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MARCH 29, 2015½ MARATHON
RunRocknRoll.com
#RNRSF
½ MARATHON
RunRocknRoll.com
Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the
mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want
it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is
a journey and running should be a celebration.
#rnrsf | @runrocknroll
RunRocknRoll.com
MARCH 29, 2015 3
Contents
6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSPreview the happenings for the Expo, Race Day and Finish Line Festival.
8 COURSE MAPCheck out this year’s epic course!
10 START LINE MAPVenue diagram for the start line located on the Great Highway.
12 FINISH LINE MAPVenue diagram of the fi nish line and festival at Civic Center Plaza.
14 SPECTATOR TIPSAll the info your family and friends need to cheer you on.
16 PARKING AND TRANSPORTATIONParking and shuttle timelines, locations and other race day transportation details.
22 HEADLINER Get ready to Rock with the American Authors!
26 RACE DAY CHECKLIST 48 hour checklist to ensure you are prepared for your big day.
28 RESPECT THE DISTANCETips from the RNR Series Medical Director to ensure your best race possible.
30 RUNNING TRAILSWarm-up on SF’s best paths.
32 CALI COMBOMore bling!
34 KING OF THE HILLWant a challenge?
35 CHARITIESCharity is the Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
20 DESTINATION
SAN FRANCISCO “Must sees” to make
your weekend even more memorable
WRITER: Elisa Hoffman PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Paul Nestor, Lester Cacho, Ryan Bethke GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Bridget Durkin
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Schedule of Events
HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
Moscone Center North Hall D
747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
94103
Friday, March 27 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 289 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.
RACE DAY EVENTS
Race DaySunday, March 29
Start LineThe Great Highway and
Fulton Street
Start Time6:30 a.m.
Finish LineCivic Center Plaza (Larkin Street and
Fulton Street)
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
Civic Center Plaza9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Transamerica Check Presentation
9:10 a.m.
American Authors9:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Cosmo Alleycats10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Timeline is subject to change
SAN FRANCISCO SET LIST
RACE RESULTS Of� cial race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. PST. on race day
PowerBar ProteinPlus®
20g protein barCrunchy texture and ideal amount of protein to help build lean muscle and aid in recovery after training
PowerBar® Performance Energy Wafer BarsCrispy wafer texture, delicious filling,easy break-and-eat fueling power
*See powerbar.com for the science. POWERBAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION. © 2015 PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION.
POWER YOURMARATHONTRAININGPOWER YOURMARATHONTRAININGPOWER YOURMARATHONTRAINING
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Course Map
JeffersonSquare
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Playground
Alta Plaza
Civic CenterPlaza
UnionSquare
Crissy Field
Mountain Lake Park
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Lincoln Park
WashingtonSquare
Marina GreenPark
LafayettePark
Pioneer Park
AquaticPark
Baker Beach
HamiltonRec. Center
Laurel HillPlayground
Golden GatePark
Margaret SHayward
Playground
Hallidie Plaza
China Beach
Rossi Playground
Golden Gate Nat’lRecreation Area
Golden Gate Nat’lRecreation Area
FortMason
Fort Point NationalHistoric Site
Golden Gate Nat’l Recreation Area
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Presidio of San Francisco
University ofSan Francisco
Presidio Golf Course
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Kaiser PermanenteSan Francisco
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WestfieldSan Francisco
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Alcatraz Island
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Spreckles Lake
Lloyd Lake
Stow Lake
Coit Tower
San FranciscoCity Hall
Phillip BurtonUS Courthouse
Letterman DigitalArts Center
Palace ofFine Arts
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SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015START TIME: 6:30 AM
HALF MARATHON COURSEBAND STAGESWATER +*GATORADE AT EVERY OTHER STATION
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COURSE NOTES
Porta potties are located at every hydration station
throughout the course.
The Golden Gate Bridge is not � at.
There are FOUR traf� c valves on course where you may be re-routed
(CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO). This is planned and
distance does not change. Please listen to direction of
police and course staff.
There’s a coach in every watch.
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Beach ChaletSoccer Fields
Beach ChaletVisitors Center& Restaurant
DutchWindmill& TulipGarden
La Playa St
48th Ave
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Start Line Map
Beach ChaletSoccer Fields
USEFUL TIPS TIP #1 Plan to wake up early-the race starts at 6:30 a.m.
TIP #2 Get to the shuttles on time! Remember there are no post-race shuttles.
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5758Bleed:8.125x5.75 Prepress: Bruce Harris Retouching Inc.
