Athlete Details/Get Ready for Summer Breeze!

Be prepared

• The forecast shows Saturday morning to be dry, sunny, and warm! The showers should be over by Thursday
• We recommend monitoring the weather yourself, our favorite sources are National Weather Service and Weather Underground
• Reminder: for half marathon, there is a section of soft surface as part of your course. The soft surface is generally densely packed with gravel, but you should be prepared for mud on your shoes if it does rain significantly this week
• Trail conditions will be posted on our social media Friday afternoon, after we mark the course
• If the weather doesn't align with your training goals or preferred running conditions, you can transfer to a virtual event. However, this transfer must be completed by Wednesday at 9p to avoid extra shipping fees

Packet pickup

• Early packet pickup is Thursday, 4:30-6:30p at Arvada Tri, 14715 W 64th Ave Unit D, Arvada, CO 80004 click here for directions
• Packet pickup opens race morning at 6:30a and closes at (no exceptions):
  •  Half marathon: 7:05a 
  • 10K: 7:25a
  • 5K: 7:35a
• You do not need an ID to pick up your packet, or the packet of your friend/spouse/etc. Just give us names

Parking and directions

• Directions: The venue is at Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005. The venue is in the far sothwest corner of the property, Click here for exact directions to the venue location
• Parking: This venue has a good amount of of parking, and the facility does not open until 8a so you should not have issues finding parking anywhere in the open lots

Pre-race

• The venue and expo will open at 6:30a
• If you'd like to participate in the informal Summer Breeze costume contest, make sure to get your picture taken at the awards tent pre-race (winner(s) will be emailed after the event)
• We have a gear check in the venue, next to meal. And we will collect items dropped on the course to return to the lost and found at the gear check (see more details below)
• Our expo partners will be available for you pre-race and post-race
• The port-a-potty toilets are at the west end of the venue, accessible toilets are available

Race starts

• Bibs must be on your outer-most layer, horizontal, and visible
• Please line up in the corral based on your expected pace (those going for the course record in the front to walkers in the back)
• We use chip timing, so even if someone never passes you on the course, they may have a faster time
• Start times. If you are late, you will need to downgrade distance or will not be allowed to run on course with a bib as part of the event (this is for your safety on course):
  • Half marathon: you must start at 7:15a and by 7:20a
  • 10K: you must start at 7:35a and by 7:40a
  • 5K: you must start at 7:45a and by 7:50a

Be safe on course

• Half marathon and 10K athletes should use caution while running through the neighborhood detour, as you'll cross three lightly trafficked streets. Ensure any approaching vehicles are aware of your presence
• There will not be any road closures, so make sure you stay on the sidewalk or bike lane when running along a main road (you may choose to run in the street near the shoulder when running the neighborhood detour)
• Practice standard trail etiquette on this popular trail and be particularly mindful of cyclists when passing
• Ensure your bib is always visible and on your front, this is for your on-course safety and also for identifying photographs of you on course
• Make sure you are familiar with your course and aid stations. You can view and download the course from our course details page. We have water, Gu energy gels, Gatorade, and Superganix CBD Relief Balm at every aid station
• We have bright green course signs with blue arrows, course markings on the ground with bright green tape, and course volunteers at key locations to help guide you. Unless there's a sign telling you to turn, never turn
• We have orange discs (soccer field cones) to block where you shouldn't go. **Don't go through, around, over, or past any orange disc, or you will be off-course**
• You can drop items at any aid station, but only items dropped off at your first pass of Aid 1 will be guaranteed to be returned to the gear check tent before you finish. If you drop items at any other aid station, the items may not be returned to gear check until the end of the event (est. 11a)
• Dogs are welcome! Dog bowls are available at every aid station and the finish line, and special dog treats from Bougie Tailz are at the meal tent. Please keep dogs on short leashes while on the course and follow standard trail etiquette for dogs

Post-race

• Be sure to sign up for results notifications by logging in and updating your registration or have a mobile device to look up your results with the QR codes posted in the venue or the one on your bib. The QR code on your bib will take you directly to your results, the QR codes posted in the venue will take you to the general results page (ask any staff member if you can't scan the QR code)
• We offer FREE medal engraving for your medal keepsake!
• After the race, please visit the meal tent for athlete-exclusive goodies, including fruit, breakfast burritos, and chocolate milk
• If you're a returning Summer Breeze participant, be sure to pick up your brag tag at the registration tent after you finish
• Please visit our many wonderful expo partners and get free goodies and bodywork
• Use the coupon code on your bib by 6/14 to receive $5 off any and all events on the All-Out calendar

Join the All-Out Strava club

• All-Out has a Strava club with over 130 members! Join the club to keep connected between events with the friends you make on course. Go to https://www.strava.com/clubs/1279342

Award ceremony

• 5K award ceremony: 8:30a
• 10K award ceremony:: 9:00a
• Half award ceremony: 9:00a overall, 9:30a division

Online photos and results

• Online results, searchable and sortable, will be available during the event
• Online photos, with free downloads, will be posted by Tuesday, 7p