health benefits of running and regular exercise, and helps people in communi-ties across Rhode Island live active, healthier lives.

The UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon is one of three UnitedHealthcare sponsored half marathons that comprise the UnitedHealthcare Triple Crown of Running. This unique running series, which includes events in Providence, James-town and Newport, takes runners through the most iconic and breathtaking land-scapes in Rhode Island. So whether you are a Rhode Island resident or visiting from out of town, you can appreciate all the state has to offer. We hope that you will take the opportunity to learn more about this race series at www.uhctriplecrown.com.

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re constantly developing great tools for both members and non-members alike to live healthier and happier each day. We encourage you download our OptumizeMe® mobile application, an interactive, motivational application that allows users to create health challenges or join existing ones. It is available for free on Windows® Phone 7, iPhone® and An-droid® devices and allows you to network with friends and co-workers or link to existing social networks to create new fitness challenges. You can also post to Facebook® and encourage each other with direct in-app messages. We think this is a great way to get and stay motivated and hope you think so too.

Once again, we are proud to sponsor the 2013 UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon and wish all the participants the best of luck.

Sincerely,

Stephen FarrellChief Executive OfficerUnitedHealthcare of New England, Inc.Employer & Individual

WELCOMEA letter from UnitedHealthcare

TO BREAK A SWEAT

TO FEEL BETTER

TO ENJOY BETTER HEALTH

TO HAVE FUN WITH FITNESS

TO SWING INTO MOTION

A body in motion tends to stay in motion… running, jumping or dancing to improved health.

At UnitedHealthcare, we encourage every body to get in motion, work up a sweat, feel the burn – and enjoy the benefi ts of good health. We’re honored to sponsor the Providence Half Marathon, which is part of the UnitedHealthcare Triple Crown of Running.

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Dear Neighbors,

On behalf of all of us at National Grid, we’d like to welcome you to the 6th Annual Cox Providence Rhode Races.

These races have always been about much more than competition -- they’re about supporting community and family and cel-ebrating hard work and dedication. And most of all, they’re about the people of this great city coming together and having fun.

That’s a spirit that rings true for the more than 842 National Grid employees here in Rhode Island. After all, we don’t just pro-vide energy to Rhode Island communities like Providence. We live here, too. So whether we’re helping Rhode Islanders lower their energy bills, or proudly sponsoring a great community event like this, we do it because this is our community as well. And we’re thrilled to be a part of it.

Of course, this event is about your energy-- the real human energy it takes to make great weekends like this one possible. So whether you are a participant or volunteer, thank you for your efforts. Enjoy the races! Sincerely,

Your neighbors at National Grid

WELCOMEA letter from NationalGrid

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92013 Cox Providence Rhode Races

FRIDAYMAY 10, 2013

ON-SITE REGISTRATIONPACKET PICK-UPHEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Omni HotelNarragansett Ballroom1 West Exchange St.Providence, RI 02903

SATURDAYMAY 11, 2013

NATIONAL GRID 5K

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. registration9:00 a.m. race start

Roger Williams Park at the Carousel1000 Elmwood Ave.

Providence, RI 02907

KIDS RACE


Roger Williams Park at the Carousel1000 Elmwood Ave.Providence, RI 02907

ON-SITE REGISTRATIONPACKET PICK-UPHEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Omni HotelNarragansett Ballroom1 West Exchange St.Providence, RI 02903

PRE-RACE YOGA SESSIONSSPONSORED BY ATHLETA

12:00 p.m. (Gina Raheb)2:00 p.m. (Jen Montclair)

Omni HotelNarragansett Ballroom

“RUNNING WITHOUT INJURIES”FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE

1:00 p.m. (Mike Silva)

Omni HotelNarragansett Ballroom

SUNDAYMAY 12, 2013

COX SPORTS MARATHON


Exchange TerraceProvidence, RI 02903

UNITEDHEALTHCAREPROVIDENCE HALF MARATHON


Exchange TerraceProvidence, RI 02903

POST RACE FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN

Sponsored by Narragansett Brewery

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bank of America Skating CenterProvidence, RI 02903

All proceeds from the Beer Garden benefit The March of Dimes

AWARDS CEREMONIES

10:30 a.m. Half Marathon11:30 a.m. Marathon

Bank of America Skating CenterProvidence, RI 02903

POST RACE PARTY

1:00 p.m

The Whiskey Republic515 South Water StProvidence, RI 02903

RACE WEEKENDSchedule

IMPORTANT NOTE:Runners are HIGHLY ENCOUR-AGED to attend the expo to pick up race packets on FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.

