Perpetual Motion

------ SENT 12/5/2019 ------

Deferrals / Race Changes by midnight 12/5 CST.
- Log in to your RunSignup account to do the deferral.
- Reply to this email to request a race change.
ETS Health & Performance
ETS Chiropractic and ETS Sports Performance will be on site for the entire race for emergency purposes. But they'll also provide some fee-based services (cash or charge):
- Soft tissue/Friction massage- $15
- Cupping- $20
- Normatech compression boots- $15 for 15 minutes
- Adjustment 1-2 regions- $20
- Adjustment 3 or more regions- $40
- KT/Rocktaping- $10
Live Tracking
- Follow the race at https://my.raceresult.com/144046/
Packet Pickup Times and Location
- 2500 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051. ** When turning off of Fairway Drive, immediately bear RIGHT onto Sunfish Drive. Don't continue straight into the marina.**
- Friday, December 6 4PM - 6PM
- Saturday, December 7 6AM - 9AM
Ship My Swag
- Can't make it to the race after all? Visit the 'Store' page on RunSignup and choose the Ship My Swag option. For just $7, we'll ship you all of your swag: the long-sleeve tee, the sports pack, the flashlight (if you're in the 24-Hour or 12-Hour) and throw in a little surprise too!

------- SENT 12/03/2019 -------

Race week is here! There is a lot of information to cover, so we alphabetized it for easier reference.
Aid:
- There will be Heed, water, and a limited number of Hammer gels on a table near the timing mat. 
- This is a “low cup” race. Please bring your own bottle; it can be left on the table so you have easy access to it every 0.5 miles
- The aid station will have the usual ultra foods and drinks (chips, cookies, candy, sodas, potatoes, etc).
- There will be a small number of gluten-free snacks. Please plan your own nutrition accordingly.
- The aid station will have also have hot foods at mealtimes (see below) and Hot Broth, Hot Water, Coffee and Ginger Tea after dark.
Awards:
- Each participant who completes at least 1 lap receives an Artisan-made 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 later.)
- 6-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 3:30 PM
- 12-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 9:30 PM.
- 24-hour Awards ceremony at the race site at ~ 9:45 AM.
Camping / Personal Shelters:
- You may set up your tents and or personal shelters anywhere on Sunfish Drive, starting at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 6.
- All tents and shelters should be removed by 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 8.
- We recommend that all personal aid stations be located in the infield.
- Stake your tents well, there aren’t many trees to break the wind.
- No open fires, please.
- There are no RV hookups.
- ** There are still 2 slots available in the Courtesy tent. These slots let you rent a chair and table in a covered tent for use during the race. You also get a cooler (with ice) and an Embroidered Logo towel to keep. Imagine not having to drag all your stuff to the race! ** Sign up using the Store tab.
Course:
- We will switch directions every 4 hours: 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM; 9:00 PM; 1:00 AM; and 5:00 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 December 5th.
- The deadline to change race distances is also December 5th.
Friends and Family:
- Your friends and family are welcome to come cheer you on or crew for you.
- 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 will 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 7:19 AM; Moonrise 2:50 PM; Moonset 3:42 AM
- Headlamps or other lights are recommended; 12-hour and 24-hour runners will receive a flashlight in their goody bag.
- There are street lights along the upper straight-away, but no other lights on the course.
Meals:
All hot meals are vegetarian, with the option of adding meat. (*) = vegan
- Lunch 12:00 PM (Cajun Rice & Beans*; Potato Soup*; Optional smoked sausage; White Bread).
- Dinner 7:00 PM (Mushroom-Barley Risotto; Thai-style Noodle soup*; Optional shredded chicken; Challah Bread).
- Midnight: 12:00 AM (Mac N Cheese; Italian Vegetable Soup*; Optional mini meatballs; Italian Bread*).
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM (French Toast sticks; Raisin Bran Bread*).
- Volunteers may also make Cheese or Bean* Quesadillas to order.
** Aid Station is for registered participants only **
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
Parking:
- Please park head in against the metal railings on the *outside* of the course or in one of the two parking lots.
- There is no infield parking.
- Parking on the loop is reserved.
Pre-Race / Post Race:
- There are a few people camping the night prior to the race; we’ll probably all go eat dinner somewhere, TBD
- Any leftover food from the race will get put out at the aid station after the race – take what you want, it’s not going home with us
- Showers – sorry, there are no showers on site. We’ll see what we can rig up during the event.
Timing & Records:
- The race will be chip-timed with an ankle strap.
- There will be two timing mats on the course.
- Runners will need to wear their race bib, which has timing chips on the back, at all times. They will also need to wear the ankle strap timing chip as well. The race bib timing chips are keyed to the online live results, while the ankle strap is our backup system.
- Please yield the inside lane to faster participants.
- 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 airhorn.)
Weather:
- The weather will be great for running!
- High of 62 on Saturday, with a slightly chilly overnight (48).
- It may be a bit gusty, but no precipitation in the forecast!