[email protected]: 971-645-3744
You make the trip to the o� ce the highlight of each day. And with the Adrenaline GTS 15‘s
legendary combination of comfort and support, it’s an unbelievably smooth one.
The ultimate go-to-shoe’s BioMoGo DNA midsole instantly adapts to your unique
step to keep you running strong and fast, mile after mile.
Learn more at brooksrunning.com
thank you running
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You make the trip to the o� ce the highlight of each day. And with the Adrenaline GTS 15‘s
legendary combination of comfort and support, it’s an unbelievably smooth one.
Adrenaline GTS 15
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Finish Line Map
Larkin St
Larkin St
Polk St
Polk St
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Fulton St
Grove St
CivicCenterPlaza
PlaygroundPlayground
Art Museum Library
City Hall
FINISH
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USEFUL TIPS TIP #1 Enjoy a post race beverage and rock out to the American Authors. You conquered 13.1!
TIP #2 Plan ahead: pick a letter (A-Z) to meet your friends and family at in our Family Reunion area.
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Spectator Tips
YOUR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ENTOURAGE
TRACK YOUR RUNNER
Find your runner’s pace and pro-jected fi nish time using the pace chart provided below.
Sign up for the Competitor Wireless Runner Tracking text messaging service at competitorwireless.com
WALK OR RIDE TO THE FINISH LINE
There will be NO shuttle services provided for spectators to the Start Line (only participants with a bib will be allowed on these shuttles). Take BART/Muni to/from Civic Center Plaza to avoid traffi c and road closures. Both will be operating on normal Sunday schedules, so please plan your trip ahead of time.
SPECTATOR SHUTTLE FROM CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
New in 2015! Our spectator shuttle which will take participants from Civic Center Plaza location starting at 6am and dropped off between Kobbe Ave and Hitchcock street where participants will walk a short distance to Lincoln Blvd to view runners before mile 3 on course. It is a 30 minute trip to the spectator area from Civic Center Plaza. Please note: if your runner
is under a 2 hour pace you will need to be on the fi rst shuttle back to see them fi nish. Pick Up at Civic Center Plaza6: 00 AM and 6:30 AM
SPECTATOR PARKING OPTIONS
The fi nish line is located at Civic Center Plaza. There are a number of parking garages within .5 miles of the venue, ranging from $20-$40, depending on length of stay.
TIP The Finish Line at Civic Center Plaza will be the best spectator experience.
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Stop by the Flying Jimmy event booth to check out the new styles that Maui Jim has to offer. Bring your current Maui Jim sunglasses for a free ultrasonic professional cleaning and tune up. The official sunglasses of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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Race DayTransportation
CIVIC CENTER PLAZAWe are providing complimentary pre-race shuttles to all participants to the Start Line (Great Highway) from the Finish Line (Civic Center Plaza). Pre-race shuttles will stage and leave from Civic Center Plaza (Grove St, between Larkin St. & Polk St.).
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA | Polk Gulch, San Francisco, CA 94102Need to park by Civic Center Plaza prior to catching the shuttle? Reserved parking will be available for purchase online in February. CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SHUTTLE TIMESShuttles will run continuously starting at 4:30 am. The LAST shuttle will leave at 5:45 am in order to make the 6:30 am race start time. NOTE: Shuttle time from Civic Center Plaza to the start line is 30 minutes. Pre-race shuttles to the Start Line are for participants only. A race bib will be required to board the shuttle.
FISHERMAN’S WHARFWe are providing complimentary pre-race shuttles to all participants to the Start Line (Great Highway) from Fisherman’s Wharf. Pre-race shuttles will stage and leave from Fisherman’s Wharf (Jones St, between North Point St. & Bay St.).
FISHERMAN’S WHARF SHUTTLE PICKUP | 2620 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133FISHERMAN’S WHARF SHUTTLE TIMESYou MUST reserve your shuttle time at the Health & Fitness Expo if you plan on riding from Fisherman’s Wharf. Stop by the “Shuttles” Booth to pick up your bib sticker for the shuttle you would like to take. A limited number of riders will be allowed for each time slot. Please note the ride time from Fisherman’s Wharf to the start line is approximately 35-45 minutes.4:45 a.m. / 5:00 a.m. / 5:15 a.m. / 5:30 a.m.
There is no shuttle transportation from the fi nish line to union station after the race. SFMTA (sfmta.com) and BART (bart.gov) of-fer service between Civic Center Plaza and the rest of San Francisco. Please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SHUTTLESA pre-race shuttle program is in place to take participants to the Start Line on the Great Highway from the following pickup locations:
NOTE: Pre-race shuttles to the Start Line are for participants only. A race bib will be required to board the shuttle.
