AVENUE of the GIANTS
MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON & 10K

Six Rivers Running Club has selected a scenic course along the "Avenue of the Giants" that is naturally ideal for the runner. with added amenities along the course to support the runner.

Cindy Timek , Race Director

COURSE

LOCATION Staged on "The Avenue of the Giants" in Humboldt Redwoods State Park located in rural northwestern California.

DESCRIPTION Course is on paved road that winds around giant trees and through the river valley .....One of the most scenic courses anywhere/

ELEVATION & WEATHER Course elevation is 200 to 400 feet above sea level -- varies slightly. Weather usually has cool misty mornings that gradually clear and warm toward noon -- highes 60's to 70's.

Certification Courses are certified and sanctioned by USAT&F (United States of America Track and Field). Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.

Road Closure Both the Avenue and Bull Creek Roads will be closed between 8:30am and 2pm (no blades, skates, bikes, strollers, cars, pets, earphones, Ipods, or cell phones allowed!!) There will be limited access, guided traffic on Bull Creek Road, so be watchful.

Course Markera & Split Times Markers every mile. Marathon times will be called at miles 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20. 10K times will be called at the first mile and turn-around. Half Marathon splits are the same as the first half of the Marathon.

Aid Stations & Porta-Potties Aid stations will be placed approximately every 2.5 to 3 miles as well as at the staging area. Aid stations will have water, ERG and contact with medical personnel. Porta-Potties will be at staging area, aid stations and turn-arounds.

Staging Participants in all events will have an opportunity to view other participants' progress. Races are staged in a manner that ensure complete individual race integrity.

RECORDS

MARATHON	Men	Bill Scobey	2:17:43	(1973)
	Women	Marilyn Taylor	2:45:40	(1983)
10 K	Men	Randy Accetta	31:28	(1992)
	Women	Michelle Nielson	37:16	(1992)
HALF MARATHON	Men	Chris Gilbert	1:11:20	(2003)
	Women	Dolores Bergman	1:21:38	(2004)

REGISTRATION

Entry Fees & Dates Separate checks for multiple entries, please.

Postmarked	Marathon	10 K	Half-Marathon
Before 3/1, 08	$60	$25	$40
After 3/1, 08	$65	$30	$45
Race Weekend	$70	$30	$50

Registration may be done by mail before race week end, at the race site on Saturday between 10am and 5pm, or at the race site on race day before 9am.For an entry form write:

Cindy Timek
c/o The Ave
PO BOX 214
Arcata, CA 95518

You may also . REGISTER ON-LINE
or PRINT A FORM from this site.

Confirmation packets will be mailed to entrants whose entry is postmarked by March 1st.

REFUNDS: If the race is canceled due to cimcurstances beyond the control of the Six Rivers Running Club, there will be no refund, but a T shirt will be mailed to each registered runner.

DIVISIONS: 14 and under, and each five years from 15 years.

TRANSFER & REPLACEMENT BIBS: Marathon entrants to the 10K or Half Marathon exchange marathon number for a 10K or Half Marathon number.

10K or half marathon entrants to the Marathon: Exchange 10K or Half Marathon number for a Marathon number and pay the difference between 10K fee and Marathon or Half Marathon fee in effect on date of transfer.

Entry transfers from person to person: Exchange the original race number bib for a new number bib and a payment of $10.00. (Please note that running with another person's number can, and will, effect the results listings. This practice is considered unethical and downright mean.)

Replacement bibs for lost/left behind bibs: $10.00

STAGING

BIB AND CHIP PICK UP: Runners pick bibs and chips at the race staging area on Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm, or on race day morning, beginning at 7 am.

PARKING: Adjacent to the staging area on the north side of the Dyerville Bridge on the Eel River flats. Arrive on the early side, preferably before 8am.

WALKERS & SLOWER RUNNERS: 8:am starting time for those who need more than five hours to finish the Marathon or 2:30 for the half marathon.

VIEWING AREA: Spectators may view race at any point along course -- the most exciting points are the start/finish line area north of the bridge and the half-way area on the bridge.

Tee SHIRTS: Tee shirts will be given to each "on-site runner" with pre-March 15'th registrants receiving first priority for race site shirt sizes. Should demand for a particular size exceed supply, additional shirts will be ordered and mailed. Commerative sweat shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

MEDALS: Medals given to all marathon and half marathon finishers.

GOODIES: Fruits and snacks will be provided after the race to all participants. Race officials reserve the right to parcel food out so all participants can receive some.

AWARDS CEREMONY.................10K.......11 am...........Marathon/Half...........1pm
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Weekend Activities

Saturday 4:30 pm: There will be a slide show/talk at Humboldt Redwoods State Park meeting room.

Saturday 5:00 pm: All you can eat pasta and salad dinner by Weott Veterans & Wives at Weott Veterans Hall

For Race Info: call Cindy Timek

Internet: http:www.theave.org E-Mail: theave@theave.org