RRR IB inside 2007

A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 5

RACE DIRECTOR

Brad Dillard

EMERITUS RACE DIRECTORS

Gordon PitzKeith McQuarrie

ASSISTANT RACE DIRECTOR

Larry Williams

BUSINESS MANAGER

Keith McQuarrie

ORGANIZING COMMITTEETammy BaumgarteJanet BixlerPaul BroadwayBob GiacomoAnne JohnsonLee Swayze

The River to River Relay is organized byRiver to River Runners, a member of RoadRunners Club of America.

COMMUNICATIONSMail River to River Relay, PO Box 3475Carbondale, IL 62903-3475

PhoneYou may reach the Race Directorat 618-924-8181

[email protected]

World Wide Webhttp://rrr.olm.net

Contents

Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Planning for the Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Division and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Special Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Race Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Team Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Start of the Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

After the Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Course Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Elevation Charts and Course Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24

2015 List of Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Official Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Handicaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

River to River Relay 2016The River to River Relay next year will be run

on Saturday, April 16, 2016

Registration is Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 6:00 p.m. CDT

Throughout the 28 years of the River to RiverRelay, several photographers have given time andsupport to the relay. Our staff photographer in2014 who took the majority of the photos in thispublication, was Kristen Dillard. Other photoswere generously shared by friends and fans. Wethank them heartily for their support.

First Time Relay RunnersThis book has been written to answer most of the questions that you mighthave about the relay. Please read each section carefully. If you still have ques-tions about any aspect of the race, contact the race director. The best way tofind an answer to your question is to send an e-mail to [email protected].

Experienced Relay RunnersThe relay is a logistically complex event (a “logistical nightmare,” accordingto one team manager). Please do not assume that you know what to do justbecause you have done it many times before. Review especially the sectionson the start of the race and the exchanges, and the charges for late changes inthe team roster, since this is where people have been most likely to encounterproblems.

Published in Carbondale, Illinois March 2015

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River to River Relay Hal l of Fame

Nominees to River to River Relay Hall of FameJudy Ayala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy and the GangBruce Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skeeziks and the PipsawahsJoe Bannon, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bannon’s MountainChuck Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana Brew CrewLance Bovard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prairie State Road RunnersDoug Braasch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shake, Waddle and RunJoe Brading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles County Ridge RunnersCathy Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Jude RunnersClearance “Buzz” Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buzz Boys & Buzz Boyx MixedLenny Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GTE Front RunnersChris Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandma’s Thursday Night Running ClubJon Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylorville TurtlesCarl and Carol Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back for MoreRoy Haake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keep It In The FamilyKeith Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott AFB StridersBob Hickman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas City River RatzChuck Hinde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver StridersGary Holda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One More Time For FunSister Marion Irvine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PFC Possum TrottersGene Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Jude RunnersLarry Keeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnificent Seven and Another GuyJim Leming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thunder Canyon Road RaptorsJack Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wandering Walukis (posthumous)Mike McGrath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hurry Up and Wait, Again!Dick Macknick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fritterrazz the Smatterriff (and other teams)Gary Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masters of Shawnee ForestTom Newlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General’s TeamLance Nogle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisle WindrunnersPeter Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HighwaymenDick Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starved Rock River RunnersBob Putnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General’s TeamKevin Reveal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herrin Road Runners (posthumous)Jerry Riebling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shake, Waddle and RunDale Righter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breaking Wind Running ClubRobert Rogalski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y-ConnectionCharles Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dixie FlyersGreg Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prairie State Road Runners (posthumous)Dick Ruzicka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dixie FlyersStu Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami Coca Nuts and other teamsMartha Schierer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Jude RunnersDonald (Butch) Sherrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleven-Eleven Y GroupBrook Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eight UpRon Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Frankfort All Around Athletes (posthumous)Frank Stash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Jude RunnersBob Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Forest Running, Pancake Club, Chicago Wet SocksPatti Swayka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnies and ClydesJohn Taylln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Forest Pancake and Running ClubBob Theodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisle WindrunnersCheryl Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.F. Flyers (and other teams)Jean Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Jude RunnersJohn Welge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mudd DucksGeorge West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GTE Front RunnersRay Wucher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantastics (posthumous)Tim Demco, Andre Fomby, Gus Coronado, Tony Daniels, Dan Lawson, Derek Olenek,

Jeff Hill, and Craig Young: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arenberg Racing Team

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Does it matter which runner runs which leg?

Team members must run in a fixed order,and each runner has to deal with a differ-ent challenge. The runner in position 8 hasfurthest to run; runner 3 has the shortesttotal distance. Team members who run inthe sixth position probably have the mostdifficult job. They will tackle a steep hillleaving Cobden and face the most difficulthill on the course on section 22.

How should we train for the relay?The course is not easy. If you normally runonly on flat routes, you should includesome hill training in the weeks before therace. Some teams use the ramps in a park-ing garage for training purposes if there areno hills available.

If you have never run in a race, we recom-mend you do so a month or two before therelay. Do not engage in any strenuoustraining the week before the race.

It is important to avoid dehydration duringthe race. Therefore, in the days leading upto the relay it is wise to drink plenty of flu-ids. Coffee, beer, and other alcoholicdrinks don’t count; in fact, they increase dehydration.

How long will it take to finish the race?If you start at 6:15 a.m., your team mustmaintain an average pace of 10 minutesper mile in order to finish the coursebefore it closes. If you start at 8:45 a.m.,your team must maintain an average paceof 8 minutes per mile.

A rough estimate of your team’s finishingtime can be calculated by adding typical 5-kilometer race times for the eight runners,and multiplying the total by 3.5. For exam-ple, if a team of runners averages 20 min-

utes for a 5K race, the total times for alleight runners is 160 minutes. Multiplyingthat total by 3.5 gives the team an estimatedfinishing time of 9 hours and 20 minutes.

Where can we stay?There are numerous hotels, motels, cabins,and bed and breakfast accommodationswithin a reasonable distance of the startline and Friday’s check-in. Simple Internetsearches will generate the most currentcontact information.

How do I find out aboutchanges in the course?

Late changes in the course will be describedat the managers’ meeting on Friday, April 24,the evening before the relay, at 7 p.m. at theThe Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602Sioux Drive in Marion, Illinois, There havebeen last minute changes almost every yearthe race has been run, so please arrange tohave one or two team representatives attendthe meeting.

P lanning for the RelayWhat should we bring in the way of supplies?Be prepared for both cold rain and warmsunshine. Following is minimum check listof supplies to bring.

