Perpetual Motion

11/25/20
Race week is almost here! There is a lot of information to cover, we alphabetized it for easier reference. The COVID-related changes and policies are indicated by asterisks.
** AID STATION BEVERAGES:
- The Beverage Station is separate from the Aid Station tent. To reduce congestion at the Beverage table, please use the side corresponding to your cohort (see COHORTS.)
- There will be single-serving-sized packets of Heed, Fizz and other sports drinks.
- There will be bottles of G2 and water, and mini sodas.
- There will be self-service jugs of Heed and water. If you do not feel comfortable using the same jug as other runners, choose one of the single-serving options above.
- This is a “low cup” race. Runners will receive a cup and a bottle in their goody bag.
- Your bottle can be left on the table so you have easy access to it every kilometer
- Aid Station beverages are for registered participants only 
** AID STATION GRAB-N-GO FOOD:
- For quick refueling, the Grab-n-Go table will be kept stocked with a selection of individually packaged chips, cookies, candy, gels, etc
** AID STATION HOT BEVERAGES: 
- Hot water is always available
- Hot beverage station will have Hot Broth, Coffee and Ginger Tea after dark.
** AID STATION HOT FOOD:
- ** Please enter the side of the Aid Station tent that corresponds to your cohort (See COHORTS).
- Aid Station Tent will have 4 microwaves, 2 per cohort. 
- Depending upon your comfort level, you (or your crew) may make your own meals from a selection of heat-n-eat products, or ask the volunteers to make it for you.
- Soup selections (Vegan) will include G/F Potato, Vegetable Noodle, Thai/Vegetable Noodle, & Tomato/Vegetable Noodle. Non-soup selections will include Mac N Cheese, Oatmeal, & Chef Boyardee products
- ** Limit 10 total people, including volunteers, in the Aid Station tent at one time.
- Aid Station food is for registered participants only 
AWARDS:
- Each participant who completes at least 1 lap receives an Artisan-made medal. If you leave early, make sure you stop by the Aid Station to get your medal!
- Each participant that runs 100+ miles receives a buckle.
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place receive a crystal award. (Engraved label with placement and mileage will be sent approximately 3-5 weeks after the race.)
- 6-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 6:30 PM, weather permitting
- 12-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 9:30 PM, weather permitting
- 24-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 9:45 AM, weather permitting
CAMPING / PERSONAL SHELTERS / RVs:
- Unfortunately, there is no overnight camping at Fair Park prior to the event.
- You may set up your personal shelters anywhere around the Esplanade Fountain, starting at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 4. We have dedicated security from 6PM on Friday until 12PM on Sunday.
- IMPORTANT: NO STAKES. Please sandbag or weigh down all shelters.
- All  shelters should be removed by 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 6.
- No cooking or open flames, please.
- Unfortunately, there is no overnight RV parking at Fair Park prior to the event. There are no RV hookups.
** CHECK-IN: 
- Check-In consists of the following 3 elements in this order, and will ONLY be available on race morning
   1. Temperature Check: A volunteer will take your temperature, and tell you if it’s okay (Yellow or Green.)
   2. Health Attestation:  You will sign the Health Attestation saying that you are not a COVID risk. A volunteer will give you a wristband.
   3. Chip Pickup:  You will pick up your chip. You cannot pick up your chip if you have not completed the Health Attestation.
- Runners do not need to wear the wristband while running. You just get one so that Timing knows you’ve signed the Health Attestation.
- Runners whose temperature is RED will be asked to step aside to cool down for 3-5 minutes before rechecking their temperature. 
- IMPORTANT:  If a runner/volunteer/crewperson/spectator receives 4 RED readings, they will be asked to leave for the safety of everyone else. (Runners will receive a full refund plus a 25% discount for Perpetual Motion 2021.) This could be very awkward for everyone involved, so PLEASE, if you feel sick, do not come to Perpetual Motion. Email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com  to discuss your options. 
** COHORTS:
- To limit the number of people congregating in any one area, we have instituted cohorts for Packet Pickup, Check-In, Aid Station and Beverage Station and the  9AM start
- Your cohort is based upon your last name:  Alpha Cohort A-L and Zeta Cohort M-Z
COURSE:
- We will switch directions every 6 hours: 3:00 PM; 9:00 PM; and 3:00 AM.
