2015 M2M Relay Iowa Race Day Guide

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WELCOME RUNNERSLETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Market to Market Relay Iowa and want to wish your team the best of luck on your journey from Jefferson to downtown Des Moines. We hope your team has a day filled with scenic running, good natured competition and hilarious inside-joke-antics! The 2015 edition promises to be bigger and better with nearly 325 teams from 18 states taking part. We hope that your team makes the Market to Market Relay a tradition for years to come.

Safety is always the top priority for the Market to Market Relay. Please read this guide carefully to ensure that you are fully informed about the course. You will want to pay special attention to the Team Finish parking and runner instructions. Please also download and print a copy of the full Market to Market Relay rules for your vehicle from m2mrelay.com. Take care of yourself, your teammates and other participants.

We would like to thank a few special groups of people that make this race possible. First, it is safe to say that central Iowa has one of the finest trail systems of anywhere in the country. We owe appreciation to all of the groups and individuals who have helped make this network possible. Special thanks to the greater Des Moines Area Parks & Recreation Departments, the Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Conservation Boards and finally the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. Second, we want thank all sponsors and charity partners for helping to create such a great event. Last, but not least, please join us in thanking the 250+ volunteers who have given their time to help make a unique and special day for Iowa runners. A complete list of volunteer groups is located on page 3.

We hope many of you are taking part in the team costume contest and best decorated team vehicle contest. Be sure to checkout the new rules for entry and voting on page 10.

Be safe, enjoy the day and we’ll see you on Market Street after the race at the Post-Race Shindig & Expo hosted by your friends at El Bait Shop! Save us a pint!

Jason Bakewell & Ben CohoonRace Directors, Pink Gorilla Events

DID YOU KNOW?YOU CAN SIGN UP SOON FOR THE MAY 7, 2016 MARKET TO MARKET RELAY IOWA! ALL 2015 CAPTAINS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL AFTER THE EVENT WITH A SPECIAL CODE AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PRIORITY REGISTRATION WINDOW, YOU WILL ENJOY SPECIAL PRICING, A GUARANTEED SPOT 2016 AND REGISTRATION BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU RUN IN 2016. 1

Advanced Packet pickupFRIDAY Des Moines | 11 AM - 6 PM Animal Rescue League of Iowa 5452 NE 22nd Street Des Moines, Iowa 50313

Jefferson | 4 PM - 8 PM Greene County Courthouse 114 North Chestnut Street Jefferson, Iowa 50129

START LINE / JEFFERSONSATURDAY 5AM TO 9:30AM• Timing baton pick-up (first runner)• Last minute race day packet pickup• M2M Relay merch available• Bunkers Dunkers Donuts available for purchase• Greene Bean ~ locally roasted coffee available for purchase

FINISH LINE / COURT AVENUE BRIDGESATURDAY 3PM TO 8PM• Team Finish• Finisher pint glass prizes• Post-Race Shindig• FREE water & bananas from Whole Foods Market

POST-RACE SHINDIG / EL BAIT SHOPSATURDAY 3PM TO 10PM AND BEYOND!• M2M Headquarters, lost & found & contest scorecards• One FREE Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy for each runner (of legal age).• FREE massages from Massage Heights• Food vendors: El Bait Shop, Parlo Pizza and Formaro’s • Award ceremony• FREE photo booth• Team results• DJ music• M2M Relay merch available• Exhibitors

WHAT'S GOING ON

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THANKS VOLUNTEERSYOU ARE THE BEST!

Over 250 volunteers pull together to make the Market to Market Relay Iowa possible. Please join us in thanking these individuals throughout the day and know that you are supporting these local organizations through your participation in the race. The Market to Market Relay Iowa is a great community fundraiser. Since 2013 the Market to Market Relay Iowa has donated over $26,000 to local community groups and non-profit organizations that supported the race. In 2015, the race will donate over $14,000 to community and non-profit groups.

Jefferson Bike ClubGrand Junction Horizons Central Christian Church of JeffersonPanora Boy ScoutsYale Community ClubPanora Lions ClubPanora Chamber of Commerce/PRIDELinden Lions Club / Linden DazeWest Central Valley Booster ClubWest Central Valley Cross Country

Adel LionsBeta Sigma PhiBeta Sigma PhiValley Cross Country & Beta Sigma PhiDowling Catholic High School Cross CountyBeaverdale Little LeagueTeam United Roller DerbyCapital StridersAnimal Rescue League of IowaAbove + Beyond Cancer

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Volunteer Coordination | Raccoon River Valley Trail AssociationBike Support | Team Curbside and Des Moines Cycle ClubVolunteer Reinforcements | Redfield Lions Club and Grimes Methodist ChurchHAM Radio Communications | Polk County ARES

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Safety is the first and foremost priority. It is important that all runners and drivers realize that the race course occasionally crosses traffic and follows roadways. Please error on the side of caution, drive slowly, be alert, read the following safety tips and have a great race!

RUNNER SAFETY Please read and understand all race rules and seek clarification as needed. Beware of vehicles, THE COURSE IS OPEN TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. A significant portion of the race course crosses “live” roads. Obey all traffic and pedestrian laws, unless instructed differently by a police officer.Course Signage: Follow all M2M Relay signs and read the stage directions in this guide carefully. It is your job to know the running route — the signs are only there to assist you.

We recommend carrying water and a cell phone while running.

RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC: Runners must run against traffic if running on city or county roads unless instructed otherwise.

VISIBILITY GEAR: There are no Official Nightime Hours for the Market to Market Relay Iowa course and therefore no REQUIRED visibility gear. However, reflective safety vests and headlamps are always recommended to improve visibility.

NO HEADPHONES: Runners may not use iPods, MP3 players, earphones or any other equipment that interferes with their hearing. Music devices with speakers below the head are allowed if it does not interfere with your hearing. YOU NEED TO HEAR APPROACHING VEHICLES AND OTHER TRAIL USERS.

WATER & RESTROOMS: Runners are in charge of their own water on the course. There will not be water areas between Exchange Points. Teams should bring enough water to last the duration of the race. Water refills areas are located at some Exchange Points. See stage maps. As a way to reduce race day waste, plastic cups will not be provided. Please bring your own reusable, refillable water bottles and team water jugs. Portable toilets are located at the start line, finish line, and every Exchange Point unless otherwise noted.

RUNNER VISUAL CUES

RACE COURSE SAFETY

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ON-COURSE MEDICAL DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

EXCHANGE POINTMARKERS

VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY

Beware of runners on the driving course. A significant portion of the race course crosses roads. Please refer to the Rules Concerning Vehicles section on page 8. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE DRIVING:• Focus on driving!

• Have your co-pilot read driving directions and give you instructions.

• Know where you are going and look at the map before you start driving.

• Do not arrive at Exchange Points significantly early. (Note: The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Please follow the driving directions printed in this booklet.)

