A RUNNING NIRVANA!

Rock the Pacific Northwest where ideal running temperatures, beautiful scenery and an eclectic music scene are a perfect fit for the Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle!

• Event Highlights
• Average Temperatures
• Packet Pick-up
• Age Groups
• ChronoTrack Timing
• Start Line/ Gear Check
• Entertainment
• Finish Line/ Family Reunion
• FAQ

Event Highlights

Race Day Temperature

With mild summer temperatures, Seattle is the ideal summer running destination. Average temperatures in June range from lows in the 50’s to a high of 70. June is also one of Seattle’s driest months, with only 1.5 inches average monthly rainfall.  Visit www.weather.com for local Seattle conditions.

Health & Fitness Expo

Packet Pick-up

Pick up your race number, ChronoTrack timing device, T-shirt and goodie bag at the Health & Fitness Expo before the race. The Expo will be held at Qwest Event Center and will be free and open to the public.

Runners must show photo ID to pick up their race number and timing device. Each participant must pick up his/her own race number and timing device - family members and friends will not be permitted to pick up packets on another participant’s behalf. Packets will not be mailed.

Start Line Village

At the Start Line Village located at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila, you will find refreshments, sports drink, water, medical support and the Official Gear Check.

Gear Check

Before you enter your corral, drop-off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the Gear Check. While you run, your gear will be transported from the start to finish line.

Each participant will receive a goodie bag and label at the Health & Fitness Expo. Goodie bags will serve as your gear bag on race day; gear labels will be attached to your race number.
Gear Check will be clearly marked and positioned at the Start Line Village on race morning. Look for the trucks that will be arranged alphabetically and by truck number.

Attach your gear tag to your gear bag before you leave it at Gear Check. At the finish line the Gear Pick-up station will be located outside of the finish line secure zones. Bags must be claimed by 3 pm on race day. DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag; the event is not responsible for any lost items.

We'll Get you Off to a Smooth Start!

Start Line Corrals

The start line corral system allows for a smooth race start for participants of varying levels.

Based on the estimated finish time that you provided on your race entry form, you are assigned a race number and corresponding corral, with other participants of similar running pace.

When you pick up your race number at the Health & Fitness Expo, check your corral assignment. If you believe that you have been assigned to the wrong corral, bring your race number to the Corral Change table in the registration area at the Expo.

There will be NO corral changes on race morning.

ChronoTrack Timing System

State of the art ChronoTrack systems will be used to record participants’ times at the start, at certain splits along the courses and at the finish. The ChronoTrack system uses a disposable tag, called a D Tag, which allows you to walk away from the finish without the need to have your tag collected.

Prior to the race, you must remove the tag from your number and attach it to your shoe. Please follow the instructions provided in your registration packet.

Please note: All participants in this race must wear the ChronoTrack timing tag on their shoe in order to have their times recorded. ChampionChip timing equipment will NOT be used at this race; ChampionChip timing chips will NOT record your time.

*If you register for the race before online registration closes (midnight, June 21, 2009), your race number should have your name printed on it.

• Printable ChronoTrack systems instructions
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Visit chronotrack.com for more information.

Age Group Awards

Age group awards will be presented 3-deep in the following age divisions for the Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, for both male and female categories. All age group awards will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after the event. In accordance with USATF Rules, overall and cash awards will be determined by gun time while age group awards will be determined by computer time.

The Finish Line!

Secure Zone Finish Line

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon will finish outside of Qwest Field. Once you cross the finish line, you’ll enter the Secure Zone, a fenced off area designated for race participants only.

In the Secure Zone, have your photo taken, refuel with water and refreshments and receive your finisher’s medal.

Once you leave the Secure Zone, you cannot re-enter. Just outside of the Secure Zone, you can retrieve your gear bag and join family and friends for the Finish Line Festival.

Finish Line Festival

After the race, reunite with family and friends in the Family Reunion area and relish in your post race accomplishment with refreshments and live music at the finish line stage.

The Family Reunion area will post clearly-marked signs by Letter (A - Z). Before the race, be sure to coordinate with family and friends in order to meet at a pre-determined letter.

Event staff will also be available at an on-site message center to assist with any questions. You can leave a note for family members or friends on the message board.

Information Booths and Lost & Found

Information booths will be positioned at the start and finish lines to assist with any race day questions and serve as the Lost & Found.

• Any items found at the start or finish should be turned in to the Information Booth and can be retrieved at the finish.
• Any valuables turned in from the start will be transported to the finish.
• Valuable items NOT claimed at the finish by 3 pm on race day will be transported back to Elite Racing’s San Diego office.
• To claim a lost item after the event, please contact Elite Racing at 1-800-311-1255.

• Event Highlights
• ChronoTrack Timing
• Age Group Awards
• Packet Pick-Up
• Shuttles & Parking