• water (a lot of water)• other refreshments• litter bag • first aid kit • sun screen • toilet paper • towels • extra clothing and shoesfor each runner

• reflective safety vest (needed if your team doesnot finish before sunset)

Food, drinks and other basic supplies maybe purchased in the towns of Cobden and Goreville along the route. Water is the mostimportant item; you cannot have too much.It may be quite warm by the time you runyour third section. Drink regularly, especial-ly before running your own sections.

Anyone who has participated in the River to River Relay will understand the hardwork and dedication that is required to bring a team of eight runners to the

starting line. For many teams, the same person has contributed time, effort, and oftenmoney, year after year.

Whether the team is a perennial winner or a struggling also ran, everyone who is asso-ciated with the relay benefits from the contributions of these dedicated people, and weare please to recognize them through the River to River Relay Hall of Fame.

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May my team enter more than one division?

You may enter only one of the nine majordivisions. Eligibility rules for each divisionare on the inside back cover.

In addition to the major divisions, there areseveral special divisions. These special divi-sions are informal and not meant to be tak-en too seriously. To qualify, a team needonly declare that it comes reasonably closeto meeting the qualifications. You mayenter one special division in addition toone of the major divisions.

How many awards are given in each division?

The number of awards in each major divi-sion is listed on the inside back cover.There will be one award in each specialdivision for every five teams entered, up toa maximum of three awards.

May I change the division in which the team is entered?

You may make changes any time beforeMarch 28, 2015. After that you may onlychange to a less restrictive division. That is,

a Mixed-Masters team may change toeither Mixed or Masters, and a Women-Masters team may change to either Womenor Masters. Any team may change to theOpen Division at any time.

Div i s ions and Awards

Packet PickupFriday, April 24, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Pavilion of the City of Marion

1602 Sioux Drive • Marion, Illinois 62959phone 618-993-2657 • fax 618-997-1874

Manager’s meeting, Friday, April 24, 7 p.m.

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Specia l Divi s ions

Academic Division Any team affiliated with a school, college,university, or other center of learning.

Armed ForcesAny team that is instrumental in thenation’s defense.

City and CountyAny team that claims to represent the cityor county included in the team’s name.

Civil Service DivisionAny team affiliated with a federal, state, ormunicipal government agency; non-U.S.governments acceptable upon receipt ofappropriate visas.

Culinary DivisionOpen to any team that claims special culi-nary skills, and is willing to prove it.

Ecclesiastical DivisionAny team affiliated with a church or otherreligious group. Freedom of religion guar-anteed, but no animal sacrifice allowedduring the relay.

Financial ServicesAny team associated with banks, insurance,stock brokers, etc. Awards in this divisionare not for sale (unless absolute confiden-tiality guaranteed).

Happy FamiliesEvery team member must be related insome way to some other team member.

Health and Medical DivisionAny team affiliated with a health agency,hospital, or other medical group. Proof ofinsurance required.

Legal DivisionAny team affiliated with a law firm or otherlegal group. Special waiver and release ofliability required from these teams.

Old Friends DivisionTeam members have run together for atleast four years.

Running Club DivisionAny team consisting of members of thesame running club (no ringers allowed).

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Where do we collect the race packets?Race packets will be available at The Pavilionof the City of Marion, Illinois, and can becollected between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Fri-day, April 24. Packets must be collected onApril 24. They will not be available on themorning of the race. Packets will containrunners’ numbers, vehicle identification tags,and a baton. A bag of fruit and a roll of toi-let paper will also be provided.

Why are there nine runner numbers in the race packet?Runners must be assigned numbers in theorder in which they run—the person run-ning the first leg must wear the numberending in 1, the runner for the second legmust wear the number ending in 2, and soon. Use the ninth number for any alternatewho runs as a substitute.

What are the other numbered labels for?They are vehicle tags. They should beattached to the rear window and front win-dow of the team vehicle as instructed. Thetags must be visible to race officials. Vehi-cles will not be allowed to park at exchangesunless tags are displayed. If a vehicle is seendisplaying only one of the registration tags,that team will be disqualified.

What do I do with the form asking for a final roster?The final roster must be turned in whenyou reach the Pre-Start area on race morn-ing. It is your official announcement of theteam rotation, in case there are disputes lat-er. It should also list the license plate num-bers of your team vehicles. Also, the finishline announcer uses the list to read as manynames as he can when your team finishes.

Race Packets

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How many vehicles may we use to transport the runners?The permitted number of vehicles per teamdepends on the starting time. Only seededteams and teams starting at 7:45 a.m. mayregister two vehicles. Other teams arerestricted to one registered vehicle.

How do we register vehicles for our team?A registered team vehicle must display officialtags in front and rear windows. The tags will beprovided in the race packet.

Teams that try to use additional vehicles byusing one tag per vehicle are being unfair toevery team that follows the rules. Any teamvehicle that does not display both vehicle tagswill be disqualified.

May we use extra vehicles to transport the team members?Unregistered vehicles may be used totransport members of the team to later sec-tions of the course. Unregistered vehiclesmay not use the relay route for transport-ing team members or supporters. Onlyregistered vehicles may park at theexchanges. Unregistered vehicles may parkin towns along the route: Cobden, Gore-ville, Robbs, Eddyville and Golconda. Forexample, the sixth, seventh, and eighthrunners might go directly to Cobden andmeet other members at Stage 6. Fromthere, the fourth and fifth runners may godirectly to Goreville and Stage 12.

Can we use a camper to transport the team?No vehicles wider than 7 feet are allowed.

We will have two vehicles. What’s the best way to use them?One possibility is to split the team into twogroups of runners that function indepen-dently.

Another strategy is to begin the race withodd-numbered runners in one vehicle andeven-numbered runners in the other. Eachrunner would be dropped off by one vehi-cle at the beginning of a section and pickedup by another at the end of the section.Runners must be picked up by the samevehicle that dropped them off at every sev-enth exchange.

Be certain not to leave runners. stranded; itwill be difficult if not impossible to returnto get them.

Vehic les

Team RostersWhen must the team roster be submitted?A preliminary list of runners must be a sub-mitted via http://rrr.olm.net by March 28,2015. Team seeding is done and shirts areordered based on the information suppliedby the team captain by this date. An elec-tronic confirmation of the receipt of theroster will be sent to the e-mail address list-ed on the roster form after it is processed.It is a good idea to keep a copy of every-thing you send to us.

Must all eight runners be listed on the preliminary roster?The preliminary roster need not be com-plete, but a complete roster must be sub-mitted by March 28, 2015.

