2015 grand canyon half race guide
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Your complete race guide to the 2015 Grand Canyon Half Marathon, with details on: event schedule, course info, park tips, ads, etc. The Grand Canyon Half is our second in a series of eight half marathons that take place near the National Parks.TRANSCRIPT
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Welcome to the Grand CanyonMeet the TeamEvent Schedule
Race Information The Course
Parking Finish Line
Spectator Info Expo Info
Area Info Park Info
Park Map Skeleton Club
Grand Canyon Trifecta Dinner Hosts
Connect Online (social media)Runner Demographics
Race check listPost-Race Information
Bib InfoCup-Free InfoPhotography
Timing Specifics
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Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! This is only our second year hosting this race, so for many of you this will be your first time running the Grand Canyon Half Marathon. We’re so excited to have you! To those who ran it last year, thank you for coming back! We intend to do even better than our inaugural race, and we hope to exceed your expectations.
A lot of research goes into choosing which locations to add to our national parks running series. Even so, this one was on the list from the start. How could we not include America’s natural wonder of the world? People come from all over the world just to see our Grand Canyon!
Many of you may have heard the common statistic that, after traveling for days to get here, the average amount of time spent looking at the Grand canyon is around 20 minutes. This is because most people don’t step below the rim.
Don’t let that be you this trip, even with your sore legs! While looking down into the vast, end-less beauty of the Grand Canyon from the top is enough to make you tear up (with Ron Swan-son’s approval of course), there’s a new perspective and appreciation to be had with every step you take into the canyon. Whether it’s to the Colorado River, or just the short hike to Ooh Aah Point, go beyond the edge this weekend. Let the Grand Canyon surround you.
We’re so excited to be a part of your trip! We’ll see you in the canyon.
“In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world. I want to ask you to keep this great wonder of nature as it now is. I hope you will not have a building of any kind, not a summer cottage, a hotel or anything else, to mar the wonderful grandeur, the sublimity, the great loneliness and beauty of the canyon. Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Happy Exploring!
Salem, Dehn, Lyle, Cherie, Megan S, Robin, Megan W
WELCOME TOTHE GRAND CANYON
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SALEM STANLEY - FounderSalem Stanley is the President and Founder of Vacation Races. He loves the personal growth that comes from athletics and physical challenges. He also is in love with National Parks. He received a BA in Business from Southern Virginia University where he was an All-American track athlete. He recently graduated with an MBA from BYU.
LYLE ANDERSON - Race OperationsLyle was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on his 30th birthday and was told that in 5 to 10 years he could be in a wheelchair. Lyle, now 37, has ran 9 Marathons, about 43 – 1/2 Marathons and has completed 8 – 1/2 Ironman distance races and 2 – full distance Ironman events. One of them being the Ironman World Championship in 2013 in Kona, HI.
MEGAN WHEELER - Sponsorship and ExpoMegan began swimming at the age of 5. At the age of 16, Megan’s swimming career was cut short just before she attended Olympic Trials. Megan went on to swim at University of Southern California for two years before transferring to Eastern Washington University and graduating with a degree in Recreation Management. Even after Megan’s fourth shoulder surgery her passion for ath-letics has only grown, and she still enjoys a number of challenging activities including running, triathlons, and exploring the outdoors around the world.
ROBIN RODGERS - CommunicationsRobin is an Army Brat who graduated from BYU with a degree in Communi-cations. She’s a recreational runner and a recent fan of half-marathons.
DEHN CRAIG - Customer Experience - MarketingDehn ran track in high school and was the high school hurdle coach while
still a student. After working in video production and getting an Engineering degree followed by an MBA (where he and Salem met), Dehn has finally
found a home as our Marketing and Creative Director. He loves exploring the national parks with his beautiful wife and four Junior Rangers.
CHERIE SANTIAGO - Customer ServiceCherie may live in Southern Utah but her soul still lives in Southern Cali-
fornia where she grew up surfing and sailing in the sun. She can be spotted running or biking around the trails or biking through Zion National Park to
find more trails to run on. Cherie has been working with us on our race crew since our inaugural run in Zion. You can’t spell customer service with out CS!
MEGAN STANLEY - MerchandiseMegan has been running since middle school and ran track and cross country
in high school and college. She studied Physical Education and Recreation Administration at SVU and went on to coach high school cross country and
track. She loves the outdoors and staying active with her family.
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RACE EXPO - The expo will be held at the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater (450 Arizona 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023). The expo will be small. You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors!
PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the start line, but please get there early. If you are staying in Tusayan, all hotels are a short walk from the start. Please plan to walk if you stay in town. *
*see page 8 for parking map
*we suggest coming early! Most people wait until later in the day. Our busiest time is from 3pm - 6pm. If you come during that time-frame, expect a longer wait.
Friday Saturday11:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:00 AM
5:28 AM
5:30 AM
6:15 AM
6:30 AM
6:45 AM
6:55 AM
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
Packet pickup and Race Expo start.
Race Expo ends.
Packet pickup closes.
Open starting line parking.
Sunrise
First prize raffle (every 5 minutes).
Cars parking should be in start line parking lot (over-flow parking at IMAX will still be open).
Last prize raffle.Start line parking lot closes. Hard cutoff. Pacers line up.
Runners line up / Last call for gear check.
National Anthem
Race starts! All divisions.
Awards Ceremony
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THE COURSE
top spots you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on chip time. The first mile of the trail is about 10 ft wide. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courte-ous to others as we start the race.
ELEVATION (ft) - You can see the elevation map below. The elevation change on the course is mar-ginal. A lot of people are surprised to see how high in elevation the rim of Grand Canyon is. You will feel the elevation and dryness on this tough course. Drink lots of water the days leading up to the race. The most challenging part of the course is between miles 7-11.
AID STATIONS - We will have aid stations near miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bath-rooms (but they will be lim-ited at miles 7, 9, and 11), water + Nuun, Honey Stinger energy gels. Mile 7 and 11 will also have oranges and bananas.
TIMING - All masters and overall awards will be based on gun time. If you plan to compete for these
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PACERS - Pacers will line up at the start line around 6:30 am. There will be a pacer pacing the race in 10 minute intervals starting at a 1h40m pace up to 2h30m. We will also have a 2h45m, 3h, and 3h30m pacer. Please seat yourself near the time you expect to finish.
GEAR CHECK - You will be given a Gear Check bag at the starting line if you wish. It will be a white garbage bag that you can fill with anything you want transported to the finish line. There will be permanent markers you can use to write your name and bib number. Avoid putting valu-ables in your bag. *gear check bags will be available at the finish line as soon as the first person finishes.
CLOTHING ON COURSE - We will have a cloth-ing bin to dump items in at mile 3. Anything else found along the course will be treated as trash.*clothing dropped off at mile 3 won’t be picked up until the last runner has passed mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your clothing.
OTHER COURSE INFO - This is a trail course. Although not very technical, there are some ar-eas that you need to be extra careful (miles 8-12 has lots of rocks and uneven ground).
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TIME LIMIT - All runners need to be off the fire service road at the 4 hour mark (just past mile 12). Any runners still on the fire road at that time will be removed from the course. Failure to comply will result in being banned from future events.
ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING
Recovery Box - At the finish line we will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk (as well as water and Nuun hydration). Please help yourself to one box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner.
In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted snack items.
COURSE RECORD - Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! Our course records were set at our inaugural race in 2014. Tommy Lunetta holds the record for the men and Breanna Dumke holds the record for the women.
Tommy LunettaQueen Creek, AZ 1:37:41 1:38:36Breanna Dumke
Salt Lake City, UT
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PARKING AND DROP OFFAll the hotels are a short walk from the start line. We will have enough parking to accommo-date all of our runners, but if you are staying in the town of Tusayan, please plan on walking to the start line to avoid unnecessary congestion and traffic.
We have start line parking and overflow parking will be at the IMAX Theater.
All runner drop-offs must go to the overflow parking. If you are dropping off a runneryou can drop them off in the overflow parking by the IMAX theater. Any vehicles that try to enter the start line parking to drop-off a runner will be turned away.
It is just a short walk from the overflow parking and drop-off area to the start line (yellow).
There will be extra overflow parking across the street from the Red Feather Hotel.
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FINISH LINE STAGING
Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on runners.
The awards ceremony will take place at the stage just north of the finish line and will begin at 10:00 AM.
If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up just north of the finish line.
Lucid Images (our event photographers) will have a designated spot in the finish line staging area to take photos of runners. These photos are separate from those they will take of run-ners crossing the finish line and will be made available FOR FREE!
The finish line will have restrooms and water as well as a recovery food box, chocolate milk, and bananas for runners.
There will be water at the finish line, but nocups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water bottle to fill up at the finish line.
