Gold Country Half - Final Runner Instructions

WELCOME RUNNERS

Below are your final instructions for the 2018 Gold Country Half Marathon, 5k and Kids' k. Please be sure to review all the details below for essential race day information!

	EVENTS

	5k The 5k race has a beginner-friendly one-hour course cut-off time (19:21/mile pace). You can view the 5k map at the bottom of this page. Half Marathon The half marathon has a four-hour cut-off time (18:20/mile pace). You can view the half marathon map at the bottom of this page. All 5k and half marathon finishers will receive medals as they cross the finish line! Note to runners: Runners who fall behind pace in either the 5k or half marathon will be asked to move to the sidewalk by law enforcement personnel or race staff, as the roads must be reopened at these times. This is for the safety of our participants. Runners who do not finish within the cut-off times should not expect on-course support (medical, aid stations, course marshals) and may not receive an official finish time or medal. Kids' k* The Kids' k map can be viewed here. Please scroll to the bottom of the page. All Kids' k finishers will receive participant ribbons. LIVE RESULTS Live results will be available on race morning for 5k and half marathon runners. The link can be here.

RACE WEEKEND

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Packet Pick-Up

Gold Country Run + Sport ( 4370 Town Center Blvd #150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762)

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

6:00 am - Packet pick-up & race day registration opens

7:00 am - Half Marathon start
7:10 am - 5k start
7:20 am - Kids' k start

8:00 am - Finish Festival opens

8:15 am - 5k Age group awards available

9:00 am - Overall awards ceremony for the half marathon and 5k winners

9:15 am - Half marathon age group awards available

11:00 am - Finish Festival and Beer Garden closes

PACKET PICK-UP & LATE REGISTRATION DETAILS

PACKET PICK-UP

Save race morning time and stress! We highly encourage all participants to pick up their race packet on Saturday, before race day.

LOCATIONS

Saturday, June 9 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Gold Country Run + Sport

4370 Town Center Blvd #150

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (map)

Parking note for Saturday packet pick-up: From HWY 50 exit Silva Valley Parkway, turn right on Vine Street, and make a left into the Target Parking lot (directly across from the CA Welcome Center), drive straight and park behind Selland's Marketplace and Gold Country Run + Sport.

Discount for runners picking up their packets on Saturday! Gold Country Run + Sport is offering 10% off purchases made during packet pick-up hours. Some restrictions apply. Just show your bib or confirmation number. Also, get up to 30% off select footwear models by race sponsor, HOKA ONE ONE.

Sunday, June 10 beginning at 6:00 am near the start line.

El Dorado Hills Town Center
4370 Town Center Blvd,
El Dorado Hills CA 95762 (map)

Photo ID is NOT required for packet pick-up
You ARE allowed to pick up other runners' race packets
If you are planning to pick up a friend's packet, please be aware that you will need to go to the line designated with the first letter of the friend's last name to do this
Double-check your bib!

Be sure that your bib reflects the correct event. If you are registered for the 5k, you should have a 5k bib. If you are registered for the half marathon, you should have a half marathon bib.
Make sure the information on your bib label is correct (name and birthdate). There could be someone else with your name which is why it is always good to double check the birthdate listed on your bib.

LATE REGISTRATION

Have any friends or family who haven't registered yet? No problem! Late registration will be available (both in-person at packet pick-up and online) until the start of the race.

Half Marathon: $85 through Friday, $90 after Friday
5k: $40 through Friday, $45 after Friday
Kids' k: $10 through Friday, $15 after Friday

Reminders:

Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for anyone registering after June 3. If you registered after June 3 you will be able to pick up a shirt at the finish line festival, after the race.
Any runners registering on-line race weekend will not have a bib assigned to them. Go directly to the Solutions desk for bib assignment and pick-up.

EVENT PARKING

Participant parking is located in the parking lots nearest to the Regal Cinema. Once you arrive at Post St. and Town Center Blvd., please follow the arrows to available parking spaces. Please note that these lots will not be accessible via Vine St. at this time, as Vine St. will be closed.

GEAR CHECK

Due to ample street parking in the vicinity of the start and finish lines, there will be NO gear check at this event.

ON-COURSE NUTRITION

There will be water and nuun available at all aid stations. There will be Clif Shots available at mile 2.7 and 7.8.

TIPS FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

Remember the tangents for the half marathon course! Lots of 'S' curves along the way so just remember to watch your steps.
Weather is going to be awesome--current forecast calls for 60 degrees at the start and mid-70s for our final finishers--so wear your shorts and singlet and be sure to thank Gold Country Run + Sport for ordering such great conditions!

POST-RACE

RACE RESULTS / AWARDS

Computer kiosks will be available at race headquarters after the race to check your results.

Age-group awards will be available for pick-up at race headquarters after the races. 5k awards will be available at approximately 8:30 am. Half marathon awards will be available at approximately 9:15 am.

Hoka One-One Fly to the Finish awards will be announced post event. The top male and female runners whose average pace vs the fastest final mile from either the 5k or Half Marathon will be awarded the Hoka One-One Fly to the Finish prizes. Those runners will be contacted by SRA after the event results are official.

All half marathon and 5k finishers will receive a custom medal. All Kids' k finishers will receive a ribbon.

POST-RACE FESTIVAL

A Finish Festival featuring live music, food, beer and wine provided by Gold Country Run + Sport with generous support from Boulevard 41, Bella Grace Vineyards and Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant will take place in the El Dorado Hills Town Center Amphitheater from 8:00 am - 11:00 pm. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.

Be sure to stick around for our raffle where one lucky bib-holder will win a brand new AfterShokz Trexz Air Wireless Headphone Gift Pack valued at over $250.

Continue your post-race celebration at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market and shops! Race day discounts are available at many Town Center businesses. Show your bib or medal to our friends at these great restaurants and cafés for post-race deals:

Milestone Restaurant: 20% off purchase.

Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant: Look for your 20% coupon in your goody bag!

Zia's: 10% off purchase.

Rubio's Coastal Grill: 1 Free Taco coupon (limited to first 100 participants to stop by)

Selland's Market Café: 15% off purchase of $50 or more

	ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

	Do you still have race related questions? No problem! We can help.... Be sure to visit our website here and review as much of the information posted online as possible. Chances are the answer to your question is there! "Like" us on Facebook. We post relevant race information on the SRA Facebook page.