2014 m2m relay nebraska race day guide

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LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTORsWe are excited to welcome you to the 7th annual running of the 79-mile Market to Market Relay presented by Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital. Over the last seven years, the race has grown from 150 teams in 2008 to over 500 teams in 2014. Because of your support the Market to Market Relay Nebraska is now the largest day-long relay in the country and was ranked as the 2nd Best Relay in the country in 2014 by Outside Magazine. Thanks for making the race awesome!

As race directors, it’s been exciting for us to watch the tremendous popularity of the event grow each and every year, but it’s been especially rewarding to witness the positive impact the event has had on Nebraska runners, teams, companies, non-profits and local communities.

Since 2008, the Market to Market Relay Nebraska has been able to donate over $85,000 to local charities and community groups including the Great Plains Trails Network and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year we are proud to make donations to over 20 Nebraska groups located in communities throughout the course which are listed on page 3. These organizations work year round to make Nebraska a better place to live and we thank you for supporting these groups by running in the race.

We were also excited to learn about the positive tourism impact the race has had in Nebraska Using an economic impact analysis performed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the race is estimated to have provided over $2.3 million dollars of economic impact for the state since 2008. This year, runners represent 24 states and 186 Nebraska communities. Just by participating, you are making our state and communities stronger. Thank you!

Perhaps most importantly, we love hearing incredible stories from runners about how the Market to Market Relay inspired them to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Check out the 10/11 Cares Team Spotlight on page 49 and get inspired. Whether this is your first race or fiftieth, we salute you for challenging yourself and supporting your teammates with their goals.

Run safe, drive safe, thank a volunteer, enjoy your teammates and we’ll see you in the Haymarket after the race at the Pepsi Post-Race Shindig & Expo!

Jason Bakewell & Ben Cohoon | Race Directors

DID YOU KNOW? You can sign up NOW for the 2015 Market to Market Relay! All officially registered 2014 team captains should have received an email with a special code and registration instructions. Team captains will have until Friday October 17, 2014 at 11:59 pm, to reserve a guaranteed spot for 2015. Teams not registered by this date will need to enter the General Lottery, for a chance to enter the 2015 race. Take advantage of this opportunity and get registered now! Race day for the 8th Annual Market to Market Relay Nebraska will be Saturday October 3rd, 2015. Learn more at m2mrelay.com 1

WELCOME RUNNERS

START LINE | MEMORIAL PARK• First runner drop-off parking

(Brownell Talbot School)• Timing baton pick-up (first runner)

STAGING AREA | AKSARBEN VILLAGE• Last minute race day packet pickup• M2M Relay merch available• Whole Foods breakfast options• Final announcements and last minute team changes

FINISH LINE | HAYMARKET• Team Finish ~ pint glass finisher awards• 50k Finish ~ medal finisher awards• FREE fruit from Whole Foods Market• FREE recovery shake from Max Muscle• 1 Free Michelob Ultra beer per runner with race bib ~must be 21+

PEPSI POST-RACE SHINDIG | HAYMARKET• M2M Headquarters, lost and found & Team Time Card• 50k Drop Bag pick-up• Michelob Ultra ~$3 beers• FREE Gatorade, Pepsi products and Aquafina• Food vendors• Award ceremony• FREE photo booth• Race Results• DJ Music• M2M Relay merch available• Exhibitors• FREE Massages

WHAT'S GOING ON

HELPFUL MOBILE AND WEB RESOURCES• Relay Tracker App for recording your stage splits• www.m2mrelay.com/halfwaysplit to check out your halfway time• http://goo.gl/zjg2Cn for a shortcut to the race Facebook event• http://nebraska.markettomarketrelay.com/details/#course for interactive

stage running maps

YOU ARE THE BEST!Over 300 volunteers pull together to make the Market to Market Relay Nebraska & 50k possible. Please join us in thanking these individuals throughout the day and know that you are supporting these local organizations through your participation in the race. The Market to Market Relay Nebraska is a great community fundraiser. Since 2008, Market to Market Relay Nebraska has donated over $85,000 to local community groups and non-profit organizations that supported the race. In 2014 the race will raise over $20,000 for community and non-profit groups.

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THANKS VOLUNTEERS

Omaha Running ClubOmaha Running ClubBellevue Offutt Kiwanis ClubBellevue Offutt Kiwanis ClubSarpy County Kiwanis ClubJDRFNebraska Christian CollegeQuality Living InstituteMt. Crescent Ski PatrolTD AmeritradeYMCA Camp KitakiTrinity Church

Elmwood VillageElmwood-Murdock Spirit SquadElmwood VillageEagle PTOGreat Plains Trails NetworkMt. Crescent Ski PatrolGreat Plains Trails NetworkLincoln YMCAKnights of Columbus CouncilGreat Plains Trail Network

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Bike Support | Pirate Cycling League & Lincoln Bike Kitchen, PayPalHAM Radio Communications | Lincoln and Aksarben Amateur RadioFinish Line | Running Down GBS, Great Plains Trail Network, The Bridge Behavioral Health and Congregation B’nai Jeshurun50k Aid Stations | Greater Omaha Area Trail Runners

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Safety is the first and foremost priority. It is important that all runners and drivers realize that the race course occasionally crosses traffic and follows roadways. Please error on the side of caution, drive slowly, be alert, read the following safety tips and have a great race!

RUNNER SAFETY Please read and understand all race rules and seek clarification as needed. Beware of vehicles, THE COURSE IS OPEN TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. A significant portion of the race course crosses “live” roads. Obey all traffic and pedestrian laws, unless instructed differently by a police officer.Course Signage: Follow all M2M Relay signs and read the stage directions in this guide carefully. It is your job to know the running route — the signs are only there to assist you.

We recommend carrying water and a cell phone while running.

RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC: Runners must run against traffic if running on city or county roads unless instructed otherwise.

VISIBILITY GEAR: All teams are REQUIRED to have at least 2 reflective safety vests, 2 headlamps and 2 blinking LED taillights. One of each MUST be worn by all runners beginning a new Stage during Official Nighttime Hours, before 7:30am and after 6:30pm.

NO HEADPHONES: Runners may not use earphones or any other equipment that interferes with their hearing. Music devices with speakers below the head are allowed if it does not interfere with your hearing. YOU NEED TO HEAR APPROACHING VEHICLES AND OTHER TRAIL USERS.

WATER & RESTROOMS: Runners are in charge of their own water on the course. There will not be water areas between Exchange Points. Teams should bring enough water to last the duration of the race. As a way to reduce race day waste, plastic cups will not be provided. Please bring your own reusable, refillable water bottles and team water jugs. Portable toilets are located at the start line, finish line, and every Exchange Point unless otherwise noted.

RUNNER VISUAL CUES

RACE COURSE SAFETY

ON-COURSE MEDICAL RELAY DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

EXCHANGE POINTMARKERS

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VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY

Beware of runners on the driving course. A significant portion of the race course crosses roads. Please refer to the Rules Concerning Vehicles section on page 8.TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE DRIVING:

• Focus on driving!

