Arc Race 2008 Information

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Mark your calendar for the 14th Annual Arc Race on Saturday, September 6th at Long Branch Park in Liverpool.  More than a thousand people will join Arc in support of people with developmental disabilities.  Enjoy a fun-filled day of running, walking, family entertainment and health & wellness information.

Run in the certified 5k, the certified Half-Marathon, or walk in the 3k Fun Walk!  Bring family and friends to enjoy the day in our extensive Family Fun Zone, and check out the new Health & Wellness tent.  Arc Race is for everyone!

COURSE & CERTIFICATION

The 5k & Half-Marathon courses are certified by the USATF. Course numbers are NY04043AM for the 5k and NY04042AM for the Half Marathon. Courses must be certified for any road running performance to be accepted as a record or to be nationally ranked. Furthermore, running a race on a certified course allows you to accurately compare your time to performance runs on other certified courses because you can be sure the distances were exactly the same. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.hey pass by it. Not only does this enable accurate times, but also allows us to publish and post results on race day quickly.

Download an aerial course map (PDF, 6MB) courtesy of Plumley Engineering.  View the layout of the Park map (GIF Image, 200k) to find registration, parking, family fun zone, and more.

PRIZES AND MEDALS

Over $8,000 in prizes are being awarded by Arc Race this year.  The prizes include over $3,000 in gift cards donated by Wegmans for top finishers in both events and each age and gender category.  $5,000 of in-kind door prizes, such as iPods, digital cameras and sports equipment, will also be raffled off to participants during post-race festivities.  Must be present to win door prizes.

Newly-designed, custom die-cast Arc Race medals are being created this year for top finishers overall and in all age/gender categories. Official awards ceremonies are held shortly after each event finishes, so be sure to stick around after you finish for prize presentations, door prizes and official photographs.

CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING

Arc Race uses ChampionChip technology to accurately record each runner’s time as he or she crosses the finish line. A small, unobtrusive plastic chip is affixed to each participant’s shoe laces. A special receiver on the finish line records each unique runner as they pass by it. Not only does this enable accurate times, but also allows us to publish and post results on race day quickly.

If you are an avid racer, you may have your own ChampionChip. We welcome racers who prefer to use their own chips – simply note your chip number on your registration form.

Racers who do not have their own chips will be provided one by Arc when they pick up their race packet. The chips are collected by volunteers after runners cross the finish line. Chips that are not returned will incur a $35 fee to replace it.   The Family Fun Walk does not utilize timing chips as it is not a competitive event.

FAMILY FUN ZONE

Arc Race's free Family Fun Zone is a major part of the event!  Past Family Fun Zone activities included hot air balloon rides, a petting zoo, playground, face painting, free food and drinks, games and prizes, music, entertainment, give aways, rides such as the bouncey castle, pictures with cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Otto the Orange and more.  The entire Family Fun Area is free and open to race participants and their family and friends - so join us at Long Branch Park.

HEALTH & WELLNESS TENT

New this year, the Health & Wellness Tent will be featuring services and information to keep you in your peak shape!  Receive free massages and chiropractic adjustments, receive information about health and wellness topics and more.

WHEELCHAIR & ASSISTIVE DEVICE CATEGORY

Arc Race has a competitive category in both the 5k and Half-Marathon events for participants who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices, such as a hand crank.  Participants racing in this category can compete for placing and prizes on the same certified course.  Start time for this category will be a minute before gun start to allow all participants to share the course safely.  To participate in this category, simple check the appropriate box on your registration.  For additional information, contact  Gini Gozzi, Special Events Coordinator at 315.476.7441, extension 147 or ggozzi@arcon.org.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Pre-Registration
Online registration is closed, however you can still register before race day at Packet Pickup. Registered participants can pick-up their participant's packet (numbered bib, timing chip, t-shirt, information, etc.) either at Packet Pick-up the day before the race (see below for details), or at the Pre-Registration tent between 7:00AM - 8:30AM on race day.

Pre-registered runners save money with discounted registration fees and are also guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Race Day Registration
Arc also welcomes participants to register on the morning of the race. If you wish to do so, please leave ample time before your event begins! We recommend arriving at least one full hour early to allow for parking and long lines!   Follow signs to the “Race Day Registration” area and fill out the appropriate form to receive your race bag, ChampionChip, t-shirt and bib number.

Race Day Registration is only open from 7:00AM - 8:30AM.  Be aware that hundreds of people register on the day of our event.  We cannot guarantee shirt and specific size availability for race day registrants.  The fees for race day registration are as follows:

Race Day Registration Fees
Half Marathon - $30
5k Run - $25
Family Fun Walk - $15

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP

Get your race packet ahead of the event and skip the check-in lines on the morning of the race.  Pick up your bib, race program, timing chip and race bag on Friday, September 5th at Fleet Feet Sports.  Fleet Feet, located at 3453 Erie Blvd East in DeWitt will be open for packet pickup from Noon to 6pm on Friday.  You can also register and pay during pre-race packet pickup.  You may also pick up your packet on the morning of the race - just follow signs in the park for Pre-Registered Participants.

GROUPS, TEAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

Get a group of friends together, form a team, or race with your colleagues! Arc Race welcomes and encourages teams! There is even a prize for the largest team.

To form a team, simply download your Team Captain’s packet, complete with information and registration forms.  You can also download race posters to announce the forming of your team in your work place, church, or community building. 

To join a team, simply fill in the “Team Information” section of the registration when you fill out your registration forms.

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Arc Race has a variety of emergency medical personnel, police and ambulances posted throughout Long Branch Park and the various courses for the duration of the race. In addition, there is a First Aid tent near the start and finish lines. Observers throughout the course, including lead and trail bikers also help to ensure the safety of all participants.  You may also dial 911 at any time during the event for emergency assistance.

WATER STATIONS

There are 13 water tables throughout Arc Race’s courses, staffed by generous community volunteers, distributing water and sports drink to thirty participants! If you or your group would like to volunteer to help at a water station, please fill out our Volunteer Form!   Plenty of water, snacks, and other refreshments are available near the finish line and throughout the park.

2007 ARC RACE RESULTS

Comprehensive race results from the ChampionChip timing system, by Leone Timing, are available online for the 2007 5k and the Half Marathon events.  Photos from the 2007 race including awards presentations are available in our Photo Gallery.

RACE DAY TIMES: SEPTEMBER 6th, 2008

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 7:00AM to 8:30AM
HALF-MARATHON START TIME: 9:00AM
5K START TIME: 9:10AM
FUN WALK START TIME: 9:10AM
COURSE CLOSES: 12:45PM

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