Run for the Lakes 2014 Runners Book

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ContentsWelcome ................................................................3About the Brainerd Jaycees.................................4A Message from the 2014 Race Director .............5Run for a Cause ....................................................72014 Schedule of Events ......................................8Thank You to Our Sponsors .................................9Health & Fitness Expo.......................................10Packet Pick-Up ...................................................11Event Locations Map .........................................12Pasta Dinner Special..........................................13Parking ...............................................................151K & 5K Map......................................................161K & 5K Information .........................................1710K Map..............................................................1810K Information .................................................19Full, Half & Relay Map......................................20Full, Half & Relay Information .........................21Course Support...................................................23Pacing Assistance ...............................................24Cheer Zones ........................................................25Etiquette .............................................................27Safety / Medical ..................................................28Post Race Information........................................29Full, Half & Relay Awards .................................31


WelcomeThe back cover of this booklet is your confirmation ticket,

which is needed to pick up your race packet at the Health & Fitness Expo.

Please verify that your name, address, age, gender, and Race ID are correct.

Report any corrections by emailing [email protected]

(please include “Registration Correction” in the subject line)

See page 11 for more information on packet pick-up.

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About the Brainerd Jaycees

The Brainerd Jaycees provide development opportunities thatempower young people to create positive change.

The Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes has growntremendously since the first event in 2008. Despite the

unforgettable first year blizzard, the event now draws more than 1500 runners who wind

their way through remarkable north wood scenery.


A message from the 2014 Race Director

Dear Runners,

On behalf of the Brainerd Jaycees, I would like to thank you forparticipating in the 7th Annual Run for the Lakes. Whetheryou’re new to our event or a returner, we hope that you enjoyall the things that make this event unique.

We are expecting more than 1,800 participants this year andare excited that the event continues to grow. Runners from over20 states and provinces will be participating in the events thisyear. It is our top priority to provide a great experience whererunners can enjoy the natural beauty of the Brainerd LakesArea on a safe and scenic course.

The Upper Midwest experienced one of the coldest winters onrecord. You undoubtedly experienced the frigidness of the pastwinter while training for this event. We are all happy to seethat spring is here and we can enjoy running in better weather.

This event is completely organized and executed by volunteersso please join me in thanking those people for making it possi-ble. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the many sponsors whosupport the event. Many of our sponsors have been supportingthe event for all seven years. They are dedicated not only to thecharitable causes of Run for the Lakes, but also to the healthand wellness of our community as a whole.

Enjoy the race and good luck!

Gabe Johnson2014 Race Director

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Run for a CauseAll proceeds from the Brainerd Jaycees

Run for the Lakes are donated to charitable causes.

The primary beneficiary for 2014 is Lakes Area Middle Schooler’s “Power Packs”

Power Packs are bags that consist of 3-5 pounds of nutritious, non-perishable food products. Along with these

snacks is literature on nutrition, activities, and tips on how to develop healthy eating habits. The premise of

the program is that nutritious foods are an important part of normal brain development and growth. This program is based on income guidelines and is free to qualifying

students and parents who wish to participate. The Power Packs are delivered monthly, directly and discreetly

in to the student’s backpacks to take home.

The Run for the Lakes is proud to also

support the following charities:

Brainerd Amateur Radio | Brainerd Lakes Area Women of TodayBrainerd Public School Foundation | Brainerd Restoration

Baxter Kiwanis | BMX Club | Crow Wing County Mounted PatrolCrow Wing County Beyond the Yellow RibbonFirst Lutheran Church | Junior Achievement

Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity | LAYSA | Lowell PTAMinnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | Nisswa Parks & Rec

Nisswa Fire Department | Nothing But NetsSt. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School | Verge Ministries


2014 Run for the Lakes

Schedule of EventsFriday, April 25

2:00-7:00pm Health & Fitness Expo presented by EssentiaHealth - Grand View Lodge, Norway Center

2:00-8:00pm Packet pick-up and last minute registration forall races - Grand View Lodge, Norway Center

6:30pm 1K Kids Fun Run - Nisswa American Legion6:45pm 5K Run/Walk - Nisswa American Legion7:45pm 5K Awards - Nisswa American Legion

