Labcorp Wheelchair Championships held at the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla 15K

Date

Start: Saturday, March 3, 2012 @ 6:55 AM

Address

Convention Center
243 Bayshore Boulevard and Platt Street Tampa, FL

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, March 1, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The fastest wheelchair 15K race in the world! Flat, Fast and Big Pack Finishes. Come enjoy the affordable hotels, beach and wonderful weather. General event info at: www.tampabayrun.com

Airport Transportation Options

Taxi or paid shuttles to the hotel are the best option. Approximate cost $25. All carriers can be found at: www.tampaairport.com/ground_transportation/index.asp

Start Times

Wheelchair Division Rules and Protocol
Racing Wheelchair Division
Start in front of the start line at 6:55am or 5 min minutes prior to runners’ race.
Everyday Wheelchair Division
Start in the appropriate corrals for your projected finish time / pace.

Racing Wheelchair Division Rules

Racing wheelchairs shall be defined as a customized performance chair. IPC Athletics Rules will be enforced. For additional rules view: www.ipc-athletics.org.
Further the race will abide by the rules and policies of the recognized governing bodies of the sports of wheelchair racing, which do not allow the use of mechanical gears found on handbikes.

Everyday Wheelchair Division Rules

The wheelchair shall have at least four functional wheels.
The overall length of the chair from outside of front casters/wheels to outside of rear wheel shall not exceed 100cm.
The rear wheels shall not exceed 70 cm in diameter.
The front caster/wheels shall not exceed 8 inches/ 17.6 cm in diameter.
Only one plain round hand rim is allowed for each rear wheel. No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed.

Right of Way

Runners and walkers in all races will have the right of way. Wheelchair racers shall yield to runners or walkers.

Hotel

The wheeler host hotel is the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk. It is located in the heart of Downtown Tampa and within walking distance to the Start and Finish. For special rate, call (800) 325-3535 or 813-223-2222, mention "Tampa Bay Run". Additional hotel options at: http://www.tampabayrun.com/Travel/Hotels.htm

Additional Information

To request an application for an elite athlete travel stipend email: shollonbeck@gmail.com Note: you must be registered for consideration. Please put "Gasparilla" in the subject of the email.

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