• Have your co-pilot read driving directions and give you instructions.

• Know where you are going and look at the map before you start driving.

• Do not arrive at Exchange Points significantly early. The driving directions are not always the most direct route. They were created to avoid crossing the runner path and to lower congestion at Exchange Points. Please follow the driving directions printed in this booklet.

WATER, FOOD AND TEAM EMERGENCY GEAR It is your team’s responsibility to carry adequate team water, food, blankets, first aid supplies, cell phones, clothing layers and rain gear in your vehicle.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.ON-COURSE MEDICAL:Basic first aid kits are available at all Exchange Points. On-Course Medical support with advanced first aid and response skills will be stationed at Exchange Points 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, and the Finish Line. Look for this red marker on the stage maps.Notify the nearest volunteer and the Race Emergency Director with any concerns or emergencies

HAM RADIO VOLUNTEERS will be located at most Exchange Points. These special volunteers can help connect you with medical volunteers, other Exchange Points or help answer general questions you may have.

RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: (402) 890-2891 (mobile)

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POLICE ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFIC LAWS Runners will be provided with police assistance at Stages 1, 20 and 21. Runners MUST obey all traffic laws unless instructed otherwise by a police officer.

NOTE: If for some reason during the day your team is delayed either because of heavy traffic when crossing a street or because of a train — these situations are considered part of the course.

LIGHTNING RULE

Lightning at the start of the race may result in a delayed start until the lightning clears. If you see lightning on the course after the race has started, get your runner off the running route and into your team vehicle. Be conservative, error on the side of safety and caution, and follow these procedures:• Make a note of the time and the location where you exited the course. • If lightning clears within 30 minutes put your runner back onto the running route where

they left and make a note of the time.• If lightning persists longer than 30 minutes, move ahead one Exchange Point. For every 30

minutes of lightning delay, please move ahead one Exchange Point. • Keep accurate track of where and when you left the course and where and when you

returned to the course.• Resume running at own risk 30 min after last strike.• Turn this information into M2M Headquarters on your Team Time Card after you finish.

We will then calculate your average pace and apply this pace to the segment of the course that you missed and will provide you with an official adjusted race time.

RACE COURSE SAFETY

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NON-EMERGENCY URGENT CARE CLINICSMIDWEST MINOR MEDICAL8610 WEST DODGE ROADOMAHA, NE 68114P: 402-827-6511SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

MIDWEST MINOR MEDICAL5310 S 84TH STREETOMAHA, NE 68127P: 402-827-6510SATURDAY 8AM TO 6PM

HOSPITALS

BERGAN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER7500 MERCY ROADOMAHA, NE 68124P: 402-398-6060

ALEGENT HEALTH MIDLANDS HOSPITAL1111 S 84TH STREETOMAHA, NE 68046P: 402-593-3000

NON-EMERGENCY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICES

DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF OMAHA 402-444-6627OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT OMAHA 402-444-5600SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF PAPILLION 402-593-2288CASS COUNTY SHERIFF PLATTSMOUTH 402-296-9370LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF LINCOLN 402-441-6500LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT LINCOLN 402-441-6000

LINC CARE4210 PIONEER WOODS DRIVELINCOLN, NE 68506P: 402-488-4321SATURDAY 9AM TO 10PM

ST ELIZABETH REGIONAL CENTER555 S 70TH STREETLINCOLN, NE 68510P: 402-219-8000

BRYAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER1600 S 48TH STREETLINCOLN, NE 68502P: 402-489-0200

EMERGENCY - 911RACE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: 402-890-2891 (mobile)If your team decides to drop from the race for any reason including a medical concern, incident or emergency, please notify the Race Emergency Director.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

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GENERAL RULES

1. TEAM MATRIX: Teams shall consist of six, seven or eight runners. Teams must run in a fixed order and each runner shall complete multiple legs of the Relay, called Stages. Each Stage will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Teams must carry a “baton,” passing it from runner to runner at each Exchange Point. There will be 21 Stages and, therefore, 21 Exchange Points and a Team Finish (the starting line is Exchange Point 1).2. MINIMUM TEAM SPEED: TEAMS ARRIVING AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER 9:10 PM WILL NOT RECEIVE A FINISH TIME.

RULES CONCERNING VEHICLES

Please use your best judgment when driving, and please watch for runners and other pedestrians.1. VEHICLES AND RUNNERS: Vehicles may not stop to interact or support runners on the course unless an injury has occurred or a runner has taken a wrong turn. Vehicles must always take the Driver’s Path. Please remember, runners are in charge of their own water and nutrition while running between Exchange Points and may not be supported.2. NUMBER OF VEHICLES AND TYPES ALLOWED: Team vehicles must be less than seven feet in width and less than 21 feet in length. Large vans, mini-vans and SUV’s are allowed. No RVs, mini-buses, trailers or limos are allowed. All vehicle passengers must have access to a safety belt. Team’s violating this rule will be immediately disqualified.3. LOCATION OF ID TAG: Registered team vehicles must display an official identification tag in the front and rear window. The tag must be visible to race officials at the Exchange Points. Only team vehicles displaying the official tag will be allowed to park at the Exchange Points. 4. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Team vehicles should follow the driving directions provided in the Race Day Guide. Directions have been designed to eliminate vehicle contact with runners and to provide the quickest route to the next Exchange Point. If a vehicle gets lost or takes a wrong turn and does not reach the next Exchange Point in time, the time is lost and will not be awarded back.5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Team vehicles MUST obey all speed limits, traffic signs, other traffic laws and instructions from race officials.6. RUNNER SAFETY: Team vehicles must drive at a normal rate of speed. Vehicles may not block or interfere with other vehicles, and must yield the right of way to runners at all times.7. PARKING: At the Exchange Points, team vehicles must park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not stop within the Exchange Point area, even to discharge runners, until parked in the designated area.

THIS SECTION IS A SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT RACE RULES. ALL TEAMS ARE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE COMPLETE RACE RULES FOR THEIR TEAM VEHICLE FROM M2MRELAY.COM.

RACE RULES

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RULES CONCERNING RUNNERS

1. RUNNING ORDER: Team members will run in a fixed order. For example, on a seven-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 8 and 15; Runner 2 will complete stages 2, 9 and 16; and so on. On a six-person team, Runner 1 will complete Stages 1, 7, 13 and 19. Runner 2 will complete Stages 2, 8, 14 and 20; and so on. See the complete runner matrices on page 12.2. OFFICIAL BIBS: Runners must wear their official race bib numbers corresponding to their position on the team. The first runner must wear a number ending in “1”, the second runner must wear a number ending in “2” and so on. Race numbers must be visible from the front.3. BATON EXCHANGE: The “baton” must be passed from one runner to the next within the defined Exchange Zone at each Exchange Point. Runners must carry the “baton” so that it is visible to race officials while approaching and leaving the Exchange Zone. Batons will be supplied at the Start Line to the first runner and will also serve as the timing chip.4. WRONG TURN: Runners who take a wrong turn must return to the course where they left it and continue on the correct route. Runners may use the team vehicle or other transportation to return to the correct route, provided they complete the entire correct route unaided.5. TRAFFIC LAWS: Unless a police officer instructs you differently, you need to obey all pedestrian traffic laws.

