Surfing Madonna Beach Run 2019 - Event Instructions

Surfing Madonna
Beach Run
2019

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      Event Instructions

Race Day Schedule @ Moonlight Beach
  10:00am to 1:00pm: Race Day Packet Pick Up & Registration
  10:00am - ALL DAY: 2020 Registration (50% off all entries)
  12:00pm: Costume Contest begins on main stage
  12:40pm: Jazzercize warm up on main stage
  12:45pm: USCD Dance Team on main stage
  1:10pm: Environmental Awards with Mayor Blakespear
  1:30pm: 10K & 12K Begins (may vary slightly depending on tide)
  1:45pm: 1K & 5K
  2:00pm: Finish Line Celebration begins with LIVE MUSIC
  2:30pm: Awards Ceremony
  4:00pm: Finish Line Closes
  4:30pm: Celebration ends

 Packet Pick Up @ RoadRunner Sports
 in Carlsbad
 Pick up your Race Shirt, Race Bib, Ocean Mug and sponsor giveaways!

 WHERE: Road Runner Sports - 5617 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008

 WHEN:
 - Thursday, Oct 24 from 2pm to 7pm
 - Friday, Oct 25 from 12pm to 7pm

FREE packet pick up on Friday and Saturday
RACE DAY Bib Pick up - $10. CASH ONLY. No exceptions

  Can someone else pick up my packet? Yes, just make sure they have a
  photo of your ID.

NUTTZO will be giving away BOXES OF 12 NuttZo Bitez to the
first 900 participants on Thursday & 900 participants on Friday.
You MUST be present to receive the box of 12. Limited to 1 box
per family.

NuttZo will also be sampling on race day in the Finish Line Area.

Race Day Registration
Location: Moonlight State Beach from 10am to 1:30pm

2019 SURFING MADONNA RUN:
There will be an additional $10 added to each registration fee for Race Day
Bib Pick up. No discounts will apply. CASH ONLY

2020 SURFING MADONNA RUN - November 1, 2020:
50% off for 1 week only! Register at Packet Pick Up or on Race Day!
**Online registration will open Oct 27 - Nov 3. The registration link will be emailed
to all runners.

2020 ENCINITAS HALF MARATHON & 5K - March 29, 2020:
Online registration only @ www.EncinitasHalfMarathon.com
Use code: SMBR19 for $15 off!

Course Description

On the course, you'll see mile marker flags, turnaround flags and signage!

SURFING MADONNA 1K
Once you cross the starting line, you'll run north for .3 miles until you see a
gigantic flag that says "1K Turnaround". You'll run through the timing cones and
head back to Moonlight Beach! Water and snacks will be available at Moonlight
Beach.

SURFING MADONNA 5K
This is the most popular of all divisions! Once you cross the starting line, you'll
head north and you'll turnaround just north of Beacon's Beach (1.55 miles)! You'll
see a gigantic flag that says "5K Turnaround". You'll then run through the timing
cones and head back to Moonlight Beach. TIME LIMIT: 2 Hrs 15 Min.

SURFING MADONNA 10K
Once you cross the starting line, you'll head north and you'll run all the way to
Grandview Beach (2.5 miles) until you see the "10K Turnaround Flag"! You'll then
run through the timing cones and head back towards Moonlight Beach. INSTEAD
OF GOING STRAIGHT BACK TO MOONLIGHT BEACH, you'll run 1/2 mile
PAST Moonlight Beach and turnaround. TIME LIMIT: 2 Hrs 30 Min

SURFING MADONNA 12K & CHALLENGER SERIES
Once you cross the starting line, you'll head north and you'll run all the way to
Grandview Beach (2.5 miles) until you see the "12K Turnaround Flag"! You'll then
run through the timing cones and head back south. You'll PASS Moonlight Beach
and head down to Swami's Beach, where you'll see another 12K turnaround flag.
TIME LIMIT: 2 hrs 30 min

Course Map

Parking on Race Day
TAKE THE COASTER TRAIN THIS YEAR!
The Train Schedule is on their website. Check it out! Services San Diego to
Oceanside. http://www.gonctd.com/coaster/

All parking is FREE, but it's first come/first serve. There are no road
closures for this event. Arriving early (12:00pm) is recommended to find
a good spot and you can visit sponsor booths and enjoy the on-stage
entertainment while you wait for the race to begin.

