Runner Email #5 3-6-24
Only a few more days to go!
It’s almost Pistol party time!
We’ve got several important things to cover in this final general email. So take a few minutes and let’s jump right in.
We still need volunteers on Saturday night and Sunday if you know of anyone available to help. Click Here to Volunteer
1. After Packet Pickup John Kelly will speak at approx. 6:30 in the ballroom at the Hilton. After he finishes we will have a brief race briefing, for those that want to learn more about the race or that may have questions it isn't mandatory to attend you can find out all the information at the link here.
2. Be sure to check out the Pistol Store at check-in. There will be some great deals on lots of cool Pistol goodies on SALE!
3. Make sure you’re set up and ready to go with RaceJoy. It is packed with cool features that will help you. The best part is we’re providing it for free to all of our participants, so it you have nothing to lose. So go ahead, download it and check it out. It is a great way for you family and friends to watch your progress and encourage you. You can also monitor your own progress, so no more wondering how many loops you’ve done. It will also let you know if you get off course when you start sleep walking. Just click on the RaceJoy tab on the home page here.
4. If you want to change distance, you will need to wait and do that on site during check-in.
5. Bibs are only issued to the registered runners. They will not be given to anyone else.
6. Good Times Events will be timing all ten of our events. Please be sure to show them lots of love for all their hard work!
7. Here is the link to the live results.
8. Please note that on Saturday morning, the general parking lot next to the Springbrook Pool Center is ONLY for 100K and 100 Mile runners so they can self support as needed. (Here is the parking map.) To enter, you will need to either show your 100K or 100 Mile bib OR your registration on your phone to the Parking Marshal. NOTE: PLEASE DON'T PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT ON SUNDAY
9. Remember, this is a cupless race! Be sure to have your own cup for water and sport drink out on the course. If you don’t have one, no worries. You can grab one or more collapsible Pistol Hydrapak Speedcups at the Pistol store during check in. They are super cheap, lightweight, and collapse down to almost nothing.
10. The course has several road crossings. Generally the traffic will stop. However, we are not permitted to stop or block them and must give them the right of way as needed. This includes the 4 way stop in Maryville at East Harper Ave and East Church St. Please use caution and yield to all Traffic, we will have signs and traffic cones at all intersections on the sidewalks before you cross.
11. You will need to officially finish the distance you are registered for to be an official finisher. The option to change your distance up or down after your race has started is not available. Click here for more info.
12. There are unheated bathrooms/changing area/showers in the Springbook Pool Center.
13. If you have any unanswered questions, come to the Changes and Solutions table during check-ins and we will do our best to answer them there. We are out of the office now hard at work getting everything set up and ready to go for you! So email responses may be limited or delayed.
14. Updated Weather Forecast! as of Tuesday 3/5: Saturday Day: Cloudy with periods of light rain. Thunder possible. High 66F. Winds SW at 10-15 mph. Saturday Night: Light rain in the evening. Low 41F. Winds 5 - 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 53F. Winds 10 - 15 mph.
15. Finally review your course maps on this page scroll to the bottom to see the full map and half way down you will find the interactive map. Click here to view.
OK, that’s it! Safe travels. We can’t wait to see you and share in your accomplishments this weekend!
The Pistol Team