Race packet, goody bag and t-shirt pick-up will be available the morning of Sunday, May 12, but because of the number of run-ners expected, we strongly advise all participants to plan ahead and pickup their race packets on Friday or Saturday at the Health and Wellness Expo.


SATURDAY 5K and Kids RaceRace Day Information

PARKINGOn street parking is available within Roger Williams Park for the 5k and Kids Race. Please arrive early enough to park and walk to the start. Please follow parking signs to designated parking areas.

REGISTRATIONOn-site registration will be available at both the 5K and the Kids Race. Bib pickup will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park.

GEAR CHECKThere will not be gear bag check for the National Grid 5K and Kids Race.

LOST & FOUNDLost & Found will be located at the volunteer area.

RACE TIMING INFORMATIONThe National Grid 5K will use the B-Tag timing system. The timing chip will be attached to the back of each race bib. Runners will receive their B-Tag with their bib at registra-tion. The Kids Race will not be timed.

TIME LIMITSThe race course will be secured for one hour. Walkers are welcome so long as they complete the course within the time limits.

MEDICALRI DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) will be located along the course. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

AID STATIONSWater will be available at every aid station and at the start and finish. Water will be provided at select locations on the course and at the finish. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

EXPO INFORMATIONPRE-RACE YOGA

Gina Raheb, owner of Natural Fitness in Narragan-sett and Jen Moclair of Raffa Yoga in Cranston will be offering instructional yoga sessions at the Expo at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. in the Narragansett Ballroom of the Omni Hotel. Both sessions are sponsored by Athleta.

“SUCCESFULL RUNNING WITHOUT INJURIES”

This presentation by Mike Silva offers athletes an easy-to-understand model of running injuries and how to avoid them. Attendees will learn how and why running injuries happen, ways to lessen the risk of injury and what to do if you get injured. Self care and prevention (i.e. warm-up, stretching, strength-ening techniques) will be illustrated through use of video demonstrations (available for downloading online post-event).

About Milke Silva:

Mike is president and founder of FOUNDATION Performance, a physical therapist, exercise physi-ologist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has been training and creating exercise programs for people of all levels since 1994, and an orthopedic, sports medicine physical therapist since 1999.


PARKINGParking is available at the RI Convention Center at a $10 day rate. Additional parking is available at the Providence Place Mall and other lots throughout the city for a fee.

GEAR CHECKRunners can check their gear bag at the Bank of America Skating Rink in downtown Providence. All checked bags will be available for pick up at the same location. No lug-gage please. Runners must have their bib to retrieve gear. All checked gear MUST be in the clear plastic bags provided. NO exceptions. All bags will be subject to search.” Plus, in case of rain Gear Check will be located in the tunnel adja-cent to the skating rink.

LOST & FOUNDLost & Found will be located at the volunteer check-in in the Bank of America skating rink.

RACE TIMING INFORMATIONThe Cox Sports Marathon and the UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon, will use the B-Tag timing system. The timing chip will be attached to the back of each race bib. Runners will receive their B-Tag with their bib at registration.

TIME LIMITSThe race course will be secured for six hours. Time limit to finish the Cox Sports Marathon is 6 hours and the UnitedHealthcare Providence Half Marathon is 3.5 hours. Walkers are welcome so long as they complete the course within the time limits.

MEDICALRI DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) will be located along the course. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations.

AID STATIONSWater will be available at every aid station and at the start and finish. Water, food and restrooms will be provided at se-lect locations on the course and at the finish. Please reference the course maps on the website for exact locations. Food at aid stations will consist of bananas, Gatorade at select loca-tions and assorted types of GU products.

Half: mile 1.5, 3.25, 4.5, 6.5, 7.75, 9, 11.5

Marathon: mile 1.5, 3, 4.5, 5.5, 8, 11.5, 12.5, 15, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 21, 21.5, 23, 24.5

Gatorade located at:

Half: Aid station at the top of Blackstone Blvd./Hope, India Point Park, Bowles Court.