RULES CONCERNING ALL PARTICIPANTS

1. NO LITTERING: Participants must leave the course litter-free. Teams are encouraged to use the trash bags given in the race packets to leave the course better than we found it. Team Trash dumpsters will be located at Exchange Points 8 and 19. Please plan ahead and thank you for keeping team trash contained to your vehicle until these locations.2. NO PUBLIC URINATION: Participants should only use the bathroom facilities provided. No public urination or other public relief is allowed.3. NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcohol is not allowed at any time while participating in the race. Even if you have completed your last Stage, you are still participating in the race until your team has crossed the finish line. Do not start the party early. Alcohol may be consumed responsibly at the finish line party when city ordinances and permits allow. Please no outside alcoholic beverages at the finish line party.

There is zero tolerance on any of these rules. Violation of any of these rules will result in an automatic team disqualification and you will be asked to leave the course.

TO REPORT A SAFETY CONCERN OR RULE VIOLATION, PLEASE SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO 402-890-2067. INCLUDE VIOLATING TEAM NUMBER, LOCATION & RULE VIOLATION OR SAFETY CONCERN.

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DIVISIONS & AWARDS

• OPEN (Awards to top 7): All teams may compete, generally all male. • MIXED (Awards to top 7): At least three female members must be on the team.• WOMEN (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be women.• MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be at least 40 years old.• MIXED MASTERS (Awards to Top 3): At least three female members must be on the

team and all team members must be at least 40 years old.• WOMEN MASTERS (Award to Top 3): All team members must be at least 40 years old

and female.• CORPORATE (Awards to Top 3): All team members must be employed by the same

employer or immediate family members.• ARMED FORCES (Awards to Top 3): Instrumental to the nation’s defense and/or

community safety (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, private militia, FBI, Police, Firefighters).

• ACADEMIC (Award to Top 3): All team members affiliated with one school, college, university, or other center of learning. This can be students, faculty, or both.

TEAM CONTESTS

Voting for the Best Team Name and Best Decorated Vehicle will be done via the Team Time Card on the inside back cover of the Race Day Guide and must be turned in one-per-team only at M2M Headquarters at the Post-Race Shindig. Voting for the Best Team Costume will take place on Pinnacle Bank’s Facebook page. Teams with the most votes win. All Costume Contest winners will be announced via email and facebook.com/m2mrelay following the race. Winners of each contest get an automatic invitation into next year’s race.

BEST TEAM COSTUME ~ PRESENTED BY• Team’s must get their photo taken at the Pinnacle Bank photo booth at Exchange Point 6

at Papio South High School.• The top 20 team costume photos will be uploaded to facebook.com/pinnbank on the

afternoon of race day.• Voting will take place at facebook.com/pinnbank. Voting will end Sunday October 13th at

11:59pm CST. Anyone can vote!• 1 like = 1 vote

• Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay

BEST DECORATED VEHICLE• To win the Best Decorated Vehicle Contest, your team vehicle must not only be

awesome, but also be considered a legal Market to Market Relay vehicle.• To enter, teams must take a picture of their own van on race day and upload it to

Instagram using the #m2mrelaybestvan hashtag. Don’t forget to include your team name and number in the caption.

• To vote, write your team’s favorite van on the Team Time Card, make sure you enter the team number.• Winners will be announced via facebook.com/m2mrelay

BEST TEAM NAME• It’s up to your peers. The wackier and more creative, the better. Just keep it awesome and appropriate.

AWARDS & CONTESTS

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BATON/CHIP TIMING

Runner #1 on each team will pick up your team’s timing “baton” at the starting line. The timing bracelet will keep track of your team’s time through a timing chip system. Please use this for your baton.

TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT

On the inside back cover of this Race Day Guide is the Team Time Card & Contest Voting Ballot. Record your runner times throughout the day and submit ONLY one complete card to the M2M Relay Headquarters tent located at the Post-Race Shindig.

SOCIAL MEDIA

People are talking about the 7th Annual Market to Market Relay Nebraska! They are sharing pictures, comparing race advice and discussing costumes and van decorating tips for race day. We want to make it easy for you to get in on the race conversation. Check out M2M on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Want to see what runners are saying before and during the race? Follow M2M on Twitter @M2MRelay. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag to join the conversation.

Become a fan of M2M Relay on Facebook by joining our fan page. Meet other racers and get access to the latest M2M Relay news facebook.com/m2mrelay. Make sure you join the 2014 M2M Relay Nebraska event page at http://goo.gl/zjg2Cn.

Share your race photos with friends and family and check out other teams’ photos. Search for and use the #M2MRelay hashtag. Plus, vote for the Best Decorated Team Vehicle searching the #M2MRelayBestVan hashtag.

SCORING & MISC.

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8 PERSON TEAM MATRIX



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E=EASY; EM=EASY-MODERATE; M=MODERATE; MH=MODERATE-HARD; H=HARD.CURRENT STAGE RATINGS ARE BASED ON ELEVATION, SURFACE AND DISTANCE. HELP US IMPROVE THEM! WE ARE CROWD SOURCING THE STAGE RATINGS THIS YEAR. RATE YOURS AT HTTPS://M2MRELAY.WEBCONNEX.COM/LEGRATING12

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Drivers’ PathRunners’ Path DRIVING DIRECTIONSHead west on Underwood Ave.

1.1 mi

Becomes Cass St.0.2 mi

Turn left (south) onto 72nd St. 1.3 mi

Turn left (east) onto Pine St. 0.3 mi

Turn right (south) onto Aksarben Dr. 0.1 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 2 at Blue Cross Blue Shield and follow parking volunteers.

RUNNER NOTES• A lead cyclist will guide runners from

the start line through Memorial and Elmwood Parks to the Keystone Trail.

• A police escort will guide runners from the start line along Underwood Ave and Happy Hollow Blvd.

• Use caution when approaching road crossings and yield to vehicles at all times.

• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this Stage before 7:30am.

START LINE AREA• First Runner Drop Off• Timing Baton Pick-Up

(First Runner)• Restrooms

The driving directions in this guide have been made with the runners in mind. Please avoid using the same roads as the runners. Follow these maps and directions only. Do not create your own driving route. It will be safer for everyone involved if runners do not have to worry about traffic. There will NOT be signs for drivers, please follow the printed directions and maps.

Memorial Park | Start

STAGE 1Aksarben Village

Start LineMemorial Park

Exchange Point 2 Aksarben Village

3.2 miles • Easy/ModeratePaved Road & Paved Trail3.2 total team miles

The Start Line is located on the south side of the monument in Memorial Park, at approximately 56th and Underwood Avenue. NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED IN MEMORIAL PARK. Please drop off your first runner in the neighborhood to the north of Memorial Park or just east of Memorial Park in the Brownell-Talbott School parking lot. Then drive immediately to the Staging Area at Exchange Point 2.