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Has the right mix of protein and carbs
muscles and help return to peak potential
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Explore
LEAVE YOUR HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO
TOP THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY Cross the Golden Gate Bridge- You’ll get the rare oppor-tunity to run across the bridge on race day, but make sure to take your friends and family across this San Francisco landmark to make sure every-one checks it off their bucket list!
Climb to the top of Coit Tower- If you’re taking a stroll along the Embar-cadero, look up on Telegraph hill to see this landmark built in 1933. The tower was built in remembrance of Lil-lie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy supporter of the city’s fi refi ghters. Murals in the build-ing date back to the 1930’s. You can take a scenic hike to the
Fall in love with the city that has it all.
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tower by taking Tele-graph Hill’s eastern slope via the Filbert Street stairs. Once you reach the tower, take an elevator to the observation deck for a small fee. Open 10am-5pm Novem-ber through April.
Ride a Cable Car- The first cable car was tested in San Francisco back in 1873! Ditch your vehicle and take a cable car around the city! There are 3 main routes the cable cars take; you can pay for one way ($5) or a day pass ($13).
Stroll in Golden Gate Park- You could take all day and still not explore this entire park! From Museums and the Academy of Sciences building to a Japanese Tea Garden and Mu-
sic Concourse these 1,017 acres of park has something for everyone!
PLACES TO NOSHEmbarcadero: Stroll along the Embar-cadero and you’ll be sure to find some-thing your heart desires to eat! From Fisherman’s wharf to Pier 39 there is always something going on. On week-ends the Ferry Plaza Farms Market runs weekly on Tuesday: 10am–2pm, Thurs-day: 10 am-2pm, and Saturday: 8am-2pm.
Chinatown: Enter through the Chinatown gate at Bush Street in the financial district of San Francisco. Explore cafes, baker-ies, bar/lounges and restaurants.
SHOP TIL’ YOU DROPUnion Square: Stand in the middle of Union Square and you are surrounded by shops from every angle. Snap a picture with the union square heart before bopping around all of the shops!
Westfield San Francisco Center: (Market and Powell) This mall has a 5 story Nordstrom’s, need we say more? From high end retailers to lead-ing chain stores, this place has got it all!
Haight Street: (Haight and Ashbury) Walk the famous street where hip-pies flocked in the 60’s. Locals call the shopping area Upper Haight. Find shopping and dining while admiring the Victorian houses.
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Brooklyn-based alt rock band American Authors fi rst met as students at Berklee College of Music. Shortly after, the four-some dropped out, moved into a small apartment in Bushwick, New York, and started a band. While playing a show in the city, the band was noticed by music producers Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta, who eventually signed them to their production company, Dirty Canvas. They went on to write ‘Believer,’ the fi rst song to develop their signa-ture sound.
Self-described “laid-back dudes,” American Authors is comprised of Zac Barnett (vo-cals), James Adam Shelley (gui-tar/banjo), Dave Rublin (bass), and Matt Sanchez (drums). To-gether they hail from the four corners of the country, each
bringing their own influences and experiences to the writing table to create pop-flavored alt rock sprinkled with four-part harmonies, spirited lyrics, and contagious optimism. “We’re the authors of our lives, creat-
ing music from what we’ve lived, from what we hope for, from what we feel. Every day is different and like everyone, our emotions change accord-ing to our personal highs and lows and by the challenges or
triumphs that affect all of us,” said Barnett. “We’re not afraid to be goofy one day and serious the next. We just want to be true to ourselves and share our stories for as long as people are willing to listen.”
Concert Headliner
AMERICAN AUTHORS
Get ready to rock out to The American Authors at this year’s finish line festival!
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Entertainment
COURSE ENTERTAINMENTFREE HEADPHONES: Every participant will score a free pair of headphones when they visit the Health and Fitness Expo to pick up their race packet. Start rocking out be-fore you even start the race!KING OF THE HILL CONTEST: For those of you who want to race The Hill, we’ll be timing you! Win an additional award if you’re one of the fastest 3 male or females to reach the top. SELFIE STATIONS: If you’ve seen photos from Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco the past two years, you know we have a deal with the Weather Gods to give us clear blue skies and selfi e-worthy views of the Golden Gate Bridge. So don’t forget your camera/phone — we’ll tell you the best places to stop & snap the best shots!THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: Need we say more? Epic Views. The Road to yourself. We promise you the views from the Bridge will be worth the climb!CALI COMBO THE BEAR: He’ll be there cheering you on as you run the Streets of San Francisco! Take a picture with him and hashtag #CaliComboBear for a chance to win a Tour Pass 3 Pack!QUEEN DISCO EXPERIENCE: A DJ high above Larkin Street will blast you tunes while Diva’s struff their stuff on our Rock ‘n’ Roll Runway! You will have no choice but to boogie down at this exciting location fi lled with disco balls, go-go dancers, lighting and the Drag Queen Diva’s of San Francisco.
