ADVANCED PACKET PICKUPOnly Captains Need to AttendFriday, September 25th

Lincoln | 5 PM - 8 PM Pink Gorilla Events3121 S. 6th St, Lincoln, NE 68502

Omaha | 3 PM - 7 PMDillard’s Parking Lot3099 S. 143rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144

RACE DAYSTART LINE / STAGING AREASaturday, October 3rd | 5 am to 11 am

Beardmore Event Center Bellevue3750 Raynor Pkwy, Bellevue, NE 68123

Race Day packet pickup is located at the Start Line. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time if you have not picked up your Team Packet.

RACE GUIDEYou will receive printed Race Guides in your Team Packet at Packet Pickup. This booklet contains race rules, driving directions, full color maps, contest information, safety information, Post-Race Shindig details, relay tips and more. All runners and drivers should read the Race Guide before race day. View the Race Guide here.

TIME CARD & VOTING BALLOTAll teams must keep track of runner times on a Team Time Card. The Team Time Card must be turned into Pink Gorilla Events Headquarters at the Finish Line along with the Contest Voting Ballot. One per team only. Located on last page of Race Guide.

OFFICIAL RACE RULESA complete copy of Rules & Safety Handbook is located at m2mrelay.com. All teams are to download and print at least one copy of the Rules & Safety Handbook for their team vehicle. Download Race Rules here.

WELCOME!The 13th Annual Market to Market Relay Nebraska presented by OrthoNebraska is right around the corner. Use this Race Brief for an at-a-glance overview of the most important information in preparing for race day. Of course, the Race Day Guide and Official Race Rules reign supreme, but this is a pretty good primer worth printing off and keeping as a reference.

TEAM VEHICLESTeam vehicles must be large enough to provide all passengers with access to a safety belt. Large vans, minivans, and SUVs are allowed. Buses of any kind (mini, shuttle, or any other type of bus), RVs, trailers, or limos are NOT allowed. Teams violating this rule will be immediately disqualified.

VEHICLE TAGSTape the two vehicle tags to your front and rear windows the night before the race if possible.

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RUNNER ORDER & CHANGESTeam members will run in a fixed order. See the Running Matrix on the right for runner order.

What is 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.

How do we turn in our Running Order? You don’t. We allow for flexibility of your team’s runner order. As long as you choose your running order and run in the fixed order, you are good to go. Your race bib last number is the runner number.

Can we add a runner or sub a runner? You bet! Just make a change on our official change form (view here). If you are downsizing your team, you do not have to complete the change form.

RUNNER BIBSIn your Team Packet you will find 8 race bibs. Give one to each runner. Your team number is the black number and the runner number is green. Your first runner wears the bib with the green 1, second runner the bib with the green 2, and so on. Wear bibs on the front of your shirt (or costume). If your team has a member who completed the Market to Market Relay Deuce (running both M2M Relay Iowa and M2M Nebraska in this calendar year), they will get a special sticker to add to their bib. Deuce runners should make sure this sticker is on their bib to ensure they get their Deuce medal upon finishing at the designated pickup area inside the Shindig.

Runner

1

2

3

4

5

6

1st Leg

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Miles/Rating

3.4/EM

5.9/H

2.9/H

5.6/H

2.7/E

2.5/E

2nd Leg

Stage 7

Stage 8

Stage 9

Stage 10

Stage 11

Stage 12

Miles/Rating

5.5/EM

3.0/H

3.6/M

3.8/EM

2.8/E

4.2/M

3rd Leg

Stage 13

Stage 14

Stage 15

Stage 16

Stage 17

Miles/Rating

4.1/E

3.3/E

4.0/E

6.3/EM

4.4/E

TotalMiles

13.0

12.2

10.5

15.7

9.9

6.7

68.0Grand total

6 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

8 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

Runner

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1st Leg

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Stage 7

Stage 8

2nd Leg

Stage 9

Stage 10

Stage 11

Stage 12

Stage 13

Stage 14

Stage 15

Stage 16

3rd Leg

Stage 17

Miles/Rating

3.4/EM

5.9/H

2.9/H

5.6/H

2.7/H

2.5/E

5.5/EM

3.0/H

Miles/Rating

3.6/M

3.8/EM

2.8/E

4.2/M

4.1/E

3.3/E

4.0/E

6.3/EM

Miles/Rating

4.4/E

TotalMiles

11.4

9.7

5.7

9.8

6.8

5.8

9.5

9.3

68.0Grand total

E=EASY; EM=EASY-MODERATE; M=MODERATE; MH=MODERATE-HARD; H=HARD.STAGE RATINGS ARE BASED ON ELEVATION, SURFACE AND DISTANCE.