How should I report changes in the team membership?On or before 4 p.m., April 21, 2015, go tothe web site for roster submission. You canretrieve your team’s current data by enter-ing the last name of the team manager andthe team’s roster number. The roster num-ber is included in the reply showing that weaccepted your team entry. (If you cannotfind it, send the race director an e-mail at [email protected] and he will reply withyour roster number). You will be able toretrieve the current data and then changethose runners, etc. that need to be updated.After 4 p.m., April 14, plan to bring allchanges to the check in on Friday.

Must alternates be listed?You are encouraged to list one or two alter-nate runners on the roster in case of latechanges to the team. You may substitutealternates for registered runners withoutcharge at any time.

Alternates listed before March 28, 2015,will receive shirts. If your alternates wouldreally like to run, they should attend check-in on April 24 where there are bound to beteams looking for extra runners.

May I recruit a runner who has alreadysigned up for another team?A runner who has signed the roster for oneteam may not change teams without writ-ten permission from the manager of theoriginal team.

Do I have to pay for changes to the roster?You may replace runners with registeredalternates at any time at no cost. Please donot send in changes to your roster thatonly change the order of running. Youwill turn in the final order of running atthe pre-start area on race day. BeforeApril 14, you may make changes to yourroster at no cost. Beginning on April 15, allroster changes will be charged at $5 perchange. The computer “thinks” that anycorrection to a runner’s information is achange (spelling, shirt size, gender, 5Ktime, etc.) and charges accordingly.

Must I list on the roster the order in which team members will run?No. You can wait until the last minute tosettle on a running order.

Where do I get the waiver or minor waiver forms?Both the relay waiver and minor waiver forms are available on the web site at http://rrr.olm.net/teams/register.html. You can mail the signed waiv-er form to our PO box or you can bring it to check-in on Friday, April 24.

Must every runner sign the waiver before I send the team roster?No. Every team member must eventuallysign the waiver. However, we do not needthe waivers until April 24, so you may, ifyou wish, bring them with you when youregister.

Again, keep copies of any waivers you sendto us, and have blanks available so thatpeople you add to the team have a copy tosign.

May I change the team’s name?No. Team names must be on original entryform.

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The Star t of the RaceHow do we get to the pre-start area?Study the map on pages 16-17 in thisbook. There are two ways from Marion tothe start line. (1) Take I-57 south to exit 30at Anna. Head west on Illinois 146 for 16miles to Illinois Rt. 3. Turn north on Illi-nois Rt. 3. Teams with one vehicle will gonorth for 9.2 miles and turn east ontoMuddy Levee Road. This is gravel roadthe SOUTH side of the bridge. Thoseteams with 2 vehicles will have the “B”vehicle turn east at Wolf Lake after goingnorth on Illinois Rt. 3 for 4.5 miles. Dri-ving time from Marion to the pre-startcheck-in area is slightly more than onehour when you get on I-57 south.

Or (2) take Illinois Rt. 13 west through Car-bondale to Murphysboro. Take Illinois 149west through Murphysboro to Illinois Rt. 3.Turn south on Illinois Tr. 3 for 13.5 miles.Cross the concrete bridge and take theturn east onto Muddy Levee Road. DONOT TAKE THE GRAVEL ROAD ONTHE NORTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE.Driving time from Marion is approximately75 minutes to the pre-start check-in area.“B” vehicles will continue south on IllinoisRt. 3 an additional 4.5 miles to Wolf Lakeand turn east for 1/2 mile to Stage 2.

Should all of the team vehicles go to the start?NO. If you have a second registered vehi-cle, it should take Illinois Rt. 3 to WolfLake, and go directly to Stage 2 (the firstexchange) or beyond. The exchange is halfa mile east of Wolf Lake. Your second vehi-cle should arrive at Stage 2 by the timeyour first runner is starting. If you are ear-ly, please wait in Wolf Lake, not at the

exchange. Unregistered team vehiclesshould go directly to Cobden, Goreville,Robbs, Eddyville, or Golconda to meet theremainder of the team.

What should we do when we reach the pre-start?You will be stopped at a check-in pointabout 4 miles short of the race start line.Race officials will ensure that your vehiclestickers are appropriately displayed. Youwill also turn in your final team roster,which indicates the order in which teammembers will run. You will drive past theporta-potties and park where directed.Since there are only one or two pit toiletsat the starting line area, we recommendyou use porta potties here at the pre-start.

Should all of the team vehicles go to the pre-start?NO. If you have a second registered vehicle,it should take Illinois Rt. 3 to Wolf Lake andgo directly to Stage 2 (the first batonexchange) or beyond. The exchange is one-half mile east of Wolf Lake. Your “B” vehicleshould arrive at Stage 2 by the time your firstrunner is starting. If you are early, please waitin Wolf Lake, not at the exchange.

How long does it take to reach the starting line?Allow 20-25 minutes for the 4.3 mile drivefrom the pre-start check-in to the top ofPine Hills and the starting line. This willgive you time to drive PAST the startingline, park in a single line, and have the #1runner jog or walk back to the startingline. Before you leave the pre-start area, setyour trip odometer to 0. The ride to thestart will seem further than it actually is.Do NOT SPEED. Dangerous drop offsand low hanging branches are ahead.

What is the protocol at the starting line?You will drive PAST the starting linebefore letting our your first runner. Thevehicle in the lead will drive about 0.4 of amile and stop at a designated spot. All othervehicles should park in a single line behindthat first vehicle. Don’t let your first runnerout until you are stopped in the line. #1runners should jog back to the starting linewith their baton in hand. Porta-Potties areavailable where the vehicles stop and for the#1 runner at the starting line. Do not stopto let your runner out at or before you getto the starting line! Team vehicles will leavefor Stage #2 FIVE minutes before the run-ners start. This allows time to reach stage#2 before the runners.

Will the race start on time?It always has! Timing is under the controlof the Southern Illinois Amateur RadioSociety whose members take pride eachyear in starting the race by the NationalBureau of Standards’ atomic clock.

What happens if we are late?Your lead off runner must locate the RaceDirector, who is at the start line, andinform him that your team missed itsassigned start time. Your team will then beallowed to start with the next wave ofteams. The team’s finish time will be cor-rected in the computer to assure the correctfinish time for the team.

Do the fast teams start together?A small number of teams with the fastestpredicted times in each division will beseeded. Seeded teams will start at specialtimes, regardless of previous assignments,and they may use two support vehicles.Seedings will be based on runners’ previous

5K race times, as listed on teamrosters submitted before March 28,2015.