Saturday, April 26

6:30-7:00am Late packet pick-up- Nisswa American Legion

8:00am Full, Half, and Relay Marathon Start8:15am 10K Start9:00am-3:00pm 27th Mile Post Race Celebration presented by

Michelob Ultra - Nisswa American Legion10:00am 10K Awards - Nisswa American Legion11:30am Half Marathon Awards - Nisswa American

Legion1:30pm Marathon Awards - Nisswa American Legion


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Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Essentia Health

Location

Grand View LodgeNorway Center

Hours

Friday, April 252:00-7:00pm

expo vendors

Essentia Health | C&L Distributing | Nisswa ChamberMN Pacers | Grand View Lodge | Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

& More!

For a complete list of expo vendors visitwww.runforthelakes.com/expo

Please note: Packet pick-up is available until 8:00pm


Packet Pick-upHours/Location

Packet pick-up is located at the Health & Fitness Expopresented by Essentia Health. Packet pick-up is Friday from2:00-8:00pm at the Grand View Lodge Norway Center. Expovendors will only be available until 7:00pm. There will be latepacket pick-up available on Saturday from 6:30-7:00am at theNisswa American Legion. We strongly encourage runners topick up their packets on Friday.

Confirmation Ticket needed

Full, half and relay marathon runners must bring yourconfirmation ticket (back cover of your booklet) to packet pick-up. This is also the place to turn in your biography whichmay be read as you cross the finish line.

Bib number/Timing Chip

At the expo you will pick up your bib number, which will have adisposable timing chip on the back. To ensure you receive anaccurate time, your bib must be correctly worn.

- Your race number must be worn clearly and visible on thefront of the torso

- Do not wear your race number on your back, side arm or leg

You will also receive a bag with information and goodies from local businesses. Be sure to stop by and visit all the expo vendors!


Event Locations MapdiReCTionS FRom GRAnd view LodGe To niSSwA

Grand view Lodge

23521 Nokomis Avenue | Nisswa, MN 56468

•Head north on Nokomis Ave. toward Forest Ave.•Turn right onto Co. Rd. 77•Turn left onto MN 371 N

•Turn right onto Co. Rd. 18• At the roundabout, take the second exit• Continue straight to Lower Cullen Rd.

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Grand View Lodge To Brainerd/Baxter

Main Street

Co Rd 77

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Gull Lake Center

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Pasta Dinner SpecialA dinner special will be offered on Friday evening at theNisswa American Legion from 5:00-9:00pm. The cost is $10.00for adults and $6.00 for children 10 and under. The meal willinclude: salad, dinner roll, pasta, dessert and lemonade. Thisspecial offer is open to the public.

nisswa American Legion

25807 Main StreetNisswa, MN 56468218-963-9946

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East Gull Lake

Merrifield

Lake Shore

Co Rd 77

Co Rd 77

Co Rd 127

Co Rd 13

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Co Rd 125

Co Rd 13

Co Rd 77

Co Rd 127

Co Rd 125

Co Rd 77

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Grand View Lodge

Nisswa American Legion

NisswaMain Street

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1223 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401


ParkingPlease utilize the parking areas highlighted below. no

pARkinG ALLowed in THe Red AReAS on the map.Vehicles are subject to being towed at owners expense; theBrainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes is not responsible fortowed or ticketed vehicles.

Special note for Friday night events: There will be limitedparking in The Legion parking lot on Friday night during the5K. The Nisswa Community Center will be available forparking on Friday only.

Be aware of normal parking rules and fees (if applicable). Weask that you please respect private property and be carefulwhere you park.

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1K & 5K map

1K Course Map

5K Course Map

Start Line Finish Line Route


1K - 5K Informationkids 1k

The Kids 1K Fun Run will take place near the NisswaAmerican Legion on Friday at 6:30pm. It is open to all youth.Each runner will receive a race number, t-shirt, Dairy Queenice cream coupon and a finisher token.

5k

The 5K Run/Walk will take place Friday at 6:45pm. The startand finish line is located near the Nisswa American Legion.Runners must pick up their race packet prior to the race at theHealth & Fitness Expo held at Grand View Lodge. There isplenty of parking in the City of Nisswa. Please allow yourselfextra travel time due to increased traffic.

