2010 Packet Pick-up info
Early packet pick-up with be at Mountain Gear. More information here.

2010 Start times: 50k 8:15 am, 25k 8:45 am, 5k 9:10 am, 10k 9:45am 

Before the Race: Portable bathrooms will be available at start and finish and on the course.

Race Number: Wear it on the front of your shirt to identify yourself before, during and after the race. Please do not remove the finishers tag (at the bottom) of the tag.  Also do not pin through the “spindle hole.” Only wear the race number issued.

Backup timing is a video system. It is extremely important to that your number can be seen at the finish line. Make sure your race number pinned to the front of your shirt and is not covered by any clothing.

Timing Chips  This race will be timed using a transponder or commonly known as a “timing chip.” Please take a moment to read these instructions and follow them carefully.
• Chips are non-transferable. Be careful not to switch with friends, family, teammates, etc.
• Wrap the ankle bracelet around your left ankle before the start of the race and continue to wear it until you reach the collection point after crossing the Finish Line.
• Make sure you cross the finish line only once. Crossing more than once for whatever reason may cause your time to not be accurate.
• There will be a chip collection point after you cross the Finish Line. Volunteers will happily take your chip for you, be sure to thank them.
YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE $75.00 REPLACEMENT FEE FOR NOT RETURNING THE CHIP AT THE END OF THE RACE.   IF YOU FIND THAT YOU STILL HAVE A TRANSPONDER AFTER YOU HAVE LEFT THE RACE, YOU CAN DROP IT IN A PADDED ENVELOPE, AFFIX 2 FIRST CLASS STAMPS AND MAIL IT TO:
Please return timing chips to:
Spokane River Run/Mike Aho
2527 N. Stevens
Spokane, WA 99205
RACE RESULTS: Race results are posted on www.spokaneriverrun.com  

Parking: Parking is in an open field. Please follow the parking official’s directions. 

Strollers: 5k only, must be an all terrain baby jogger.   

Water Aid Stations: Number of water stations5k—1 water station, 1 3/4 miile 10k – 1 water station 3 mile,25k –5 stations, 3, 6, 8.5 11, and 13 miles.50K—10 stations 3, 8, 12 15, 18, 21, 23.5, 26, and 28 milesWater stations located at the start and finish lines, sport drinks available at the finish line. 

50k Supply Drop: Drop zone located at the start finish line, will be sectioned off;  50K runners cannot run back through the Start/Finish line once they have crossed it due to the chip timing.   

Medical Aid Personnel: Medical volunteers will be stationed at each water station. 

Awards: Awards ceremony will immediately follow each race.   

Random drawing: Race numbers will be randomly selected after the start of each race in order to determine prizes.  Winning numbers will be posted at the registration area immediately following the race and can be claimed at that time.        

Unclaimed awards t-shirts and prizes: Unclaimed awards, prizes and t-shirts can be picked up at Mountain Gear from April 24th to April 30th. If unavailable to pick up t-shirts and awards, they can be mailed at an additional fee of $3.00 payable to Garfield A.P.P.L.E. Parent Group 

Results: Finish times and results will be posted electronically on www.spokaneriverrun.com , www.milliseconds.com, or Mountain Gear 2002 N. Division  

Running attire: Weather can be unpredictable dress appropriately  

Courtesy Matters: The race course may have other users other than registered racers (bicyclists, equestrians, animals).  Please show courtesy to those users.   

Horse Etiquette: If you encounter a horse please give a verbal warning to alert the rider. 

Racing protocol: If a runner encounters an injured participant trail running protocol courtesy dictates the non-injured runner stay with the injured runner and/or notifies the nearest aid personnel. 

Race Photos: Photos can be purchased through the Evan Pilchik photography link at www.spokaneriverrun.com  

Food: Davids Pizza will be available after the race for $2.50 a slice.

Water Stations will be decorated by Garfield APPLE elementary families. Please vote for your favorite!

Other: No picking wildflowers, no dogs, no headphones allowed. 

The Course Closes at 4:00 pm