WATER, FOOD AND TEAM EMERGENCY GEAR It is your team’s responsibility to carry adequate team water, food, blankets, first aid supplies, cell phones, clothing layers and rain gear in your vehicle.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.ON-COURSE MEDICAL:Basic first aid kits are available at all Exchange Points. On-Course Medical support with advanced first aid and response skills will be stationed at Exchange Points 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16 and the Finish Line. Look for this red marker on the stage maps.Notify the nearest volunteer and the Event Command Center with any concerns or emergencies

HAM RADIO VOLUNTEERS will be located at most Exchange Points. These special volunteers can help connect you with medical volunteers, other Exchange Points or help answer general questions you may have.

EVENT COMMAND CENTER: (402) 890-2891 (mobile)

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RACE COURSE SAFETYPOLICE ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFIC LAWS Runners will be provided with police assistance at Stages 4, 7, 11 and 17. Runners MUST obey all traffic laws unless instructed otherwise by a police officer.

NOTE: If for some reason during the day your team is delayed either because of heavy traffic when crossing a street or because of a train — these situations are considered part of the course.

LIGHTNING RULE

Lightning at the start of the race may result in a delayed start until the lightning clears. If you see lightning on the course after the race has started, get your runner off the running route and into your team vehicle. Follow these procedures:• Make a note of the time and the location where you exited the course. • If lightning clears within 30 minutes put your runner back onto the running route where

they left and make a note of the time.• If lightning persists longer than 30 minutes, move ahead one Exchange Point. For every 30

minutes of lightning delay, please move ahead one Exchange Point. • Keep accurate track of where and when you left the course and where and when you

returned to the course.• Resume running at own risk 30 minutes after last strike.• Turn this information into M2M Relay Headquarters on your Team Scorecard after you

finish. We will then calculate your average pace and apply this pace to the segment of the course that you missed and will provide you with an official adjusted race time.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS NON-EMERGENCY URGENT CARE CLINICSURBANDALE FAMILY PHYSICIANS2901 86th StreetUrbandale, IA 50322p: 515-276-3406Saturday 8am to 8pm LAKEVIEW FAMILY MEDICINE6000 University Avenue, Suite 101West Des Moines, IA 50266p: 515-241-2600Saturday 9am to 3pm MERLE HAY FAMILY MEDICINE4020 Merle Hay Road, Suite 100Des Moines, IA 50310p: 515-278-0949 Saturday 9am to 3pm

HOSPITALS

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER1000 West Lincolnway StreetJefferson, IA 50129p: 515-386-2114 GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL710 North 12th StreetGuthrie Center, IA 50115p: 641-332-2201 DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL610 10th StreetPerry, IA 50220p: 515-465-3547 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-WEST LAKES1755 59th PlaceWest Des Moines, IA 50266p: 515-358-8000

NON-EMERGENCY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICES

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF Jefferson, Iowa 515-386-2136GUTHRIE COUNTY SHERIFF Guthrie Center, Iowa 641-747-2214DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF Adel, Iowa 515-993-4567POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Des Moines, Iowa 515-286-3333

MERCY WEST URGENT CARE1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 255Clive, IA 50325p: 515-222-7010Saturday 9am to 4pm

MERCY EAST VILLAGE URGENT CARE1350 Des Moines Street, Suite 110Des Moines IA 50309p: 515-643-0833Saturday 9am to 4pm

METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL1660 60th StreetWest Des Moines, IA 50266p: 515-343-1000 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CENTRAL CAMPUS1111 6th AvenueDes Moines, IA 50314p: 515-247-3121 IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309p: 515-241-6212

EMERGENCY - 911EVENT COMMAND CENTER: 402-890-2891 (cell)If your team decides to drop from the race for any reason including a medical concern, incident or emergency, please notify the Event Command Center. 7

RACE RULESGENERAL RULES

1. TEAM MATRIX: Teams shall consist of six, seven or eight runners. Teams must run in a fixed order and each runner shall complete multiple legs of the Relay, called Stages. Each Stage will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Teams must carry a “baton,” passing it from runner to runner at each Exchange Point. There will be 17 Stages and, therefore, 17 Exchange Points and a Team Finish (the starting line is Exchange Point 1).2. MINIMUM TEAM SPEED: Teams arriving at the finish line after 8:30 pm will not receive a finish time.

RULES CONCERNING VEHICLES

Please use your best judgment when driving, and please watch for runners and other pedestrians.1. VEHICLES AND RUNNERS: Vehicles may not stop to interact or support runners on the course unless an injury has occurred or a runner has taken a wrong turn. Vehicles must always take the Driver’s Path. Please remember, runners are in charge of their own water and nutrition while running between Exchange Points and may not be supported.2. NUMBER OF VEHICLES AND TYPES ALLOWED: Team vehicles must be less than seven feet in width and less than 21 feet in length. Large vans, mini-vans and SUV’s are allowed. No RVs, mini-buses, trailers or limos are allowed. All vehicle passengers must have access to a safety belt. Team’s violating this rule will be immediately disqualified.3. LOCATION OF ID TAG: Registered team vehicles must display an official identification tag in the front and rear window. The tag must be visible to race officials at the Exchange Points. Only team vehicles displaying the official tag will be allowed to park at the Exchange Points. 4. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Team vehicles MUST follow the driving directions provided in the Race Day Guide. Directions have been designed to eliminate vehicle contact with runners and lowering congestion at Exchange Points. If a vehicle gets lost or takes a wrong turn and does not reach the next Exchange Point in time, the time is lost and will not be awarded back.5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Team vehicles MUST obey all speed limits, traffic signs, other traffic laws and instructions from race officials.6. RUNNER SAFETY: Team vehicles must drive at a normal rate of speed. Vehicles may not block or interfere with other vehicles, and must yield the right of way to runners at all times.7. PARKING: At the Exchange Points, team vehicles must park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not stop within the Exchange Point area, even to discharge runners, until parked in the designated area.

THIS SECTION IS A SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT RACE RULES. ALL TEAMS ARE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE COMPLETE RACE RULES FOR THEIR TEAM VEHICLE FROM M2MRELAY.COM.

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RULES CONCERNING RUNNERS

1. RUNNING ORDER: Team members will run in a fixed order. For example, on a seven-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 8 and 15; Runner 2 will complete stages 2, 9 and 16; and so on. On a six-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 7, and 13 Runner 2 will complete Stages 2, 8, and 14; and so on. See the complete runner matrices on page 12.2. OFFICIAL BIBS: Runners must wear their official race bib numbers corresponding to their position on the team. The first runner must wear a number ending in “1”, the second runner must wear a number ending in “2” and so on. Race numbers must be visible from the front.3. BATON EXCHANGE: The “baton” must be passed from one runner to the next within the defined Exchange Zone at each Exchange Point. Runners must carry the “baton” so that it is visible to race officials while approaching and leaving the Exchange Zone. Batons will be supplied at the Start Line to the first runner and will also serve as the timing chip.4. WRONG TURN: Runners who take a wrong turn must return to the course where they left it and continue on the correct route. Runners may use the team vehicle or other transportation to return to the correct route, provided they complete the entire correct route unaided.5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Unless a police officer instructs you differently, you need to obey all pedestrian traffic laws.