Address of Event: 398 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
Use that address for Uber or Lyft!

Places to Park on Race Day: ALL PARKING IS FREE!
- Street parking surrounding Moonlight Beach
- Encinitas City Hall - 505 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Encinitas Library - 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Along Hwy 101 NORTH of Encinitas Blvd.

Race Rules
Things that are PERMITTED:
- Strollers (on the course) - BEACH TIRES are recommended!!
- Going Barefoot (not recommended, please wear shoes)
- Ipod/Mp3 players
- Service dogs (leashed and vested)
- Having way too much fun!

Things that are NOT PERMITTED:
- Pets
- Glass
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Participating without a bib number
- Participating with someone else's bib number
- Bad Attitudes
- Bicycles (on the course)

PLEASE NOTE: If you don't have a bib when nearing the FINISH LINE, you
will be pulled off the course by securty.

Weather
October in Encinitas is just BEAUTIFUL and is expected to be sunny and in the
mid 70s on race day! Make sure you hydrate properly before the race to be
prepared for any conditions. This event is RAIN or SHINE!

Event Entertainment
We will have a JAZZERCIZE warm up on stage at 12:40pm & UCSD Dance
Team Performance at 12:45pm on the main stage! LIVE MUSIC by Bucket
Ruckus starting at 2:00pm

On the course, you'll have African Drummers from Mo'Rhythm Drum School,
YMCA Dance Team, UCSD Dance Team, and Red Effect Fitness Cheer Station.

Course Support
RESTROOMS:
1K & 5K - Make sure you use the restroom before the race begins! There are NO
porto-potties allowed on the sand!

10K & 12K - There is a porto-potty UP THE STAIRS at Grandview Beach (2.5
miles) and at Swami's Beach (Mile 6). There are NO porto-potties on the sand per
State Law.

ENERGY & ELECTROLYTES
Ultima Replenisher will be providing on-course electrolytes for the 5K & 10K
participants! This will be served at the water stations. Volunteers will be handing out
Water and Ultima at all the water stations.

WATER STATION LOCATIONS:
1K - There are no water stations on this course. Please use the pre-race water
station and the finish line area for your water, energy and electrolyte source.

5K - There is a water station with Ultima at Beacon's Beach (Mile 1.5) &
StoneSteps Beach (Mile 2.5)

10K - There is a water/ultima station at Beacon's Beach (Mile 1.2 & 3.7), Grandview
Beach (Mile 2 & 2.8), StoneSteps Beach (Mile 4.5) and D Street (Mile 5.1)

12K - There is a water/ultima station at Beacon's Beach (Mile 1.2 & 3.7), Grandview
Beach (Mile 2. & 2.8), StoneSteps Beach (Mile 4.5), D Street (Mile 5.1 & 7.3), and
Swami's Beach (Mile 6 & 6.3)

Medical Support
There will be 20 running RaceGuards (medically-trained runners), lifeguard trucks
roving the course, and medical staff at the Start/Finish line.

If you need medical attention on the course, please visit the nearest Water Station
or sit down and a RaceGuard or Encinitas Lifeguard will be by shortly to assist
you.

You will be taken back to the Start/Finish line by the Encinitas Lifeguards.

Photography
We will have a Photo Booth by AWSNAP close to the Start/Finish Line Area! Digital
copies will be FREE! Printed copies for just $5! Make sure you stop by with your
friends/family to get your picture taken!

Race Photos will be captured and available for purchase by Captivating Photos!
We will send the link to everyone by email. We will also post the link on Facebook.

Chip Timing & Results
SVE TIMING will be your timing company! The timing chips will be attached to the
back of your bib number, so DON'T REMOVE it from your bib!

Your race results will be live and available for look up on multiple computers when
you cross the finish line in the "Results Look Up Tent"

The awards ceremony will begin at 2:30pm. For timing questions, there will be a
TIMING SOLUTIONS tent on race day!

Clearance Clothing & Pre-paid Merch
At the Clearance Clothing Booth, you'll find souvenirs such as:

- 2019 Surfing Madonna Race Shirts - $20
- 2019 Encinitas Half Marathon Tech Shirts - $10
- Save the Ocean Stickers - $5
- Surfing Madonna Coloring Books - $5

Only while supplies last... CASH ONLY

IF YOU PURCHASED ITEMS on the registration form, you can pick them up on
race day at the Clearance Clothing booth or at packet pick up on Thursday or
Friday.