Note: When driving to the Start Line Area, please arrive from the west coming from 72nd and Cass Streets. Cass will become Underwood Avenue. First runner drop off parking is available at Brownell-Talbott School near 55th & Underwood Avenue. Drop off your first runner and then proceed immediately to the Staging Area at Exchange Point 2. DO NOT WATCH YOUR FIRST RUNNER START THE RACE.

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Underwood Ave.

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Pine St.

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Mercy Rd.

Aksarben Village

STAGE 2Al Veys Park

Drivers’ PathRunners’ Path

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 2, turn left (south) onto Aksarben Dr.

0.2 mi

Turn right (west) onto Mercy Rd.0.3 mi

Take next left (south) onto 72nd St. 2.2 mi

Turn left (east) onto Q St.1.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto 60th St. 0.8 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 3 at Al Veys Park.

RUNNER NOTES• Trail underpasses all major roads.• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this

Stage before 7:30am.

• STAGING AREA• Last Minute Packet Pick-Up• Final Announcements• Free Long-Term Parking Garage (Aksarben

Village)• Whole Foods breakfast food• M2M Relay Gear

Exchange Point 3Al Veys Park

Exchange Point 2 Aksarben Village

3.4 miles • EasyPaved Trail6.6 total team miles

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Harrison St.

48th St.

36th St.

Raynor Pkwy.

Cornhusker Rd.


Al Veys Park

STAGE 3Twin Creek Cinema

Exchange Point 3Al Veys Park

Exchange Point 4Twin Creek Cinema

5.1 miles • EasyPaved Trail & Paved Road11.7 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 3, turn right (south) onto 60th St. Follow curve of access road to Harrison St.

0.2 mi

Turn left (east) onto Harrison St.1.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto 48th St. 2.0 mi

Turn left (east) onto Cornhusker Rd. 1.0 mi

Turn right (south) onto 36th St.1.0 mi

Turn right (west) onto Raynor Pkwy. 0.1 mi

Turn left into Exchange Point 4 at Twin Creek Cinema, following parking volunteers.

RUNNER NOTES• Trail underpasses all major roads.• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if

beginning this Stage before 7:30am.• At approximately 3.8 miles runners

will deviate from main trail and make a sharp right over the creek onto the Papio Trial.

• New for 2014: Continue heading west on Papio trail and cross under Raynor Pkwy before heading back east towards the Exchange Point.

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Twin Creek Cinema

STAGE 4Halleck Park

Exchange Point 4Twin Creek Cinema

Exchange Point 5Halleck Park

3.4 miles • Easy/ModeratePaved Road & Paved Trail15.1 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSNOTE: Leaving Exchange Point 4, Twin Creek Cinema, DO NOT EXITvia Raynor Pkwy. Exit on the far south end of the parking lot onto Brook Dr. (unsigned).Turn left (east) onto Brook Dr towards 36th St.

0.2 mi

Turn right (south) onto 36th St.0.4 mi

Turn right (west) onto Hwy 3704.0 mi

Turn right (north) onto 84th St./ S. Washington St.0.7 mi

Turn right (east) onto E. Halleck St.0.7 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 5 at Halleck Park/Papio Bay, following parking volunteers.

RUNNER NOTES• This Stage begins on paved roads before joining the Papio Trail.• Trail underpasses all major roads.• RELAY TIP: It could be possible for fast Stage 4

runners to beat their vehicle to Exchange Point 5. Consider sending your Stage 5 runner ahead early to Exchange Point 5 in another team’s vehicle.

• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this Stage before 7:30am.

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Halleck Park

STAGE 5Papio South HS

Exchange Point 5Halleck Park

Exchange Point 6Papio South HS

4.8 miles • HardPaved Trail & Pave Road19.9 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 5, turn north onto Halleck Park Rd. Halleck Park Rd becomes E. Lincoln St now headed west.

0.8 mi

Turn left (south) onto Washington St/84th St. 1.0 mi

Turn right (west) onto Hwy 370. 2.1 mi

Turn left (south) onto 108th St. 0.1 mi

Turn left into second possible entrance of Papio South High School for Exchange Point 6.

RUNNER NOTES• Trail underpasses all major roads.• IMPORTANT TURN: Heading south on the trail

along 96th Street, do not miss the right hand turn into the residential neighborhood on Sante Fe Circle. It connects to the Hwy 370 underpass into Walnut Creek Lake.

• Follow race signage arrows to arrive at Exchange Point 6 at Papio South HS.

BE SURE TO GET YOUR TEAM PHOTO TAKEN AT EXCHANGE POINT 6 TO ENTER THE BEST TEAM COSTUME

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STAGE 6Nebraska Christian College

Exchange Point 6Papio South HS

Exchange Point 7Nebraska Christian College

3.5 miles • HardPaved Trail, Gravel Roads & Gravel Road23.2 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 6, turn right (north) onto 108th St.

0.1 mi

Turn left onto NE-370 W0.5 mi

Take the 1st left onto S 114th St1.8 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 7 at Nebraska Christian College. Follow parking volunteers

RUNNER NOTES• Leaving Exchange Point 6, follow course signage

arrows carefully through the trails of Walnut Creek Recreation Area. Runners will exit the park on Turkey Rd.

• Run facing traffic on road sections unless signed differently.• Runners will run and cross on several live traffic roads. • At about mile 2.7, runners will turn right onto

Capehart Rd.• At about mile 2.9, runners will turn right onto

114th St towards Exchange Point.

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STAGE 7Springfield 5.8 miles • Hard

Gravel, Crushed Limestone and Pavement28.3 total team miles

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will run and cross several

live traffic roads. • At about mile 1.2, runners will turn

right onto Fairview Rd.• At about mile 3.7, runners will turn

left onto Mopac Trail.• At about mile 4.7, runners will exit

the trail and loop into residential Springfield roads. Follow the signs to the Exchange Point.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSOut of the Exchange Point turn left (north) onto S 114th St.

0.7 mi

Take first left onto Schram Rd.2.5 mi

Turn left onto NE-50 S. / 144th St.3.5 mi

Turn left onto Main St. 1 block

Turn right onto S Railroad St. 1 block

Turn right into Exchange Point 8 at Springfield’s Sarpy Fairgrounds. Follow parking volunteers and don’t forget to grab a free Gatorade after you park.

Exchange Point 8Springfield

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STAGE 8Buffalo Rd

Exchange Point 9Buffalo Rd

2.7 miles • EasyPaved Trail & Crushed Limestone Trail31.9 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 8, turn left (north) on Railroad St.

0.1 mi

Turn right (east) onto Main St. 0.1 mi

Turn immediate right (south) onto 1st St.

0.5 mi

CAUTION, SLOW DOWN: You will cross the runner path at Vine Street. LOOK TWICE.Turn left (east) Pflug Rd.

0.8 mi

Turn right onto 132nd St. 1.7 mi

Bear right on132nd St. now turning into Buffalo Rd. Pavement ends.

1.1 mi

You will arrive at Exchange Point 9 located on the shoulder of Buffalo Rd. Follow parking volunteers and park as far off the side of the road as possible. Only park on the right hand side of Buffalo Rd.

