New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon

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The 2015 New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon benefits the Membership For All Program at the YMCA of Delaware. The YMCA of Delaware is committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The People Helping People Program of the YMCA of Delaware ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

Everyone is Welcome

The YMCA of Delaware welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied membership based on their ability to pay. Through our People Helping People Program, the YMCA of Delaware provides membership assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.

Committed To Our Community

Determining scholarship amounts is handled in a fair and consistent manner. Every YMCA member receives the same membership benefits, regardless of whether they are receiving a scholarship. YMCA members can feel confident knowing that they are a part of an organization that cares greatly for the well-being of all people, and is committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Please support the People In Need Food Pantry by bringing a canned or dry food or household item to the early packet pick-up location or Athlete Check-in area on event day. We will have a drop-off box for you. In order to promote a healthier diet for all please consider donating items that are whole grain products, are low in sodium, or reduced sugar.

The People in Need Food Pantry has been assisting Delaware County residents for over 34 years! Nutritious food packages are provided to the household up to once a month. These food packages are sized for the family being served and have been designed to comply with the USDA nutritional guidelines. Each food package is selected and packed with care by trained volunteers.

Please bring a household, canned or dry food item to packet pick-up location or to event on race day. We are collecting these items for donation to People in Need of Delaware County. Thank you for giving back!

Packet Pick-up Schedule- Note: Locations, Times & Dates - NOTE: IF YOU REGISTER AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 24 PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS BEFORE HEADING TO PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 28 PICK-UP IS ONLY BEFORE EVENT AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN AT RACE LOCATION. THERE IS NO IN-STORE REGISTRATION.

Friday, May 22 12:00 PM - Monday, May 25 3:00 PM

Frontrunner Worthington 7227 N. High St Worthington, OH 43085 614.847.0301

Tuesday, May 26 12:00 PM - Saturday, May 30 12:00 PM

Delaware YMCA 1121 S. Houck Rd, Delaware, OH 43015 740.203.3051

Saturday, May 30 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Downtown Delaware - Athlete Check-in location (N. Sandusky St/William St)

Hoist will be the official on-course and finish line sports drink for the New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon. Hoist is an all-natural, premium hydration beverage based locally here in Ohio. Hoist is premium because it is perfectly isotonic, which means that it’s formula mirrors the density, or osmolality, of the blood. When you drink hoist, it is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, without the need for digestion, hydrating your body instantly. Hoist is low calorie, gluten free, has no added colors and has double the electrolytes of any other sports drink.

We are excited that Panera Bread is partnering with the New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon this year to "Raise The Bar"! Panera Bread will be taking part in the post-event party on Celebration Block and on course supporting runners and walkers!

The hometown Donatos Pizza is the official pizza sponsor of the Byers Auto Celebration Block Party! All participants will recieve a complimentary slice of great tasting pizza to enjoy!

Our friends at Kona Ice will be at the post-event New Moon Block Party to help you celebrate your finish! All participants and volunteers can get a cool great treat courtesy of Kona Ice. What is great about Kona Ice is that with its performance blend of B-vitamins it's a healthy treat too!

We have established a corral system to allow the field of participants to spread out nicely along the course route. We have those who plan to run fastest in the half and quarter marathon towards the front, and those who plan to walk towards the rear. During the registration process, you will be asked to predict your expected minute per mile pace for your respective distance. You can change your corral up to April 15 (we have to get the bibs printed after that date). You can always move back to a slower corral on race day if you need to, but you will not be permitted to jump to a faster corral. The corrals will go one after another and your start time will not begin until you cross the starting line.

If race day is significantly hotter than the preceding days, or if the few days leading up to and including race day are extremely hot, then the risk of exertional heat stroke is much increased. There is the possibility that as runners and walkers will either not be acclimatised or else they may start the race already dehydrated from previous heat exposure. If this is the case, the following activity and awareness activity will take place:

• Announcements leading up to race day warning participants of heat risks and recommending hydration increase leading up to the event
• Pre-race announcements of current temperature and heat index and recommend pre-race hydation
• If Heat index >72 -80 (see below) chart pre-race, aide stations on course will increase from nine (9) to twelve (12)
• If Heat index >80- 88 pre-race and expected to be the same or increase during the race, race will be modified to quarter marathon
• If Heat index >88 pre-race and expected to be the same or increase during the race, race will be postponed or suspended

During the event, a graded flagging system based on the Heat Stress Index (HSI) has been devised. According to this system:

- Black flag (extreme risk, HSI > 88): If cancellation is not possible participants will be advised of the risks and not to compete.

- Red flag (high risk, 80 > HSI > 88): All runners will be made aware that heat injury is possible. Those susceptible to heat will be advised not to compete and all runners urged to slow their pace and hydrate adequately.

- Yellow flag (moderate risk, 72 > HSI > 80): Participants with high risk for heat stroke will be recommended that they withdraw.

- Green flag (low risk, 72 > HSI)

There will a total of eight (8) aide stations on the course containing water and HOIST, at the following locations:

• Aide Station #1 - Mile 1.25
• Aide Station #2 - Mile 2.25
• Aide Station #3 - Mile 3.25
• Aide Station #4 - Mile 4.25
• Aide Station #5 - Mile 5.25
• Aide Station #6 - Mile 6
• Aide Station #7 - Mile 6.5 (half and quarter split)
• Aide Station #8 - Mile 3.7

If heat index exceeds 80 additional hydration stations will be added:

Aide Station #9 - Mile 4.5

Aide Station #10 - Mile 7

Aide Station #11 - Mile 9

Aide Station #12 - Mile 11

EACH COURSE HYDRATION STATION IS EQUIPPED WITH BASIC FIRST AID KIT AND HAS THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEEDS. DESGNATED MEDICAL STATIONS/PERSONNEL ARE LOCATED:

• Finish Line
• Mile 2
• Mile 3.5
• Mile 5

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the Greenswell website and on our Facebook so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email as necessary.

The Event Director and Safety Director will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race.

Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15 minute increments.

If heat is predicted, extra water and hydration stations will be provided to the athletes, both prior to, during and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures. If it is felt that it is unsafe for participants to start the race due to severe heat that race may be suspended or cancelled.

Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so the race personnel, medical staff, fire or police officers.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Please note: Greenswell has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

Price includes: Official Event Shirt, Aid stations along the Course and at the Finish, commemorative glass stein, and admission to the Kick-off to the New Moon Celebration Block Party featuring a free summer drink for those of age, food, shaved ice, and live, rockin' music!

• The course is OPEN for 3 hours amd 30 minutes (3:30); walkers must be able to walk at a pace of 15:30 per mile to complete the half marathon within the scheduled time;

• The course is a 6.55 mile loop through the heart of Delaware. The Quarter Marathon is one loop then finish, the Half Marathon is two loops and then finish.

• Eight Aide Stations on course; an aide station at approximately each mile, key spots along the course, and at the intersection of Winter St and Sandusky St for the half marathoners starting their 2nd lap.

• Fantastic course support led by the community and residents of Delaware, the school system, fraternities and sororities, and more;

• Course entertainment;

• Entry to the post-race Celebration Village, starting at 7:30 pm featuring live music, light food, and summer drinks.

• All finishers will receive a commemorative Glass Stein. Finishers will be able to enjoy the 1st glass of the summer drink of their choice in the New Moon Celebration Block Party.

• EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES AN OFFICIAL NEW MOON GENDER SPECIFIC SHIRT.

For pace calculation, check out the Runners World caclulator http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/pace-calculator