Participant Information 2018
2018 RACE BIBS AND INFO CAN BE PICKED UP
AT LAPRADE'S MARINA
Wednesday July 4th, Thursday July 5th, & Friday July 6th
1-6 PM
IF NECESSARY RACE BIBS CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY
FROM 7- 8:30 AM AT STATE PARK PAVILION
Early Registration begins April 1st, Regular registration starts June 1st
Absolutely no sign ups on race day.
We cannot guarantee shirt size and/or availability on race day if registering after June 15, 2018
Please remember this event is limited to 1000 participants
CERTIFICATION: This U. S. A. Track and Field Certified event # (GA12001DW) is known throughout the southeast as one of the most scenic two mile courses. The main event of the Lake Burton Road Runners Club is the annual Lake Burton Fun Run.
Thank you for reading and obeying these important rules!
Your safety is our sincere concern!
2018 (Please print and save this page) LBFR Race Officials will be wearing BLUE NAME TAGS
Official Race Day Rules and Instructions
For your safety, please read and obey all official signs and instructions.
MOST IMPORTANT: Show up on time and line up appropriately at start line. Know how long it will take you to finish.
Parking: To avoid delays, please drop participants at Moccasin Creek State Park and one driver proceed to LaPrade's Marina area for designated parking. Very limited parking at State Park and Fish Hatchery.
Shuttle: Shuttle service will provide transportation to and from State Park, starting at 7 until 8:15 am.
and returns after the race. Be careful loading and unloading. Wait until vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Sign ups: ABSOLUTELY NO SIGN-UPS ON RACE DAY! (no exceptions) No one on race course without bib.
Race Bibs: NO ONE IS PERMITTED ON THE RACE COURSE WITHOUT A RACE BIB. Attach race bib to the front of shirt or shorts using safety pins. RACE BIB MUST BE VISIBLE in clear site AT FINISH LINE
Swapping, switching, or using someone else's race bib is not allowed. You can be banned from the event.
Applicants not providing correct age and/or gender will not be eligible for awards or official results.
Lineup/Start: Line up is at 8:15 AM. Competitive (elite) runners that will finish the course under 13 minutes should be in the first five rows at start line. There are three waves, with walkers and strollers in the last wave. There will be three pace runners with their pace time on top back of their shirts and they will be carrying small American flags. There is a 5 minute, 1 minute, and a 30 second announcement and then a 10 second count down on the loud speaker to Start. Race will begin at 9 AM SHARP (rain or shine).
Pace Vehicle and runners will be using both lanes until passing the ponds at the Fish Hatchery and then switch to the left lane ( lakeside lane ). If you are walking, please stay in the lakeside lane the for the remaining distance.
Traffic: At 9:15 AM a Pilot car will be operating in the southbound lane. DO NOT CROSS OVER into the southbound lane under any circumstances at this time. Runners will be in the Lakeside Lane.
Headphones: The use of headphones is prohibited in this run because of safety reasons.
Pets, Bicycles, Headphones: Not allowed on the race course.
Timing: The results of this year's run will be done with chip timing on your race bib. Runners wishing to keep their personal time, look for white line across road with adjacent sign that denotes 1.5 mile, 1 mile, and 1/2 mile to go.
Finish Line: YOUR RACE BIB NUMBER MUST BE PINNED TO YOUR SHIRT WHEN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE AND ENTERING THE CHUTE. Move on quickly to allow others to enter the chute. There will be chip timing for exact times and also a digital timer at the finish line. After going through the chute, proceed to the large pavilion for water, t-shirts, festivities, and more.
Emergencies: First Aid areas are at the Water Station, Wildcat Fire Station and Finish Line. There are radio-equipped vehicles along the way. If you notice any safety issues, please find and report immediately to our Staff, Fireman, Mountain Patrol, or Sheriff Dept. Officer. There will be a Mountain Patrol (Red) Tent on your left as you enter the event area after the finish line. This tent will also serve as the Lost & Found tent.
Runners and Spectators: Please do not stand in the highway during or after the race. Celebrate at the pavilion.
Computerized Race Results: Race results will be tabulated and winners announced ASAP after the race. The overall winners and the masters winners along with the top five winners in each age category will be posted online by 2 pm on our web site. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each age category.
Awards: The Ed Fike Community Spirit Award, Five Star Performance Award and Board of Directors Award are announced first. Next, overall winners and master winners. Then medals in all age categories for, male & female. New this year.....
5 year age categories. ages 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40=44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-99
Fun: Be sure to stay for family fun, refreshments, prize drawings, and official times. Enjoy the day!
Thank you for reading and obeying these important rules!
Your safety is our sincere concern!
Training Tips -
REMEMBER THESE FOUR DAILY TO DO LIST:
1. DRINK LOTS OF PURE CLEAN WATER!
2. EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES!
3. GET A MINIMUM OF EIGHT HOURS SLEEP EVERY NIGHT!
4. EXERCISE A MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY!
