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MARCH 2010
THE RACES – PALM100 AND KEYS100
PALM100—100 mile, Six Runner Team Relay Race, Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach. Magnificent out-and-back course along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Date: Saturday, March 27. 6:00 AM start on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Registration and further information on the website: www.palm100.com
KEYS100—Prostate Cancer Benefit Races: Run Key Largo or Marathon to Key West. 100 and 50 mile Individual Races and 100 mile, Six Runner Team Relay. Date: Saturday, May 15. 6:00 AM start in Key Largo for the 100 mile events. 10:00 AM start in Marathon for the 50 mile race. Finish line is on the Atlantic Ocean at Smathers Beach, Key West. Registration and further information on the website: www.keys100.com
THE PALM100 IS ALMOST HERE--SATURDAY, MARCH 27!
There is still time to sign-up your team for this fun event along the ocean road, Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach and back. Six friends. 100 miles. Spectacular scenery. One memorable day. www.palm100.com.
PALM100 RACE PACKET PICK-UP AND PRE-RACE MEETING:
Each team MUST have a representative at the race meeting on Friday, March 26, at the Courtyard Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Packet pick-up will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM when the meeting begins. All team members are invited and encouraged to attend, but not required to do so. At a minimum, however, each team must be represented by at least one person or the team will not be allowed to compete. Anyone with a question should contact the Race Director, Bob Becker, directly, at 954-439-2800, or bob@ultrasportsllc.com.
PALM100 TEE SHIRTS:
Each runner this year will receive a PALM100 technical tee shirt. A limited number of cotton short sleeve and cotton long sleeve shirts will also be available for purchase at pre-race packet pick-up on Friday evening.
PALM100 RACE PARKING:
Parking can be a challenge late in the day in March with Spring Break crowds in town. For parking options at the finish line, refer to the race website, www.palm100.com. Go to, ”Race Facts & FAQ” and look for the paragraph on Parking.
Before the race start on Saturday morning, teams may wish to consider meeting away from the beach, then driving together in the team vehicle for the race start. Parking the team vehicle for the start of the race will be no problem. Park short-term in the municipal lot at the corner of Las Olas Blvd. and A1A, across the street from the race start/finish line.
PALM100 HOTEL:
The race hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, is half a block from the race start/finish line, right at the beach. Our special rate is $179. Come to the post-race Awards event on the hotel pool deck, then take the elevator to your room for some deserved R&R. See the race website for the hotel link.
PALM100 AWARDS EVENT:
Be sure to include this hour-long hang-out in your race weekend plans. Totally unique, hand-made awards will be presented in many categories to team members. (A complete list of race awards appears on the race website.) The drawing/raffle will give away some great items from our race sponsors—but you must be present to win. A free drink for every runner, dining menu from Bubba Gump’s and a full bar are right there for you to enjoy while the awards are presented. Saturday evening at 10:00 PM, outside pool deck, Courtyard Hotel, Fort Lauderdale Beach. Swimming and towels are complimentary to all PALM100 racers and guests.
PALM100 “ROUTE MAP” FOR 2010
The updated route map book is posted on the race website. This is an indispensable tool on race day to keep everyone on track and out of trouble, and to locate conveniences like bathrooms, food stores, etc. Each team will be given one copy at the pre-race meeting and it will be reviewed in detail at that time. Help your own race effort by becoming familiar with the Route Map before race weekend.
PALM100 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; CREW & VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION FORM REQUIRED:
We still need a few good men—and women—on race day! Please refer volunteers to the Race Director, Bob Becker, at 954-439-2800, or bob@ultrasportsllc.com.
Note: all race participants, including crew and volunteers, MUST complete and sign a volunteer form in order to participate. The Volunteer Participation/Waiver form may be completed online or downloaded and completed manually, then mailed as instructed on the form. Go to the “Volunteers” page on the race website, www.palm100.com.
THE KEYS100—MAY 15, 2010
With two months to go, registrations have already exceeded last year’s total. The 2010 KEYS100 looks like it will be an interesting and exciting race weekend!
KEYS100 WEEKEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Nearly 500 runners are now anticipated. Make your hotel reservations early. Additional hotels in Marathon are now posted on the race website, www.keys100.com.
KEYS100 POST-RACE AWARDS EVENT—GREAT NEWS!
This year’s Awards program will be held at NOON on Sunday, May 16th, at Duval Square, 1075 Duval Street in Key West. This lovely courtyard with lots of seating will feature special menus from the four onsite restaurants. Located close to Southernmost Point, and up the street from all the Mallory Square action, Duval Square also offers lots of free on-surface parking. More information will follow closer to race day, but mark your calendars to include the KEYS100 post race awards event.
KEYS100—ON ROAD, OFF ROAD:
Additional sections of the “Overseas Trail” have opened and more are being built currently. Approximately 70 miles of the 100-mile route are now run off-road on bike paths, sidewalks, bike trails, pedestrian bridges and service roads. The updated 2010 race “Route Map”, with detailed route information, will be posted on the race website, www.keys100.com, within the next week or two. Please check it out.
KEYS100 RACE DIRECTOR TO RUN THE COURSE ON APRIL 22:
Race Director Bob Becker, accompanied by ultra-runner Mike Melton, will be testing the route without support crew on April 22. They will place drop-bags along the 100-mile route from Key Largo to Key West and take advantage of food stores and fast-food spots that are available along the way. This will be Bob’s third running of the KEYS100 route.
ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT—PEANUT ISLAND 24 HOUR RACE:
Watch for further announcements about the inaugural “Peanut Island 24” hour race on New Year’s Eve Day, 2010, into New Year’s Day, 2011. Accessible by boat only, Peanut Island is a county park in the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, FL. The park features 360 degree views of the water, a running path of 1¼ miles, modern bathhouses and a fine beach and camping area. Looking for a warm-weather alternative to ATY on New Year’s Eve? Consider the “Peanut Island 24”. This is just a “heads-up”. All the details to follow.
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