Half Marathon
Registration Includes:
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More info about the EAS at: https://www.rrca.org/resources/event-directors/guidelines-for-safe-events/eas
Hot2Trot also will reference the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Stress Safety Tool and use same color coding as listed above. It calculates a real-time heat index based on current forecasts to a specific location. Tool features:
If you care to learn more about this tool or wish to install it on your own phone for reference anytime you run here is the link: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html Please take the time to review these systems before you run. We want to ensure you have a safe and fun run and return each year to set a personal record!
· Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time.
· Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
· Have friends and family track your performance.
· Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site.
· NearMe proximity alerts notify spectators when you are drawing near.
· Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool.
· Receive fun, motivational audio cheers from your supporting fans.
· Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time.
The Hot 2 Trot Run presented by Summit Credit Union is sponsoring RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators these features for free (normally a 99 cents upgrade fee for both the participant and spectator).
Note: - Participant must carry phone - No official race timing information is provided for this race in RaceJoy.
Social Distancing
Participant Guidelines for the 2022 Race
To give you, the runners and walkers competing in our event, a competitive racing experience in compliance with all CDC/Dane County social distancing and health safety guidelines. We reserve the right to amend this document at any time. Your cooperation and adherence to all safe distancing practices is the key to us being able to offer this event. Guidelines will be reviewed again in late spring.
General
Registration and Assigned Start Times
• Participants are encouraged register online in advance.- • Participants will sign up for a designated start time. There is a strict limit for each assigned start time that are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- • Onsite and day-of registrants will be placed in available waves and will not have a choice to designate preferred start times.
- • Start Times for the race will be: 7am and every 5 minutes after for the half marathon; 7:30 and every 5 minutes after for the kids run; 7:45 and every 5 minutes for the 5K.
- • Pickup of your race bib and shirt prior to race day is strongly encouraged. Pickup will take place: Friday, June 18th, 5-8pm at the Cottage Grove Fire Station. A drive through pickup will be in place.
Start Line
Line up on the markings (6 feet apart) no earlier than 5 minutes before your designated time.- • Participants will not be allowed to congregate or conduct any race preparation (warm-ups, stretching, adjusting, or changing apparel, etc.) in the starting area (Clark Street). You should approach the starting line ready to run.
- • Participants must remain socially distant from one another at the start line. Please line up on the markings/cones provided.
- • Participants will cross timing equipment at the start line. Once you cross the timing equipment, your time will start (all bibs will have a chip).
- • The start line closes at 8am. Anyone not started by that time will not be permitted on course.
On Course
Finish Line & Awards
Results
• Results will not be posted on site. • Participants who opted in will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line. • Results will be updated throughout the day on our Facebook page and at www.ItsRaceTime.com