If you weren’t able to make it to the expo we will be selling merchandise at the finish line! We will have our merchandise as well as some awesome shirts from Meridian Line!
You will need to return your timing chip at the end of the race. We will have buckets and clip-pers all over the finish area so you can remove them and drop them in the bucket when you are ready.
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SPECTATOR INFORMATION EXPO INFORMATION
Because the course is mostly off the main road, it isn’t a very spectator friendly course. Spectators are welcome at the starting line, and the finish line.
The fire road the course will be on will not tech-nically be closed, but please do not drive on it! Any cars on the course will cause a lot of dust in the air and will be a hazard to our runners.
Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners. Parking will be avail-able at the start line and at the IMAX Theater parking lot. We should have enough parking to accommodate everyone, but if you are staying in Tusayan then please plan on walking to the finish line. It is a short walk to the finish line from any of the hotels in town.
We want you to be there to cheer on your runner, but please recognize that the runner area is for runners only! Please do not enter the runner area or partake of runner’s food and recovery supplies.
Got time to kill? If you find yourself with spare time while waiting for your runner to finish, grab breakfast or coffee at RP’s Stage Stop (open at 7:30 am)! RP’s is just down from the finish line.
The expo will be held at the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater (450 Arizona 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023). The expo will be small. You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors!
The expo will be from 11:00 AM - 6:00PM (you can pick up your bib until 7:00 PM). We will have some great vendors and race merchandise!
When you pick up your packet at the expo this year, we’re encouraging you to Bring Your Own Bag! To keep in line with our tradition of waste elimination and conservation of the land, we’re going completely bag-less at the expo this year! If you would like to purchase a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merch store.
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EXPO INFORMATION
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PARK INFOGrand Canyon National Park
All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Grand Canyon National Park. Park shuttles will be running.
Seniors over 62 can purchase a lifetime pass for just $10. Active members of the U.S. Military are eligible for a free pass as well as U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities.
$25 (valid for 7 days)$12 (valid for 7 days)$80 (grants entrance to every National Park in the country)
Private Vehicle:Per Person:
Annual Pass:
Provides transportation between Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, and camp-grounds. This is not a scenic route, but canyon views are a short walk from some stops.
Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.• 15 minutes 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.• 30 minutes 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Route stops at five scenic viewpoints, Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Yavapai Geology Museum. This route and the morning Hiker’s Ex-press shuttle bus offer the only access to South Kaibab Trailhead.
Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.• 15 minutes 6:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset
Village Route50 MINUTES ROUND TRIP
Hermit Road Route80 MINUTES ROUND TRIP
Kaibab / Rim Route50 MINUTES ROUND TRIP
Tusayan Route40 MINUTES ROUND TRIP
Shuttle bus service on Hermit Road provides transportation between the Village Route Transfer Station and Hermits Rest (7 miles/ 11 km) with stops at nine scenic overlooks. The road is closed to private vehicles.
Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after sunset
A “park & ride” shuttle bus service is provided between the gateway community of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center.
• Buses will run at 20 minute intervals be-tween 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. daily.
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Village Route and bus stopKaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
LEGENDDrivable park roads Drinking water
Picnic area
Parking
First aid
Telephone
Information
Restrooms
TheaterPaved Rim Trail
Paved Greenway Trail
Shuttle bus gate
Unpaved Rim Trail
Arrows indicate direction of travel
Trailhead
Hermits Rest Route and bus stop
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Mather Point
Pipe Creek Vista
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Yaki Point
Yavapai Point and Geology Museum
Hermits Rest
Pima Point
MonumentCreek Vista
The Abyss
Mohave Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Trailview Overlook
Maricopa Point64
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Mather Point7120 ft2170 m
Bright Angel BicyclesCafé at Mather Point
Commercial Vehicle Parking Only
Mather Amphitheater
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Grand Canyon Association Park Store at the Visitor Center Plaza
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McKeeAmphitheater
Park Headquarters
Yavapai Lodge
CamperServices Sage Loop
Campfire Circle
Canyon Village Market“General Store”
Post Office
Chase Bank
Shrine ofthe Ages
Mather Campground
TrailerVillage
Market PlazaEastbound
Market Plaza Westbound
Zuni Way
Market Plaza
To Grand Canyon Village
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MuleBarn
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Hopi House
CommunityLibrary
Bright Angel
Trailhead
Hermits Rest Route Transfer
CenterRoad
Bright Angel Lodge
VillageEast
MaswikLodge
Backcountry Information Center
Train Depot
Village Route Transfer
RV Parking
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To Market Plaza
Lookout Studio
KolbStudio
Thunderbird Lodge
KachinaLodge
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Maswik Lodge
Center Road
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Backcountry
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Campground
Trailer Village
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Market Plaza
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Shrine of the Ages
Train Depot
Bright Angel Lodge
Market Plaza
Eastbound
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Mather Point
Yavapai Geology Museum
South Kaibab
Trailhead
Yaki Point
Pipe Creek Vista
Grand Canyon
Visitor Center
Grand Canyon
Visitor Center
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Getting Around Grand Canyon
Shuttle Bus FAQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle bus transportation.