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Why is the first exchange number 2?The beginning of each section is referred toas a “Stage.” Stage 1 is the first section ofthe race; the first exchange is Stage 2, andso on. The terminology was chosen so thatthe stage number corresponds to the num-ber of the runner who takes over the baton.

Runner number 1 begins at Stage 1; his orher later sections begin at Stages 9 and 17.Runner number 2 takes over at Stages 2,10, and 18, and so on.

What do we do at each exchange?Race officials will direct traffic at theexchanges. Parking areas will generally be

100 to 500 meters beyond the exchange.When parking, drivers must follow thedirections of the officials. Do not stop inthe exchange area to discharge your run-ner. The officials may penalize teams thatrefuse to obey their instructions by assess-ing time penalties or by disqualifying arunner or a team.

The Exchanges

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Compliments of the

Village of Cobden

We invite you to visit and enjoyCobden Peach Festival

Cidernite Cruise

Union County Museum

The Appleknocker Town

Good Luck Runners!

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What are the chances of a runner getting lost?There are one or two tricky turns on thecourse. Sometimes course markers mysteri-ously disappear, and once a runner wasmisled by a directional sign unrelated tothe relay. Everyone on your team should befamiliar with the course description in thisbook, and each runner should review itbefore setting out on a leg. If your runneris alone on the course, your team vehicleshould pause at the turns marked “tricky”to assure the runner goes the right way.

What happens if one of my runners is injured?The official rules spell out the conditionsunder which one runner may replaceanother. If your team hopes to win anaward, the rule is quite strict. The only rea-son for a runner to drop out is injury or amedical problem. If a runner drops out, therule spells out who may take his or herplace. Once a runner has dropped out, heor she may not return to the team.

For noncompetitive teams the rule is lessstrict, but it is still important. A runner

may drop out for any reason, and any otherteam member may replace the runner whohas dropped out. It is still the case, howev-er, that once a runner has withdrawn he orshe may not return to the team.

If we are all exhausted, may we drive part of the way?No. Someone must run (or walk) with thebaton at all times. There have been reportsof runners emerging from a van half waythrough a section; illegal transportation ofthe runner is strictly forbidden, and guiltyteams will be disqualified.

Will medical assistance be available during the race?Ambulance services will be on call during the race. Members of the Southern IllinoisAmateur Radio Society will monitor therace, and will be able to summon assistanceif it is needed. If you need help, look forcars that have Radio Communicator signsprominently displayed. You will also beprovided with a first aid manual thatincludes phone numbers for ambulanceand other emergency services.

When does the course close?The last exchange closes at 7:30, but thefinish line in Golconda will be kept openuntil 8 p.m. Sunset is at 7:37 p.m. If yourteam is still on the course after dark, youmust be prepared to provide for your run-ner’s safety. The rules require that runnerswear a reflective vest after sunset.

Emergencies

Safety Fir s tThe most serious hazard for the runner istraffic. Heed these important suggestionsfor a safer run:

1. The rules require runners to pauseat stop signs. Be very careful whencrossing main roads.

2. Run on the shoulder of the road ifthere is one; otherwise stay as nearthe side of the road as you can.

3. In general, run on the left side of theroad. At a blind curve to the left andat the crest of a steep hill, it may besafer to run on the right. Runnerslike to run tangents, crossing fromside to side of the road as it turns.Be warned that this can be very dangerous.

4. Vehicles should exercise great care

when passing runners. Do not drive beside a runner; park if you need to provide water.

5. Use warning flashers at all times toadvise other traffic that runners arepresent.

6. Do not drive against the flow of the race on narrow roads.

Congestion can be avoided if everyone fol-lows four simple rules at the exchanges:

a. Runners waiting to take the baton must remain on the leftside of the road, behind theexchange marker.

b. Spectators and other team members must remain on the right side of the road.

c. The road must be kept clear for moving vehicles and runners.

d. Drivers of vehicles must yield theright of way to runners as theypass through the exchange area.

• Sunset is at 7:37 p.m.

• The last exchange will closeat 7:30 p.m.

• The finish line will remain open until 8 p.m.

If your team has not reached the lastexchange by the time it closes, you will beasked to leave the road. If you finish afterdark, a reflective vest is mandatory.

Stage Closes at

2 9:30 a.m.

3 10:00 a.m.

4 10:30 a.m.

5 11:00 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m.

7 12:00noon

8 12:30 p.m.

9 1:00 p.m.

10 1:25 p.m.

11 1:50 p.m.

12 2:20 p.m.

13 2:45 p.m.

Stage Closes at

14 3:10 p.m.

15 3:40 p.m.

16 4:00 p.m.

17 4:30 p.m.

18 5:00 p.m.

19 5:30 p.m.

20 5:50 p.m.

21 6:20 p.m.

22 6:45 p.m.

23 7:10 p.m.

24 7:30 p.m.

Finish 8:00 p.m.

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After the RaceIs there a place to shower after the race?Runners may use facilities at Pope CountyHigh School to shower and change clothes.The school is located 1.5 miles west of Golconda, on the north side of IllinoisRoute 146.

Please keep the school facilities clean andtidy. We depend on the cooperation andgood will of school officials, who ask run-ners not to bring beer or other alcoholonto the school grounds.

Can I find help for my sore legs?The sports council of the Illinois Chiro-practic Society will provide chiropracticservices (massage, rehabilitation, and recu-peration) for runners who might like toavail themselves of these services. Addition-al help will be provided by physical thera-pist assistant students from SIUC and JohnA. Logan College.

What else happens after the race?A food tent, craft fair, and other activitiesare also planned at the Pope County CourtHouse near the finish line. The Ol’ Fish-skins will provide blue grass music beforethe awards ceremony and, for those run-ners whose legs still function, dancing isencouraged.

We encourage you to pick up yourawards at the awards ceremony. If youmust leave, please arrange for someoneto pick up your awards for you. Sorry,but we do not mail awards to thosewho could not stay.

While celebrating your success, we urge youto honor the wishes of our hosts in Golcon-da and keep beer containers out of sight: novisible cans or bottles; please use cups.

Once again, the Illinois Valley Striders andStarved Rock Runners, Ltd. will host a pre-race party. The location will be at the check infacility, the The Pavilion of the City of Mari-on, on Friday night. All runners are invited.

Will I receive an official set of results later?

Official results will be posted on the Webpage by Monday, April 27, 2015.

The awards ceremony will begin at 6:45 p.m.