Runner

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1st Leg

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Stage 7

2nd Leg

Stage 8

Stage 9

Stage 10

Stage 11

Stage 12

Stage 13

Stage 14

3rd Leg

Stage 15

Stage 16

Stage 17

Miles/Rating

3.4/EM

5.9/H

2.9/H

5.6/H

2.7/E

2.5/E

5.5/EM

Miles/Rating

3.0/H

3.6/M

3.8/EM

2.8/E

4.2/M

4.1/E

3.3/E

Miles/Rating

4.0/E

6.3/EM

4.4/E

TotalMiles

10.4

15.8

11.1

8.4

6.9

6.6

8.8

68.0Grand total

7 PERSON TEAM MATRIX

RUNNING MATRIX

IMPORTANT RULESNo Alcohol on Course: 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. No outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed at the finish line party.

Water, Nutrition & Team Trash: Runners are in charge of their own water and nutrition. Please bring your own reusable refillable water bottles and team water jugs. Trash dumpsters are located at Halleck Park, Springfield, Murdock and Cornhusker Council to dump your trash. Trash and recycling is the responsibility of each team. Please only dump your team trash in the areas provided by the race, not in private property owners trash containers.

NEED A RUNNER?• Post a request in the Facebook event (view here).• Use the Find a Runner message board (view here).

RACE BRIEF

PACKING LISTSPersonal Items

� ID (Required to claim free beer or purchase more at the Post-Race Shindig; No exceptions.)

� Sun screen � Sunglasses � Hat � Any medications needed � GPS watch to measure your miles � Cash � Credit card � Extra shoes and socks � Change of clothes for Post-Race Shindig � Zip-lock bags � Extra toilet paper � Bug spray � Tooth brush and tooth paste � Hand sanitizer � Baby wipes � Deodorant � Small towel � Facemask (and backup Facemask)

Stay Fueled � Water for the whole day � Prepare an all-day nutrition plan including:

� Breakfast � Lunch � Dinner � Snacks

� Shop as a team and make it fun

Team Vehicle � Oil change and vehicle safety inspection � Two sets of keys � Phone chargers � First aid kit � Garbage bags � Ice chest and ice � Baggies � Jumper cables

Just for Fun � Team flag � Costumes � Runner signs � Van decorations � Window paint � Cowbells � Boom box � Music for the van

RACE MORNING CHECKLIST � If arriving from out of town, allow plenty of time

to arrive in Bellevue’s Beardmore Event Center � Know your wave’s start time � Read your Race Guide � Download and print a copy of the Race Rules

here. � Wear your race bib � Get your photo taken at Exchange Point 5 for

Costume Contest � Arrive at the Start Line 30 minutes prior to your

wave. First Runner will pick up your timing chip/baton here.

� Wait to drive to Exchange Point 2 until after the start time of your wave.

NIGHTTIME HOURS & VISIBILITY GEAREarlier starting times mean more runners in nighttime hours. Runners running before 7:30 am and after 6:30 pm are required to wear a reflective safety vest, head lamp and blinking rear light.

RACE CHECK-INTeams are required to check-in at the Pink Gorilla Events trailer race morning. Teams will only be allowed to pickup their check-in packet once it is their starting waves’ turn.

GOOD LUCK!

RACE BRIEF

ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES As a participant you play a critical role in keeping everyone safe and reducing the spread of Coronavirus. Know your Athlete Responsibilities and follow them. If you are not able to follow them please DO NOT participate. Team Race Day Check-In

1. FEEL SICK? STAY HOMEAthletes, staff, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors will be asked to self-screen and stay home for any of the following reasons: » Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 21 days. » Have experienced any of the following in the last 14 days:

» Known temperature of 100.4° F or higher » Cough (excludes symptoms from preexisting

conditions) » Shortness of breath / difficulty breathing (excludes

symptoms from preexisting conditions) » Chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or recent loss of taste

or smell » Have been in close contact with someone who has tested

positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days. » All athletes and especially at-risk persons are encouraged

to consult a physician prior to participating. » Athletes that feel sick and stay home should contact your

team captain that you will NOT be participating. » Download the 1-Check App and use starting 2 weeks prior

to event day. (view here)

2. MAINTAIN 6 FEET DISTANCEPractice Social Distancing: » Reduce frequency, proximity and duration of contact with

others. » Maintain a distance of 6 feet whenever possible from

other teams. » Spectators are not allowed unless accompanying a

participating minor. » Remain in your vehicle whenever possible before and

after race. Consider sending only your next runner and one teammate to the exchange point to reduce crowds.

» Avoid congregating outside of your team vehicle(s). » If your team has multiple vehicle(s) consider leap frogging

exchange points so only half of your team is at a location. » Use event tracking apps, phone tracking apps or text

messaging to better understand where your runner is at to reduce crowding at exchanges.

3. WASH HANDSPractice good personal hygiene: » When available clean hands with soap and water for at

least 20 seconds. » Use hand sanitizer when needed. Bring your own personal

sized bottle and carry it with you and use it frequently.

4. AVOID TOUCHINGWhenever possible, avoid physical contact with: » Other people » Touching your face » Surfaces » Items that are not your own

5. WEAR A MASKBring and wear a facemask. You will be required to wear a mask in the following situations: » Any indoor buildings » Anytime out of the vehicle (if not running). This includes

Start line, Exchange Points, and Finish line » You will be provided with a mask in your packet. Please

use it all day. » Staff and volunteers will wear masks at all times.

You DO NOT need to wear a mask in the following situations: » While running

6. BE SELF-RELIANTTake the following steps to be self-sufficient for your race: » Read race websites, written guides, emails, social media

posts, policies and rules. Follow event signage and race official instructions on race day.

» Know the race course. Be aware of potential traffic. » Know your start wave time. » Carry your own water bottle or hydration vest on course.

There will NOT be any water stations on the course. » Follow our vehicle packing list and plan on bringing extra

hand sanitizer and any additional Personal Protective Equipment you may want/need.

» Bring an extra facemask.

7. TEAMSCaptains lead your team to safety » Make sure your teammates follow Athlete Responsibilities

1 to 6. » Have all team members make a van pledge that they are

not sick and have taken temperature before arriving. » Keep each other accountable to following the rules.

Especially wearing masks while not running. » Drive your vehicle(s) with the windows down when

possible. » Consider wearing masks while in your team vehicle. » Bring extra team supplies for staying clean ALL DAY. » Have a chief cleaning officer on your team. » Discuss how your team will help reduce crowding at

Exchange Points (See Maintain 6 Feet Distance Section).

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ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES

EVENT ADJUSTMENTS » 2 Vehicles Now Allowed: For the first time in history all teams will be given the option to have a 2nd Vehicle. Teams will

be allowed a 2nd Vehicle for just a $25 fee (we anticipate this will eliminate the need to rent a van for many teams). From a safety standpoint allowing a 2nd vehicle provides teams with the ability to reduce the number of people in the vehicle at once. Teams are required to pre-purchase a 2nd Vehicle Tag prior to September 21, 2020..

» Masks Required While Not Running: Teams will be provided with a set of custom BOCO Gear masks in their packets. Everyone will be required to wear a facemask anytime out of their vehicle, other than when they are running. From a safety standpoint masks continue to be the cheapest and most efficient way to stop the spread. (See Athlete Responsibilities for more requirements)

» Maintain Social Distance From Other Teams: The Nebraska Directed Health Measures would consider a team a group. This means that similar to restaurants you need to stay 6 feet away from other groups but can be closer to your teammates.

» Packet Pickups: Pre-race packet pickups have always been a captain only deal. This year your team packet will be in BOCO Gear 4 Panel Backpack. Pre-race pickups will either be a Drive-Thru or Curbside pickup.

COURSE CHANGES » The changes outlined below will reduce the number of teams per exchange point significantly* and allow participants

to stay socially distant away from other teams. » *If you want the nerdy data let us know we ran over 15 different course computer simulations with our Don’t Panic Labs

software. The result of these changes on average reduced the number of people per exchange point by 175 people. » New Start Line: Beardmore Events Center in Bellevue » More Starting Waves: 20 Starting Waves from 5:00 am to 11:00 am (every 20 minutes) » SumTur Amphitheater Exchange: Replaces Papio South while school parking lot is under construction. » Springfield to Buffalo Road to Hwy 31/50 to South Bend/Platte River Stage Sequence Returns: If you ran last year

we had to do a “Halftime” because of the flood damage eliminating large sections of trail and the bridge. This year everything is fixed. Yippee!

» No Mopac Trailhead Exchange: Due to COVID and corporate policies we are no longer able to rent the parking lot adjacent to the Mopac Trailhead. This exchange point has been eliminated and the stage is now Boyscouts to B&R approximately 6.4 miles.

FINISH & SHINDIG CHANGES » Finish Line: After your team crosses the finish line you will receive your finisher pint glass + pre-packaged finisher bag. » Shindig: Beer Gardens are NOT allowed in most phases of the Directed Health Measures. Instead of a Shindig, if your

team wants to celebrate your accomplishment we will be working with several Haymarket Restaurants & Bars to provide your free beer.

» Awards: Will be shipped to winning teams.

THE RUN SAFE COMMITMENT As we return to in-person running events, Pink Gorilla Events promises to follow best practices to ensure everyone is as safe as possible. We have been working closely with local health departments. View the specific items we are doing online under the Event Updates Section.

MARKET TO MARKET RELAY NEBRASKA CHANGES While the 2020 relay will look different, we are excited to get back to in-person racing with you! Our goal is to keep you safe and hold an event that provides you and your team a relay experience as close as possible prior to Coronavirus.

ADDITIONAL ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES:Depending on the spread risk of Coronavrius on race day further event adjustments and additional Athlete Responsibilities may be required. A good indicator of the spread rate is the Lancaster County Coronavirus Risk Dial. » Please go to the Event Update section of the website for latest requirements and information. » The Event Update section will also provide you with additional information surrounding how we are adjusting the event to

follow best practices.