RULES CONCERNING ALL PARTICIPANTS

1. NO LITTERING: Participants must leave the course litter-free. Teams are encouraged to use the trash bags given in the race packets to leave the course better than we found it. Team Trash dumpsters will be located at Exchange Points 7, 9 and 17. Please plan ahead and thank you for keeping team trash contained in your vehicle until then.2. NO PUBLIC URINATION: Participants should only use the bathroom facilities provided at each Exchange Point. No public urination or other public relief is allowed. Please respect private property.3. NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcohol is not allowed at any time while participating in the race. Even if you have completed your last Stage, you are still participating in the race until your team has crossed the finish line. Do not start the party early. Alcohol may be consumed responsibly at the finish line party when city ordinances and permits allow. Please no outside alcoholic beverages at the finish line party.

There is zero tolerance on any of these rules. Violation of any of these rules will result in an automatic team disqualification and you will be asked to leave the course.

TO REPORT A SAFETY CONCERN OR RULE VIOLATION, PLEASE SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 402-890-2067. INCLUDE VIOLATING TEAM NUMBER, LOCATION & RULE VIOLATION OR SAFETY CONCERN.

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AWARDS & CONTESTSDIVISIONS & AWARDS

• OPEN (Awards to top 7): All teams may compete, generally all male. • MIXED (Awards to top 7): At least three female members must be on the team.• WOMEN (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be women.• MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be at least 40 years old.• MIXED MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): At least three members of the team must be of

each gender and all team members must be at least 40 years old.• WOMEN MASTERS (Award to 1st Place): All team members must be at least 40 years

old and female.• CORPORATE (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be employed by the same

employer or immediate family members.• ARMED FORCES (Awards to 1st Place): Instrumental to the nation’s defense and/

or community safety (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, private militia, FBI, Police, Firefighters).

• ACADEMIC (Award to 1st Place): All team members affiliated with one school, college, university, or other center of learning. This can be students, faculty, or both.

TEAM CONTESTSBEST TEAM COSTUME • To enter, teams must get their photo taken under the Start Line Arch in Jefferson• The top 20 team costume photos will be uploaded to facebook.com/m2mrelay during the

afternoon of race day.• NEW: Voting will take place on the Team Time Card. Write your team’s favorite team

costume on the Team Time Card. Make sure you enter the team number. One vote per team.

• Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay

BEST DECORATED VEHICLE• To win the Best Decorated Vehicle Contest, your team vehicle must not only be awesome,

but also be considered a legal Market to Market Relay vehicle.• All teams are entered. Teams are encouraged to take a picture of their own van and upload

it to Instagram using the #m2mrelaybestvan hastag. Don’t forget to include your team name and number in caption.

• To vote, write your team’s favorite team van on the Team Time Card. Make sure you enter the team number. One vote per team.

• Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay

BEST TEAM NAME• It’s up to your peers. The wackier and more creative, the better. Just keep it awesome and

appropriate.• Voting takes place on the Team Time Card on the inside back cover of this booklet and ONLY

ONE must be turned in per team at M2M Relay Headquarters at the Post-Race Shindig

PREDICT YOUR TEAM FINISHING TIMEAll teams are automatically entered into this competition when you submitted Predicted Team Finish Time on the Team Roster Tool. Rules:

• Submit your team’s Predicted Team Finish Time via the Team Roster Tool• Team closest to time wins• Winners receive a prize pack and an automatic invitation to register for next year’s race.10

BATON/CHIP TIMING

Runner #1 on each team will pick up your team’s timing “baton” at the starting line. The timing bracelet will keep track of your team’s time through a timing chip system. Please use this for your baton. Check your half-way split time at m2mrelay.com/halfwaysplit

TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT

On the inside back cover of this Race Day Guide is the Team Time Card & Contest Voting Ballot. Record your runner times throughout the day and submit ONLY ONE complete card to the M2M Relay Headquarters tent located at the Post-Race Shindig.

SOCIAL MEDIA

People are talking about the 3rd Annual Market to Market Relay Iowa! They are sharing pictures, comparing race advice and discussing costumes and van decorating tips for race day. We want to make it easy for you to get in on the race conversation. Check out M2M on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Want to see what runners are saying before and during the race? Follow M2M on Twitter @M2MRelay. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag to join the conversation.

Become a fan of M2M on Facebook by joining our fan page. Meet other racers and get access to the latest M2M news facebook.com/m2mrelay.

Share your race photos with friends and family, check out other team’s photos. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag. Search for the Best Decorated Team Vehicle using the #M2MRelayBestVan hashtag.

SCORING & MISC.

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8 PERSON TEAM MATRIX



RUNNING MATRIX

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Drivers’ PathRunners’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONSHead west from the Jefferson Bell Tower on E Lincolnway St.

2 blocks

Turn left (south) on Elm St / IA-4.3.2 mi

Turn left (east) on 265th St CAUTION: 265th St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.

1.5 mi

Continue onto P Ave (south).0.6 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 2.

RUNNER NOTES• A lead cyclist will guide runners

from the start line to the first turn. • Runners will cross over several

roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching

intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

START LINE AREA• Timing Baton Pick-Up (First Runner)• Last Minute Packet Pick-Up• Final Announcements• Food Vendors

The driving directions have been made with the runners in mind. Please avoid using the same roads as the runners (follow these maps and directions ONLY). It will be safer for everyone involved if runners do not have to worry about traffic. There will NOT be signs for drivers, please follow the directions and maps. Important turns will be signed for runners ONLY.

COSTUME CONTEST: Team Photos are available at the Starting Line under the arch. If your team is competing in the Costume Contest this is where you get your team photo taken that will be posted on Facebook.com/m2mrelay for voting. See Contest rules on page 10.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DRIVING TIME• Des Moines: 1 hr 20 min• Ames: 50 min• Council Bluffs: 2 hrs 15 min• Sioux City: 2 hrs 30 mile• Quad Cities: 4 hrs

Jefferson | Start

STAGE 1Bull Head 1915 Farm

Start LineJefferson

Exchange Point 2 Bull Head 1915 Farm

4.8 miles • Moderate Paved Road & Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

The Start Line is located on the south side of the courthouse in Jefferson, Iowa at the intersection of Lincolnway Street & Wilson Street. Parking is available around the courthouse or at the Green County Community Center located 2 blocks west of the courthouse.

NOTE: When driving to Jefferson, please arrive via Highway 4 and turn east on Lincolnway Street toward the courthouse. Teams should plan to remain at the start line for their wave’s start to cheer on their first runner. You will have plenty of time to drive to Exchange Point 2. Hop into your team vehicle after the start of your wave and follow Stage 1 driving directions.

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Drivers’ PathRunners’ PathDRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 2, continue south on P Ave.

2.9 mi

Turn right (west) onto 300th St.0.2 mi

Take the 1st left onto 2nd St and into the town of Cooper 0.1 mi

Take the 2nd right onto Maple St toward Exchange Point 3CAUTION: Maple St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.NOTE: Please respect private property and only park and walk in public areas and where directed by volunteers. Thanks!

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does

not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and yield

to vehicles at all times.

Exchange Point 3Cooper

Exchange Point 2 Bull Head 1915 Farm

3 miles • Moderate Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

RELAY TIP: 1) When driving on highway sections, have your co-pilot keep track of each road you pass, so you don’t miss a turn. 2) Slow down. All Iowa highway speed limits are 55 MPH unless otherwise marked. 15

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RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic

does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and

yield to vehicles at all times.