On behalf of all the employees of Gilster-Mary Lee,especially from our plants in Chester, Steeleville,and Centralia, IL, welcome to beautiful southernIllinois! Gilster-Mary Lee has been providing foodproducts to consumers around the world since 1895,and like the River to River Relay, we are proud tocall southern Illinois home.

Have a great race, stay safe, and finish strong!

GILSTER-MARY LEE CORP.1037 State St.Chester, IL 62233www.gilstermarylee.com

GILSTER-MARY LEE CORP. AND THE RIVER TO RIVER RELAY

Two Great Southern Illinois Traditions!

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Section1 Moderate (Steep Downhill ) Runner 1

Section 2 Easy Runner 2

Section 3 Moderate to Easy Runner 3

Section 4 Moderate Runner 4

Length: 3.60 milesStarts at 0.0, ends at 3.60Surface: Gravel

3.6 m (3.6) - Turn left at 3.6 miles onto the blacktoproad (State Forest Road).

NOTE: Approximate distances from the start are shown in parentheses.

Length: 3.60 milesStarts at 3.60, ends at 7.20Surface: Asphalt



0.2 m (10.4) Turn left on Route Illinois Route 127. Keep left, and watch for traffic.

3.4 m (13.6) Turn right onto a blacktop road (Mountain Glen Road).

Be careful crossing the highway.

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Section 6 Very Hard (Cobden) Runner 6



3.0 m (16.8) Runners turn left on Centennial.3.2 m (17.0) Turn right on Ash.

Vehicles go straight ahead, then turn left at Appleknocker Street. Park on Appleknocker.


0.0 m (17.2) Turn left on Appleknocker.0.1 m (17.3) Turn right across the bridge over the railroad.0.2 m (17.4) Take the first left turn, onto Poplar Street.

THIS TURN IS EASY TO MISS!0.3 m (17.5) Bear left, then right, remaining on PoplarStreet.2.1 m (19.2) U.S. 51 is the busiest road you will cross.

Pause, look carefully, and have team membershelp you watch for traffic. Continue on Water Valley Drive.

VehiclesCross the railroad tracks on Maple street. Turn left on Jeffer-son, proceed two blocks, then turn right on Poplar. If delayedby a train, cross the tracks by the bridge used by runners.


0.1 m (20.6) Bear right at the fork. Remain on Water Valley Road; do not take Shiloh Road.

1.1 m (21.6) Stay right on blacktop road. Remain on Water Valley Road; do not take Giant City Park Road.

2.0 m (22.5) Stay left on blacktop road. Remain on Water Valley Road; do not take Bethel Church Road.

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Length: 3.60 milesStarts at 23.45, ends at 27.05Surface: Asphalt; two fords

1.2 m (24.6) Turn right on the blacktop road (Water Valley Road)

2.3 m (25.7) The road turns left, then right. Stay on Water Valley Road. Do NOT take Buffalo Gap Road.

0.1 m (27.1) Turn right on the blacktop road (Rocky Comfort Road).

Length: 3.35 milesStarts at 27.05, ends at 30.40Surface: Mostly gravel0.3 m (27.4) Turn left on gravel road near top of hill (Panthers

Den Road). Watch carefully for turn.1.8 m (28.9) Bear to the right on Robinson Hill Road.2.4 m (29.5) Watch for left turn at the crest of a hill onto

Mount Hebron Rd. Turn is easy to miss. 3.1 m (30.2) Go straight ahead on Mount Hebron Road at

the top of the hill.

Length: 2.85 milesStarts at 30.40, ends at 33.25Surface: Mostly asphalt, some gravel

WARNING: Large stones may make thin-soled shoes inadvisable.

1.5 m (31.9) Turn right on blacktop road (Lick Creek Road).1.9 m (32.3) Take the road to the left (Goreville Road).

Enjoy the view!2.9 m (33.3) Follow the main road over Interstate 57.


Vehicles follow race officials’ directions to parking.

0.05m (33.3) Follow the main road over Interstate 57.

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Section 14 Easy Runner 6


0.3 m (36.8) Turn right on Broadway. Stay to the right!0.6 m (37.1) Turn right and follow Fly Avenue.

This is an easy turn to miss; do not follow vehicles along the highway.Do not follow vehicles along the highway.

0.9 m (37.4) Stay to the right.1.3 m (37.8) Be very careful crossing Illinois Route 37.

Pause, and watch for traffic. Then turn left under the railroad bridge onto Tunnel Hill Road.

Vehicles From the center of Goreville, follow Illinois Route 37. Do not follow runners. The runners emerge from the right,south of the town. At that point, turn left onto Tunnel HillRoad, under the railroad bridge.



Vehicles only turn right on Bowmans Bottom Rd.2.0 m Vehicles only turn left on Possum Rd.1.75 m Vehicles only turn left on High St.

Watch for race official to cross over Tunnel Hill Rd. to parking lot.

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Section 16 Moderate (Steep Downhill) Runner 8


Section 18 Moderate to Hard Runner 2


1.0 m (47.2) Be careful crossing U.S. 45. Continue on Gilead Church Road.


3.4 m (52.5) Turn left onto Illinois Route 147. Watch for traffic.


Length: 3.75 milesStarts at 56.50, ends at 60.25Surface: Mostly asphalt, some gravel

2.1 m (58.6) Turn left on the gravel road. Watch carefully for the turn.

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2.0 m (64.9) Turn right.3.2 m (66.1) Cross the road. The exchange

will be on the grassy field.


0.0 m (66.1) Leave the field.1.9 m (68.0) Be careful crossing Illinois Route 145. Team vehicles will be coming from your left

Vehicles turn left at the exchange. Park on the side road.When leaving, turn right at the first road junction, then turnright on Route 145. Drive 2 miles and turn left at Eddyville.You rejoin the runners at Eddyville.


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Section 23 Moderate (Steep Downhill) Runner 7

Section 24 Hard Finish Runner 8


3.2 m (76.6) Runners go straight. Do not follow the main road to the left.

Vehicles follow the main road to Illinois Route 146.


1.9 m (78.6) Turn right on Illinois Route 146.Be very careful; watch for traffic.

3.1 m (79.8) Turn left on Main Street.3.3 m (80.0) Finish beside the Pope County Court House.

Vehicles turn right on Illinois Route 146 and drive toward Golconda. The runners will emerge from the right, 1.4 milesalong Illinois Route 146. Follow directions to parking in town.

GolcondaRunner 11 - 3.60Downhill

9 - 3.35Hard

17 - 3.30Moderate

total10.25 mi.

