2011 CRITICAL INFO FOR TEAMS.
Check it again before race day.

PACKET PICKUP

PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP (friends can pick up your packet)
NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP

(TEAMS MORE THAN 30 MILES AWAY ARRIVE 90 MINUTES EARLY PICK UP YOUR PACKETS AT CHECK IN AT GRAILVILLE.)

Pick up race packet, pre-race instructions and one t-shirt and bib number per team member. Race t-shirts, with bib numbers pinned on front, MUST be worn by all participants on race day.

You may pick up other teams packets for them.

Packet Pick Up Locations and Times:

Packet Pickup at Wards Corner Chiropractic
550 Wards Corner Road, Loveland Ohio, 45140. (Map)
513-677-6787
Sat June 11th 12 noon to 4PM
Sun June 12th 12 noon to 4PM
Wed June 15th 6:30PM to 8:30PM



WHAT TO BRING

Whatever will make you comfortable to enjoy the post race party. Hoses available for clean up. If you want a dry shirt or whatever have a friend bring it.

You must bring TWO road worthy bicycles and helmets. Helmets must be worn during all bicycling.

Your shoes will likely take a beating.

GETTING TO THE RACE AND CHECKING IN ON RACE DAY

All teams must check in and park at Grailville in Loveland. Each team member will receive an essential item at check in which you must use during the race. The course map will be sent out by email and posted on the web site Friday June 17th about 9:00 PM

An ideal location for family and spectators is the race start area as many challenges are close.

No spectators shuttle this year. Give the course map to family and friends so they can pick out places to watch you.

Check-in at:
Grailville
932 Obannonville Road(MAP)
Loveland, Ohio, 45140
513-683-2340 (for parking questions only, phone not staffed on race day)

1. Arrive in Loveland at least ONE HOUR prior to your assigned start time!. 2. Park your car at Grailville, check in and pick up the key item needed for the race. Then ride your bike to the START bike corral following the signs (all down hill). Leave the bikes and bike helmets at the START Bike Corral located at the corner of West Loveland and Karl Brown Way and walk the short distance to the start line.

BRING YOUR AMAZING SENSE OF HUMOR AND HAVE FUN!!!!
-Teams - look for a series of signs with facts about sponsors. Remember what they say and it could pay off for you!

-you must have an ID with you at post race if you want to drink beer at post race. The only ID check for beer this year will be at post race.

RONCKERS START LINE STASH
-if you want dry clothes or a towel at post race (your race technical shirt will dry quickly) you can stash them at the Start Line Stash hosted by Ronckers Running Spot.

YOUR BIB NUMBER

Food & drink tickets for participants are on the bottom of ONLY ONE of the team member's bibs. Please share :) The other bib will be checked off by designated volunteers wearing sombreros during the race as you complete each challenge station.

THE DRINK TICKETS ON YOUR BIB NUMBER ARE REDEEMABLE FOR BEERS AT THE BEER GARDEN OR SOFT DRINKS / BOTTLED WATER AT THE PAXTONS GRILLFOOD TICKETS FROM YOUR BIB NUMBER ARE REDEEMABLE ONLY AT THE TEAM FOOD AREA.

One of the Bibs has a radio chip on it. Protect and keep it on there.

Confirm your start time on your bib number.

RULES OF THE ROAD

At the start you will be lined up in the starting chute by starting time. Starting at 9:00 AM, 3 to 4 teams will be started every minute. The very first leg of the race is on foot. This is very important. While on foot you must stay on sidewalks and off the street. NO ROADS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR FIRST CONSIDERATION. While on bike you must ride with traffic and obey all signals and signs. On bike keep a careful eye out for hazards such as drain grates, RR tracks and uneven pavement.

While on foot you must stay on sidewalks and off the street. If law enforcement reports your bib number you may be disqualified.

Observe "Mandatory Dismounts" this means get off and walk or jog your bike.

Provided PFDs are mandatory for the river portion of race.

Observe signs along the course. Some signs are fun facts that may pay off to remember.

At each challenge station you will complete the challenge and one member of your team must get your bib number marked to show completion of that station. Your team bib numbers will be the same but only one team member wears the bib that must be marked at each station, the other team members bib has your drink and food tickets attached. Challenge Station Captains are the final authority for all decisions at that station. Their goal is to help everyone have a good time, run a fair competition and keep things moving. We will have Photographers along the course catching you at your best! Smile Smile Smile!

The course will close at 2:30PM.

FINISHING LOVELAND'S AMAZING RACE

It is very hard to say but we are guessing at least 1.5 hours to finish but it may be longer. It will be fun and at the end you will feel like you've accomplished something! It's time to relax and share stories. Plan to meet family and friends at LaRosa's Finish Line Festival. While your food and beverages are included in your registration it will also be available to family and friends at modest prices. Stick around for an afternoon of music, food, drink and telling tall tales from your race experience.

GETTING BACK TO YOUR CAR

To get back to your car a shuttle will be provided from the Larosa's Finish Line Festival to the parking area 12:00 to 4:00. The last shuttle to the parking area is at 4:00. Shuttle loads in the parking lot behind and across tracks from Bob Ronker's Running Spot.

Bikes must be removed from the Bike Corral by 5:00 PM. Race and volunteers not responsible for bikes; Bring bike lock if concerned. We have never had a bike stolen.

You will be stopping by the END bike corral at Chestnut and Main Street on your way home to pick up your bike. Here is a map on how to get to the Bike Corral at Chestnut and Main from the parking area at Grailville to pick up your bike after the race. Print it and stash it in your car.

DUE TO MINIMAL USAGE NO SPECTATOR SHUTTLE. HOWEVER MAP WILL COME OUT ABOUT 9PM FRIDAY SO GIVE IT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO FIND CHALLENGES TO WATCH.

RAIN

This is a rain or shine event. The event will be modified to deal with any weather issues.

GETTING YOUR RESULTS

Posted at www.LovelandsAmazingRace.com

FINDING YOUR PERSONAL PHOTOS

We will have photographers on the course and photos will be available. Link will be posted at www.LovelandsAmazingRace.com

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR, THIS YEAR, GENERAL DISCUSSION, RANTS AND RAVES, TAUNTS FOR OTHER TEAMS: Let it fly at our blog at www.LovelandsAmazingRace.com

REGISTRATION FOR 2012 OPENS AT 2PM ON RACE DAY! AT LOVELANDSAMAZINGRACE.COM