How to have the best New Balance Fall Classic

Days before race

• Pick up shirt/jacket or tights at Rackets & Runners before race

• Watch weather forecast (looks like a dazzling day!)

• Pack all my things the night before – set race gear aside and pack a happy bag with a change of clothes

• Stay well-hydrated

• Find out what time my race starts (Half=8:30; 10k=9:30; 5k=10:00)

• Think about taking bicycle (free secured parking) or public transit

• OR Arrange for carpooling with friends – print out parking map

Race morning

• Get up with plenty of time for breakfast and travel – the NBFC starts on time

• Arrive 1 hour before race start

• Pick up bib & chip at SRC

• Grab a pair of raceday gloves if it’s chilly

• Drop happy bag to bag check (bring a small donation for Heart & Stroke)

• Race with a smile and have fun along the way

Finish

• Go to SRC for bag pickup

• Go for shower (bring a small donation for Heart & Stroke)

• Go to gym in SRC for post-race treats of chili, mimosas, cake, fudge bars & fruit

• Hang with friends and win prizes

• Shop at R&R/New Balance booth

• Have a massage at the Heart & Stroke booth (bring a donation for Heart & Stroke)

• Enjoy a Van Houtte coffee

• Visit AllSports booth to find out about 2009 events to look forward to

• Get my blood pressure checked by the Vancouver Firefighters

• Buy some 50/50 tickets from Heart & Stroke

• Check RESULTS to see if I won my age group and then pick up prizes at PRIZES tent

• Appreciate volunteers

• Smile a lot

• Go for lunch at Mahoney’s at UBC with my friends!

• Mark Nov 22 on my 2009 calendar so I can come back for the Last Great Run of the Year!