RUNNER NOTES• Make sure you and your team grab

your Free Team Gatorade at the Gatorage Oasis at Exchange Point 8.

• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does not stop.

• Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times.

• RELAY TIP: It could be possible for fast Stage 8 runners to beat their vehicle to Exchange Point 9. Consider sending your Stage 9 runner ahead early to Exchange Point 9 in another team’s vehicle.

Exchange Point 8Springfield

Main St.

Pflug St.

132nd St.

Buffalo Rd.

1st St.

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Buffalo Rd

STAGE 9Lousville Hwy 31/50

Exchange Point 10Lousville Hwy 31/50

Exchange Point 9Buffalo Rd

2.6 miles • EasyCrushed Limestone Trail34.5 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 9, continue heading west on Buffalo Rd.

0.1 mi

Turn left (south) onto Hwy 50, now looking for Riha Rd.1.8 mi

SLOW DOWN: This turn is VERY easy to miss.Turn right (west) onto Riha Rd.

0.8 mi

Turn left onto Hwy 31.0.4 mi

Turn right into Exchange Point 10 and follow parking volunteers.See parking detail map on next page.

RUNNER NOTES• RELAY TIP: It could be possible for fast Stage 9


• Trail underpasses Hwy 50.

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Drivers’ Path ParkingRunners’ Path

Exchange Point 10

PARKING DETAILSLouisville Hwy 31/50

PARKING DIRECTIONSVans will exit off of Highway 50 at Riha Rd. before you reach Highway 31. This will create one way traffic flow and eliminate a backup onto Highway 50, which creates a dangerous situation.Runners: be careful as you exit, as you will have to cross traffic twice. Vans are instructed that you have the right of way but they may not be looking out for you.

Please be respectful of private property to the south and west of this Exchange Point. No trespassing please.

Riha Rd.

Hwy 31

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Louisville Hwy 31/50

STAGE 10Platte River

Exchange Point 11Platte River

Exchange Point 10Louisville Hwy 31/50

5.6 miles • Easy/ModeratePaved Trail & Crushed Limestone Trail40.1 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSSee parking detail map on previous page.Leaving Exchange Point 10, turn right (east) out of the parking lot onto Hwy 31.

50 ft

Take a right (south) onto Hwy 50. 3.0 mi

NOTE: Hwy 50 will go over the Platte River and merge with Highway 66 going around the town of Louisville. Turn right (west) at E. Park Hwy 66/State Spur 13E (towards Platte River State Park and South Bend.

4.8 mi

Turn left (south) at 328th St. 0.8 mi

Follow parking volunteers to Exchange Point 11.NOTE: Parking will either be on the right side of the road or in parking lot that can hold about 35 vehicles.

RUNNER NOTES• NEW FOR 2014: The trail along Hwy 31 is

done! Completed in July of 2014, the new trail will be a favorite for all runners.

• After about 4.0 miles, the trail stops at a parking lot. Run to the far end of the parking lot to connect with the Platte River footbridge trail. Don’t be fooled and immediately turn left down the gravel road.

• After the footbridge, a gravel trail will pass under Hwy 66 and arrive shortly at Exchange Point 11.


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Platte River

STAGE 11310th & Mynard

Exchange Point 11Platte River

Exchange Point 12310th & Mynard

3 miles • HardGravel Road43.1 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSExit Exchange Point 11 by heading south on 328th St.

0.2 mi

CAUTION: Runners and vehicles share this section of the course. Slow down and watch for runnersTurn left (east) at fork in road onto Kimberly Dr. NOTE: Runners will turn right.

0.5 mi

Turn left (north) onto E. Park Highway 66. 2.0 mi

NOTE: If you need to use a rest room, use the bar at the corner of 310th St. and Highway 66 because there are NO rest rooms at Exchange Point 12.

Take a left (south) onto 310th St. 2.0 mi

Turn right (west) onto Mynard Rd and follow parking volunteers.DO NOT PARK on 310th St. Park on the shoulder of Mynard Rd facing west. You will continue west on Mynard Rd toward the next Exchange Point.NOTE: There will NOT be bathrooms at Exchange Point 12.See parking detail map on next page.

RUNNER NOTES• Leaving Exchange Point 11, use caution as the

vehicle route shares the running route for a short section. Runners will turn right at the T intersection. Vehicles will turn left onto Kimberly Dr.

• Keep left on roads and run against traffic. • Runners will cross over several roads where

traffic does not stop. Use caution and yield to vehicles at all times.

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PARKING DETAILS310th & Mynard

PARKING DIRECTIONSParking should not be a problem, but you may have to park up to .5 miles from the Exchange Point. The big thing here is DO NOT park on 310th St. We want Cass County to invite us back next year. Once you exit and head towards the next Exchange, continue heading west on Mynard Rd.

The Exchange is located at corner of 310th St. and Mynard Rd., be careful of traffic as you make that turn. Do NOT drop your runner off at the intersection. Please wait until you have parked to drop off your runner.

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Exchange Point 12310th & Mynard

Exchange Point 13Murdock

3.6 miles • ModeratePaved Road46.7 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSSee parking detail map on previous page. Leave Exchange Point 12 by continuing to head west on Mynard Rd.

1.9 mi

At the T intersection, turn left (south) onto 286th St.

3.0 mi

Turn left (east) onto Waverly Rd. 1.5 mi

Turn right (south) at Wyoming Rd and then take an immediate right turn into the Exchange Point 13 parking lot at Murdock High School.

RUNNER NOTES• Note there will NOT be restrooms at Exchange Point 12.• 310th St can have heavy fast moving traffic. Shoulders

are small. Keep far left on roads and run against traffic. • Runners will cross over several roads where traffic

does not stop. • Use caution when approaching intersections and

yield to vehicles at all times• IMPORTANT TURN: Arriving at the town of Murdock

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STAGE 13Grandpa’s Woods

Exchange Point 13Murdock

Exchange Point 14Grandpa’s Woods

3.9 miles • Easy/ModeratePaved Road & Gravel Road50.6 total team miles

Drivers’ PathRunners’ PathDRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 13, turn right (south) onto Wyoming Rd.

0.4 mi

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1.0 mi

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RUNNER NOTES• Runners will depart Exchange Point

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PARKING DIRECTIONSThis Exchange Point will be congested. Please listen to volunteers about where to park. DO NOT stop and drop your runner off at the Exchange Point; park first. You will either be directed to park in the Grandpa’s Woods parking lot or along the shoulder just to the south.If you use the restroom inside, please purchase something; otherwise use outdoor port-a-potties. Exchange is located to the north of the parking area near the one-lane bridge. Watch out for cars as you exit.Grandpa’s Woods is where the Market to Market 50k Solo Ultra-Marathon began at 11:00 am. Cheer loud for runners wearing yellow race bibs, they are running 31 miles to Lincoln. See page 50 for more details.

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STAGE 14Elmwood

Exchange Point 14Grandpa’s Woods

Exchange Point 15Elmwood

2.7 miles • EasyGravel Roads & Crushed Limestone Trail53.3 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSSee parking detail map on previous page. Leaving Grandpa’s Woods continue heading south on 310th St.

