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What to expect along the course, and after you finish the B.A.A. 5K
COURSE AMENITIES & POST-RACE AMENITIES
Poland Spring Water will be available at the start, finish and at two water stations on the course, located near miles 1 and 2.
Gatorade Thirst Quencher fluid replacement will be available at the finish tent.
Poland Spring Water, Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Bear Naked Granola and Dole Fruit will be served inside the tent.
You will also receive your finisher’s medal here.
PORTABLE TOILETS
For your convenience, an ample number of portable toilets will be available as you head toward the start line, and will also be available for use after the race.
Please use these facilities.
Participants are requested to respect the surrounding private and public property by using the portable toilets provided.
MEDICAL
Medical personnel will be available to give emergency care as well as attend to critical and non-critical injuries at the finish line.
The B.A.A. is not responsible for event-related injuries, and athletes are responsible for individual expenses incurred.
COURSE CLOCKS AND MILE SIGNAGE
Digital clocks, positioned at every mile and at the finish line, will indicate unofficial time from the starter’s gun.
DROP-OUT AND COURSE CLOSURE
Any runners remaining on the course after 9:00 a.m. will be asked to move to the sidewalks for the remainder of the course.
At 9:30 a.m., a series of Invitational Mile races will begin from the 5K finish line, so all 5K entrants must be through the finish line before then.
For safety reasons, animals, strollers, in-line skates, skateboards, bicycles and like vehicles of any kind are not permitted.
The B.A.A. discourages the use of iPods and headphones.
FINISH
At the finish, volunteers will direct you toward the tent for post-race refreshments.
TIMING AND RESULTS
The ChronoTrack timing system will enable you to receive your net time, which will be your official time.
The timing device, which stays attached to your bib number, must be worn on your outer layer for the entire race for you to be scored, to be timed and to appear among the results as an official finisher.
Timing will conclude one hour following the start, at 9:00 a.m. Those remaining on the course will be directed off the roadways and onto sidewalks.
Results will be posted Sunday afternoon on both the B.A.A.website.
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