How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes stop at shops, visitor centers, and popular viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride.
Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fiton buses.
Ride the Free Shuttle Buses Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer hassle-free transportation. HERMITS REST RouTE—RED on MAP ABoVE
• 80 minutes round-trip• Nine overlooks • Toilets at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift
shop at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after
sunset• Visitors should be at a bus stop no
later than 30 minutes after sunset.
Driving and Parking FAQWhere can I drive my car?You can drive anywhere there is a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. Yaki Point Road and Hermit Road are closed to private vehicles; ride the free shuttle bus to access.
The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. This permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.
Where can I park?All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. • Parkinglots1–4 Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking.
• ParkingLotA Park Headquarters • ParkingLotB Market Plaza• ParkingLotC near Center Road in
Grand Canyon Village• ParkingLotD Backcountry
Information Center. Includes auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.
Hermits Rest
Village Route Transfer
Trailview overlook
Maricopa Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Mohave Point
The Abyss
Pima Point
Pima Point
Mohave Point
Powell PointMonument
Creek Vista
eastbound
westbound
How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?All National Park Service shuttle buses are white and green, but the front of the bus will show the route color and name.
What are the shuttle bus rules?1. No eating or open drink containers.2. No pets. Service animals permitted.3. Collapse strollers before entering the bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.4. Shuttle buses can accommodatetwo or three bicycles, but nottag alongs, baby trailers, or children'sbicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unloadtheir bicycles.5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.
Where can I learn about road conditions?Check at visitor centers or call 938-638-7496. Even during spring, snow and ice present potentially hazardous driving conditions and can temporarily close park roads. Please slow down and drive carefully while exploring Grand Canyon.
VILLAGE RouTE—BLuE on MAP ABoVE
• 50-minutes round-trip • Scenic canyon views are a short walk
from some stops • Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels,
restaurants, campgrounds• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am–8:30 pm• 30 minutes 8:30–10 pm; visitors
should be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm.
KAIBAB/RIM RouTE—oRAnGE on MAP ABoVE
• 50-minutes round-trip • Five viewpoints • Grand Canyon Visitor Center and
Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am to one hour after
sunset; visitors should be at a bus stop no later then 30 minutes after sunset.
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Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.
Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: • 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am in March• 6 am, 7 am, and 8 am in April• 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in May
What else do I need to know about driving?Do not stop or park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs and overlooks to take pictures and view wildlife. Please do not block other people's enjoyment of the park by stopping in the road or blocking traffic.