Cooper

STAGE 3Herndon

Exchange Point 3Cooper

Exchange Point 4Herndon

5.4 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 3, turn left (west) onto 300th St.

1.0 mi

Turn left (south) onto IA-4/Neola Ave.5.0 mi

Turn left (east) onto 110th St. 0.9 mi

CAUTION: Entering the town of Herndon, 110th St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.Turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd.

0.5 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 4.

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P Ave.

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Exchange Point 4

Exchange Point 5

Drivers’ PathRunners’ PathDRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 4, turn right (south) onto Herndon Rd.

0.5 mi

Turn left (east) onto State Hwy 141.2.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto Wood Rd/1st Ave/Co Rd P30.

4.0 mi

Turn right (west) onto 160th Rd.2.2 mi

CAUTION: Entering Yale, 160th Rd crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.Turn left (south) onto Main St.

0.1 mi

Turn left (east) onto Bell St. Grab any last minute team supplies or snacks at the Bell Street Market.

1 block

Turn right (south) onto Railroad Street. Follow volunteer directions for parking at Exchange Point 5.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several

roads where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching


• Use extra caution when crossing Hwy 141 immediately after leaving Herndon.

• Arriving in Yale, race vehicle traffic crosses the running route on 160th Road. Use extra caution at this crossing.

Herndon

STAGE 4Yale

Exchange Point 4Herndon

Exchange Point 5Yale


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89-MILE PAVED TRAIL

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Enjoy the beauty of the countryside and small town hospitality all year long by traveling the Raccoon River Valley Trail in west central Iowa. The trail is easily-ac-cessible from several designated trailheads with parking lots and restrooms. The paved surface is user-friendly for all ages. The 14 communities offer a variety of parks, festivals and celebrations. And there are lots of opportunites for food, beverages, and shopping. With our 72-mile loop now complete, we have one of the longest and most unique trails in the U.S., totaling 89 miles. Bike it, hike it, run it, ski it, or even snowmobile it. Any way you travel the RRVT, you will leave with great memories!

72 MILE LOOP

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Drivers’ PathRunners’ PathDRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 5, continue heading south on Railroad Street

0.1 mi

Turn right (west) onto King St.0.2 mi

Turn right (north) onto Lincoln St.0.2 mi

Leaving Yale, turn left (west) onto North St/160th Rd. 0.6 mi

Turn left (south) onto State Hwy 4.3.1 mi

Turn left (east) onto 190th St next to White Barn with Barn Quilt.

0.7 mi

NOTE: Exchange Point parking is along the south side of 190th St. Park ONLY on the right side of the road. Follow volunteer directions.

NOTE: There will not be restrooms at Exchange Point 6. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.



yield to vehicles at all times.• NOTE: There will be VERY FEW restrooms at

Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.

Yale

STAGE 5190th Street

RELAY TIP: The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Vehicles MUST follow the driving directions. Following the directions makes your day easier and keeps runners safe! Thanks!

Exchange Point 5Yale

Exchange Point 6190th Street

2.9 miles • EasyPaved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

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King St.

North St./160th Rd.

190th St.

Lincoln St.

State Hw

y 4

Drivers’ PathRunners’ PathDRIVING DIRECTIONSHead east on 190th St/Co Rd F31.

0.3 mi

Take the 1st right (south) onto Utopia Ave. Drive slowly. 2.7 mi

Turn right (west) onto State Hwy 44/Main St.0.5 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 7 at Panora Plaza.



yield to vehicles at all times.• Arriving in Panora, the trail crosses over town

streets. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the trail to arrive at Exchange Point 7.

• NOTE: There will be VERY FEW restrooms at Exchange Point 6. Please wait if possible. The next restrooms will be at Exchange Point 7 in Panora.

190th Street

STAGE 6Panora

Exchange Point 6190th Street

Exchange Point 7Panora

2.8 miles • Easy Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

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190th St./Co Rd F31

Utopia A

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State Hwy 44/ Main St.

TEAM TRASH: A dumpster will be located at Exchange Point 7. Please feel free to place any team trash here.

OPEN DIVISION

GOOD LUCK TEAMS

2 Pretty 4 Math - Des Moines, IA4 Fast 3 Furious and one Good Ole Boy - West Des Moines, IAAbove+Beyond Cancer - Des Moines, IAArl2 - Earlham, IA‘Beep Beep’ - Altoona, IABeer Guts and Coconutz - Springer - Fort Dodge, IABeer Gutz N’ Coconutz - Nosbisch - Floyd, IABell Tower Bitches - Carroll, IABoysen Strong - Windsor heights, IABro White and The Seven Dorks - Ankeny, IABrownChickenBrownCow - Bondurant, IACarpe Diem - Ames, IACoffee Mates - Des Moines, IACorrer Don’t Care - Cedar Rapids, IACourt Ave Lightning - Winterset, IACrop Dusters - Johnston, IADon’t blame me - I’m the fast one! - Boone, IADon’t Panic - Marshalltown, IADrunk on a Plane - Coralville, IAEight Legged Freaks - Grimes, IAEmbrace the Suck - Winterset, IAFun and FIT - West Des Moines, IAGMRC Cellar Dwellers - MALCOM, IAGuys and Dolls- team #2 - Polk City, IAHingle McCringleberry - Cedar Falls, IAHow Far? I Don’t Wanna Taco Bout It - Winterset, IAI thought you said Rum! - McDonald - Prole, IAIt Just Got Real....Estate - Ankeny, IAJesse’s Girls - Nevada, IAJust Married - Lincoln, NELeo’s Team - Altoona, IALift Weights Faster - Jefferson, IALow Expectations - Atlantic, IAMay the Course Be With You - Ashland, NEMission Fitness - Urbandale, IAMore Cow Bell - Mount Vernon, IAnot fast and occasionally furious - Omaha, NENuts and Knockers - Des Moines, IAOH crAPP - Waukee, IAOnward! The Sole Revolution - Morrison, COOur Happy Pace - Iowa City, IAPains, Strains, and Automobiles - Waverly, NEPernicious Poo Gas - Des Moines, IAPremature Acceleration - Urbana, IA

Puke’N’Rally - Waukee, IARun For Your Life - Ankeny, IARun Like The Winded - Hegna - Des Moines, IARun. Drink. Repeat. - Ankeny, IARUN.DSM - Des moines, IARunderpants - Algona, IARunning in the Family - Des Moines, IARunning of the Bulls - Urbandale, IARunning Sucks - Boone, IARunning With Chubies - Marion, IAScrambled Legs - Beatty - Earlham, IASeven Little Pigs - Nevada, IASharts - Des Moines, IASpeed Freaks - Ames, IAStart Slow and Ease Off - Davenport, IASuper Trotters - Ankeny, IAT.U.R.Ds-totally unprepared running distances - Canton, MOTeam Chicken Wing - Perry, IATeam Fat Hog - Clive, IATeam Foot Wrap - Des Moines, IATeam Insanity - Clarinda, IATeam Love Shack - Davenport, IATeam Nebraska - Omaha, NETeam Ninja - West Des Moines, IATeam OFC 1 - Oskaloosa, IATeam Shock Wave - Ankeny, IATeam Speed - Omaha, NEThat was a good step - Arnolds Park, IAThe Dirty Thirties - Waukee, IAThe Hitchhikers - Gretna, NEThe Road Kilts - Norwalk, IAThe Trots - Waukee, IATime to Make the Donuts - Waukee, IATough Mothers (and some others) - Palo, IATurtleneck & Chain - Johnston, IAWasted Potential - West Des Moines, IAWe are Runners - West Des Moines, IAWe are Runners too - Des Moines, IAWe should get a fricking award - earlham, IAWhiskey Business - Jack - Ankeny, IAWhiskey Business - Jameson - Ankeny, IAWhiskey Business - Jim - Ankney, IAwww.okoboji200.org - Waukee, IAYour Pace or Mine? - Ueltschy - Ankeny, IA

