Event Schedule at Hersheypark Stadium

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Noon – 7:00pm Early Packet Pick-up and 5K Registration GOTR Office: 525 N. 12th St., Lemoyne

Sunday, November 22, 2015

7:30am – 8:00am Coach Box Drop Off Employee parking area, just outside NE Gate

Coach Check In Inside stadium gate from employee parking

8:00am – 9:15am On-site Registration & Packet Pick-up for Community Runners Pavilion at NW Gate

GOTR Team and Running Buddy Check-In Team Tables Behind Stage (north end)

8:00am GOTR Friends & Family Zone Opens Behind stage (north end)

GOTR Merchandise and Cheer Gear Boutique Opens West of stage

9:05am Pre-5K Announcements Stage

9:10am Warm-Up In front of Stadium Stage

9:20am Mascot Dash Stadium Track on West Straightaway

9:25am Migration to Start Line – led by mascots Down Straightaway from N to S

9:30am GOTR Fall High 5K StartOutside S end of stadium w/ line-up inside stadium on track

10:15am Awards Ceremony Stage

11:00am Event Concludes THANK YOU!!!

Planning

Read this event guide and the GOTR 5K Webpage

Review parking info and event map

Check the weather and prepare to dress appropriately - event is rain, snow or shine!

GOTR Girls & Coaches – plan to wear program shirt as outermost layer

Drink plenty of water, set your alarm, and get a good night of sleep!

Event Day

Wear sneakers and your program shirt as outermost layer

Bring race bib & pins (GOTR girls and running buddies will receive at team table)

Pin your race bib to the front of your shirt/jacket

Bring cash/credit card and plan to visit the GOTR Merchandise & Cheer Gear Boutique

Be prepared for High 5s and HAVE FUN!

Participant Check List

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Parents, Running Buddies, and Community Runners: Parking is in the public lots for Hersheypark

Stadium. Follow signs for Hersheypark Stadium (turn off Hersheypark Drive at the intersection near the Giant Center).

All guests need to arrive prior to 9:15am to ensure that they are able to access the parking lots prior to the race.

Important Arrival & Parking Information

Chocolate WorldArena

Start: outside south end of stadium

Finish: inside stadium at south end

Race Day Check-In

GOTR COACHES - Check in at 7:30AM1. Bring your CLEANED OUT coach box (including all curriculum copies) to the 5K. There will be

a box drop off area near the parking lot, just outside the NE stadium gate.2. Report to the team check-in area (just inside the NE stadium gate), then proceed to your

assigned table in the Team Zone

GOTR GIRLS – Check in at 8:00AM1. Enter through the NW stadium gate, at the balloons.2. Check in at your team table (Team Zone is behind the stage around the perimeter of the

paved semicircle). Each Team will be assigned a table, arranged alphabetically. Heart & Sole teams are all together east of the stage.

3. Do not leave your team space until you have linked up with your Running Buddy

RUNNING BUDDIES – Check in at 8:00AM1. Arrive on time to avoid your GOTR Girl missing out on activities.2. If pre-registered, follow 1 and 2 above for GOTR GIRLS.3. For same day registration, please report to the pavilion to register first, then head to the

team table for your girl’s site/school.

COMMUNITY RUNNERS – registration and packet pick up from 8:00-9:15AM On site registration and packet pick-up is inside the pavilion just inside the NW stadium gate,

which is marked by balloons

VOLUNTEERS Check-in at the pavilion just inside the NW stadium gate, which is marked by balloons

Friends & Family Zone Activities

Family friendly, free, fun activities begin at 8:00am! - Bling your Bib

- Photo Booth- Paint your Face

- Inspiration Station- Happy your Hair (colored hairspray)

- Finding Balance Banner and Fit Test- Add your Hand to the Tree of High 5s

- Poster Station (make a poster for your favorite runner)- High 5 Temporary Tattoos

GOTR Merchandise & Cheer Gear is available to purchase (credit cards & cash accepted)

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Coach Check-In

Coach Parking and Coach Box Drop OffVolunteer Parking

Info, First Aid,

Lost/ Found

Sole-mates Table

Registration, Packet Pick-

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Happy Hair

Face Paint

Bling Your Bib

Tattoo

Inspira-tion

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Tree of High 5s

Photo Booth

Finding Balance Fit Test

Cheer Gear & Poster

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H&S Warm-Up

Photo Wall 2

Broad St. 1

VIP Zone

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Team Zone and Friends & Family Zone Layout

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PThe start line is at the outer north end of the Stadium. The finish line is inside the stadium.