VIRTUAL GOODY BAG
Surfing Madonna is going even more GREEN! Get all of your EXCLUSIVE
sponsor discounts in your VIRTUAL GOODY BAG: Click HERE to open!

You will receive ALL of the awesome sponsor treats, services and product at
Packet Pickup or on RACE DAY!

Awards
Awards will be given to the following winners…

5 Largest Teams (prize money below)
Age Division Winners – Male/Female – 1K, 5K, 10K - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place – Medals
Overall 1st Place - Male/Female – 1K, 5K, 10K – REALLY COOL Plaque
Overall 1st Place - Parent/Child Teams – 5K, 10K – REALLY COOL Plaque

Awards will be given after the race at approximately 2:30pm. The names will be
announced on stage and the winners will report to the Awards Booth next to the
stage to pick up their award. Cash prizes will be mailed to the 5 Largest Teams.

AGE DIVISIONS
12 and under
13 to 18
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+

PRIZE MONEY FOR LARGEST TEAMS
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $400
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $100

RULES: No double dipping on awards. You can receive only 1 award. It will go to
the next person in line.
If you don’t attend the awards ceremony, you can pick up your award the week
following the race. Awards can be mailed for $10.00.

VIP participants
VIP INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN EMAILED TO ALL VIP PARTICIPANTS

- VIP Parking
- VIP Race Day Bib Pick Up (at Bib pick up tents)
- VIP private porto-potties
- Seating and shade in the VIP Lounge
- Pre/Post Race refreshments in VIP Lounge
- Post-Race Lunch by Urbane Cafe
- VIP Goody Bag
- Complimentary massages by Leucadia Chiropractic
- Sponsor Snacks and Drinks

The VIP Lounge will be located near the Start/Finish Line Area!

VIP Lounge opens at 11:30am and closes at 4:30pm

FOOD OPTIONS on RACE DAY
DOWNTOWN ENCINITAS - Awesome Food & Drink Specials

HOME & AWAY - formerly D Street Bar & Grill - 485 S Coast Hwy 101
$2.50 Tacos
Grilled Cheese w/ tots - $4.00
Thorn Brewing Beers - $6.00
Mojitos/Margs/Wine - $6.00

BIER GARDEN - 641 S Coast Highway 101
Latitude 33 Craft Lager - $5
Hard Seltzer for $5

COSTUME CONTEST
Costume Contest begins on main stage at 12:00pm! You DO NOT need to run
in your costume. We have free Gear Check at the event, so you can change
and store your stuff during the race.

$1000 will be given away in PRIZE MONEY!
$500 - 1st place
$300 - 2nd place
$200 - 3rd place

There will be 5 judges and they will be looking for the "most creative costumes".
There is no theme and winners can be teams or individuals.
There is NO FEE to enter the costume contest! If you'd like to enter, please
report to the stage by 11:30am and check in with Stage Manager, Brad Hanson

FINISH LINE TREATS
Once you cross that finish line, we'll have plenty of hydrating and replenishing
options for you!

REMINDER: Be respectful and take only 1 of each item. Sponsors only bring
enough for 1 item per runner. There are those that are finishing later on in the
day that deserve their complimentary treat as well. We will have Finish Line
security monitoring the food booths.

Sponsors will NOT be giving out their empty boxes to any of the participants.

Boxed Water
Honey Stinger Waffles
Harmless Harvest Coconut Water
Clean Cause Yerba Mate (highly caffeinated)
Larabars
Ultima Replenisher
Coach's Oats
NuttZo Bitez
ProRich Nutrition - frozen protein ice cream

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Please scroll in to see all of the sponsors, gear check location, porto
potties, VIP lounge, Start/Finish line chute and more...

Lost and Found
If you find or lose anything, please report to the Volunteer Tent at Moonlight
Beach. All items left behind will be kept for 1 week following the race and then
donated to the local community resource center.

Questions?
SURFING MADONNA: Megan McCarthy 760-585-6631 or Bob Nichols 760-846-
5721 ~ Email: megan@surfingmadonna.org or bob@surfingmadonna.org

Race Management Team: BOOK THAT EVENT: Jodi Hoose:
jodi@bookthatevent.com & Lisa Scolman - Lisa@bookthatevent.com