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ACADEMIC DIVISION

ARMED FORCES DIVISION8up - Ankeny, IABernal 2 - Storm Lake, IAOmaha Police Endurance Team - Elkhorn, NE

Moore Running - Glenwood, IA

Team FireFit - Des Moines, IATeam Leno Bernal 1 - GRIMES, IA

GOOD LUCK TEAMSMIXED DIVISION#SorryImNotSorry - Des Moines, IA#TeamBlue - Shenandoah, IA6 pack abs - Grimes, IAAbove + Beyond Cancer 1 - Des Moines, IAAwkward Water Stop - Cedar Rapids, IABackroad Bandits - Urbandale, IABeer Pressure - West Des Moines, IABig Johnson Running Club - Dallas Center, IABig Mort - West Des Moines, IABlazing Sneakers - Des Moines, IABlood Sweat & Beers - Holstein, IABobby’s Big Smile - Boone, IABorn2run - Cedar Rapids, IABrothers and Some Others - Prior Lake, MNChicks and Sticks - Ankeny, IAChicks with Kicks and a Dude - Fort Dodge, IACrann - Polk City, IACYCOS - Ankeny, IAEastbound and Down - Des Moines, IAFairly Mobile Nebraskans - Omaha, NEFeeling Good Looking Better - Urbandale, IAG.I. think we better run the whole race this time - Council Bluffs, IAGame of Groans - West Des Moines, IAGo to your Happy Pace - Cedar Rapids, IAGreen Machine - Denver, COHoles and Poles - Webster City, IAI thought this was a 5K - Indianola, IAIA/MO - Waynesville, MOIncredibles - Palmer - Jefferon, IAIrish We Were Finished - WDM, IAJefferson Airplane - Johnston, IAJust Done It - Urbandale, IAKickin’ Asphalt - Savage - Ames, IAKicking Ass and Taking Neeeeeighms - West Des Moines, IAKind of a Big Deal - Omaha, NEKyle’s Bikes - Ankeny, IALactic Acid Flashback - Des Moines, IALohff Schumann 2 - Holstein, IALohff-Schumann 1 - Holstein, IALohff-Schumann 3 - Holstein, IALost in Pace - Norwalk, IAManning Mafia - Omaha, NEmet-enkephalin - Des Moines, IAMikes gonna suck; then kill Dee - Norwalk, IAMiles to Margaritas - omaha, NEMisfits - Boone, IAMixed Nuts - Des Moines, IANdorfnz Coed - Omaha, NENo Expectations - Ames, IANot So Fast - Walker, IA

Off In The Porta-Potty - Omaha, NEOn Your Mark (III) - Urbandale, IAOops I Ran it Again - Norwalk, IAPurple Haze - West Des Moines, IAR4C - Sergeant Bluff, IARather Be Eating Mexican Food - Vinton, IARidin’ Dirty - Lincoln, NERum Runners - East Peoria, ILRun for the Hills! - Indianola, IARun like a Champ not like a Chump - Urbandale, IARun Like the Winded - Werts - Council Bluffs, IARun Ragged - Marion, IARunner?! I barely know’er! - Spencer, IArunners’ hazards - Plattsmouth, NERunning on Empty - Kapels - Columbus, NERunning on Empty - Oberhelman - West Des Moines, IARunning Ragged - Omaha, NESalubriousness and Shower Beers - Juniata, NESCRC - Cumming, IASHOULD’VE PUT A CREAM ON IT - Des Moines, IASlow and Steady - Johnston, IASlow is the New Black - Grundy Center, IASpeedy Streakers - Ames, IASuper 7 - Centerville, IATeam 196 - Vermillion, SDTeam Bait Gone Wild - Grimes, IATeam Magoo - Ames, IATeam Pink Taco- Pub Runners - Lincoln, NETeam Pork Bellies - Rock Rapids, IATeam_UpDog - Earlham, IATFS Terminators - Cedar Rapids, IAThe 1 0 1 - West Des Moines, IAThe Cutters - Ankeny, IAThe GOATs - Omaha, NEThe Improper Fractions - Des Moines, IAThe Pace Setters - West Des Moines, IAThe Runegades - Jefferson, IAThe Snappers - Le Mars, IAThe Unknowns - Gibson - Waukee, IAThe wives said it would be FUN?! - Carson, IATie Dyed Soles - Waukee, IATutu slow - Ely, IATwisted Blister - Loewe - Cambridge, IAUndertrained and Overconfident - Eldora, IAWe is Running - Elk point, SDWe’re Kind of a Big Deal - Iowa City, IAWhat Time is Breakfast? - Urbandale, IAYour Pace Or Mine? - Weaver - Sutherland, IAZoom Performance - West Des Moines, IA

CORPORATE DIVISION21st Century Rehab - Pleasant Hill, IAASI Running Team - Grinnell, IADino’s Storage - Omaha, NEFARMSTRONG - West Des Moines, IAFeeling Frappe - Urbandale, IAFlynn Wright - Des Moines, IAFoster’s Fab Folks - West Des Moines, IAGremler’s Gals - Des Moines, IAHard as Steel - Chariton, IAInsert Name - Ankeny, IAINVISION Architecture - Des Moines, IAIowa DOT -- Beep Beep! - Ames, IA

Midwest Miners - Weeping Water, NER Series - Pasco, WAR&R Realty - West Des Moines, IARunning From the Law - Grimes, IASubstance - Des Moines, IATeam Hy-Vee - West Des Moines, IATeam OPN - Crushenators - Des Moines, IATeam OPN - Fuzzy Bunnies - Des Moines, IATeam RERC - Waukee, IATeam Transamerica - Marion, IAThe Maize Runners - Lincoln, IAWe are WellAhead - Sully, IA