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Village Route and bus stopKaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
LEGENDDrivable park roads Drinking water
Picnic area
Parking
First aid
Telephone
Information
Restrooms
TheaterPaved Rim Trail
Paved Greenway Trail
Shuttle bus gate
Unpaved Rim Trail
Arrows indicate direction of travel
Trailhead
Hermits Rest Route and bus stop
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Mather Point
Pipe Creek Vista
South KaibabTrailhead
Yaki Point
Yavapai Point and Geology Museum
Hermits Rest
Pima Point
MonumentCreek Vista
The Abyss
Mohave Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Trailview Overlook
Maricopa Point64
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Mather Point7120 ft2170 m
Bright Angel BicyclesCafé at Mather Point
Commercial Vehicle Parking Only
Mather Amphitheater
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Grand Canyon Association Park Store at the Visitor Center Plaza
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Yavapai Road
Hermit Road
Hermit Road
Herm
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Desert View
25mi (40 km)Tusayan 4.4mi (7.1km)
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McKeeAmphitheater
Park Headquarters
Yavapai Lodge
CamperServices Sage Loop
Campfire Circle
Canyon Village Market“General Store”
Post Office
Chase Bank
Shrine ofthe Ages
Mather Campground
TrailerVillage
Market PlazaEastbound
Market Plaza Westbound
Zuni Way
Market Plaza
To Grand Canyon Village
North
1000 Feet300 Meters
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To Grand Canyon Visitor Center
To Park Exit
B
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Verkamp’sVisitorCenter
Grand Canyon Village
MuleBarn
Kennel
El TovarHotel
Hopi House
CommunityLibrary
Bright Angel
Trailhead
Hermits Rest Route Transfer
CenterRoad
Bright Angel Lodge
VillageEast
MaswikLodge
Backcountry Information Center
Train Depot
Village Route Transfer
RV Parking
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Center Road
To Market Plaza
Lookout Studio
KolbStudio
Thunderbird Lodge
KachinaLodge
Garage
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Train Depot
To Clinic To Park Exit
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Maswik Lodge
Center Road
Village East
Backcountry
Information
CenterMather
Campground
Trailer Village
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Market Plaza
Westbound
Shrine of the Ages
Train Depot
Bright Angel Lodge
Market Plaza
Eastbound
Shrine of the Ages
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Mather Point
Yavapai Geology Museum
South Kaibab
Trailhead
Yaki Point
Pipe Creek Vista
Grand Canyon
Visitor Center
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Getting Around Grand Canyon
Shuttle Bus FAQAre the shuttle buses free?Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle bus transportation.
How do the shuttle buses work?Running like a city bus system, three shuttle bus routes stop at shops, visitor centers, and popular viewpoints around the South Rim. Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy the ride.
Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?Buses are equipped with ramps to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized scooters will not fiton buses.
Ride the Free Shuttle Buses Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer hassle-free transportation. HERMITS REST RouTE—RED on MAP ABoVE
• 80 minutes round-trip• Nine overlooks • Toilets at Hopi Point• Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift
shop at Hermits Rest• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am• 15 minutes 6:30 am to sunset• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after
sunset• Visitors should be at a bus stop no
later than 30 minutes after sunset.
Driving and Parking FAQWhere can I drive my car?You can drive anywhere there is a solid black line on the maps in this Guide. Yaki Point Road and Hermit Road are closed to private vehicles; ride the free shuttle bus to access.
The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit allows visitors with mobility issues entry to some areas closed to public traffic. This permit is available at entrance gates, visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.
Where can I park?All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village are located near free shuttle bus stops. • Parkinglots1–4 Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV, and trailer parking.
• ParkingLotA Park Headquarters • ParkingLotB Market Plaza• ParkingLotC near Center Road in
Grand Canyon Village• ParkingLotD Backcountry
Information Center. Includes auto parking in the north end and RV and trailer parking in the south end.
Hermits Rest
Village Route Transfer
Trailview overlook
Maricopa Point
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Mohave Point
The Abyss
Pima Point
Pima Point
Mohave Point
Powell PointMonument
Creek Vista
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How can I tell the difference between shuttle bus routes?All National Park Service shuttle buses are white and green, but the front of the bus will show the route color and name.
What are the shuttle bus rules?1. No eating or open drink containers.2. No pets. Service animals permitted.3. Collapse strollers before entering the bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.4. Shuttle buses can accommodatetwo or three bicycles, but nottag alongs, baby trailers, or children'sbicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unloadtheir bicycles.5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.
Where can I learn about road conditions?Check at visitor centers or call 938-638-7496. Even during spring, snow and ice present potentially hazardous driving conditions and can temporarily close park roads. Please slow down and drive carefully while exploring Grand Canyon.
VILLAGE RouTE—BLuE on MAP ABoVE
• 50-minutes round-trip • Scenic canyon views are a short walk
from some stops • Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels,
restaurants, campgrounds• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am–8:30 pm• 30 minutes 8:30–10 pm; visitors
should be at a bus stop no later than 9:30 pm.
KAIBAB/RIM RouTE—oRAnGE on MAP ABoVE
• 50-minutes round-trip • Five viewpoints • Grand Canyon Visitor Center and
Yavapai Geology Museum. • Access to South Kaibab Trailhead• Buses run every:• 30 minutes 4:30–6 am• 15 minutes 6 am to one hour after
sunset; visitors should be at a bus stop no later then 30 minutes after sunset.
HIKER’S ExPRESSnoT SHoWn on MAP ABoVE
Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops at Backcountry Information Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and South Kaibab Trailhead.
Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at: • 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am in March• 6 am, 7 am, and 8 am in April• 5 am, 6 am, and 7 am in May
What else do I need to know about driving?Do not stop or park along the roadside, except where signs or lines on the road indicate it is permissible. Use pull-outs and overlooks to take pictures and view wildlife. Please do not block other people's enjoyment of the park by stopping in the road or blocking traffic.
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SKELETON CLUBThe Skeleton Club is a salute the hardcore among us. We want to reward anyone who hikes to Skeleton Point after the race. To join the Skeleton Club, submit a picture of yourself at Skeleton Point within 72 hours of the end of the race which includes:
1) A clear view of your face
2) Your bib with bib numbers clearly visible
3) Your finisher medal in plain view
Skeleton Point - The trail to Skeleton Point is 3 miles long (6 round trip) along the South Kaibab Trail. There is park-ing near the trailhead, but you would be better off taking the park shuttle to the South Kaibab trail head. There are restrooms at Cedar Ridge (about half way to Skeleton Point) but there is no water along the trail. Please pack in plenty of hydration. Most of the path is sunny with little shade. This is a good early morning hike, just after the sun has come up and before the heat sets in. The first 1.5 miles to Cedar Ridge are fairly steep. After Cedar Ridge it levels off a little bit into a gradual decline to Skeleton Point. There is about a 2,000 ft elevation change (almost half of the total elevation change from rim to river which is
4,860 ft). Be careful of loose footing and avoid standing near the edge. Do not hike the trail when it is wet, storming, or when high winds are present. Oh, and BRING WATER!
All runners that join the Skeleton Club will re-ceive 50% OFF next year’s race entry!
After the race there will be a submission form online where you can upload your photo(s) and send them to us. We have a hard cutoff of 72 hours! If you don’t get it to us before Tuesday at 11 AM (MST) then we will only give you a virtual hi-five.
This picture is a submission from last year’s Skel-eton Club and is just an example of what yours should look like (for both the Skeleton Club AND the Trifecta).
SKELETON CLUB SUBMISSION FORMwww.grandcanyonhalfmarathon.com/skeletonclub
GRAND CANYON TRIFECTA SUBMISSION FORMwww.grandcanyonhalfmarathon.com/gctrifecta
*This hike is challenging and dangerous. People die every year in the canyon. Please take the hike seriously, and do not act irresponsibly if you decide to attempt the hike. It is not intended to be accessible to everyone. Also, bring way more water than you think you need.
GRAND CANYON TRIFECTA
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GRAND CANYON TRIFECTA
1 Ooh Aah Point - Ooh Aah Point is the first stop on the South Kaibab Trail. This is a short hike (1.5 miles round-trip) that lets you get down below the rim and into the canyon a little bit. Once down you are treated to some pretty awesome panoramic views. This is a great spot to catch a sunrise (though not required to complete the trifecta, extra high fives if you do). Remember, hiking down is easy, but hiking back out can be tough.
3 Hermit’s Rest - Hermit’s Rest is the last stop along Hermit Road. Hermits Rest is the westernmost point on the canyon’s south rim that is accessible by paved road. It is a cool historical spot that also offers a unique view of the canyon. It is not accessible by private vehicles but travelers can take a free shuttle bus to see the rock building and outpost.
2 The Watchtower (Desert View Drive) - Desert View Drive is a scenic route to the east of Grand Canyon Village. It follows the rim for 25 miles out to the Desert View Watch-tower and East Entrance. The entire drive has several developed lookout and picnic spots. These spots tend to be a little less crowded but offer some stunning views! Climb to the top of the tower and look out over the observation deck and enjoy some more of the culture and history of the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon Trifecta is comprised of 3 different activities. You must complete all 3 in order to complete the Trifecta. Same rules as the Skeleton Club apply: take your picture at each of the 3 with your bib and finisher medal and send them to us 72 hours after finishing the race. The Trifecta is meant to be challenging, but less strenuous. These are iconic activities inside the park that should be experienced, but are doable with children. The 3 activities that makeup the Trifecta are:
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1-COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION - On the East Rim, an approximately 2-million square foot resort complex is proposed, along with another, smaller construction project near river level below the East Rim. These two project areas would be connected by a gondola system that could ferry up to 10,000 people per day from the rim down to river level. This development would irrepara-bly damage the experience of the Grand Canyon, both from above the rim as well as at river level, not to mention the crowds, trash, and sewage that would need to be dealt with literally feet from the Colorado River.