0.4 mi

Take the first right (west) onto Fletcher Ave. 1.0 mi

Turn left (south) onto Hwy 1/298th St.1.8 mi

Turn left (east) onto F St. and follow Elmwood Fire Department parking volunteers to Exchange Point 15.NOTE: Please DO NOT block anyone’s driveway.

RUNNER NOTES• Leaving Exchange Point 14, use caution as the

vehicle route shares the running route for a short section. Runners will continue straight on 310th St and will turn right shortly onto the gravel MoPac Trail. Vehicles will turn right onto Fletcher Rd.

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Exchange Point 16250th Street

5.2 miles • ModerateCrushed Limestone Trail58.5 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSNote: Your runner has over 5 miles of running ahead of them. The next Exchange Point is VERY CROWDED. Relax. Your team should have plenty of time to stop at the gas station at 4th and C St to stock up on supplies.Leaving Exchange Point 15, head west to return to Hwy 1/N. 4th St.

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Turn left (south) onto Hwy 1/N. 4th St. a few blocks

Turn right (west) on D St /Adams St. by “library” sign.4.0 mi

CAUTION: Slow down! D St. / Adams Street is a gravel road.Turn left (south) onto 250th St.

1.5 mi

CAUTION: This Exchange Point will be congested. Please be patient and follow the parking volunteers. Exchange Point parking is along the West Side of 250th St ONLY. Follow volunteer directions and be careful crossing the trail as you park or when you exit. Watch for pedestrians and runners.

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Point 15 along the spur trail and will turn right onto the main MoPac Trail.


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WOMEN'S DIVISION

“Post”Fontaine - Elkhorn, NE10/11 News - Lincoln, NEAssurity Fit Club - Omaha, NEBCBS 1 - Omaha, NEBCBS 2 - Omaha, NEBCBS3 - Springfield, NEBozell - Omaha, NEBulu Box - Lincoln, NECHI Health - Omaha, NECommonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest - Lincoln, NECorporate Punishment - Lincoln, NEDelivering Miracles, Omaha OB/GYN - Omaha, NEDino’s Storage - Omaha, NEFound Down - Lincoln, NEHaberfeld Road Warriors - Lincoln, NEHDR - Omaha, NEHMS/CBS - Lincoln, NEHot Box Detectors - Omaha, NEHudl - Lincoln, NEKelloggs - Blair, NEKiss My Asphalt - Omaha, NEKPMG - Lincoln, NELean and Green - Lincoln, NELI-COR - Lincoln, NELincoln Industries - Lincoln, NELutz - Omaha, NEMarket Makers - Omaha, NEMcGrath North - Omaha, NEMedic Misfits - Petersburg, NE

#greenbananas - Ames, IA1 Hit Runners - Council bluffs, IA16 Shoes and a Van - Lincoln, NEA League of Their Own - Loomis, NEA.W.O.L. Amazing Women of Lincoln - Lincoln, NEAngel Dash - Omaha, NEBad Mother Runners - Grand Island, NEBlazin’ Babes with Achin’ Legs - Norfolk, NEBoji Buns on the Run - Milford, IAChicks with Kicks - Lincoln, NECrazy Mother Runners - Carson, IACrazy Mothers - IOWA - Johnston, IADeep Vs - Omaha, NEDitch the Slippers - Omaha, NEDuck Duck Goose - Omaha, NEDumb and Dumber Divas - Ord, NEEmpyrean Brew Crew - Lincoln, NEEstrogen Express - Doniphan, NEFairy Flyers - Papillion, NEGirls Just Wanna Have Fun - OMAHA - Papillion, NE

Medical Marvels - Omaha, NEMichelob Ultra - Lincoln, NEMichelob Ultra 2 - Lincoln, NEMidwest Medical Transport - Papillion, NENOH Pain NOH Gain - Council Bluffs, IANorthStar - Omaha, NENorthStar - The Eighth Element - Omaha, NENorthStar Zulu Lightning - Omaha, NENorthstar: Corn Fed Beef - Omaha, NEOne Last Time - Omaha, NEOne Team One Dream lots of Chaffing - Omaha, NEPen-Link - Lincoln, NePen-Link B Team - Lincoln, NEPeople’s City Mission - Lincoln, NEPhysical Therapy Solutions - Lincoln, NEPinnacle Bank 1 - Elkhorn, NEPinnacle Bank 2 - Lincoln, NEProKarma Runners - OMAHA, NEQLI: Fueled By Brain Power - Omaha, NER Series - Ottumwa, IARun 4 Fun - omaha, NERunWorld - Ralston, NESCHEMMER - Omaha, NESECS Machines - Lincoln, NETeam Ralph - Milford, NEThe Lung and the Restless - Papillion, NETrade Runners - Omaha, NEWhere the Wild Things Are - Lincoln, NE

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - SEWARD - Lincoln, NEGot the runs - Lincoln, NEGreat places great faces - Omaha, NEGSH Hawks - Lincoln, NEHaymarket Hoedown - Omaha, NEHot Mother Truckers - Papillion, NEHousewives of Waverly - Waverly, NEI thought they said RUM - Denton, NEIt’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere - Jackson, NEJersey Chasers - Lincoln, NELadies in a half shell! - Silver Creek, NELadies of the 80’s - Council Bluffs, IALegs on Fire - Syracuse, NElegs with determination - Lincoln, NELive Love Run - Omaha, NEMARVEL-us - Omaha, NEMaster-8-ers - Omaha, NEMiles for Moose - Superior, NEMotley Brew Crew - Gretna, NEMuscles and Mascara - Holdrege, NE

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N-10sive Red Dirt - Omaha, NENOH - Omaha, NEOutdoor Diva’s - Lincoln, NEPACU PANT HERS - Pleasant Dale, NEPavement Princesses - Jill Allen - Beatrice, NEPavement Princesses - Pamela Kennedy - Papillion, NEPowder Puff Derby Girls - Cedar Bluffs, NEReal Housewives of Otoe County - Nebraska City, NEResisting a Rest - Holdrege, NERunning For Robin - Kearney, NERunning for Sanity - Laurel, NEShaken Not Stirred- Katherine Finney - Council Bluffs, IASheRas - Lincoln, NESloth Runners - Lincoln, NESlow is the New Fast - Lincoln, NESole Sisters - Omaha, NESouth Dakota SASS - Yankton, SDTeam Full Hard - Omaha, NETeam In Training - Omaha, NETeam Jitterbug - Elkhorn, NE

1st ACCS Running Team - Papillion, NEAre We not men? - Grand Island, NEFit Republic - Lincoln, NEIt’s a TRAP! - Bellevue, NELincoln Ladies in Blue - Lincoln, NELincoln Police Department - Roca, NEMike’s Grout Line - Lincoln, NE