Runner 2 2 - 3.60Easy

10 - 2.85Moderate

18 - 3.75Moderateto hardtotal

10.20 mi.

Runner 33 - 2.95Moderateto easy11 - 3.25Moderate

19 - 2.60Moderate

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Runner 44 -3.65

Moderate

12 - 3.80Moderateto hard20 - 3.25Moderate

total10.70 mi.

Runner 55 - 3.35Hard

13 - 3.40Moderate

21 - 3.45Moderateto easytotal

10.20 mi.

Runner 6 6 - 3.30Very hard

14 - 2.50Easy

22 - 3.80Hardest

total9.60 mi.


15 - 2.95Moderateto easy 23 - 3.35Downhill

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16 - 4.05Downhill

24 - 3.30Hard

total 10.95 mi.

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WelcomeYOU TO THE

Finish Line at

Golconda• On the Courthouse Lawn

Hamburgers, with all the fixin’sPork TenderloinThe Fajita Ladies’ Famous FajitasHomemade desserts -- pies & cakesAnd much, much more

• Local RestaurantsDari BarrSweetwater SaloonDive Down Restaurant & BarThe Mansion of GolcondaSubway

Plan to stay the weekend in one of our many accommodations from bed andbreakfast to camping. Enjoy the beauty of the Ohio River and other

natural wonders surrounding Golconda.

FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND INFORMATION CALL 618-683-6246WWW.MAINSTREETGOLCONDA.ORG

GOOD LUCK TO POPE COUNTY’S OWN “GOLCONDA RIVER RATS”!

Main Street Golconda and Golconda-Pope CountyChamber of Commerce

CRAFTSVisit Golconda’s unique specialty shops

• Gifts • Collectibles • Antiques • Jewelry • Candles • Flowers

FOOD AVAILABLE

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2015 Team RosterCorporate Division

16 Cheeks to the WIND Argonne, Ill.Abbott Rabbitts Abbott Park, Ill.Air Mobility Flying Feet Scott Afb, Ill.BFD Roadrunners Belleville, Ill.CNApple: Made From the Best Runner Chicago, Ill.Dried Up and Wiped Out Cape Girardeau, Mo.For the Hill of IT Carbondale, Ill.Illinois ARMY National Guard Marion, Ill.Prison Breakers Robinson, Ill.Team Motivated Schaumburg, Ill.Two Big Two Fail St Louis, Mo.

Corporate Handicap DivisionCNArky: Runners With Attitude Chicago, Ill.Cheshire Cats Montgomery, Ill.Chicago Gazelles Chicago), Ill.ICS Road Kill _From Evansville, Ind.Learning Curve Carterville, Ill.Run Like You Stole It Schaumburg, Ill.Schneider Electric Chicago, Ill.

Handicap Division3rd Sammy and the Jets McLeansboro, Ill.6:20 Club St. Louis, Mo.6:20 Trotters St. Louis, Mo.Agony of Da Feet New Lenos, Ill.BIG DOG Running AND Eating Society Olney, Ill.Bannon’s Mountain Liberty Twp, OhioBelleville Running Club Belleville, Ill.Big Hump Hash House Harriers St. Louis, Mo.Big Lil Madison, Wisc.Big Rock Milers Springfield, Ill.Bottoms UP BAR and Grill Neunert, Ill.Breakfast Club Shorewood, Ill.Chaney’s Gang Carterville, Ill.Change of Pace Kingston Springs, Tenn.Chester Running Club Chester, Ill.Crustaceans Onfire Marion, Ill.Deer Fountain Runners Chicago, Ill.Eight Deadly Sins Lake Forest, Ill.Finish the Task Cobden, Ill.Ice Pack and Beer Please Carbondale, Ill.Jones Creek Road Runners Dickson, Tenn.Lab Rats Chicago, Ill.Lisle A-Train Lisle, Ill.Lisle Windrunners Lisle, Ill.Los Tortugas Albuquerque, N.M.Movin’ Shoes; the Elders Madison, Wisc.Mudd Ducks St Louis, Mo.Murphy’s Moonlight Milers Davenport, IaROAD HOG OF THE Rockies New Lenox, Ill.Radical Runners Paducah, Ky.River Road Runners Carterville, Ill.Running on Empty Carbondale, Ill.Second Childhood Cobden, Ill.Slow Twitch Beecher, Ill.Team Boot Camp Webster Groves, Mo.Team Trouble Maryville, Ill.The Cutting Edge of Insanity Glenarm, Ill.Thunder Canyon Road Raptors Carbondale, Ill.Wide Bodied Redbirds West Frankfort, Ill.

Masters DivisionBallwin Bunch Ballwin, Mo.Chicago Masters of the Run Chicago, Ill.Forced Family Fun Lincolnshire, Ill.

Harmless Error #2015 Fort Wayne, Ind.In Need of Rehab Lincolnshire, Ill.Lakers Eight _Crystal Lake, Ill.Lego Superheros Omaha, Neb.Lumberjacks Pittsboro, Ind.Ridge Runners Valparaiso, Ind.STFD St. Charles, Mo.Team Chud St. Charles, Ill.Tinley Track and Trail Orland Park, Ill.Tri City Road Runners Geneva, Ill.Wildcats Springfield, Ill.

MIxed Masters DivisionBig Hump Benchwarmers St. Louis, Mo.Buzz Boys Mixed Sparta, Ill.Define Fun Charleston, Ill.Doopers Oak Park, Ill.Grandma’s Thursday Night Running C La Salle, Ill.Lactic Acid Junkies Gurnee, Ill.Palos Roadrunners Palos Park, Ill.Prairie Chickens Newton, Ill.Run Fast, Drink Beer Sooner St. Louis, Mo.St. Jude Runners Peoria, Ill.Super Tuscans Oak Park, Ill.Two Ringers and a Cowbell Carbondale, Ill.We Are Not Them Champaign, Ill.We Eight the Sandbox Urbana, Ill.

