dipsea hike information packet

Zero Breast Cancer Dipsea Hike INFORMATION PACKET

13th Annual Dipsea Hike

Mt. Tamalpais, Mill ValleySaturday, September 26, 2015

8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

With generous support from:

Zero Breast Cancer • 30 North San Pedro Rd, Ste 160 • San Rafael, CA 94903 • 415.507.1949

2015 DIPSEA HIKE INFO PACKET

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Thank you for registering for Zero Breast Cancer’s Dipsea Hike!

If you have a question that is not addressed here please contact us at (415) 507‐1949 or [email protected]

EVENT SCHEDULE – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Check‐in/Registration/Bib Pick‐up Window 8:00AM – 9:00AM

Team Photos 8:00AM – 8:40AM

Opening Ceremony 8:40AM

Warm‐Up 8:50AM

Official Start 9:00AM

Runners Start 9:00AM

Hikers Start 9:05AM

Teams Start 9:10AM

Check‐in/Registration Closes 9:15AM

Start Window Closes 9:30AM

Post‐Hike Celebration & Entertainment 10:30AM – 2:00PM

CHECK‐IN

Pre‐Hike:

Check‐In/Registration opens at 8:00AM in Old Mill Park. You’ll get your bib number, have the opportunity to take photos, and purchase a commemorative t‐shirt before the Hike. We will also be providing free coffee and snacks. Please arrive as early as possible to help check‐in/registration run quickly and smoothly.

FINISH Line:

Show your bib number at the Finish Line Check‐in Table to get checked off the list. There will be a celebration in Old Mill Park with food, music, fundraising prizes and a raffle.

BIB NUMBER At Check‐in on event day in Old Mill Park, you’ll receive your bib number and any updates about the event. Attach your bib number to your shirt before you start.

This bib has the course map on the back

You need this to get food and to enter into the raffle

Finisher water bottles will not be awarded to participants without bibs

BAG CHECK We will not be providing a bag check. Please leave all valuables at home or in your car and carry only what you need with you on the course.


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LOCATION & COURSE LOOP (APPROX. 6 MILES)

START and FINISH Line: Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, CA 94941

The Dipsea Hike takes place on public property and is NOT a closed course. Along the course you will encounter rocky dirt trails, steep hills, natural obstacles, and residential areas. Please be aware and respectful of your surroundings and pay attention for cars, bicyclists and other hikers. Stay on designated trails to avoid poison oak and lower the impact on the surrounding vegetation and soil. Poison oak is most common near narrow trails.

This is a non‐competitive event. Compete only against yourself. We don’t post or track results by any category. We want you to enjoy the beauty of Mt. Tamalpais without having to race against others.

AID STATIONS & RESTROOMS

Aid Stations are located on the course at approximately Mile 2 (Tourist Club) and Mile 3 (Mt. Home Inn). Each Station is stocked with oranges and bananas provided by Nugget Markets, energy bars provided by Health Warrior, KIND Snacks, LARABAR, and LUNA Bar, water provided by US Pure Water, Gatorade, and Medical Staff. Restrooms are available in Old Mill Park and at the parking lot across from Mt. Home Inn.


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COURSE MONITORS, EMERGENCY RADIO SUPPORT & TRAIL SIGNS

Course Monitors provided by Tamalpa Runners and ZBC Volunteers will be posted along the course to direct you. Marin Amateur Radio volunteers will be posted along the course for emergency communications and to keep you on the correct course. Also, look out for Trail Signs posted at key points on the trails to guide you.

Please follow our volunteer’s instructions; this is for your safety! [NOTE: Volunteers arrive at their stations by 9:00 AM.]

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For Bay Area public transportation information including fares, schedules, routes and more, please visit www.511.org

PARKING

There is NO DESIGNATED PARKING available. There are NO SHUTTLES. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Limited street parking is available in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Downtown Mill Valley parking meters are active 7 days a week with a 2 hour limit. **The Mill Valley Police Department has requested that participants should not park at the Mill Valley Public Library. Please help us

keep our annual permit by heeding this request.

SORRY, NO DOGS OR STROLLERS

The CA State Park does not allow dogs on the trails. The trails are not stroller accessible. If you are bringing a young child; we suggest using a child carrying pack or baby carrier.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING

Comfortable shoes. Hiking shoes or boots are best, but athletic shoes work too. Make sure they are broken in.

Dress in layers. Select clothes with synthetic fabrics. Avoid cotton fabrics. Bring a hat with a brim.

Daypack. You may want to carry a daypack with items you need on the hike – reusable water bottles, snacks, sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses.

Water bottles. Fill them up at home. Make sure you are hydrated. There are limited opportunities to get water along the course at a couple public drinking fountains and the Aid Stations.

Food/snacks. We provide some food and drinks, but don’t rely on it. We highly recommend bringing snacks to carry on the trails.

Medication. If you have allergies, please take your allergy medication before the hike. Also, if you have any allergies that may cause a severe reaction, please bring your own EpiPen.

Donations. Please try to submit all donations before the event. [NOTE: You can track all cash and check donations with your online fundraising page.] The top fundraising individuals and teams will be awarded prizes.


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