2-GROUNDWATER DRILLING - The second project is a proposed expansion of groundwater drilling and extraction on the South Rim, where foreign investors are proposing a dramatic expansion of the village of Tusayan. The increased require-ments for water to support the expanded town could have direct impacts on the water supply within the canyon itself, and potentially some of the features (seeps, springs, waterfalls) that even-tually flow to the river.
3-URANIUM MINING -Lastly, an increase in urani-um mining activity on the north and south rims of the park could increase the likelihood of air and water contamination from radioactive min-ing activity around the park again.
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The Grand Canyon is an Irreplaceable National Treasure. As one of our nation’s most iconic National Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, people from around the globe travel the world to experience this amazing landscape and expect the park to be one of the most protected parcels of real estate in the country – but in fact it is not. There are three significant threats to the experience and health of the Grand Canyon, and the Colorado River itself.
Make your voice heard to protect this Irreplaceable National Treasure!! The Grand Canyon is threatened from all sides by people who wish to profit from its magnificence, sheer beauty, and cultural relevance. Help us speak out for the canyon, and demand protections
for this amazing place.
“Leave it as it is.”-Theodore Roosevelt
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DINNER HOSTSPre-Race
We have three dinner hosts this year, each offering a discount for our runners and their entire party! All a party needs to do is have their runner show their bib to get the discount (does not include drinks). These are some of the best spots to eat while you’re in Tusayan. Expect these places to be busy, so try to plan accordingly (call ahead and check availability and wait times) and maybe have a backup plan in case they’re full.
Big E Steakhouse & Saloon (10% off) - Steak, fish, chicken, pasta, salads, there is something for every-body at the Big E Steakhouse & Saloon. This restau-rant is fairly family friendly and includes a kids menu. Big E often has live entertainment!
365 State Highway 64, Tusayan, AZ(928) 638-0333 · bigesteakhouse.com
RP’s Stage Shop (10% off) - RP’s offers specialty coffees, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches and salads to satisfy any appetite. Their gift shop features Grand Canyon souvenirs and a diverse selection of original handmade Native American jewelry not found any-where else.
400 State Highway 64, Tusayan, AZ(928) 638-3115 · rpstagestop.com
Plaza Bonita (15% off) - Plaza Bonita is a family friendly restaurant with fresh Mexican cuisine! They stay open a little later and have a happy hour 3pm to 6pm daily. From burritos to salads all the way down to deep fried ice cream, this place has a variety of wonderful options.
352 State Highway 64, Tusayan, AZ (928) 638-8900 · casabonitaaz.com
Food Tips - There is a small market in town, but if you are planning to buy and prepare your own food your options are a little limited (and expensive). If you are coming from the south I would recommend stopping in Flagstaff, which has anything you might need. Purchase some snacks and food for your weekend here and bring them with you.
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@VACATIONRACES#GCHALF
We will be making a slide show video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #GChalf
We will be giving out prizes from our store (t-shirts and other merchandise)to our favorite photos.
Look for places to take a picture at the expo, volunteering, on the course, at the finish line, exploring the park, having a recovery meal/drink, celebrating with friends, camping, driving to or from the race... we want to share the weekend with you!
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All runners will receive a finisher medal. Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female run-ners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each age group and the top 5 teams will also receive a place medal.
*If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at the awards ceremony to receive it we will hap-pily ship it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and pay the cost of shipping (about $8).
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RACE DAY CHECK LIST
POST-RACE INFORMATION
Train
Directions to hotel/campsite
Directions to race expo
Directions to race start/finish
Photo ID
Valid Military ID (if you registered with a Military Discount)
Study the race course
• Be courteous to other runners. Practice good etiquette.• Headphones are allowed on the course, though we encourage you to enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and make friends with other runners. Do not play your music without headphones for all to hear.• Each runner will receive a timing chip. This timing chip should be securely attached to your shoe and should be returned after the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME.• Food is not for spectators. Please be courteous and limit yourself to one recovery box, one banana, and one chocolate milk. Thank you!
• Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line.• To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website.• Photos are usually available on Lucid Images website the Wednesday or Thursday following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook• Smile!
• Results will be available later the morning of the race. We will post them on Facebook and also send them in a post-race email the day or two after the race. They will also be available on our website.
• Within a week of race day we will be sending out a post-race survey. We would really appreci-ate it if you took the 5-10 minutes to complete the survey for us. The survey provides us with information that allows us to better work with the local community and gain more support for future races, but more importantly it provides us with valuable insight into what we are doing well and what we need to improve. We love our run-ners and couldn’t improve our race series without your feedback. Please watch for the email.
