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Your Race Bib
You have been assigned to start in Wave 3 in the Purple Zone. Staging for the Purple Zone (bib numbers 11,001 to 17,000) will be in Parking Lot J near the new Amphitheater construction net to Wave 1.
Confirm your race bib number You must know your bib number before you will be able to pick up your packet.
Download Bib Pickup Authorization Form
(if picking up a packet that is not your own)
Overview of Packet Pickup Area
Packet Pickup
March 9th & 10th
Race Bib/Chip and shirt pickup
will be held in Hall B at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place on Thursday, March 9th (11 AM until 6 PM) and Friday, March 10th (11 AM until 8 PM). If you paid the $5 Saturday pickup fee available for out-of-town runners, you may pick up your race items on Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:15 AM in Expo Hall B. Park in the lots directly in front of the Fairgrounds off Duval Street.
Packet Pickup Procedure
1. Find your bib number at link above (if you are picking up a bib for someone else you will need the pickup authorization form above).
2. Report to Packet Pickup during hours above.
3. First step when you enter the pickup area is to get your bib, which is on the left.
4. Once you have your bib move to the other side of the hall to claim your shirt and packet.
5. Exit the pickup area through the Timing Chip Check to verify that you have the correct bib.
Race Day Instructions
March 11, 2017
Sports Complex Area
8:30 AM - Wave 1 Start - Bibs 1 to 5,000
8:36 AM - Wave 2 Start – Bibs 5,001 to 11,000
8:42 AM - Wave 3 Start – Bibs 11,001 to 17,000
8:48 AM - Wave 4 Start – Bibs 17,001- 20,000
Please Note • Strollers are not allowed in the 15K race unless you start in the last Wave.
Wave 2 Location
You have been assigned to start in Wave 3 in the Purple Zone. Staging for the Purple Zone (bib numbers 11,001 to 17,000) will be in Parking Lot J near the new Amphitheater construction net to Wave 1. Each Zone has its own restrooms or toilets, bag check, and water station.
Starting the Race
The wheelchair athletes will start at 8:22am, elite women will start at 8:24am, Wave 1 t 8:30 AM, Wave 2 at 8:36am, Wave 3 at 8:42am and Wave 4 at 8:48am.
Start Aerial
Please review the start aerial at the link below before reporting to the starting line. Make sure you know where you should be. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the race early. Traffic will be very heavy, parking will take more time than usual, and you may have to walk a quarter of a mile or more to get to your starting area.
Overview of Stadium Area
Closeup View of Wave Starting Areas
Know the finish line
Please review the finish line layout at the link below. When you cross the finish line timing mats, please keep moving. If you stop and walk or bend over, you will be causing congestion in this area. Remember the finishers behind you are still running.
Water will be distributed inside the finish area just before the medal distribution area..
Overview of Finish Area
Overview of the complete start and Finish area
Finisher Medals
You must have an official race bib to receive a finisher medal.
Medals will be distributed at the back of the finish area after the large water station. You will be given a bottle of water (one bottle per runner please) then you will be directed to the medal distribution area. Contact Events@1stplacesports.com if you lose your bib and do not receive an official time or medal.
Trash
Please put your trash in a trash receptacle. Do not drop it on the ground.
Do Not Stand and Wait in the Finish Area
We have to process thousands of finishers in a small area so there is not room to stand and wait for other runners inside the fenced finish area. Please wait for other runners outside the finish area or back at the Post-race Celebration area at the Fairgrounds
Publix Post Race Celebration
Once you finish head over to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds for the post race celebration. There will be lots of food and drink provided by Publix, Miller Lite beer, and live music featuring the Firewater Tent Revival.
Overview of Post Race Area at Fairgrounds
Plan A Meeting Place
We will have large colored flags located around the Fairgrounds. The colors are as follows:
Yellow Blue Red Green Orange Pink Purple Brown Black
Please choose a color and plan to meet your family and friends there.
Race results and Runner Tracking
Best way to get Live Results is to download the Gate River Run App.
Get live results and track your favorite runner on the Gate River Run app (a free cell phone app that can be downloaded from iTunes or Google Play). Live results will be posted for the 5K, 10K, 8.3 mile and at the finish. Results are also available on the 1st Place Sports app and at 1stplacesports.com.
Use this link for direct access to live results
Finisher Certificates also available at this link
Complete results will be posted at 1stplacesports.com and jacksonville.com after the race. Results problems should be reported to results@1stplacesports.com.
Awards
The awards ceremony for the USA 15K Championship will be presented at the stage located in the center of the Fairgrounds starting at 10:30 AM. The top 10 men and women overall and the top three masters male and female finishers will be recognized.
Age Group Awards
Live results will be posted as the race progresses. If you finish in the top five in your age-group, you are a winner and can pick up your award at the Awards Distribution Tent located next to the stage at the Fairgrounds as soon as your name appears in the results. Otherwise, awards will be available at 1st Place Sports the week after the race. Awards will not be mailed.
Medical Issues
On site dispatch with dedicated phone number and twitter will be provided by UF Health and Trauma One.
- Runners can request help by texting or calling 904-337-8092
- Runners can tweet @T1Help that will be monitored by our communications specialist throughout the event (not to be used for any other purpose than this event)
Spectators
Bleachers will be located on each side of the finish line, which is located on the north side of the stadium between gates 2 and 3. To get to the north side of the finish line, spectators will need to approach the finish line from the back in parking lot N next to the practice fields.
Have a great race!
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Thank You to Our GATE River Run Sponsors!
The Gate River Run is always looking for new sponsors! If your company has an interest in becoming involved with this event, please email events@1stplacesports.com.
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