Team Ne”brew”ska - Grand Island, NETeam Nebraska - Women - Omaha, NETeam Pepsi- Run For Now - Lincoln, NETeam Sparkle - Grand Island, NEThe Bold and Beautiful - Kearney, NEThe Lost Girls - Lincoln, NEThe Run Junkies - Omaha, NEThe School Girls - Lincoln, NEThe Sioux Falls Seven - Sioux Falls, SDThe Streakers - Gretna, NEThis is all her fault - Ord, NETriple B’s - Lincoln, NEUP Rail Runners - Papillion, NEVictorious Secrets - Mead - Syracuse, NEvillains on the run - Lincoln, NEWe Glisten - Omaha, NEWeekend Runaways - Humboldt, NEWhipsticks - Blair, NEWRNEB - Seward, NE

Nebraska Guard Bums - Omaha, NEOmaha Police Endurance Team - Omaha, NEPapillion Fire/Rescue - Bellevue, NERun Forrest Run - Grand Island, NETeam Patriot - Lincoln, NEThe Thundering Herd - Lincoln, NEThe Young and the Invested - Lincoln, NE

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250th Street

STAGE 16Eagle

Exchange Point 17Eagle

Exchange Point 16250th Street

3 miles • EasyCrushed Limestone Trail61.5 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSContinue traveling south on 250th as you exit.

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Turn right (north) at the Gas Station onto 1st St/214th St

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Turn right into the Exchange Point 17 parking lot on the north side of Eagle Elementary School. The Exchange Point is located just to the north of the parking area.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic

does not stop. • Use extra caution when crossing over Hwy 63/238th St.

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STAGE 17Waddell Farm

Exchange Point 17Eagle

Exchange Point 18Waddell Farm

3.1 miles • EasyCrushed Limestone Trail64.6 total team miles


DRIVING DIRECTIONSReturn to HWY 34/O St via 1 St/214th St.

0.2 mi

Turn right onto Hwy 34/O St1.0 mi

Turn left onto S 202nd St (at Lake Eagle Sign)1.0 mi

Turn right onto A St2.0 mi

Turn right onto S 176th St. Waddell Farm will be on your right prior to the trail. Follow parking volunteer instructions for one-way traffic in and out of farm.

RUNNER NOTES• Please be respectful of private property and

do not cut across the home owner’s lawn when walking from the Eagle Elementary parking area to the Exchange Point. Please stay on the sidewalk.

• Leaving Exchange Point 17, runners will make a few small turns through the town of Eagle to rejoin the gravel MoPac Trail. Watch carefully for race course signage arrows.


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Exchange Point 18Waddell Farm

Exchange Point 19Boy Scout Cornhusker Council

3.8 miles • EasyCrushed Limestone Trail & Dirt Trail68.4 total team miles


DRIVING DIRECTIONSHead south on S 176th St toward A St.

0.6 mi

Turn right onto A St 4.0 mi

CAUTION: Runners cross over the 120th & A St intersection here at a strange angle. Slow down and look 3x for runners. Turn right onto 120th St.

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Turn right into Exchange Point 19 and follow parking volunteers. Please be patient as there is only one way in or out of this parking area.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will cross over several roads where traffic does

not stop. • Use extra caution when crossing over 148th St.• IMPORTANT TURN: Towards the end of this Stage,

shortly after crossing over one of the wooden bridges, runners will turn right off the gravel trail onto a dirt “horse trail” which will lead runners to an open gate into the Boy Scout Cornhusker Council’s property. Watch carefully for race signage arrows and volunteers. Your team will be waiting for you on the west side of an open field.

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Exchange Point 20MoPac Station

3.4 miles • Easy/ModerateDirt Trail & Crushed Limestone Trail71.8 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 19 turn right (north) onto 120th St.

0.6 mi

Take a left (west) onto Hwy 34/ O St.2.4 mi

Turn left (south) onto 84th St. (stop lights) 0.25 mi

Turn left at Cherywood Dr. (first traffic light) into Exchange Point 20 at State Farm Insurance parking lot.Take the first right once in parking lot. The Exchange Point is located just to the south of the parking area.

RUNNER NOTES• Runners will rejoin the main MoPac gravel

trail after a short dirt horse trail spur. Watch carefully for race signage arrows.


• Use extra caution when crossing over the odd intersection at 120th & A St and again when crossing A St after 96th St.

• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this Stage after 6:30pm.

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Exchange Point 21B & R

Exchange Point 20MoPac Station

3.0 miles • EasyPaved Trail74.8 total team miles


DRIVING DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 20, take a right (north) onto 84th St.

0.2 mi

Turn left (west) on O St. 2.3 mi

Turn right (north) onto 48th St. 0.5 mi

Turn left (west) at light onto Vine St 0.2 mi

Turn right (north) onto 45th St. 0.1 mi

Turn right (east) onto W St. 50 ft

Take 2nd left turn into Exchange Point 21 at the B&R Stores lot. Overflow parking is located across W St.

RUNNER NOTES• Follow police and volunteer instructions at major

intersections. Runners must obey all traffic laws.• Use caution at intersections and yield to vehicles.• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this Stage

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Team FinishHaymarket Park

Exchange Point 21B & R

4.1 miles • EasyPaved Trail & Paved Road78.9 total team miles

DRIVING DIRECTIONSIMPORTANT! Due to increased number of teams, we have added an additional parking area at the finish line. Even # race bib teams and Odd # race bib teams each have separate parking areas and separate driving instruction. Both parking areas are equally convenient, so please follow the rules! After you park, see Team Finish instructions on the next page. YOU’RE ALMOST DONE!

RUNNER NOTES• Follow police and volunteer instructions at major intersections. Runners must obey all traffic laws.• Use caution when approaching intersections and yield to vehicles at all times• Visibility Gear is REQUIRED if beginning this Stage after 6:30pm.• The Team Finish is located on the north side of the Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge. You will meet your

team here. The Team Finish is not an Exchange Point. The Stage 21 runner should keep the timing chip/baton until crossing the finish line. Do not pass off the timing chip to another runner at the Team Finish.

EVEN # RACE BIB TEAM DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 20, turn right (west) onto W St.

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Turn right (west) onto Vine St. 2.0 mi


Turn right (west) onto Q St. 0.6 mi

Turn right (north) on 8th St. 0.3 mi

Turn right (east) into the Finish/Shindig parking lot.

ODD # RACE BIB TEAMS DIRECTIONSLeaving Exchange Point 21, turn right (west) onto W St.

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Turn right (west) onto O St. 1.4 mi

Turn right (north) on Sun Valley Blvd/HWY 6 East.0.8 mi

Turn right (east) onto Line Dr toward Haymarket Park Stadium. Take Your first right onto N. 4th St. Continue on 4th Street until you reach the furthest east parking areas (Lots 19 and 20) near the Haymarket Park Pedestrian Bridge. These are the Finish/Shindig parking lots.

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TEAM FINISH INSTRUCTIONSTeams will need to walk from their parking area to Team Finish located on the north side of the Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge. Rejoin your last runner and finish the race as a team! Remember, your Stage 21 runner must finish with the baton/timing chip.

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CONGRATULATIONS!You’ve completed the 7th Annual Market to Market Relay Nebraska! The good times continue beyond the finish line. Join us for a block party atmosphere at the Pepsi Post-Race Shindig & Expo. Food, drinks, music, story swapping and awards ceremony are just beyond the finish line. See page 54 for more details.

