Registration & Race Info

Registration:

WACHOVIA TAR HEEL 10 MILER	FLEET FEET SPORTS 4 MILER	FLEET FEET SPORTS 4 MILER  COLLEGE STUDENT (non-timed)
Fee Schedule: $40 until end of 1/31/10 $45 until end of 2/28/10 $50 until end of 4/7/10	Fee Schedule: $25 until end of 1/31/10 $30 until end of 2/28/10 $35 until end of 4/7/10	Fee Schedule: $15 until end of 4/7/10 NO finish time provided & NOT eligible for awards. Must present college student ID at check-in, or pay $20.

Refunds/Transfers:

Registration fees are non-refundable.  Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.

USATF 10 Mile Distance State Championships:

The Wachovia Tar Heel 10 Miler has been selected as the USA Track & Field 10 Miler Distance State Championships! Runners will be competing for $1250 in prize money. You must be a USA Track & Field member to be eligible. BECOME A USATF MEMBER

Divisions/Awards: 

Top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top 3 Masters male, top 3 Masters female, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.

NOTE: Endurance Magazine reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.

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Packet Pick-Up & Registration:  

When & Where:

Late Registration:
This race will likely sell out, which means it is NOT likely that on-site registration will be available at ANY point during packet pick-up hours.

Rules:
Included on the back of each bib will be a small timing transmitter, which will be collected at the finish line. Runners will be held responsible for lost transmitters. If possible, please pick up your own packet. You may pick up packets for other runners, however, the transfer of race bibs to anyone other than the assigned individual is strictly prohibited.

Important Race Day Information: 

Race Start Time:
7:30 AM

Arrival Time:
Runners are encouraged to arrive early. The S-11 parking lots by the Dean Dome will be the designated event parking lot, which is 10 minute walk from the start line. Race day packet pick-up & late registration will end promptly at 7:15 AM and the starting gun will go off at 7:30 AM.

Parking & Detours:
[DOWNLOAD EVENT DAY PARKING MAP]
There will be several designated event parking lots available on race day. The S11 parking lots at the Dean Smith Center will be the main designated lots - accessible via Manning Drive and Skipper Bowles Drive. Please DO NOT park in non-designated lots, such as the Ramshead Deck and the Anderson Stadium lot. Plan to arrive early and please carpool! If you wish to park in Downtown Chapel Hill, please refer to this [parking map]. For information about traffic detours, please refer to the [Detour Map].

Pre-Race Instructions/Meeting:
A brief meeting will be given 10 minutes prior to the race start. Athletes for all races should plan to be there as any last minute instructions will be given and any last minute announcements made.

Official Pace Team:

Sponsored by Balanced Physical Therapy: If you've got a specific goal race pace in mind, be sure to follow the red shirts of the Official Pace Team runners. There will be groups running at the following minute per mile paces: 6:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, & 10:00. Pre-race sign up will not be required. Please check back before race day for more detail

Timing:
This is a chip-timed event. Each runner will receive a bib with the timing transmitter included in a small envelope on the back of the bib. This transmitter will be collected at the finish line. Please take a moment to read the [DAG Chip Instructions].   

Results & Awards:
The award ceremony will take place as soon as final results are available.  Final results will be posted on the website within 24 hours of the race. Awards will NOT be mailed out – if you can’t be present to collect your award, please make arrangements to have someone pick it up for you.

TORC Riders - Keeping You Safe & On Course:

For the 3rd year in a row, the great folks of the Triangle Off-Road Cyclists, a tremendous local volunteer organization, have agreed to shadow the main pack of runners to keep you safe and on course. Please be sure to thank them for their valuable contribution!

Weather:
Rain or shine, this race will take place. Please dress appropriately for race day weather conditions.