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Mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Arc Race on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. More than a thousand people will join Arc in support of people with developmental disabilities. Enjoy a fun-filled day of running, walking, family entertainment and health & wellness information.
Run in the certified 5k, the certified Half-Marathon, or walk in the 3k Fun Walk! Bring family and friends to enjoy the day in our extensive Family Fun Zone, and check out the Expo Village. Arc Race is for everyone!
COURSE & CERTIFICATION
The 5k & Half-Marathon courses are certified by the USATF. Course numbers are NY04043AM for the 5k and NY04042AM for the Half Marathon. Courses must be certified for any road running performance to be accepted as a record or to be nationally ranked. Furthermore, running a race on a certified course allows you to accurately compare your time to performance runs on other certified courses because you can be sure the distances were exactly the same. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate. Not only does this enable accurate times, but also allows us to quickly post results on race day.
Download an aerial course map (PDF, 6MB) courtesy of Plumley Engineering. View the layout of the Park map (GIF Image, 200k) to find registration, parking, family fun zone, and more.
CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING
Arc Race uses ChampionChip technology to accurately record each runner’s time as he or she crosses the finish line. A small, unobtrusive plastic chip is affixed to each participant’s shoe laces. A special receiver on the finish line records each unique runner as they pass by it. Not only does this enable accurate times, but also allows us to publish and post results on race day quickly.
If you are an avid racer, you may have your own ChampionChip. We welcome racers who prefer to use their own chips – simply note your chip number on your registration form.
Racers who do not have their own chips will be provided one by Arc when they pick up their race packet. The chips are collected by volunteers after runners cross the finish line. Chips that are not returned will incur a $35 fee to replace it. The Family Fun Walk does not utilize timing chips as it is not a competitive event.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Arc Race's free Family Fun Zone is a major part of the event! Past Family Fun Zone activities included hot air balloon rides, a petting zoo, playground, face painting, free food and drinks, games and prizes, music, entertainment, give aways, rides such as the bouncey castle, pictures with cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Otto the Orange and more. The entire Family Fun Area is free and open to race participants and their family and friends - so join us at Long Branch Park.
EXPO VILLAGE
The Expo Village features services and information just for our participants. Receive free massages and chiropractic adjustments, receive information about health and wellness topics, get free product samples and more.
WHEELCHAIR & ASSISTIVE DEVICE CATEGORY
Arc Race has a competitive category in both the 5k and Half-Marathon events for participants who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices, such as a hand crank. Participants racing in this category can compete for placing and prizes on the same certified course. Start time for this category will be a minute before gun start to allow all participants to share the course safely. To participate in this category, simple check the appropriate box on your registration. For additional information, contact Gini Gozzi, Special Events Coordinator at 315.476.7441, extension 147 or ggozzi@arcon.org.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Online registration is not yet open for Arc Race 2009. Add yourself to our mailing list to be notified when Arc Race registration opens and for other special offers and news about the race. Your information is never shared outside of Arc.
Pre-Registration
Pre-registered runners save money with discounted registration fees and are also guaranteed a race t-shirt if they register by September 1st. We highly encourage all runners and walkers to register ahead of the event.
Race Day Registration
Arc also allows participants to register on the morning of the race. If you wish to do so, please leave ample time before your event begins! We recommend arriving at least one full hour early to allow for parking and long lines! Follow signs to the “Race Day Registration” area and fill out the appropriate form to receive your race bag, ChampionChip, and bib number. T-shirts are not available for race day registrants.
Race Day Registration is only open from 7:00AM - 8:30AM. Be aware that hundreds of people register on the day of our event. We cannot guarantee shirt and specific size availability for race day registrants.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
Get your race packet ahead of the event and skip the check-in lines on the morning of the race. Pick up your bib, race program, t-shirt, timing chip and race bag on Thursday, September 10th at Arc of Onondaga. Arc is located at 600 South Wilbur Avenue. Those arriving for packet pick-up will be directed to the rear parking lot (immediate right turn on entering the main Arc parking lot). Arc will be open for packet pickup from Noon to 6pm on Thursday. You can also register and pay during pre-race packet pickup. This is not a mandatory compontent of the race; all participants may still choose to pick up their packets on the morning of the race; just follow signs in the park for Pre-Registered Participants.
GROUPS, TEAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Get a group of friends together, form a team, or race with your colleagues! Arc Race welcomes and encourages teams! There is even a prize for the largest team.To form a team, simply download your Team Captain’s packet, complete with information and registration forms. You can also download race posters to announce the forming of your team in your work place, church, or community building.
To join a team, simply fill in the “Team Information” section of the registration when you fill out your registration forms.
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Arc Race has a variety of emergency medical personnel, police and ambulances posted throughout Long Branch Park and the various courses for the duration of the race. In addition, there is a First Aid tent near the start and finish lines. Observers throughout the course, including lead and trail bikers also help to ensure the safety of all participants. You may also dial 911 at any time during the event for emergency assistance.
WATER STATIONS
There are 13 water tables throughout Arc Race’s courses, staffed by generous community volunteers, distributing water and sports drink to thirty participants! If you or your group would like to volunteer to help at a water station, please fill out our Volunteer Form! Plenty of water, snacks, and other refreshments are available near the finish line and throughout the park.
PAST ARC RACE RESULTS
Comprehensive race results from the ChampionChip timing system, by Leone Timing, are available online for the following race:2008: 5k | Half Marathon | Photo Gallery
2007: 5k | Half Marathon | Photo Gallery
RACE DAY TIMES: SEPTEMBER 12th, 2009
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 7:00AM to 8:30AMHALF-MARATHON START TIME: 9:00AM
5K START TIME: 9:10AM
FUN WALK START TIME: 9:10AM
COURSE CLOSES: 12:45PM