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This unique point-to-point 50k course begins near the village of Murdock and slices south along gravel roads and then west along crushed limestone trails towards the prairie capitol of Lincoln, Nebraska. The MoPac Trail, a former railroad line, will be your constant companion as you tick off the miles through canopied woodlands and freshly harvested fields. Along the way, you’ll visit rural Nebraska towns like Elmwood, Eagle and Walton. 50k runners will celebrate their accomplishment with thousands of Market to Market Relay runners in Lincoln’s Haymarket at the Pepsi Post-Race Shindig (page 54).

There will be 9 Aid Stations for 50k runners ranging from 2.7 to 3.9 miles apart. Each Aid Station will consist of water, Gatorade or Hammer HEED electrolyte sports drinks, Hammer gels, bananas, oranges, pretzels, potato chips, and other salty and sweet snacks. A Super Aid Station will be located at Aid Station 6 at mile 21.0 in Walton and will include beefed up food including quesadillas, pb & j sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, potatoes, chicken broth as well as the Drop Bag Location. All Aid Stations are hosted by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runners (G.O.A.T.z). A complete Aid Station Food Matrix is available at m2m50k.com. Special thanks to Whole Foods, Max Muscle and Gatorade.

1) 310th Street mile 3.82) 286th Street mile 7.23) 250th Street mile 10.44) Eagle mile 13.75) 162nd Street mile 17.66) Walton: Super Aid Station, Drop Bag Location & Intermediate Cut-Off Location mile 21.07) MoPac Trailhead: 84th Street mile 23.78) Lincoln: McAdam’s Park | 44th Street mile 26.89) Lincoln: 17th & Salt Creek Roadway mile 29.7

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The Market to Market 50k is a unique point-to-point course. Please use the official shuttle system on the morning of race day. DO NOT attempt to drive to the starting line to get dropped off or to park. There is no room for vehicles at, or near the start line area. Runners attempting to drive to the start line will be disqualified. Be sure to arrive for your shuttle early. Both parking or drop-offs at the shuttle location are available.

403 LINE DRIVE CIRCLE, LINCOLN, NE 68508Driving Directions to Shuttle Pickup: Take Sun Valley Blvd (Hwy 6) to Line Drive Circle. Turn east onto Line Drive Circle and then take an immediate right onto N 4th Street. Park in the furthest east parking lot near the pedestrian bridge. The shuttles should visible along 4th Street just outside right field of the stadium.

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While spectators are encouraged, please realize that spectators add unnecessary vehicles to an already busy race course. If you must watch, please do not watch at Market to Market Relay Exchange Points. Only watch at official 50k spectator stops listed in the 50k Spectator Guide. Download the 50k Spectator Guide at m2m50k.com

COURSE HAZARDSThis is an open course and parts of the course are run on roads. Please run against traffic on all roads unless otherwise instructed by volunteers or signs. The running route also crosses several roads that could be potentially busy and dangerous. Use caution. Look both ways twice and listen for approaching cars before crossing. Follow all traffic laws even if it means waiting at a crosswalk. While not specifically banned for 50k runners, iPods, MP3 players, and earphones that interfere with your hearing are not recommended and are discouraged. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY INFORMATIONMedical Support will be available throughout the course if you need assistance. In case of emergency on the course, notify the nearest volunteer or Ham Radio operator. If needed, dial 911 and relay as many specific details as possible.

50K SPECTATORS

50K RACE COURSE SAFETY

This race will be chip timed using a timing ankle bracelet. Timing chips will be available once the shuttle drops you off at the starting line.

50K CHIP TIMING

Runners who have not already picked up their Race Packet may do so to get their race bib when they arrive for their shuttle at Lincoln’s Haymarket Park along N. 4th Street. Be sure to arrive early if you still need to pick-up your Race Packet.

50K RUNNER RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP

There will be an intermediate cut-off time at 4:30 pm in Walton, Nebraska, mile 21.0. Runners arriving at Walton after 4:30 pm, regardless of their Starting Wave, will be asked to drop. Please be respectful of race officials if you are asked to drop - no discussion. You will be provided with transportation back to the Finish Line Area if you cannot get a ride. Runners completing the 50k race in over seven hours will not receive a finish time.

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YELLOW DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Follow the Yellow 50k direction arrows when they differ from the Green Relay arrows. Otherwise the Relay & 50k courses are the same and are marked with Green Arrow Signs.

Drop Bags will be allowed for all 50k participants and must fit in a provided one-gallon bag. The drop off location for Drop Bags will be located at the Start Line Area on race day. Bags will be taken to the Drop Bag Aid Station available at mile 21.0 in Walton, Nebraska. Drop Bags will be taken to the Finish Line Area once the Drop Bag Aid Station in Walton closes at approximately 5:00 pm.

The Market to Market 50k is a USA Track & Field certified course (NE12013KUATF) and is the Nebraska Association USATF 50k championship event.

• Top Male & Female Overall• Top 3 Male & Female (under 30)• Top 3 Male & Female (under 40)• Top 3 Male & Female (under 50)• Top 3 Male & Female (50+)• Medals for all 50k finishers

Overall Winners will receive a one-of-a-kind M2M 50k Handmade Beer Growler Award and gift cards. Top 3 Age Division winners will receive a special M2M 50k Gold Rimmed Pint Glass Award and a gift card. All finishers will receive a M2M 50k Finisher Medal that doubles as a bottle opener. Cheers!

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Nine Aid Stations will be stocked with water, fruit and snacks from Whole Foods Market Omaha. Additionally Gatorade, Hammer HEED and Hammer Gel will be available.

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Just beyond the finish line is the Pepsi Post-Race Shindig & Expo where everyone can celebrate their accomplishment of completing the course. The Pepsi Post-Race Shindig & Expo will feature food from Famous Dave’s, Whole Foods, Heoya, Pizza Hut, and Raising Cane’s. FREE Aquafina, Pepsi products and Gatorade will be on hand. Michelob Ultra and other beers will be available for purchase.

The entire area will be a large festival featuring music, sponsor freebies, team pictures and much more. Plan on enjoying the excitement in the Haymarket once you finish the race, and have your family and friends join in the fun! Show your race bib at the ID Station and a receive a FREE beer for your efforts. Remember to bring your ID and cash for additional food, drinks and Market to Market Relay gear!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS3:00 to Close: Exhibits and Vendors Open

3:00 to 8:00: Teams Finish Race

3:00 to 7:00: Free Team Photos and Massages

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ONLY ONE TEAM TIME CARD & CONTEST VOTING BALLOT PER TEAM MUST BE TURNED IN AT M2M HEADQUARTERS AT POST-RACE SHINDIG. Contest winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and on m2mrelay.com.

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BEST DECORATED VAN: TEAM #:

BEST TEAM NAME: TEAM #:

CONTEST VOTING BALLOT SEE ENTRY AND VOTING RULES ON PAGE 10.

2014 m2m relay nebraska race day guide

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