This is the email sent to all registered runners…
Hello Athletes!
We have event information for this Saturday’s Classics By The Sea race. Please see below for details about Packet Pickup, Covid race procedures, Education Foundation’s Red Apple Supplies and volunteer opportunities.
RACE DAY PARKING – ARRIVE EARLY!
The road to Carlin Park is the run route for all of the races. This road closes at approximately 6:45 am. If you arrive late or hit the <Snooze> button for that valuable extra 3 minutes, you will be parking at the Jupiter Maltz Theater or Publix on US-1 (a ten minute walk to the race) Arrive early – park on site!
Packet Pickup
Two opportunities to get your race bib and shirt…
1) Friday, Jan 7th from 3pm – 6pm at Bikes Palm Beach
(Southeast corner of Donald Ross Rd & US-1 Juno Beach)
2) On race morning, Saturday, at Carlin Park, Jupiter
(Race site beginning at 6:00am)
Covid Procedures
To keep our outdoor event safe, we will begin each of the three races in a relaxed “flowing format.” This means that athletes competing for the OVERALL Male, Female, Boy & Girl title in each race will be encouraged to start up front. (There are a small percentage of runners in this group) Their time is measured by “gun time,” aka the actual start of the race.
Everyone else is timed by “chip time” meaning the elapsed time of you crossing the START line until you cross the FINISH line. You can begin your 5k or 10k spaced apart in the start corral whenever you’d like after the START line is declared OPEN for your event, 5k or 10k. This race start procedure has proven to be very successful in our Shamrock run and in larger races like this year’s Boston Marathon.
We will suggest repeatedly that runners maintain safe distancing in the corrals until they begin their race. Masks are not required but are recommended for those looking for extra protection in the corral and while after-race areas. Please do not discard masks in the park or on the beautiful ocean road course.
Awards will be given out shortly after the official results are posted at a special area for award distribution.
All post race food and drink items will be pre-packaged and self serve at refreshment and food tables past the finish line.
Red Apple Supplies
We have again partnered with the Education Foundation’s “Red Apple Supplies” team to collect school supplies for underprivileged children right here in Palm Beach County. We encourage runners, families and spectators to bring school supplies to the race Saturday morning as we “restock the shelves” for this worthy cause. Folks from Red Apple Supplies will be on hand at the race to collect supplies, they can also be brought to Friday’s packet pickup at Bikes Palm Beach. Below is a list of suggested items to bring…
Volunteer Opportunities
All events of this nature exist because volunteers from the community lend a hand in the race production. If you’re willing to help, we’ve got a role for you! If you’re a runner taking a break from racing, we’d love your assistance. If you’re a middle or high schooler, these events serve as a GREAT way to earn community service hours.
For volunteer details please click email link below: