Rodes City Run

Course

The Course Basics

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The Rodes City Run is a 10k (6.2-mile) course that is U.S.A.T.F. pre-validated (#KY06053PR). The certified , sanctioned course begins on Broadway and travels through scenic downtown Louisville. Most of the course is relatively flat and fast.

NOTE: The Finish will again travel from Main St., right on Preston St. and left on Witherspoon. The Finish line is on Witherspoon at Floyd near Waterfront Park.

2013 Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Permit # (TBD)

USATF Sanction #13-41-04

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Traffic control, safety and security provide by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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There will be an EMS unit on the course provided by Yellow Ambulance service, a division of Louisville Transportation Co. Emergency Medical Services, courtesy of Jewish Sports Medicine.

Medical Aide Station at the Finish courtesy of Jewish Sports Medicine.

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Four cup-filling water stations will be provided on the course (including the finish):

•	Water Station 1 courtesy of Signature Healthcare & PRP Sports..
•	Water Station 2 courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana.
•	Water Station 3 courtesy of Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
•	The Finish area Water Stop also be a cup-filling station. All biodegradable cups and Pure Tap water courtesy of the Louisville Water Company. CLICK HERE for more info on the Water Stations.

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There will also be a isotonic beverage station at the finish provided in part by Gatorade.

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Digital Clocks will be positioned along the course and the finish line courtesy of Cherokee Road Runners, Pacers and Racers and Ken Combs Running Store.

(Many thanks to Bill Scearce and his team for all their efforts and assistance with the clocks and splits!)

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Mile Markers and split callers will also be positioned at every mile. These services are provided by Trinity High School Cross Country/Track Teams.

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Runners have 2 hours to complete the course (by 10:00 a.m.). The race route and Finish line area facilities will officially close at that time.

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Buses will be provided at the Finish area (Witherspoon & Bingham Way) to take participants back to the Fifth Street Parking Garage (Start area) from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Transportation provided by DC Tours.

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There are 100 portable restrooms on the course:
START AREA - Restroom units are located at both at the entrance to the 5th Street Parking Garage and on Broadway at 5th Street.
COURSE - There are multiple units on Etley (crosses from Grinstead Dr. to Lexington Rd.)
FINISH - All restrooms are located on the south side of Witherspoon past Brook St. at the far end of the finish chute.
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OUR NEIGHBORING BUSINESSES AND DO NOT USE THEIR FACILITIES!

Course Start

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Runners and walkers will be required to line up at the starting line according to Pre Race Seeding. The race will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. (rain or shine). Remember, this year's race offers the ChronoTrack Timing System disposable B-Tag so your time is clocked according to when you cross the starting mat, not when you hear the starter pistol.

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Runners with qualifying race times will be given bib numbers 1 through 200 and will line up closest to the starting line (see “Seeding” under Race Info). All other runners will line up behind the elite section according to their estimated course finish time (i.e., "8 minute mile," "8:30 minute mile," etc.)

Note: Awards are based on gun time, not chip time.

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Walkers will be asked to line up after all runners.

Course Restrictions

Absolutely no participant is allowed on the course prior to 8:00 a.m. (EDT). Any participant on the racecourse before 8:00 a.m. will be asked to leave the course.

The following are strictly prohibited from the course at all times:

•	Walkers who line up close to the start, which impedes the safe pace of runners!
•	Roller Skates (including in-line Skates)
•	Strollers
•	Bicycles (including Hand Crank Bicycles)
•	Animals (No Pets!)
•	Any gas or electrical operated vehicle, i.e. motor scooters

Race officials reserve the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set fourth above or who poses a potential harm to himself/herself or any other participant.
IMPORTANT: Runners have 2 hours to complete the course (by 10:00 a.m.). Finish line area facilities will officially close at that time. ALL participants should be aware that each race has a course time limit and individuals MUST maintain minimum race pace (19:20 for the 10K). If youI fail to maintain this pace, you may be pulled from the course or be asked to finish the race on the sidewalk.

The Map

Below is a map of the certified 10k (6.2 miles) race course. The course was changed in 1997 because of the flooding of River Road. Due to the popularity of the "new" course, it remains today.
NOTE: The 2013 race will again turn right from Main St. to Preston St. and left on Witherspoon and Finish at Floyd St. beside the Waterfront Park.

CLICK HERE to view a map of the race course!

CLICK HERE to view a map of the "Start" area!

CLICK HERE to view a map of the "Finish" area!

See street closures and "No Parking" areas for the event below.

ADOBE ACROBAT REQUIRED!

USATF pre-validated course (KY 06053 PR), starting at Fourth and Broadway and finishing at Witherspoon and Floyd Sts. Time splits will be given at each mile. Also, there are 4 water stations (including at the FINISH) on the course.

Street Closings (estimated per last year)

The following streets will be closed during the following times:
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Broadway from Fifth Street to Third Street
6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Bingham Way
7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Broadway from Third Street to Baxter Avenue
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Baxter Avenue from Rubel Avenue to Breckinridge Street
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Cherokee Road from Baxter Avenue to Grinstead Drive; Grinstead Drive from Cherokee Road to Cherokee Parkway
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lexington Road from Etley Drive to Liberty Street; Liberty Street from Lexington Road to Baxter Avenue
8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m Baxter Avenue from Liberty Street to Main Street
8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Main Street from Baxter Avenue to Preston Street
Preston Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street

The following streets will have no parking on them from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.:
Cherokee Road from Baxter Avenue to Grinstead Drive; Grinstead Drive from Cherokee Road to Cherokee Parkway
Preston Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street; Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to First Street.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Official 2013 Cap

Order yours today!

Get your Official 2013 Rodes City Run 10K Cap. This embroidered cap is available for purchase at Active.com for only $15. (Embroidery design my differ from sample photo shown)

You may also purchase and/or pickup your cap at the Late Registration at Slugger Field on Friday, March 22nd or in the Fifth Street Parking Garage on Race Day, March 23rd.

Thank you for supporting the Crusade For Children!

CLICK HERE to order yours today

Sample cap shown here may not be actual cap sold at event.

Rodes City Run
Telephone: 502-753-1020 or 800-866-3112
Fax: 502-753-5460
e-Mail: info@rodes.com

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