Mixed Division99 Problems But a Cramp Ain’t One Chicago, Ill.Ass on Fire St. Louis, Mo.Back of the Packers Bloomington, Ill.Bid E’s Family Affair Highland Ppark, Ill.Blessed Union of Soles Altamont, Ill.Buns on the Run Goreville, Ill.Cake Is a LIe Urbana, Ill.Chances Are? Charleston, Ill.Dashmob Edwardsville, Ill.Fiery Smurfs Loveland, OhioFlatlanders Collinsville, Ill.Fluffers St. Louis, Mo.Foot Pursuit Ava, Ill.Friends to Foes Carterville, Ill.Frontline Carbondale, Ill.GSP Cobras Dayton, OhioHarrison University Running Cougar Okawville, Ill.Hash House Harrier FRBs St. Louis, Mo.Haury Hillbangers Lebanon, Ill.Heaven Bound Herrin, Ill.Honey Badgers St. Louis, Mo.Insanity Is Relative Carterville, Ill.Iron Dragons St Charles, Mo.Keep It in the Family Nashville, Ill.Keep Your Eye on the Prize Metropolis, Ill.Late Bloomers Marion, Ill.Letz Go Dutch Palos Park, Ill.Mel’s Mob Paducah, Ky.Metro Milers Edwardsville, Ill.Midwest Eclectic Kankakee, Ill.Mississippi County Flatlanders Charlerton, Mo.More Ego Than Brains Effingham, Ill.PB Running Club Poplar Bluff, Mo.Press’n On Golconda, Ill.Pyramid Running Club Pinckneyville, Ill.Running Scared Sparta, Ill.SIUC Triathlon Club Carbondale, Ill.Silkworm Murphysboro, Ill.

Slo Children Murphysboro, Ill.Smart Runners Vienna, Ill.Sole Mates Mahomet, Ill.Squinge Cobden, Ill.St Louis Hash House Harriers St Louis, Mo.Suck It Up, Buttercup! Waltonville, Ill.Synergy Metropolis, Ill.Team Shlonak Steeleville, Ill.Team Thoroman Glen Carbon, Ill.Tgiff Channahon, Ill.The Magnificent Seven (And Some Ot Jonesboro, Ark.Turbo Turtles Madison, Ala.Victorious Secret Naperville, Ill.We Kick Assphalt Saint Charles, Mo.Weak Knees St. Louis, Mo.Weekend Runaways McLeansboro, Ill.Winning Is Not An Option (Wino) St. Louis, Mo.Yellow Donkeys Carterville, Ill.

Open Division180 Energy Runners St. Louis, Mo.80 Are You Crazy Glen Carbon, Ill.Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Herrin, Ill.Assiduous Soles Phoenix, Ariz.BMHK Baldwin, Ill.Beer: A Breakfast Treat Effingham, Ill.Belleville Running Club #2 Belleville, Ill.Between a Walk and a Hard Pace Herrin, Ill.Bone Breakers Carterville, Ill.Box of Eight St. Louis, Mo.Breaking Wind Running Club Mattoon, Ill.Chasin’ the Lobster Solon, OhioCheetah Beecher, Ill.Chucky’s Cheetahs Herrin, Ill.Cobra Kai Golconda, Ill.Dekalb Corn Dogs Dekalb, Ill.Down Hill From Here Marion, Ill.Dude, Where’s My Van? Marion, Ill.Eagle’s Wings Runners Alton, Ill.Easy to Pass and Tough to Lap Steeleville, Ill.Eville Spirits Evansville, Ind.F.A.S.T.E.R. St. Louis, Mo.Fallenpatriots Ofallon, Mo.Fastor Pastors Mahomet, Ill.Fish Out of Water Carbondale, Ill.Hampshire Coon Creek Crawlers Hampshire, Ill.Has Beens Cape Girardeau, Mo.Hawkeye Road Hawgs Springfield, Ill.Heaven Bound Too Marion, Ill.Hills Angels Carbondale, Ill.Iron Mules Indianapolis, Ind.Kings of Taper Part Deux Morton, Ill.Manila Runner’s Mafia Manila, Ark.Mission Possible Centralia, Ill.Munning Ruppets Normal, Ill.Mustang Sally and the Tipsy Rouser Brentwood, Tenn.Neighborhood Co-Op Grocery Carbondale, Ill.New Market Mallers Joliet, Ill.Opps Mulkeytown, Ill.Our Van Reeks Lemont, Ill.Polymerase Chain Reaction St. Louis, Mo.Possum Trotter Coello, Ill.Praire Chicken II Newton, Ill.Ridge Runners II Hebron, Ind.Road Slugs Glenview, Ill.Rubbert Guppies St. Louis, Mo.Run and Done Rossville, Ind.

Running Butties Teutopolis, Ill.Running Start Shiloh, ILRunning Witness Paxton, Ill.Running a Crossroads Monticello, Ill.Seven Fast Guys and Me Poplar Bluff, Mo.Simpson Gray Gang Simpson, Ill.Simpson Gray Gang Young Guns Simpson, Ill.Skeeziks and the Pipsawahs Orlando, Fla.Soaring Warriors Carbondale, Ill.Sole Mates of the #618 Marion, Ill.Spitriclub Springfield, Ill.St. Louis Speed Trap Ballwin, Mo.Steeple Chasers Harrisburg, Ill.Stride for Stride Carterville, Ill.Swim Bike Run St. Louis Town And Country, Mo.Tcb Mahomet, Ill.Team James Coulterville, Ill.Team RWB Harrisburg, Ill.Team Sockmonkey Winnebago, Ill.Ten Minute Rule North Aurora, Ill.Think Pink Carbondale, Ill.This Is a 5K, Right? Tampa, Fla.Tobi’s Turtles Marion, Ill.Trail Blazers Carterville, Ill.Under Par Marion, Ill.Unknown Rash Belleville, Ill.W3T? (What Were We Thinking?) Eddyville, Ill.WNBA Chicago Sky Springfield, Ill.Wandering Elderbarries Champaign, Ill.We Run for HOPS Effingham, Ill.Wevenge of the Wunning Wabbits Duquoin, Ill.What the Hill Herrin, Ill.

Women Masters DivisionFLEET FEET Ladies St. Louis, MoMiss Direction Wheaton, Ill.On the Road Again Glen Carbon, Ill.Too Inspired to Be Tired Third Lake, Ill.Women on the Run Crete, Ill.

Womens DivisionAngry Beavers St. Louis, Mo.Average Janes Flora, Ill.Baptist Buns on the Run Harrisburg, Ill.Betty Multisport North Aurora, Ill.Blind Pig Social Club Herrin, Ill.Crosstrainers Flora, Ill.Don’t Dawg It! Carbondale, Ill.Eight Chicks Daredenne Prairie, Mo.F.R.O.G.G.S. Red Bud, Ill.Fun Runnin’ Girls St. Louis, Mo.GET IT GIRL Valparaiso, Ind.Girls, Glitter, and Gravel Road Effingham, Ill.Godzilla’s Angels Edwarsville, Ill.Gone Girls Murphysboro, Ill.Hamilton County Sole Sistas McLeansboro, Ill.Jody’s Speedy Girls Gifford, Ill.KTeam St Louis, Mo.PRC St. Louis, Mo.Sassy At Sunrise Sparta, Ill.Shut Up and Run St. Louis, Mo.Sole Sistas of the 618: Team Pink Carterville, Ill.Sole Sisters Springfield, Ill.Your Pace Or Mine O’Fallon, Ill.