Schedule Friday, April 25

2:00-6:00pm Packet pick-up at Grand View Lodge6:30pm Kids 1K - Nisswa American Legion6:45pm 5K Run/Walk - Nisswa American Legion7:45pm 5K Awards - Nisswa American Legion

Age Group Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overallfinishers, as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in eachage category.13 and under | 14-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+


10 K map

10K Course Map

Start Line Finish Line Route


10 K Information10k

The 10K will take place in the City of Nisswa, Saturdaymorning at 8:15am. The start line is located on Church Street,north of St. Christopher’s Church.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their race packet info at theHealth & Fitness Expo held at Grand View Lodge on Fridayfrom 2:00-8:00pm.

T-shirts and Awards

10K runners will receive a moisture management t-shirt. Atrophy will be given to the top 3 male and female overallfinishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in eachage category. Awards will take place at the 27th Mile Post RaceCelebration Party located at the Nisswa American Legion at10:00am. This is also where you can go to receive your free beeror soda using the coupon on your bib number.

Age Group Awards

19 and under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-50 | 60+


Full , Half & Relay Map


Full , Half & Relay Information

Start Line Logistics

The start line for the full, half and relay marathon is on Lower CullenRoad, just past Carlson Hardware and before the Fire Stationentrance. There will be water, Powerade and portable restroomsavailable near the start line at the Nisswa American Legion, whichwill serve as the gathering space before and after the race. note: TheNisswa Community Center will be unavailable for use.

Bag Check

Before the race, participants may check a bag with their warm-up/post-race gear. Runners may drop their bag directly in the bagcheck tent at the finish line (inside the food tent) or on the designatedvehicle located at the Nisswa American Legion, which will betransported to the bag check tent at the finish line. Your bib numberhas a tear off portion to use for checking your bag. Please use the racebag provided at packet pick-up. You may go to the bag check/pick-uptent after the race to retrieve your bag.

Split/mile markers

Each mile along the course will be marked with signs placed on theright side of the course. Clocks are available at the half-way point ofthe full marathon and the finish line. You must run across the chipmats to get your official time at the start and finish line. Failure to

cross all mats will result in disqualification. note: This is not aclosed course.

Relay exchange

- Relay transitions must be made at the relay exchange zoneswhich are at miles 6.5, 13.1 and 19.75 note: The 1st and 3rdexchange zones are located at the same point

- Relay teams will transport themselves to the trade-off sites- Each team is allowed one car for transporting on the course- The team captain will be given a vehicle marker at

packet pick-up.

The Brainerd Jaycees have adiverse program of work in

Central Minnesota including:

• $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza• Membership Socials• Personal and Business Networking• Professional Development Training• Street Fest on 7th• Brainerd International Raceway Beer Sales• Adopt-a-Highway• Big Bill’$ Lil’ Rubber Duckie Race• Punt, Pass & Kick• Pitch, Hit & Run

If you are interested in learning more about the Brainerd Jaycees

or becoming a member, visit www.brainerdjaycees.com


Course SupportMILE INFORMATION

1.75/14.5 Water, Powerade, GU @ mile 14.5

3.25/16.5 Water, Powerade

4.75/18 Water, Powerade, First Aid

6.5/19.75 Water, Powerade, Food

8.25/21.5 Water, Powerade, GU @ mile 21.5

10/23.25 Water, Powerade, First Aid, Food

11.75/25 Water, Powerade

13 Water, Powerade

Finish Line Water, Powerade, First Aid, Food


Pacing AssistanceThe MN Pacers Pace Team will be offering

the following time goals in the full marathon:

Full Half pace/mile

3:25:00 1:42:30 7:49

3:35:00 1:47:30 8:12

3:45:00 1:52:00 8:35

4:00:00 2:00:00 9:09

4:15:00 2:07:30 9:43

4:30:00 2:15:00 10:18

5:00:00 2:30:00 11:27

All half marathon runners can run with one of these pace groups since both races will start together and complete

the first lap of the marathon together. Thus, any halfmarathoner with a time goal listed above can plan on lining up

at the start line with the full marathon pacers.


Cheer ZonesEndurance runners depend on support from spectators to helpthem get refocused and energized - so come watch, clap, hootand holler!