• There is no official lost & found. If we find lost items we will hold onto them and you can contact us at [email protected]• There will be gear check at the start line.• There will be a bin to dump extra clothing at mile 3. Anything found littered on the course elsewhere will be considered trash and either thrown away or donated.
• The medical tent at the finish line is for athletes only; family members are not allowed. Over-crowding in the medical tent prevents medical staff from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical attention please wait outside the tent for updates.
Bib and timing chip
Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand held, water bottle, pack, etc.)
Running Shoes
Socks
Sunglasses
Hat/Visor
Recovery plan
Enjoy the park!
PRE-RACE
COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
RACE RESULTS
POST-RACE SURVEY
LOST & FOUND
MEDICAL TENT
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BIB DETAILS
CUP-FREE RACING
Your bib number.
Skeleton Club Member
Team name (if you’re on a team)
Indicates if you are Military
Your race shirt size Indicates if you requested a Hydrapouch when registering.
Turn this in at the start line race morning. We will have a raffle from 5:30-6:30 AM
Having our races so close to the national parks, unnecessary waste and trash is something we are strongly against. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean race and preserving the beauty of the area we run in. There is nothing that will ruin a view more than seeing a piece a trash in plain view from a breathtaking landscape.
That being said, one of the most important things in a half marathon is ensuring that aid stations are plentiful and efficient. Hydration will make or break a race. What we do is offer a Hydrapouch for every runner that indicated they wanted one as part of their registration. Other options include running with a water bottle, fuel belt, camelbak or other hydration backpack, etc. Every runner prefers something different. Just make sure you have some way to stay hydrated!
Although we don’t have cups on the course, we have plen-ty of aid stations with water and Nuun! At all aid stations we will have blue coolers with water and red coolers with Nuun (electrolyte drink). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Nuun.
At some places, the water will be hooked up to a system like the one pictured on the left. Each of these pipes will provide water from the several speed valves we have attached. Feel free to practice at the expo!
The aid station will have a few cups in case of an emergency, do not plan on using them. Also, under no circumstances should you put your head under the valve to get a drink. Not only does this waste water, it is pretty inconsiderate of other runners. There will be water at the finish line but no cups!
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RACE PHOTOGRAPHYfrom Lucid Images• Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line. They will be at the expo so be sure to stop by and say hello!• To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website.• Photos are usually available on Lucid Images website the Wednesday or Thursday following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook• Smile!
PHOTOS ON COURSE• As a heads up to runners, there will be signs on the course to let runners know they are coming up on photographers. Ya know, just in case you wanted to freshen up your makeup or pick up the pace or otherwise pose for the photo :)
FREE PHOTO• In addition to photos of runners on the course and crossing the finish line, Lucid Images will have a designated area near the awards ceremo-ny stage where runners can pose for a finsher photo. This photo will be made available FOR FREE to runners!
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TIMING SPECIFICSWhat to do with your shoe chip
BEFORE THE RACE• You will receive your shoe chip with your bib.• Follow the image by image instructions above and zip-tie the timing chip to your shoe on race morning.• NO CHIP = NO TIME!
AFTER THE RACE• All timing chips must be returned after the race.• We will have buckets along with clippers to remove the timing chip from your shoe all over the finish area (near the food, before you leave the runners area, before you enter the parking lot, etc.)• Please remove the chip from your shoe and drop it in one of the buckets. This will be self-serve. Please do it as soon as you’ve got your legs and feel comfortable to do so (but before you leave the race and go back to your hotel!).
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TIMINGAll masters and overall awards will be based on gun time. If you plan to compete for these top spots you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on chip time. The first mile of the trail is about 10 ft wide. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courteous to others as we start the
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Canyon Star Logo Master Art (3 color)logo canyon: PMS 4635C (solid coated)logo star: PMS 266C (solid coated)Type: Black
Steakhouse & SaloonThe Canyon Star Steakhouse & Saloon is located inside the lobby of the premier hotel in Tusayan - The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon. We serve up the best Southwestern fare with live entertainment nightly, and feature 19 beers on tap
and live sports on big screen TVs in the Saloon.
The Canyon Star Steakhouse & SaloonHighway 64 in Tusayan | 1-928-638-3333
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GRAND CANYON HALF MARATHONMAY 9, 2015
www.grandcanyonhalfmarathon.com#GChalf