Additional Information
The only day for In-person Registration and Package Pickup, will be 14 May 2011, at the AF Armament Museum, from 10:00am to 4:00 pm. Online entries will continue to be accepted until the 2,000th person cutoff.
The Eglin Package Pick-up will be May 25-26, at the Eglin Fitness Center, from 9:00am- 4:00pm. The last Package Pickup before raceday, will be May 28, at the AF Armament Museum, from 10:00am to 4:00 pm.
All Non-DoD pass and ID holders must enter the base Monday morning from the West Gate and follow the signs to the race location. They must have a photo ID to check with the registration lists at the gate.
It is HIGHLY recommended that you pick up your package at the AF Armament Museum May 14 or May 28 or at the Eglin Fitness Center May 25 or May 26 to make sure you have access to the base. Final Package Pickup is at the finish area, the morning of the race from 0530-0630 only. Photo ID is required for ALL package pick-ups.
Gate to Gate 4.4 Mile Run/ Walk and America's Kids 1 Mile Fun Run.
TIME AND LOCATION
GATE-TO-GATE RUN/WALK: There will be a staggered start at the Child Development Center on Eglin AFB, just south of the parking and Race Party location. Run will start at 7:28 am, so be there early!
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN:
There is a separate free kids kids fun run after the Gate to Gate run. It will begin at the corner of Chinquapin Dr and Eglin Blvd. and proceed beyond the All Veterans' Memorial and back. Participation t-shirts will be given at the end of the run. It will start at approximately 9:00 am.
RACE COURSE
The 4.4 mile, point-to-point course starts at the Child Development center of Eglin AFB, winding up to and then following Eglin Blvd. to the Memorial Drive at the end of the Runway, winding around to finish in front of the Oak Hill Elementary School. There will be flowers for each runner to drop at the Veterans' Memorial during the 4.4 mile run. Water/aid stations will be just after the 1, 2, and 3 mile markers. Splits will be called at each mile. This is a USAT Certified Course (pending)
PARKING
Parking will be available at the new race location at the Park in front of the Oak Hill Elementary School. Follow the signs from the West Gate to the parking area.
TEAM COMPETITION
There must be at least one female on the team to compete. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in the open and military divisions. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the first team in the military division.
COMPETITION RULES:Lowest accumulated time of the first four finishers for each team, which must include at least one of the team's female runners.
OPEN DIVISION: Teams not representing military organizations or units.
MILITARY DIVISION:
Teams represent a Military organization or unit. All team members must beactive duty, reserves, guard government civilians, or contractors assigned to the unit forming the team and their spoused.
TEAM CONTACTS/CAPTAINS: Each Team Captain/Contact must obtain a Team Roster Form from the fitness center or the link on this site. ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL BE DESIGNATED ON THE TEAM ROSTERS BY THE TEAM CONTACT/CAPTAIN AND DELIVERED TO THE BASE FITNESS CENTER BY 1200HRS ON MAY 17TH. A printed team listing will be available at the Fitness Center after 1200hrs on May 22nd and at the Armament Museum on Saturday, May 28th.
*** $1100 PRIZE MONEY will be divided between OVERALLS AND PUSH RIM WHEELCHAIR WINNERS ***
All Gate to Gate participants receive a quality t-shirt.
Gate to Gate Run:
Special awards to the top three overall male and female, the top three Masters male and female (40+), and the first Grand Master male and female (50+). Awards to the first male and female Push Rim Wheelchair overall.
Runners Age Groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Walkers Age Groups
0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Gate to Gate Walk:
Special awards to the first overall male and female, the first Masters male and female (40+), and the first Grand Masters male and female (50+).
FESTIVITIES
Enjoy refreshments: Fruit, Coke, and Beer (21 yrs. & over)
Health/Fitness Information: Sports massage therapists will be available
Door Prize Drawings will precede awards ceremony
Post-Race party at Eglin AFB with red beans and rice, buffalo wings, beer, Coke, and Live Entertainment.
NO REFUNDS!
