Important Notes

Numbers/Timing Chips

All race participants must have official "Tely 10" numbers securely fastened to the FRONT of their shirts. It is advisable that you write your name, phone number and any special medical conditions or necessary medication on the back of the number in pencil or indelible ink.

ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS MUST ALSO HAVE THEIR COMPUTERIZED TIMING CHIP SECURELY FASTENED TO THEIR SHOE LACE.

Starting Time and Place

The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp on McNamara Road close to the Paradise Community Centre, near the Octagon Pond, approximately two miles past the Donovan´s Overpass. Wheelchair athletes will depart at 7:55 a.m.. Runners are advised that Topsail Road in the immediate area of the starting point will be closed to motor vehicles. Please take advantage of the free shuttle bus from Aliant Building Parking Lot (Aliant Communications, Fort William Building, Factory Lane).

Washroom Facilities

Will be available at the Paradise Community Centre or at the new Field House near the soccer field at the rear of the starting area. Several portable toilets will also be available in the immediate starting area at the top of McNamara Road.

Warm-up Clothing

Before the race, warm-up clothing may be checked onto the baggage buses located at the rear of the starting area. These buses will bring your clothing to the finish area in Bannerman Park. You must use the plastic bag provided with your registration packet and affix the baggage label provided to this plastic bag. Buses will be clearly marked according to bib numbers.

• Do not check any valuables. Although we will do our best to see that your bag is waiting at the end of the race, we are not responsible for lost baggage.
• Baggage buses will remain in the finish area for 3:30 hrs. Baggage not claimed by that time will be brought to the Curling Club that evening
• After race day, any remaining baggage may be claimed at the NLAA office, Bldg. 810 Pleasantville, St. John´s.
• Baggage not claimed by July 30, 2008 will be donated to charity or otherwise disposed off.

Runner Security

Once the field has spread out, runners should remain on the right side of the road throughout the race. On those sections of the course where there are two lanes, runners should remain within the right hand lane closest to the curb. Police vehicles will patrol the course. Race marshals with reflective vests will be stationed at most intersections to direct runners and control traffic. Automobiles will be kept off the course during the first mile of the race, and the final section on Bannerman Road will be closed to traffic.  For the safety of all runners it is suggested that family members not drive along the course close to runners. This sometimes leads to traffic congestion which can be an annoyance to runners immediately behind.  Runners should nonetheless be aware that they are running on public roads, and exercise due caution, particularly when approaching major intersections.

Medical Aid

A doctor will be on duty as medical advisor during the race, and St. John Ambulance personnel will also be present. Please Note: The medical advisor may request any runner to withdraw from the race for medical or safety reasons.