- If you leave the course at any time, please complete the lap you are on in the same direction before switching.
- There are 4+ trashcans on the course; please use them :)
DEFERRALS / CHANGES:
- The deferral window is open until November 29th.
- The event transfer window is open until December 3rd. 
- Race changes to the Perpetual Virtual can be done at any time, up to the start of your race (just let the RD or Timer know.)
FRIENDS & FAMILY:
- ** Friends and family that come to Fair Park to come cheer you on or crew for you will be required to have their temperatures taken and sign the Health Attestation. Please see the process under CHECK-IN.
-** Non-Runners are expected to wear their Health Attestation wristband so we can easily see who has signed and who hasn’t (so we don’t keep asking the same people over and over.)
- Your friends and family may run/walk up to one lap with you. Any more than that, and they should sign a pacer waiver.
- Friends and family may be driving on the same road as we are running on. Please ensure they drive courteously.
- Aid Station food and drinks are for registered participants and registered volunteers only.
LIGHTING:
- Sunset 5:22 PM; Sunrise 7:17 AM; Moonrise 10:18 PM; Moonset 12:20 PM
- Headlamps or other lights are recommended; 12-hour and 24-hour runners will receive a flashlight in their goody bag.
- There will be a lot of lights on the course (Assuming all lights are in working order.)
** MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING:
- Per Dallas County health ordinances, please wear your mask anytime you are indoors. This includes the restrooms, but not the Aid Station tent.
- Per USATF guidelines, Masks should be worn during packet pickup, Check-In, when gathering in the race corrals, during the Awards ceremony or any time when Social Distancing/6 feet cannot be maintained.
- Also per USATF guidelines, we do not need to ‘mask up’ when passing other runners, because the course is wider than 12’.
- All runners will receive a disposable mask in their goody bag.
PACERS:
- Per USATF rules, runners who are in contention for a record or podium placement may not have pacers.
- Runners not in record or podium contention, may have one (1) pacer at a time.
- All pacers need to sign a Pacer Waiver (available at the main Aid Station)
- Pacers should bring their own aid. The aid stations are for registered runners only.
- Please yield the inside lane to faster runners, this may result in the pacing in front of or behind the runner.
PACKET PICKUP:
- At race location Friday, Dec 6 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- At race location Saturday, Dec 7 starting at 6:00 AM
- ** When picking up your packet, please enter the side of the tent that corresponds to your cohort.
- Limit 10 total people, including volunteers, in the packet pickup tent at one time.
PARKING:
- Our parking lot is still TBD, but it seems likely that 24-hour runners will park in the Food & Fiber Lot (the one the course goes through, and all others (including volunteers) will park a little further away. 
PRERACE / POSTRACE:
- There is no organized pre-race dinner. Feel free to organize something informal within the Facebook event! 
- Showers – sorry, there are no showers on site. 
RESTROOMS:
- There are REAL restrooms on the course! They are indoors, so please wear a mask when using them.
- Restrooms will be sanitized on a regular basis.
- Please comply with all signage and instructions from the Fair Park custodial staff.
TIMING & RECORDS:
- The race will be chip-timed two ways for accuracy:  timing chip on the race bib and chip-timed with an ankle strap. Both must be worn at all times. The race bib timing chips are keyed to the online live results, while the ankle chip is the backup system.
- Please yield the inside lane to faster participants.
- Please be sure to turn in your ankle chip before you leave the park!
- If you are seeking to set a record or meet a qualifying mark, please let the RDs or Mike Melton (Timer) know so we can make sure all the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed.
- We will count partial laps. About 10 minutes before your race ends, you will be given a flag with your number on it. Plant it where you are at the time the race ends (as signified by a blast of the air horn.)
- Links to live results and results live stream will be posted when available.
VOLUNTEERS:
- We can always use volunteers! If your friends or family come to spectate, let us put them to work!
- ** Volunteers and Staff are required to complete the Health Attestation.
- ** Volunteers and Staff should wear masks and gloves whenever they are interacting with anyone. We provide gloves, of course!
WEATHER:
- Per the long-range forecast, High of 57 on Saturday, with a chilly (36*), potentially rainy overnight.
- Long range forecast shows moderate winds with strong gusts, but the course is well protected by trees and buildings.