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48:00 | DO A SHORT, FAST WORKOUTFor example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.
47:00 | START CARBO-LOADINGBe sure to consume high-carb foods and bever-ages at every meal.
31:00 | GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEPGetting adequate sleep is critical the fi nal days before a big race.
22:00 | DO A SHORT, EASY WORKOUTIt relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.
21:00-10:00 | KEEP CARBO-LOADINGMaintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.
20:00 | GET YOUR GEAR TOGETHERTake some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.
18:00 | PLAN FOR RACE MORNINGMake a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue
3:00 | WAKE UP EARLYSet an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.
2:45 | EAT YOUR PRE-RACE MEALIt is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.
2:15 | MAKE SURE YOUR GEAR IS READYGo through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.
0:30 | WARM UP THOROUGHLYStart your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.
—By Matt Fitzgerald
Race Day Checklist
The � nal two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.
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Respect the Distance
For many of you, this will be your � rst half marathon. Whether this is your � rst or � ftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to � tness and a healthy lifestyle! Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.
TRAIN
It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance
you’ve chosen to walk or run. There are many diff erent training
programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race
distance several times during your training period. If not,
slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.
HYDRATE
If you have not calculated your fl uid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure
you don’t under or over-hydrate. The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientifi c, limit fl uid
intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.
SALT
Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes
during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood]
sodium level. This will not only aff ect your performance, it
may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and
confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to
quench your thirst, or follow your pre-planned schedule.
PLEASE
Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical
problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have,
medications you are taking or allergies to medications is
extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all
of our athletes like Rock Stars.
If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day.We would be happy to assist you. Have fun, be smart, and stay within your limits. In other words, Rock On…
RX TO ROCKADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.
RX TO ROCK
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Running Trails
From parks to industrial paths, there are many running trail options to explore in San Francisco. We’ve chosen a few of our favorite if you need to shake out your legs before race day!
CRISSY FIELD This path is mostly paved, relatively fl at and extremely scenic with views of Al-catraz, the Marina and the Golden Gate Bridge. If you’re driving to the area, there’s also a good chance you can score a free parking space along this route. If you start and end at Fort Mason, you’re run approximately 5 miles. Your turn around point will be at the bottom of the Golden Gate Bridge. Stay on the pe-destrian side of the shared path or take the wide dirt pedestrian trail running parallel to the paved path. Looking for a few more miles? Extend your run over the Golden Gate Bridge.
GOLDEN GATE PARK—SAN FRANCISCOTreat yourself to a jaunt in one of the most famous areas in the U.S. The intention of the park’s designers was to allow visitors to just wander and lose themselves in nature, so use this as an opportunity to fi nd peace and tranquil-
ity before the big day. Adventurous? Grab a free park map before you go. If not, try the 7.5 mile perimeter loop, or the nice two-mile loop around Stow Lake and Strawberry Hill.
THE EMBARCADERO—SAN FRANCISCORight along the water, the Embarcadero path runs from AT&T Park along the bay to Fisherman’s Wharf. Located close to the Financial District it’s the perfect paved fl at run- but sometimes can get a bit congested as there are popular stops along the way. Fisher-man’s Wharf boasts a variety of food and shopping and is the perfect place to end your run along the water!
LANDS END TRAIL—SAN FRANCISCOEnjoy a rocky yet hiker-friendly path in northwest San Francisco that is packed with stunning views of the water, wild vegetation, beaches and a few desig-nated look out points. Use it as a taper run and run the three miles from Point Lobos to Eagle’s Point, or traverse the total loop trail for a solid 11 miles. Dogs are permitted and there are great spots to grab a bite afterwards nearby!
LOCAL RUNNING SPOTS
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CALI COMBO MEDALRock three of our four Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon or Half Marathon events in California in 2015 and earn the Cali Combo medal to show off to all your friends! San Francisco kicks off the fi rst of our four Rock ‘n’ Roll California events…you’re one third of the way there!
