Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run Athlete Guide

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Why do we invest in this community? We live (and run) here too.Thank you for joining us at the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. Citizens Bank wishes today’s participants the best of luck.

CITIZENS BANK WELCOME LETTER

Welcome to the 4th Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run.

As you run or walk over the bridge, be sure to enjoy one of the best views in New England, and know that you are part of a team united in its support of the communities where we live and work.

With each step, you are directly supporting our neighbors as 100% of the proceeds from today’s event will benefit Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and the good work they do each and every day.

Long after the last runner has crossed the finish line, today’s race will continue to have an impact on our community. Thank you.

See you on the bridge!

Barbara CottamRI Market ExecutiveCitizens Bank

RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & BRIDGE AUTHORITY WELCOME

Thank You!

Your participation in the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Race will help fund programs that improve the lives of thousands of Rhode Islanders. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will donate 100 percent of all race proceeds to local not-for-profit organizations that provide much-needed services to the Ocean State.

It’s an honor to host this race that offers the rare treat to cross Narragansett Bay on foot over one of the most iconic symbols of the State of Rhode Island. We hope that you will forever enjoy the memory of your run over this beauti-ful landmark.

Sincerely,

Buddy CroftExecutive Director Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority

Thank you for signing up for the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run! In order to put on this event, strict time constraints must be met by us, the organizers, but more importantly, by you - the participants. We understand that the early start time, shuttles, and the point to point nature of the race adds some unique challenges. We ask for your cooper-ation in adhering to your shuttle assignment in order to get everyone to the start line on time. Please allow yourself plenty of time on race morning!

PACKET PICK-UPYou must bring a photo ID to packet pick up. You will not be given a bib without identification due to security reasons. If you plan to pick up bibs for multiple participants you must have a photo copy of their ID to do so.

All participants are welcome to join us on any of the following dates. We encourage participants to attend the Friday registration to avoid long lines on Saturday. Note: There is no on-site registration Sunday.

Friday, October 24: Newport Visitors Center, 3 p.m - 7 p.m Saturday, October 25: Newport Visitors Center, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 26: Newport Visitors Center, 5:25 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.

PARKINGPaid parking will be available at the Gateway Center in Newport, R.I. Space is limited in this lot so we encourage you to park throughout Newport, however please be aware that parking meters and major lots are still charging at this time of year.

SHUTTLESShuttles will begin transporting athletes from the Newport Visitors Center to the starting line in Jamestown begin-ning at 5:30 a.m. It is critical to event operations that all athletes abide by their assigned shuttle time. Times are based on your registration order. Those participants that signed up earliest have the later shuttle times. No shuttles will leave Newport after 6:35 a.m. Shuttles are available for registered participants only. You will need your race bib to board the shuttle. Bib numbers are posted on www.pellbridgerun.com 6:15 a.m: Bib #’s 1-1000 6:00 a.m: Bib #’s 1001-2000 5:45 a.m: Bib #’s 2001-3000 5:30 a.m: Bib #’s 3001+ and day of packet pick-ups

AWARDSThe top male and top female finisher will receive an award along with the top 3 male and female age group winners. This year, three new awards will be handed out for the Top Fundraising Team, Largest Team and the Fastest Team (top three finishers with at least one male and one female scoring).

RACE INFORMATION

RACE INFORMATION

WEATHERWe encourage all participants to dress appropriately for the cold weather at the starting line. Sunrise is scheduled for 7:11 a.m. Athletes wishing to shed layers MUST do so at the starting line. Nothing is to be left on the toll plaza or on the Pell Bridge. All clothing that is left behind will be donated to the MLK Community Center.

ATHLETE DROP-OFFThere will be a drop off location for participants in Jamestown at the intersection of Freebody Drive and East Shore Road. This is designated for the safety of our athletes and volunteers as well as drivers using the roadways. Please only drop participants off at this location and do not exit your vehicle until you are greeted by our volunteers and do not get dropped off on Rt 138 by the Toll Plaza.

GEAR DROPThere will be no gear drop for this event.

BAG CHECKThere will be a mandatory bag check in Jamestown on Freebody Drive for all participants. Whenever possible we ask that you not carry a bag to reduce wait times. Bag checks will be administered by a professional security company for the safety of all athletes.

ATHLETE ONLY ZONEThe area near the race start on Freebody Drive in Jamestown will only be accessible by registered participants, volun-teers and race staff. If you are being dropped off or walking up to the starting area you will need your bib to enter. This is for the safety and security of athletes. There are no exceptions.

FOOD & BEVERAGEWater, hot chocolate and coffee will be offered at the starting line in Jamestown. We will host one on-course water stop at the base of the Pell Bridge in Newport. Bagels, fruit and water will be available post-race in a designated athlete only area next to the Newport Visitor’s Center. We encourage all participants to visit our sponsors Brick Alley Pub, Diego’s or the Wharf Pub following the race for official post race fun!

TRAFFIC IMPACTThe Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run will not be shut down on race day. Athletes will cross the Pell Bridge in the east bound lane while the bridge will remain open for two way traffic traveling in the two west bound lanes. Slight delays can be expected on the bridge from 5:30 a.m. thru 9:00 a.m. Small parts of East Shore and Canonicus Roads in Jamestown will be closed from 7:00-7:45 a.m. on race day. In Downtown Newport, small portions of Farewell St. and America’s Cup Avenue will be closed from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

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Suggested Race Day Parking

Race Day Shuttles & Registration

Newport Visitors Center Garage Paid parking will be available at the Gateway Center in Newport, R.I. Space is limited in this lot so we encourage you to park throughout Newport, however please be aware that parking meters and major lots are still charging at this time of year..

Shuttle waves will begin at 5:30 a.m. from the Gateway Center. The last shuttles will leave Newport for Jamestown at 6:35 a.m.

Bib pickup will begin at 5:15 a.m. at the Gateway Center

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SUGGESTED RACE DAY PARKING

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