In addition to shouting your support, make a sign and purchaseyour official Run for the Lakes cowbell! Cheer signs andcowbells will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo Fridayevening and near the start/finish line Saturday morning.

There are many great spots along the course to watch runners,but below are some suggested locations for the marathon andhalf marathon.

-Start Line on Lower Cullen Road-Lower Cullen Road & Poplar Avenue-County Road 13 & East Clark Lake Road-County Road 115 (Ojibwa Road) & Camp Lincoln Road-County Road 13 (off of Hwy 371) & Camp Lincoln Road-Finish Line at the Nisswa Community Center

When driving to cheer zones or areas around the course, pleasebe mindful of the runners and any detours. Runner’s safety isour number one priority.

See page 20 for a map of the cheer zones.


EtiquetteHeadphone policy

While the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes does notprohibit the use of portable listening devices, it is discouragedfor your safety and the safety of others. Please be mindful ofthe other participants and race personnel to ensure a safe andenjoyable race for everyone. You must be aware of yoursurroundings at all times. This includes hearing all warning orinstructions from course officials and fellow participants. Wemust consider the safety of all of our participants, volunteersand spectators and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Respect property

There are portable toilet facilities located within thestart/staging area. Portable toilets are also located throughoutthe course and there for your use. Trees, shrubs and buildingsare for your viewing only. You are expected to respect privateand public property and may be disqualified if you are foundabusing it in any way.

Race Course Courtesy

You will be sharing the race course with hundreds of runners;if you are running with a group of friends, please be aware ofothers and let passing runners through. You should also beaware of other runners when passing aid stations and waterstops. If you are slowing down, move out of the way of passingrunners. Please be careful not to throw water or cups onanother runner or require them to make a sudden stop.


Safety/ Medicalmedical Aid Stations

There will be medical spotters throughout the course andmedical aid stations available at the following locations: 4.75, 10, 18, 23.25 and at the finish line. (see map on p. 20)

Listen to your body

A well-trained runner can tell the difference between stress and a serious problem. Do not continue running with:

- Chest pain, chest pressure, severe shortness of breath- Other symptoms that are not familiar to you

If you cannot finish ask any race official for drop out zoneslocated at or near the Medical Aid Stations beginning at mile4.5

weather information

In the days leading up to race day, be sure to check your email and visit www.RUNFORTHELAKES.com for information regarding warmer/cooler than expectedtemperatures or impending inclement weather.

Post Race InformationCrossing the Finish Line

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable finishing experience,the finish area is secure for runners, designated race officials,credential media and volunteers only. Heat blankets, water,Powerade and food are available in the finish area. Once youhave crossed the finish line, please keep moving so otherrunners can safely get through the area.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items should be brought to the NisswaAmerican Legion. We will make our best efforts to bring anyitems found along the course there as well. Anything left afterrace day will be donated to charity.

massage Therapy

Massage therapists will offer complimentary post-race massagetreatments to participants in the lower level of the NisswaAmerican Legion.

27th mile post Race Celebration

Presented by Michelob Ultra

After you finish your race, stop by the Nisswa American Legionto enjoy food, music and one free Michelob Ultra (forparticipants over 21) or a free soda. Results will be posted andawards given here. This is a great place to meet up with yourfamily and friends.



Full, Half & Relay AwardsRace T-shirts, medals and Awards

All full, half and relay marathon participants will receive afinisher medal and a moisture management t-shirt. Awards willbe given to the top three male and female overall finishers andthe first overall relay team. Cash prizes will be given to the toptwo male and female overall finishers and the first overallrelay team.

overall male and Female marathon winners

1st place - $500 | 2nd place - $250

overall male and Female Half marathon winners

1st place - $250 | 2nd place - $100

overall Relay Team winner

$400

Age Category Awards

The top three male and female finishers 19 and under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+

Awards

Awards will take place at the 27th Mile Post Race Party locatedat the Nisswa American Legion.10:00am - 10K 11:30am - Half Marathon1:30pm - Full and Relay Marathon

Race Results

Results can be found online after the race atwww.runforthelakes.com. Results will be updated throughoutthe event and posted near the finish line and at the 27th MilePost Race Party at the Nisswa American Legion.

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