The Girls on the Run 5K Event is a 5K like no other! We EXPECT you to have a great time, be festive, cheer wildly & loudly (VERY loudly) and be prepared to smile until your face hurts! While we have worked very hard to bring you a well-organized, fun, and safe event, we do ask for your help and cooperation so that the event runs smoothly!

FOR OUR 5K PARTICIPANTS: At the start, line up according to your running ability. Faster runners in front & walkers/anyone with strollers near the back. Do not run more than 2 people side by side & always let another runner pass. Move to the right side if you need to stop or walk. Be aware of your surroundings and always listen to event volunteers, police, and EMS. Keep moving through the finisher’s chute after you cross the finish line.

FOR OUR SPECTATORS: Do not impede the path of any runner throughout the course and at the finish. Stay off the stadium track at all times and do not enter the finish chute. Be respectful of other spectators. Always listen to our event volunteers, police, and EMS. Do not block or enter the finisher’s chute for any reason! No Spectators (only registered volunteers) will be permitted inside Hersheypark.

There are plenty of opportunities to view and cheer for your runner outside the park. We ask that EVERYONE, runners & spectators alike, THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS!

We literally couldn’t run without them.

Event Etiquette

FOR EVERYONE: NO PETS: While we love our furry friends, for their safety and the safety of our event participants, please leave all pets

at home. RESTROOMS: There are restrooms located under the stands in the Stadium. Race participants may also use restrooms

located within the park that are along the race course. NO SMOKING: This event and Hersheypark are tobacco-free. No smoking (including smokeless tobacco products).

Can I sign up to run after online registration closes? Yes! On-site registration is available during early packet pick-up on

Friday, November 20, from Noon-7:00pm at the GOTR Office, and on race morning from 8:00-9:15am.

Can someone else pick up my race bib & shirt? Yes, a friend or family member may pick up your race packet for you.

*Running buddies – your GOTR girl’s coach will have your race bib and shirt at the team’s table.

Is the Girls on the Run 5K timed? Yes, PA Runners will be providing chip timing for the event.

Will there be awards? Yes, there will be awards for the top two overall male and female finishers, as well as the top

two male and female finishers in each age-group (10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over).

Is the Girls on the Run 5K for “girls only”? NOOOOO! The event is open to the public! So much of the Girls on the Run

program is centered around the support that each girl receives from her teammates, her friends, and her family. We

encourage parents, siblings, friends, grandparents, extended family and community supporters to register for the Girls

on the Run 5K.

Can I run with a jogging stroller? Yes! We just ask that you begin at the back of the starting line pack and keep a keen

eye out for others while on the course.

Can I wear my iPod during the Girls on the Run 5K? We ask that you keep your music at home and enjoy the event in its

entirety - the sights and the sounds!

Will there be a water stop along the course route? Yes – there will be 1 water stop located near the 2 mile mark on the

course. Participants are encouraged to plan accordingly if they believe they will need additional water while completing

the 5K. Post-race water and refreshments will be provided for registered participants.

I registered but I cannot make the run, can I get a refund? Unfortunately, we are unable to process any refunds. All

registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

What about inclement weather? The GOTR 5K is scheduled to happen rain or shine! Should the need arise, we will

communicate any last minute changes via participant email, our website, Twitter, and Facebook. Additionally, if you

provided your cell phone number during 5K registration, you will receive a text message alert.

I have additional questions, whom can I contact? More information can be found at www.capareagirlsontherun.org.

You may also contact our Program Events Manager, Sheri Celtruda, at sheri@capareagirlsontherun.org, or call the GOTR

Capital Area Office at 717-763-4869

Misc. Info & FAQs

Thank you to all who purchased Spirit on the Course signs to support your runner!

Signs will be displayed along the course to provide motivation and encouragement to the runners.

Spirit on the Course Signs

Signs will be gathered and returned to

the Registration table in the Stadium

Pavilion as quickly as possible following

the run. Please try to stop by

Registration on your way home to pick

up your sign.

If you are unable to get your sign on

Sunday, they will be stored at the Girls

on the Run office for approximately one

month. You may come to the office at

525 N. 12th Street, Suite 205, Lemoyne,

PA to get them.

Thank You Sponsors!