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General Info
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What time will
the races start? |
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The
half marathon will start at 7:00 AM and the 5K will start at 7:15
AM. The Duckling Dash will start at 9:30 AM. |
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Q: |
Do you allow walkers in the
Hungry Duck Run? |
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Non-competitive walkers are welcome to register
for the 5K event. No special awards will be available for walkers. |
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Are there any Parking locations and restrictions? |
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The City of Brighton has asked that runners not
park downtown. Parking is available at Brighton High School
and shuttles will be available. |
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What type of race day transportation will
be offered?
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Free shuttle buses will be available running
between Brighton
High School and the start/finish line area.
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Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any
kind allowed to participate in the Hungry Duck Run?
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No, any participant using any of these on the
Hungry Duck Run course
will be directed off of the route. |
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Q: |
I like to run with my dog; are dogs
allowed on the course?
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The only dogs permitted are trained, certified
guide dogs assisting the legally blind. |
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Will Gear Check be available?
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Sorry, no gear check will be available this year. |
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Q: |
What is the average temperature? |
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The average temperature in the Detroit area for
July 4th is 73 degrees with an average
high of 82 and an average low of 63 degrees. |
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What time is sun rise on race day? |
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Sunrise is 6:03 on July 4th. |
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Q: |
Will
Clydesdale divisions be offered? |
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Clydesdale divisions or other
divisions based on
a runner's weight will not be offered in this year's version of the
Hungry Duck Run. |
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Q: |
What is the endorsement by the Governor's
Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports all about? |
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This is a partnership with the State of Michigan
to promote physical activity. Also, every year on Labor Day the State of
Michigan sponsors a run over the Mackinac Bridge which is limited to 300
runners selected through a lottery. To be eligible for the lottery you
must be 18 years old and have run in a qualifying event. The 2009 HDR
will qualify you to enter the lottery for the 2010 Mackinac
Bridge Labor Day Run. More info and lottery registration can be
found at:
www.michiganfitness.org |
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How can I get more information? |
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Send an email to
jpmred09@yahoo.com or call
866-453-2637 x271 |
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Course |
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What is the course like? |
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The course will start and finish in Downtown
Brighton and will involve rolling residential and rural roads with
a few modest hills to add a little challenge. Both races take you past many different area
lakes and ponds as well as various Brighton subdivisions on a mix of rolling
and flat residential and rural roads. |
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Where are the
start and finish lines? |
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The start and finish lines are
both in downtown Brighton and will be shared by both races. The HDR
races will start on East Street (one block East of
Grand River); both races will finish on St. Paul just east of Grand River. |
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How long will
the courses remain open? |
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The half marathon course will
close on a continuous pace of 13:00 minutes per mile.
Runner services cannot be
guaranteed for participants beyond the 13:00 minute per mile pace. |
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What time does the finish line close? |
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The finish line will close at 9:50 AM. Anyone finishing after this
time may not receive an official finish time.
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So the course isn't closed to traffic? |
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No, but due to the early start time traffic
should be very light for most
of the race. We will also have signs and volunteers posted to warn
drivers that runners are on the road. |
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How many aid stations and type of fluid replacements are
offered? |
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Water will be available at water stations located
at (or near) miles 0.5, 2.5, 4.5, 7, 9, 11 and 12.5 |
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Will portable bathrooms be on the course? |
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Yes, at the Start/Finish
area and at (or near) miles 0.5, 2.5, 4.5, 7, 9, 11 and 12.5 |
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What is considered the official time
and how is the race timed? |
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A professional time keeper
will be responsible for keeping the official time via electronic chip
timing.
(NOTE: A $30 fee will be charged for timing
chips not returned.) |
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What is the
difference between chip time and clock (gun) time? |
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Clock time is
the time it takes from the official start of the race to when you cross
the finish line.
Chip time is the time it takes you to go from the start line to the
finish line, regardless of when you cross the start line, as recorded
using an electronic timing chip attached to your shoe. |
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Registration
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What are the entry deadlines? |
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Early - through June 28;
Late - after June 28 |
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Q: |
I registered on-line but need to make a
change. What do I do? |
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Just e-mail us at
jpmred09@yahoo.com
and we’ll make the
appropriate changes. |
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How do I know that my registration
went through when I signed up online? |
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You will receive an e-mail that contains your
confirmation number and other important information. Please make sure
you keep your confirmation number. |
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If I am
injured, sick or otherwise not able to participate in the Hungry Duck
Run, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred to another
individual or rolled over to 2009? |
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Registration is
non-refundable and non-transferable. |
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Packet Pick-up
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What are the packet pickup
dates/locations? |
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(PRE-RACE) Runnin’ Gear - 9937
E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI (810) 844-0180; July 2 from 3 PM
- 7 PM; July 3 from Noon - 7 PM;
(RACE DAY) Start/Finish area (corner of St. Paul and East
Streets);
July 4 from 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM. (MUST BE STANDING IN LINE BEFORE 6:30
AM.) |
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Q: |
If a participant is unable to pick up their
bib number in person, can someone else pick it up for them?
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Yes, they will need to bring a note signed by the individual authorizing the pick up.
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When will I receive my bib number? |
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You will receive your bib
number at packet pick up. |
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Awards
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Are awards
based on clock (gun) time or chip time? |
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All awards are
based on CHIP time. |
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What are the
age divisions for awards for the half marathon and 5K? |
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The Hundry Duck Run Half Marathon
& 5K will present awards to the top three males and females in the
following age groups: 17 & under, 18-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. |
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What other awards will be awarded? |
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In addition to the age group awards, the top
men & women for both the half marathon and 5K will win awards as
well as the Masters winners for both races. |
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Volunteers
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How do I sign up as a volunteer? |
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That's great! Please send
an email to
jpmred09@yahoo.com
and you will be contacted right away! |
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July 4th Events
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What other events are happening in Brighton on
race day? |
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The Duckling Dash kids run will
take place at 9:30 AM followed by Brighton's 4th of July Parade
starting at 10:00 AM. Immediately following the parade, the Livingston Sunrise Rotary
Club will hold their Duck Race raffle (more info on our website). |
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Contact Information |
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I’ve got additional questions? |
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No problem! We are an
all volunteer organization but we do our best to answer your question
as quickly as possible. If you have questions in the few days prior to
the Hungry Duck Run, we can take care of things at
registration.
Send an email to
jpmred09@yahoo.com or call
866-453-2637 x271 |
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