WOMEN DIVISION#RUNchella - Johnston, IA3 States of Confusion - Johnston, IA50 Shades of Pavement - Council Bluffs, IA8 Marketeers - Ogden, IA8 Moms, 17 Kids, 75 Miles - North Liberty, IAAngels In Disguise - Altoona, IAAngry Flamingos - Clive, IABabes on the Run - Des Moines, IABacon Jewelers - Boone, IABlaze of Glory - Indianola, IABoji Buns on the Run - Milford, IABuns on the Run - Harlan - Atlantic, IACarpe Vardo - Ames, IAChafed and Lubed - Nevada, IACrazy Mother Runners - Woodbine, IAD.I.L.L.I.G.A.F? - Iowa City, IADashing Divas - Ankeny, IADivas Kick’n Asphalt - West Des Moines, IAEager Beavers - Newhall, IAFlash dance Fever - Larchwood, IAFoxy Runners - North Liberty, IAG. I. Janes - Spencer, IAGirls on Fire - North Liberty, IAGirls Run Wild - Mason City, IAGrinnell Girls Gone Running - Grinnell, IAGuys and Dolls- Team #1 - Polk City, IAHalf Crazy - Stormer - Omaha, NEHawkeye Hotties - Swisher, IAHeart & Sole - Ames, IAHere We Go Again - Grimes, IAHousewives of AP - Grimes, IAHow The West Was Run - Winthrop, IAI thought they said RUM!!! - GROEN - Mason City, IAIt’s All About The Race - Anamosa, IAJersey Chasers - West Des Moines, IAJust some small town girls - Urbandale, IaJust The Girls - Urbandale, IAKicking Asphalt - Bixel - Kanawha, IALeague of Awesomeness - Neveda, IALohff-Schumann 4 - Holsein, IALunatics on the Loose - Des Moines, IAMiles & Mascara - Omaha, NEMoms on the Run - Urbandale, IANads - Des Moines, IANaughty Neighbors - Grimes, IA

Off Like a Prom Dress - Council Bluffs, IAOld School Admirals - West Des Moines, IAPassionate Pumpers - Alta, IAPavement Princess - Ft. Madison, IAPink Ladies - Omaha, NERide the Pony - West Des Moines, IARoad Runners - Iowa Falls, IARun Like A Lady - Omaha, NERun Like The Winded - Blom - Burlington, IARun with a Heart On - Council Bluffs, IARunaway Moms - Barnum, IARUNder Women - West Des Moines, IASCRAMBLED LEGGS - Quist - Harris, MoScrambled Legs - Barbour - Ames, IASeven Deadly Shins - Ames, IASisterhood of Running Pants - Omaha, NESole Sisters - Gray - Ankeny, IASole Sister’s - Schroeder - Zwingle, IASparkle Divas - Tipton, IASparkle Sisters - Osage, IASpeedy Southern Iowa Seven - Faster Than Snails - Co-rydon, IAStarship Enterprise - Des Moines, IATeam F.E.A.R. - Waukee, IAThe Despicable Runners - Indianola, IAThe Dream Chafers - Kearney, NEThe Golden Girls - Waukee, IAThe Great Gaspies - Eldora, IAThe Pink Ladies - North Liberty, IAThe Unknowns -Bryan - Ogden, IAThe Young and the Breathless - Madison, WIThong Distance Runners - Dubuque, IATreadmills are for Girls - Bancroft, IATrolling for a Run - Ankeny, IATrouble in River City - Mason City, IATwisted Blister - Wetrich - Ottumwa, IATwisted Sisters - Nevada, IAWallace Runners - Johnston, IAWCS Chicks With A Kick - Clive, IAWe got the runs part deuce - Riverdale, IAWe Thought They Said Rum - West Des Moines, IAWomen Run Nebraska - Seward, NEWonder Women - Glaser - West Des Moines, IAWonder Women - Weber - Carroll, IAYesterday’s News - Waverly, IA

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MIXED MASTERS DIVISIONAbove & Beyond Cancer 2 - Ankeny, IAAll Cheese No Whine - Crawford - Des Moines, IAAll Wine No Cheese - Hrdlicka - West Des Moines, IAAngry Penguins - Clive, IAMasters of our Domain - Ankeny, IA

New Hope Masters - West Des Moines, IANothing Runs Like a Beck - Blue Grass, IASemper Vardo - Story City, IAWho’s Your Turtle? - Ames, IA

WOMEN MASTERS DIVISIONChicks from the Sticks - Bloomfield, IALaddies of the Evening - Weeping Water, NE

Run Like Hell - Johnston, IA

MASTERS DIVISIONBand on the Run 2 - Sanborn, IABenders Buddies - Des Moines, IAH&B All Stars - Ankeny, IA

Run with the animals - CLIVE, IASpeed Bumps - Omaha, NE

DRIVING DIRECTIONSExit Exchange Point 6 from the north end of the parking area. Turn left (west) on Market St CAUTION: Market St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.

0.2 mi

Turn left (south) onto NE 3rd St.0.6 mi

3rd Street becomes Wagon Rd/Co Rd P28. Continue straight.

0.7 mi

Turn left (east) onto 230th St.1.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto Viceroy Trail. 1.5 mi

Turn right (south) onto Willow Ave.1.0 mi

Turn left (east) onto 248th Trail.2.2 mi

Bear left onto 250th St.0.4 mi

Turn right onto Caldwell St toward Exchange Point 8 in the town of Linden.NOTE: Follow volunteer directions for parking along Linden Park. Runner Exchange Point is located at the trail shelter on the north end of Main St (a 2 block walk).

RUNNER NOTES• Immediately leaving the Exchange Point,

runners will cross the busy Main Street / Highway 44. Use extra caution here and follow volunteer and police directions.

• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop.

• Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

Panora

STAGE 7Linden

Be sure to hydrate at the Springo Water Refill Station at Exchange Point 8.


Exchange Point 7Panora

Exchange Point 8Linden

5.7 miles • Hard Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

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NE 3rd St.

Wagon Rd/C

o Rd P28 230th St.

Viceroy Trail

Willow

Ave.

250th St.

248th St.


DRIVING DIRECTIONSHead east toward Main StTurn right (south) on Main St. Becomes Amarillo Ave.

1.0 mi

Turn right (south) to stay on Amarillo Ave.2.9 mi

Turn left (east) onto 280th Rd.1.3 mi

Becomes Division Dr. Continue straight. 0.2 mi

Becomes Bridge St. Continue straight. 0.5 mi

Becomes Thomas St entering Redfield. Continue straight CAUTION: Thomas St crosses running route. Slow down and watch for runners.

0.5 mi

Turn left onto Armstrong St.1 block

Continue straight into Exchange Point 9 at West Central Valley Middle School. The Exchange Point is located on the west side of the school, a short walk from the parking area.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads

where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching


• Arriving in the town of Redfield, the running route deviates from the trail into town. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 9.

Linden

STAGE 8Redfield

Exchange Point 8Linden

Exchange Point 9Redfield

5.8 miles • Moderate Paved/Gravel Road & Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail

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DRIVING DIRECTIONSVehicles will exit the Exchange Point from the west end of the parking area.Head west on Taylor St toward Edwards St.

0.1 mi

Take the 3rd right onto 1st St. 0.4 mi

1st turns into El Paso Ave. Continue straight on El Paso. 2.7 mi

Turn right onto 280th St. 3.2 mi

Turn right onto I Ave. 1.5 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 10.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will leave Exchange Point 9

from the west side of West Central Valley Middle School.

• Leaving Exchange Point 9, follow race signage arrows through Redfield to return to the trail.



Redfield

STAGE 9Kennedy Station

RELAY TIP: After your runner arrives in Redfield, your team half-way split time is available online at m2mrelay.com/halfwaysplit. See how your team is doing against the rest of the field.