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King of the Hill
Do you enjoy the burn in your legs when you push yourself to the top of a grueling hill? Do you fi nd enjoyment kicking your friends’ tails’ to the top? Maybe you just like going really fast up steep things? If you answered “yes” to any of those (or even if you answered “no”), you’ll want to prepare yourself for our King Of The Hill challenge during the Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco.
Before you reach the Golden Gate Bridge, between miles 3-4, we will
have an extra challenge – who can make it to the top the fastest? Every participant will have an additional split time up the Lincoln Street hill and the top 3 fastest male and female participants will win an award! You don’t have to be the fastest overall to win this – just be speedy to the top of our hill and you can claim victory! Spectator shuttles to this location will also be provided so your loved ones can cheer you on while you haul up Lincoln Blvd! WHO WANTS TO EAT HILLS FOR BREAKFAST?!
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Of� cial Charities
OFFICIAL CHARITIES Tusk USA Tusk is a conservation organization, protecting wildlife, supporting com-munities and promoting education in 25 African countries.Website: tuskusa.comEmail: [email protected]: 212-602-1588
Hear The Music LiveHear the Music Live is a 501 (c)(3)non-pro� t organization that works with foster care homes to send pre-teens and teens to concerts in their local area and provide them the opportunity to do “meet and greets” with the artists. To date, Hear the Music Live has sent over 13,000 foster teens to concerts nationally.Website: hearthemusiclive.orgEmail: [email protected]: 541-517-1314
PKD Foundation – Run for PKDThe PKD Foundation exists to discover treatments and ultimately a cure for polycystic kidney disease. PKD is one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases impacting millions of people world-wide. When you Run for PKD, you bring hope to patients and families so they no longer suffer the effects of this disease alone.Website: runforpkd.orgEmail: [email protected]: 816-268-8469
Dravet Syndrome Founda-tion – DSF RACERDravet Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to raise research funds and increase awareness of Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies.Website: dravetfoundation.orgEmail: [email protected]: 203-880-9456
Lazarex Cancer Foundation – Team for LifeLazarex Cancer Foundation supports end stage cancer patients and the cancer community by providing assistance with costs for clinical trial participation, navigation through clinical trial options, and community outreach and education. Lazarex provides resources for cancer patients who’ve been told they have no other options, but who are not yet done with their journey in life and refuse to give up now.Website: teamforlifelcf.orgEmail: t� @lazarex.orgPhone: 925-309-8664
Girls on the Run of the Bay Area – You Can RunGirls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and con� dent using a fun curriculum which creatively integrates running.Website: gotrbayarea.orgEmail: [email protected]: 415-863-8942
Groundwork Opportunities – GORaceWorking to reduce extreme poverty by connecting community leaders with the resources needed to launch and sustain poverty alleviation projects.Website: groundworkopportunities.orgEmail: [email protected]: 919-624-5138
Hope for the Warriors – Team Hope for the WarriorsHOPE FOR THE WARRIORS mission is to enhance the lives for service members, their families, and families of the fallen.Website: hopeforthewarriors.orgEmail: [email protected]: 910-546-0144
My Brighter TomorrowMy Brighter Tomorrow mission is to “give faith” and provide funding for “cutting edge” therapy for special needs children.Website: mybrightertomorrow.orgEmail: [email protected]: 510-915-1539
Marfan Foundation – Team VictoryThe Marfan Foundation does every-thing possible to make sure people with Marfan syndrome and related disorders live longer, fuller lives.Website: marfan.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/victoryEmail: [email protected]: 516-883-8712 ext. 138
Melanoma Education Foundation – MEF Runner SupportSave lives from melanoma by edu-cating high school and middle school students about early self-detection.Website: skincheck.orgEmail: [email protected]: 718-775-7297
Save the Children – Team Save the ChildrenWe give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We save children’s lives. Join usWebsite: savethechildren.orgEmail: [email protected]: 203-568-4224
Sephardic Bikur Holim – Team SBHTeam SBH: bringing community members together through a shared sense of athletics and social responsibility.Website: sbhonline.orgEmail: [email protected]: 718 787 1400
W.O.M.A.N., Inc. – Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonex-istent – C.U.E. Running (Connect. Unify. Evolve)
W.O.M.A.N., Inc. is dedicated to empowering domestic violence survivors to create lives free of violence.Website: womaninc.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]: 415-864-4777
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – St. Jude HeroesImagine a race where hope marks the � nish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
St. Jude has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have bene� ted from our research. And no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.
As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll cross the � nish line knowing that you truly Run for a Reason.Website: stjudeheroes.orgEmail: [email protected] Phone: 800-701-4443.
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