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1ST WAVE START TIME: 8:30 A.M. at East Fort Baker. Rain or Shine! There is no parking or registration at the start.
BUS SHUTTLES TO START FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Buses leave from Aquatic Park beginning at 6:30 A.M. You must arrive by 8:00 A.M. to ensure a seat on the bus. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB NUMBER TO GET ON SHUTTLE BUS. There are no post-race shuttles.
BUS SHUTTLES TO START FROM SAUSALITO
Buses will leave from downtown Sausalito between 7:00 & 8:00 A.M. Bus pick-up will be located at Bridgeway & Princess. YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND HAVE A BIB NUMBER TO GET ON THE SHUTTLE BUS. There are no post-race shuttles.
START ACCOMMODATIONS
Sweats Check • Toilets • Water
3 WAVE START
15 minute intervals between waves will decrease crowding on the course. Waves are assigned by age and best 2009 10K time and date entry is received. Entries mailed in together will automatically be assigned to same wave (wave #2 or #3). All runners have an equal opportunity to score, qualify and win. Computers adjust the times according to the wave start. ABSOLUTELY NO FIRST WAVE ASSIGNMENTS RACE DAY!
COURSE
Certified 12K (7.45 Miles) course from East Fort Baker; across the Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk to Aquatic Park. Hilly, paved and beautiful. Sorry, for safety reasons, no dogs or wheels (i.e. baby strollers, baby joggers or skates) allowed on the course or on the shuttle buses.
AWARDS
Emerald Premium Snack Gifts will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in the overall and masters category. Medals presented to top 3 men and women in the following divisions: 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
RACE BIBS REQUIRED
Bib #'s must be worn on front of shirt for entry into start area, to board shuttle bus, on the course, in the finish chutes, for photos, and to receive finisher shirt and refreshments.
FINISHER T-SHIRT
All finishers will receive a long-sleeve 100% cotton event t-shirt. We try to accommodate size preference but cannot guarantee sizes. For an additional $25 you can order the Souvenir Short-sleeve Poly-Dri Wicking Shirt featuring this year's event logo. See ENTRY FORM for details.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us after the race at Aquatic Park on Fisherman's Wharf for "A Celebration of Running", with refreshments, live music, runner goodie bag, awards ceremony, t-shirt and souvenir wicking shirt pickup.
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Photos by Brightroom and Gene Cohn Photography
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$2900. Award winners must be PA/USATF members. Prize money is awarded to PA/USATF members only. PA/USATF Championship divisions as follows: Open, Masters, Senior, Super Senior, Veteran & Teams.
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EMERALD BONUS PRIZE: $1,000 for man and/or woman who beats the open men's or wemoen's course record. Current course records: Women’s -Linda Somers-Smith, 40:27 (1995)*, Men’s -Bill Donakowski, 35:48 (1987)*
NOTE: Course records extend back to when this race was known as the ‘Houlihan’s to Houlihan’s 12K.’
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THE PAUL SLOAN CLYDESDALE AND ATHENA DIVISION
Men 200 lbs - Women 150 lbs. Must pre-register and weigh in after the race at the Age Divisions booth. Check box on entry form. (More information on the race program)
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS
- If you wear earphones, wear ones that allow you to hear your surroundings.
- No dogs or wheels (i.e baby strollers,skates, bikes, scooters, etc.)
- Runners/Walkers line up according to your assigned wave start as well as your minute-per mile pace.
OFFICIAL RACE PHOTOS
Brightroom photographers will take your photograph at various points along the race course and at the finish line and you will be able to view, share and purchase your race photos on brightroom.com!
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'Emerald Across The Bay 12K” Night at Sports Basement
Thursday March 11th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sports Basement in the Presidio
Grab your race packet* or register on the spot.
Already got your bib in the mail? You're invited too!
*To have your packet (bib and timing chip) waiting for you, you must register online by 11:00 PM Wednesday March 10th and select "Will Call" option under the Race Packet question.
IT'S A PARTY! Sports Basement will provide snacks and drinks (beer and wine for those 21 and older) to all registered runners / walkers who stop by.
Still need to register? We'll register you on the spot and give you your bib, timing chip and goodies - check or cash only, sorry no credit or ATM cards.
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Support the children from
Edgewood Center for Children and Families!
Join Team Edgewood and benefit the boys and girls who run the "Kid's Distance" of a mile in the Emerald Across the Bay 12K race.
Check the box on your race entry form and become a member of Team Edgewood.
Edgewood helps children and families overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis. Founded more than 150 years ago as a Gold Rush orphanage, Edgewood has evolved to become an innovative, multifaceted agency. Edgewood provides essential services to more than 5,000 Bay Area children and families each year, helping them build better lives and brighter futures. For more information, visit www.edgewood.org.
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REGISTRATION FEES & OPTIONS
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES ~ Adults $42.00 / 18 & under $20
RACE DAY FEE ~$50.00 ALL AGES
SOUVENIR POLY-DRI WICKING SHIRT
For an additional $25 you can order the Souvenir short-sleeve Poly-Dri Wicking shirt featuring this year’s event logo.
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE
with a credit card through March 18th:
$42 for Adults/ $20 for ages 18 & under plus a small processing fee. Sorry, no refunds.
Click to register online:
PRE-REGISTER BY MAIL
with a check by March 12th:
$42 for Adults/ $20 for ages 18 & under. Sorry, no refunds. Complete and mail entry form with check postmarked by 3/12/10. Make check payable to and mail to RhodyCo, 1417 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122
Your race packet and bib# will be mailed back to you, time permitting. If you do not receive your race packet in the mail you can pick it up the morning of the race at Aquatic Park in San Francisco from 6:30 - 8:00 AM.
REGISTER RACE DAY
$50 all ages - between 6:30 - 8:00 AM. at Aquatic Park in San Francisco, at the corner of Jefferson & Hyde Streets at Fisherman's Wharf. (Cash or check only.) SORRY, THERE IS NO REGISTRATION AT THE START AREA!!!
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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