OtherBanana Clan Beatdown Springfield, Ill.

2015 Team Roster

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1. Teams shall consist of eight run-ners, each of whom shall completethree sections of approximately 3 mileseach while carrying a baton.

Rules Concerning Runners2. Team members shall run in a fixedorder. The first runner shall completesections 1, 9, and 17; the second run-ner shall complete sections 2, 10, and18, and so on.

3. Runners must wear official racenumbers that correspond to their posi-tion on the team. The first runner mustwear a number ending in 1; the secondrunner must wear a number ending in2, and so on. Race numbers must bevisible from the front.

4. If for medical reasons a runnercannot complete a section, anotherrunner may take over. The substitutemust be either the next runner insequence or the previous runner insequence (e.g., if runner 3 is injured,runners 2 or 4 may take over). Substi-tutes must complete all remaining sec-tions for the injured runners theyreplace, as well as their own sections.

Once a runner has dropped out ofthe race, he or she may not re-enter.

The team shall be eligible forawards in the Mixed or Mixed-Mastersdivisions if at least three runners ofeach sex complete the course. Theteam shall be eligible for awards in theHandicap or Corporate Handicap divi-sions, but only the handicap times ofrunners who complete the course willbe counted in calculating the teamhandicap. See Notes (above) for furtherclarification of this rule.

5. The baton must be passed fromone runner to the next within a markedexchange zone 50 meters in length.While in the exchange zone, runnersmust remain on the left side of the road.

6. Runners must carry the baton sothat it is visible to race officials whileapproaching or leaving the exchangezone.

7. Runners may receive water or oth-er supplies from team members. Noother physical contact with the runneris permitted.

8. Runners who take a wrong turnmust return to the course where theyleft it and continue on the correct route.Runners may use the team vehicle orother transportation to return to thecorrect route, provided they completeall of the correct route unaided.

9. Runners must pause at all stopsigns, and obey all safety instructions.

10. Runners must wear a reflectivevest or other reflective clothing if run-ning after sunset.

11. Runners are discouraged fromwearing headphones or any other equip-ment that interferes with their hearing.

Rules Concerning Vehicles12. Teams may use one or two regis-tered vehicles, depending on the team’sstarting time, to transport runners dur-ing the race. Team vehicles must beless than seven feet in width.

13. Registered team vehicles must dis-play an official identification tag in thefront and rear windows. Both tags mustbe visible to race officials at theexchanges. Only team vehicles display-ing both official tags will be allowed topark at the exchanges.

14. Team vehicles must obey all speedlimits, traffic signs, other traffic laws,and instructions from race officials.

15. Team vehicles must drive at a nor-mal rate of speed. Vehicles may notblock or interfere with other vehicles,and must yield right of way to runnersat all times.

16. At the exchanges, team vehiclesmust park only in designated areas.Vehicles may not stop at an exchange,even to discharge runners, exceptwhere directed.

Rules Concerning All Participants17. At the exchanges, team membersand other participants who are notinvolved in the exchange of the batonmust remain on the right side of theroad.

18. Participants must leave no litter onthe course.

Violation of any rule may result inassessment of time penalties or

disqualification of the runner or the team.

Note 1. Teams are not required tofollow the substitution rule (Rule#4) unless they are competing foran award. If substitutions aremade other than those that areallowed, including the use of extrarunners, teams may finish the racebut will not be eligible for anyaward.

Note 2. The substitution rule (Rule#4) applies if one or more runnersare missing at the start of the race.One or more substitutes must thencomplete back-to-back sections(approximately a total of 20 miles).

Note 3. Teams in the Mixed andMixed-Masters divisions with onlythree women will be able to followthe rule only if the women followeach other in the sequence (e.g.,positions 2, 3, and 4).

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AwardsThe divisions and minimum number of awards for each division are as follows:

Open All teams may compete. 7 awardsHandicap All teams may compete. Awards will be based

on times corrected for handicap. 7 awardsWomen All team members must be women. 3 awardsMixed A minimum of three members must be of each sex. 7 awardsMasters All team members must be at least 40 years old. 3 awardsMixed Masters All team members must be at least 40 years old.

A minimum of three members must be of each sex. 3 awardWomen Masters All team members must be women, and at least 3 awards

40 years old.Corporate All members must be employed by the same

employer or place of business. 3 awardsCorporate Handicap All members must be employed by the same employer.

Awards will be based on finish times corrected for handicap. 3 awards

Team handicaps will be the total of the handicap times for all team members.

Acknowledgments

More than 200 volunteers, including members of the Southern Illinois Amateur Radio Society, willhelp on the day of the race. The sheriffs of Johnson, Pope, and Union counties, and the Illinois StatePolice, will assist with traffic control. The organizing committee is very grateful to all of these people.Please express your appreciation should you have the opportunity, and make their jobs easier byfollowing their instructions.

Course RecordsOpen 6 : 47 : 10 1997 Where We Go One We Go All Bartlett, Ill.

Handicap *6 : 43 : 41 2013 Los Tortugas Albuquerque, N.M.

Women’s 8 : 32 : 13 1995 Chicago Gazelles Chicago, Ill.

Mixed 7 : 36 :35 1999 Palos Roadrunners Palos Heights, Ill.

Masters 7 : 20 : 45 1994 Masters of Shawnee Forest New Lenox, Ill.

Women Masters 9 : 09 : 05 2005 Run Chicago Gazelles Chicago, Ill.

Mixed Masters 8 : 01 : 38 1995 Coed Masters of Shawnee Forest New Lenox, Ill.

Corporate 7 : 43 : 03 1990 McDonnell Douglas Flyers St. Louis, Mo.

Corporate Handicap *7 : 35 : 08 1995 DMA-Cartographic Express St. Louis, Mo.

* Times adjusted for team handicap.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a diverse organization committed to equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. USDA prohibits discrimination on thebasis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation and familial status. Persons believing they have been discriminated against should contact the Secretary, USDepartment of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, or call 202-720-7327, or 202-720-1127 (TTY).

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