Exchange Point 9Redfield

Exchange Point 10Kennedy Station

4.7 miles • Moderate Paved/Gravel Road & Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail


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I Ave

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280th St.

N. 15th St.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 10, turn right (north) onto I Ave.

1.5 mi

Turn right (east) onto 280th St. Becomes 15th St.5.7 mi

Turn right (west) onto Main St. 0.2 mi

Take the 2nd left onto 18th Street CAUTION: 18th Street crosses running route Slow down and watch for runners.

0.2 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 11.NOTE: Please respect private property and only park and walk in public areas and where directed by volunteers. Thanks!

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads

where traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections

and yield to vehicles at all times.• Use extra caution when crossing the K

Ave highway.

Kennedy Station

STAGE 10Adel

Exchange Point 10Kennedy Station

Exchange Point 11Adel



Good for you. Great for the dogs.

ARL-Iowa.org/PawsOnThePavement

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF IOWA, INC.

Paws on the Pavement is an ARL volunteer program in which participants run or walk shelter dogs, increasing their exposure to potential adopters! Get involved today!

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Green St.

270th Ave.

R Ave.

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S-169

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 11, turn left onto Greene St.

0.6 mi

Turn left onto Nile Kinnick Dr/8th St/US-169. CAUTION: Nile Kinnick Drive crosses running route. Slow down, watch for runners and follow traffic police officer directions.

1.6 mi

Turn right (east) onto 270th St. 3.7 mi

Turn right (south) onto R Ave. 2.0 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 12 at Monarch Manufacturing.

RUNNER NOTES• Shortly after leaving Exchange Point 11,

runners will make a detour off the trail through Adel, turning left on 10th St, right on Main St, right on 7th St and finally turning left back onto the trail.

• There will be police assistance crossing Nile Kinnick Drive on Main Street.



Adel

STAGE 11Ortonville

Exchange Point 11Adel

Exchange Point 12Ortonville

4 miles • Easy Paved Road & Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail


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DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 12, turn right (north) onto R Ave .

2.0 mi

Turn right (east) onto 270th St.2.5 mi

Becomes Meredith Dr. Continue straight. 2.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto 184th St/V Ave/N Warrior Ln .1.9 mi

Turn right (west) onto Venture DrTake next left (south) into Exchange Point 13 at Mercy Medical Clinic.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads where

traffic does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections

and yield to vehicles at all times.

Ortonville

STAGE 12Waukee

RELAY TIP: As you approach Des Moines, bike traffic on the trail will increase. Make sure you stay to right side of the trail.

Exchange Point 12Ortonville

Exchange Point 13Waukee

4.6 miles • Moderate Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail


Safety TipFollowing our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running path.

Meredith Dr.

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Ln.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 13, turn left (north) onto Warrior Ln.

1.9 mi

Turn right (east) onto Meredith Dr. 4.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto NW 128th St. 2.6 mi

After crossing Hickman Rd, Turn left (east) onto Woodlands Pkwy, becoming 123RD St.

0.2 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 14 at Campbell Recreation Area.

Waukee

STAGE 13Clive

RUNNER NOTES• There are several intersections with

crosswalks on this stage. At all crosswalks, wait for the pedestrian light to turn green and yield to vehicles. Follow volunteer directions.

• Runners also cross several other roads that are not at crosswalks where traffic does not stop. Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

• Toward the end of your stage, the running route deviates from the main trail toward Campbell Park. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 14.

Exchange Point 13Waukee

Safety TipFollowing our driving directions keeps runners safe and eliminates race vehicles from crossing running path.

Exchange Point 14 Clive

4.9 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail and Clive Greenbelt Trail


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Relay Tip: Many teams purchase a team water belt to pass from one runner to the next on longer stages like this one to stay hydrated.

123rd St.

Hickman Rd.

86th St.

University Blvd.

128t

h St

.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 14, turn right onto Woodlands Pkwy/123rd St

0.6 mi

Turn right (north) onto 128th St 0.4 mi

Turn right (east) onto Hickman Rd 2.8 mi

Turn right (south) onto 86th St 0.6 mi

Turn left (east) onto University Blvd 0.4 mi

Take second right into Exchange Point 15 at Wittern Manufacturing

Clive

STAGE 14Windsor Heights

RUNNER NOTES• Leaving Exchange Point 14, runners will soon

make a right turn to return to the main trail.• Runners will encounter several side/spur

trails. Follow race signage arrows and stay on the main trail to arrive at Exchange Point 15

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Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights

Exchange Point 14 Clive

3.9 miles • Easy Paved TrailClive Greenbelt Trail


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University Blvd.University Ave.

Grande Ave.

Polk Blvd.

45th St.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSExit Exchange Point 15 from the east end of the parking area. Turn right (east) onto University Blvd. Becomes University Ave.

2.5 mi

Turn right (south) onto Polk Blvd. 1.1 mi

Turn left (east) onto Grande Ave. 0.1 mi

Take first right (south) onto 45th St. 0.6 mi

Continue straight into Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park. Follow volunteer directions. You will either be directed to the lower parking lot or upper parking lot. The upper lot is a short walk walk to the Exchange Point via a wooded trail out of the south end of the parking lot. Follow it west behind the Bergman Academy. See Exchange Detail map below.”

Windsor Heights

STAGE 15Ashworth Park

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over roads

and train tracks where traffic does not stop.

• Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles and trains at all times.

• Toward the end of your stage, the running route deviates from the main trail toward Ashworth Park. Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 16.

Exchange Point 15 Windsor Heights

Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park

4.3 miles • Easy/Moderate Paved TrailWalnut Creek Trail


EXCHANGE DETAIL

AshworthPool

LowerParking

Wooded Trail

UpperParking

Bergman Academy

Wooded Trail to Exchange Point

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Grande Ave,

45th

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Fleur

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DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 16, head north on 45th St.

0.6 mi

Turn right (east) onto Grand Ave.2.0 mi

Keep right and take slight right (south) onto Fleur Dr.

1.4 mi

Turn right (west) onto Bell Ave.1 block

Take first right (north) onto SW 22nd St.0.1 mi

Turn right into second parking lot for Exchange Point 17.

Ashworth Park

STAGE 16Gray’s Lake

RUNNER NOTES• New runners coming from the upper lot

will arrive at the Exchange Point via a short walk on a wooded trail out of the south end of the parking lot. Follow it west behind Bergman Academy and it will lead you to the Exchange Point.

• Leaving Exchange Point 16, runners will soon make a left turn to return to the main trail.



• Know the running route and follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 17.

RELAY TIP: It could be possible for fast Stage 16 runners to beat their vehicle to Exchange Point 17. Consider sending your stage 17 runner ahead to Gray’s Lake from Ashworth Park in another team’s vehicle.

Exchange Point 16 Ashworth Park

Exchange Point 17Gray’s Lake

2.8 miles • Easy Paved TrailBill Riley Trail



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Preview the gear at

store.markettomarketrelay.com

SW 2

2nd

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Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy

DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ALL TEAMS)Be ready to hustle from Exchange Point 17 to the Team Finish Parking areas. Time is of the essence. Head south on SW 22nd St.