Full: Veterans Memorial Overlook, Washington Ave., Vinter Ave. Washington Rd., Middle Hwy, India Point Park.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS• Top 3 Open Men/Women

• First Place Men/Women (19 and under) (age 20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70+)

• Medals for all finishers of the Marathon and Half Mara-thon

• $5,000 Prize Purse Top 3 Men/Women

ENTERTAINMENTA DJ will provide lively entertainment for runners and spectators at the start and finish line areas by the Bank of America Skating Rink. Dance, jump and sing along after the race at the Cox Providence Rhode Races!

POST-RACE RECOVERY AREAThe post-race recovery area will be located at the finish line area at the Bank of America Skating Rink. The post-race cel-ebration will include music and recovery area with food and one complimentary beer at the Narragansett Beer Garden.

SUNDAY MARATHON & HALF MARATHONRace Day Information


COX SPORTS MARATHONSTART on Exchange Terrace (heading East)Turn RIGHT on Memorial BlvdTurn LEFT on South Water StCross Point St continuing on South Water StTurn LEFT on Tockwotton StTurn RIGHT on Benefit StTurn LEFT on India StTurn RIGHT on Gano StTurn RIGHT on Pitman StTurn LEFT on Butler AveTurn RIGHT on Waterman StContinue on Henderson ExpyTake first exit onto Massasoit AveTurn RIGHT on North Brow StTurn RIGHT on Valley StTurn LEFT on Warren AveTurn RIGHT on 1st StTurn RIGHT on Veterans Memorial PkwyContinue on Pawtucket AveContinue on Bullocks Point AveContinue RIGHT on Terrace AveTURNAROUND on Terrace AveTurn RIGHT on Murray AveTurn LEFT on Riverside DrTurn RIGHT on Crescent View AveTurn RIGHT on Carousel Dr WTurn LEFT on Spinnaker DrTurn LEFT on Carousel DrTurn RIGHT on Crescent View AveTurn RIGHT on E Bay Bike PathTurn RIGHT on Washington RdTurn LEFT on Nayatt RdTurn LEFT on Middle HwyTurn LEFT on E Bay Bike PathTurn RIGHT on Washington RdTurn LEFT Haines Park RdTurn RIGHT on Promenade StTurn LEFT on VintnerTurn RIGHT on Wannisett AveTurn LEFT on Crescent View AveTurn RIGHT on E Bay Bike PathTurn LEFT on 1st StCross Warren Ave onto Valley StTurn LEFT on North Brow StTurn LEFT on Massasoit AveTake off ramp onto Henderson BridgeTurn LEFT on Waterman StTurn RIGHT on Pittman StTurn LEFT on Gano StTurn LEFT on India StFollow course through India Point ParkContinue on India StTurn RIGHT on Benefit St

Turn LEFT on Tockwotton StTurn RIGHT on South Water StCross Point St continuing on South Water StTurn RIGHT on Memorial BlvdTurn LEFT on Steeple StFINISH on Exchange Terrace (heading West)

UNITEDHEALTHCARE PROVIDENCE HALF MARATHON

START on Exchange Terrace (heading East)Turn RIGHT on Memorial BlvdTurn LEFT on South Water StCross Point St continuing on South Water StTurn LEFT on Tockwotton StTurn RIGHT on Benefit StTurn LEFT on India StTurn RIGHT on Gano StTurn RIGHT on Everett AveTurn RIGHT on Wayland AveTurn LEFT on Irving AveTurn LEFT on Blackstone Blvd (staying on Left side of Park)Turn RIGHT on Hope StContinue on East AveStay RIGHT on Pawtucket AveTurn RIGHT on Pleasant StTurn LEFT on Spencer StTurn RIGHT on Taft StTurn RIGHT on Bowles CtTurn LEFT on Pleasant StTurn RIGHT on Alfred Stone RdTurn LEFT on Blackstone BlvdTurn LEFT on President AveTurn LEFT on Loring AveTurn RIGHT on Gulf AveContinue on River RdTurn RIGHT on Pitman StTurn LEFT on Gano StTurn LFET on India StFollow course through India Point ParkContinue on India StTurn RIGHT on Benefit StTurn LEFT on Tockwotton StTurn RIGHT on South Water StCross Point St continuing on South Water StTurn RIGHT on Memorial BlvdTurn LEFT on Steeple StFINISH on Exchange Terrace (heading West)

TURN BY TURNDIRECTIONS

We’re happy that only great athletes are

swarming to the Cox Communications

Rhode Race.

The Big Blue Bug salutes their dedication,

effort and tenacity.

Good Luck!

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