Runners Information
This page contains some important information that you will need to read leading up to the race series. Additional updates/info may follow.
1. Course: The course starts with an out and back going east. 1/2 mile for the half and 1milefor the full. The course then follows a 3mile loop counter clockwise around the lake. 4 loops for the half and 8 loops for full.The course is concrete and asphalt. The course will be measured 26.2 and 13.1. Mostly flat and fast. There is a small hill over the dam and start/finish line each loop.
2. Packet Pickup:Embassy Suites 3880 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas, 75220. Look for signs.
Texas Threesome: Fribefore series 5-7pmish
The Quad:Wed before series5-7pmish
Texas Double:Fribefore series 5-7pmish
Pickup is only the NIGHT BEFOREthe series begins, not every night before each race.
Ifyou are unableto pickup your packet please send a representative to pick it up on your behalf. Limited packet pickupbefore the race starts at the race site only for those traveling, starting 1 hour before race time and ending 15 minutes before race start, no exceptions. For the person that does not read this and plans to be late because they did not plan, you will get to sing the national anthem on the speaker!!!
If you cannot make it to the regular scheduled packet pickup please do not email me your packet will be at the start line. ARRIVE EARLY!!!
3. Bibs:Make sure your bib is placed on the front, left side andvisible for timers. Please callout your bib # each lap so you get credit for your lap! If you are running multiple days (and you registered as a multi-day runner, not two separate registrations) you will wear the same bib!!!
Volunteers are giving up their time to help out so show them your pearly whites and your bib!
4. Volunteers:We still need volunteers!!!! Please email me if you or you know someone that can help. Also, please, please, please thank our volunteers. The reason we can have these races and that they are a success are because of our wonderful loyal volunteers.
5. Start Time,Address, Parking
Texas Threesome:5am, Sat, Sun and Mon
Texas Quad:5am Thu, 7am Fri and Sat, 5am Sun
Texas Double: 7am, Sat and Sun
Address: Main pavilion located at 3500 W Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75220. Look for lights and people!!!!Parking is free and it isample.Carswill be parked close if you need to drop off clothing. Hide all valuables. Feel free to drop a back near the aid.Announcements begin in the Pavilion promptly 15 mins before race start.Don't be late!
6. Fuel:Sports drinks and water will be served. Snacks such as pretzels, candy, crackers and as the day wears other goodies will be brought out.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GELS IF YOU NEED THEM AND HAVE TRAINED WITH THEM!!!!
7. Shirts:Each runner will receive one tech shirt for the series and goodies.Shirts are only guaranteed if registering 30 days in advance.
8. Medals:We have custom medals daily. I hope you enjoy displaying them!
9. Potties:We ordered some cuz the ones onsite sometimes do not have the seat attached.
10. Massage:There may be a massage therapist on site. These groups are not affiliated with Running the Distance, LLC, but would like to provide the runners services including massage.Please tip the therapist and take care of them. They are working for tips!
11. Weather:The race will go on rain or shine, but safety is our #1 concern. If you see lightening or tornadoes (which are not expected) please take immediate cover in one of the bathrooms or pavilions. The race clock will continue unless the weather is extremely severe and the race has to be called or postponed until the weather passes. Again, this is not expected!
12. What else?:This is a great small Texas Race where you can meet new and old friends and have fun running!!!! Someone asked about the Charlie Snake Wrangling Marathon and just so you know we moved the course away from the area where Charlie had to kill a 6 foot snake, but Wayne will be on the course monitoring for snakes if the rare need arises again. Suggestions for improvement are always welcomed; it is up to me if I take them!
Smile, be friendly to the locals and most of all have FUN!!!