0.2 mi

Turn left (east) onto Bell Ave. 0.1 mi

Take the first left (north) onto Fleur Dr.1.2 mi

Turn right (east) AT STOPLIGHTS onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. 1.2 mi

Gray’s Lake

STAGE 17Union Railroad Bridge

RUNNER NOTES• Soon after leaving Exchange

Point 17, runners will deviate from the main Meredith Trail and will follow park trails around the north side of Gray’s Lake. Follow course signage.

• The Team Finish is located on the west side of the red Union Railroad Pedestrian Bridge on the west bank of the Des Moines River near Court Avenue Plaza. You will meet your team here. The Team Finish is not an Exchange Point. The Stage 17 runner must keep the timing chip/baton until crossing the finish line. Do not pass off the timing chip to another runner at the Team Finish.

Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy

Market St.

ODD Team

Parking

EVEN Team

Parking

SW 5th St.

SW 5th St.

To Team Finish

Vine St.

Exchange Point 17Gray’s Lake

3.7 miles • Easy Paved TrailMeredith Trail

Team FinishUnion Railroad Bridge

Team Finish Reserved ParkingKeck Lot | Science Center

ODD # RACE BIB TEAMSTurn left (north) onto SW 5th St.

300 ft

Take first right (east) onto Market St.

0.1 mi

Turn left (north)onto SW 4th St. Take immediate right into reserved Science Center Garage Finish/Shinding parking garage(100 reserved spaces, 200 first come first served)

EVEN # RACE BIB TEAMSTake left (north) onto SW 5th St.

0.1 mi

Turn left into reserved Keck Finish/Shindig parking lot.

Runners’ Path

Path to Team Finish

Drivers’ PathEVEN # Race Bib Split Drivers’ PathODD # Race Bib Split Drivers’ Path

FREE PARKING DETAIL

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WALKING INSTRUCTIONS TO TEAM FINISHFree reserved parking is available in the parking areas as explained on the previous page. Once you are parked, assemble your team quickly and walk briskly to meet your last runner at the Team Finish area. You will need to hustle in order to get to the Team Finish before your last runner.

Use the yellow line on the map below as a guide to join your last runner at the Team Finish (follow Vine Street east along the railroad tracks for 3-4 blocks toward the river and then turn left (north) onto Water Street. The Team Finish is located at the red Union Railroad Bridge. Meet your last runner here and complete the course as a team. Remember, your last runner must maintain possession of the baton until he or she crosses the finish line.

Union Railroad Bridge

TEAM FINISHCourt Ave Plaza | Finish

Path to Post-Race ShindigRunners’ Path

CONGRATULATIONS!You’ve completed the third annual Market to Market Relay Iowa! The good times continue beyond the finish line. Join us for a block party atmosphere on Market Street at El Bait Shop. Food, drinks, music, story swapping and awards ceremony are just steps away. El Bait Shop is just a short walk from the finish line parking area. No need to move your vehicle. See the next page for details.

Path to Team Finish

Team FinishJoin Runner

Walk from Free Parking

Post-Race Shindig

Finish LineCourt Ave. Plaza

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Vine St.

2nd Ave.

2nd Ave. Water St.

Court Ave. Bridge

Court Ave.

Union Railroad Pedestrian Bridge

SHINDIG & EXPOJust beyond the finish line will be the Post-Race Shindig & Expo hosted by El Bait Shop. It’s just a short walk to SW Second St. and Market St. Here, everyone can relax and celebrate their accomplishment of completing the course. The Post-Race Shindig & Expo will feature food from El Bait Shop, Formaro’s and Parlo Pizza. Each runner will receive a free Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and other beers will be available for purchase The entire area will be a large indoor and outdoor festival featuring music, exhibitors, free team pictures and much more. Plan on enjoying the excitement at El Bait Shop once you finish the race and have your family and friends join in the fun! Remember to bring your ID, Team Time Card and cash for additional food, drinks and Market to Market Relay gear!

EL BAIT SHOP

BAR

FOOD

VENDORS

M2M

HQ &

STORE

EXPO TENTS

DJMUSIC

TEAMPHOTOS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS3:30 to Close: DJ Music, Exhibitors and Vendors Open3:45 to 8:00: Teams Finish Race 4:00 to 8:00: Free Massage4:00 to 8:30: Free Team Photos8:00 to 8:30: Relay Awards Ceremony

Hosted by EL BAIT SHOP and featuring LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY

Walk from Finish Line

MASSAGE

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Team SpotlightNOTHING RUNS LIKE A BECKThis team is comprised of Beck family members originally hailing from Buckingham, Iowa and they have a reason to run. This team ran the original Market to Market Relay Iowa in 2013 to honor their late father. Since then, tragedy struck the family as Dan’s wife Jane, passed away due to kidney disease. Several months later, Sister Sara Hendrzak was in need of a kidney because of polycystic kidney disease. This past December, Dan stepped in and donated a kidney for his ailing sister. We are happy to report, both Sara and Dan are doing great. Dan wants to encourage all runners: “Share Your Spare -- Donate the Gift of Life!”

Growing up on a farm near Buckingham, Iowa, we always used John Deere tractors & equipment, so we named our team: “Nothing Runs Like A Beck,” decorated our van like a John Deere tractor, & wore green shirts w/yellow lettering.

How did you come up with your Team Name?

Have fun -- Recount childhood memories -- Enjoy the camaraderie!

We are all siblings/siblings-in-law

70’s: Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band

Spending time with brothers & sisters...Taking our mother out to Sun-day brunch in Des Moines the morning after (Mother’s Day!)

What is your team goal for race day?

How does your team know each other?

What will be on the radio in your team vehicle?

What are you looking forward to most about the Market to Market Relay?

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TEAM TIME CARD

STAGE #

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RUNNER FOR EACH STAGE

TEAM FINISH

STAGE TIME

TOTAL TIME

ACCUMULATED TIME

TEAM NAME: TEAM #:

STARTING TIME: DIVISION:

TEAM CAPTAIN: NUMBER OF RUNNERS ON TEAM:

ONLY ONE TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT PER TEAMMUST BE TURNED IN AT M2M HEADQUARTERS AT POST-RACE SHINDIG

Contest winners will be announced via the post-race email and at m2mrelay.com.

MUST be turned in to M2M Relay Headquarters at Post-Race Shindig.Turn in ONLY ONE Team Time Card per team.

BEST TEAM COSTUME: TEAM #:

BEST DECORATED VAN: TEAM #:

BEST TEAM NAME: TEAM #:

CONTEST VOTING BALLOT SEE ENTRY AND VOTING RULES ON PAGE 10.

YOUR FALL RACE!SAY hello TO

You may have run a half marathon before. But have you ever run a Halfsy?The team that produces the Market to Market Relay and Leprechaun Chase 10K is proud to invite you to your new favorite race. Building upon last year’s sell-out success, the �eld is expanded to 6,000 runners for 2015, but nearly at capacity. Recently selected as Nebraska’s top race in the 50 Best Races in America.Join us on November 1st in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2015 Good Life Halfsy!

2015 M2M Relay Iowa Race Day Guide

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