NOTC 50th Anniversary Race "Run for Autism"

3 Miles, Half-Mile Kids' Race – NOTC Grand Prix Series Event

Saturday, August 17, 2013, 8:00 AM

The Festival Grounds, City Park, New Orleans, LA

Sponsored by Wade T.Verges Properties, LLC

Benefiting St. Mary's Residential Training School

We are 50 this year! Come out and help us celebrate 50 years of running and fun!

The NOTC 50th Anniversary Race is open to all runners and walkers, NOTC members and nonmembers alike.

Date and Time

Saturday, August 17, 2013
7:00 AM – Race-day registration and packet pick-up opens
8:00 AM – Half-Mile race start
8:15 AM – 3 Mile race start

Location

Festival Grounds, City Park, New Orleans, LA.

Course

The 3 Mile and Half-Mile courses are inside beautiful City Park.

Awards

Overall and age group awards will be distributed shortly after the race. There is no duplication of overall and age group awards. Official racewalkers are not eligible for running division awards.

3 Mile Awards

1st Overall Male and Female
1st Youth Male and Female (15-Under)
1st Master Male and Female (40-Over)
1st Grandmaster Male and Female (50-Over)
1st Senior Male and Female (60-Over)
1st Racewalker Male and Female
1st in age groups 15-Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-Over.

Kids' Half Mile Awards

1st Overall Male and Female
1st and 2nd 5-Under Male and Female
1st and 2nd 6-9 Male and Female
1st and 2nd 10-12 Male and Female

Timing and Scoring

The races will be electronically timed and scored. You must wear your race bib and D-tag properly to be scored. Your race bib must be worn on the front of your torso and be visible at the finish line. Your D-tag must be worn properly on one of your shoes. See Chronotrack D-Tag Instructions for details.

Preliminary results will be posted at the race site at the conclusion of the race. Full results will be published on the NOTC web site on the afternoon of the race.

Refreshments

Post-race refreshments include Kentwood Springs Water, beer from Crescent Crown Distributing, and Elmer's Chee Wees.

Registration

Registration is open to NOTC members and nonmembers alike. All participants must be registered and wear an official race bib while on the course. Packet pickup will begin at 7:00 AM on race day.

Entry Fees

$20 – NOTC member registered by Sunday, August 11, 2013
$25 – Nonmember registered by Sunday, August 11, 2013
$15 – Youth (17 and under) registered by Sunday, August 11, 2013
$50 – NOTC family registered by Sunday, August 11, 2013
$30 – All entrants registered after Sunday, August 11, 2013

Family registration is available to NOTC member families registered by Sunday, August 11, 2013 only and includes registration for two adults and other family members age 17 and under living in the same household. Separate entry forms are required for each family member.

Online Registration

Online registration is open through Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Fax and Email Registration

Copies of completed hard-copy entry forms may be faxed or emailed to the NOTC office with payment by credit card only. PO Box 52003
New Orleans, LA 70152-2003

Mailed entries must be received by Friday, August 9, 2013.

Fax: 504-304-2327
Email: registration@runNOTC.org

Faxed or emailed entries must be received by Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Mail-In Registration

Completed hard-copy entry forms may be mailed along with payment by check or credit card to:

New Orleans Track Club
PO Box 52003
New Orleans, LA 70152-2003

In-Store Registration

In-store registrations are payable by check or credit card only.

GNO Cyclery, 1426 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans
Louisiana Running, 4153 Canal St, New Orleans
Phidippides Footwear, 6601 Veterans Blvd, Metairie
Sneaker Shop, 904 Harrison Ave, New Orleans
Southern Runner, 6112 Magazine St, New Orleans
Varsity Sports, 3450 Magazine St, New Orleans
Varsity Sports, 1200 S Clearview Pkwy, Elmwood

In-store registration will close Friday, August 9, 2013.

Race Day Registration

Race day registration will be available at the race site starting at 7:00 AM. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Credit card must be presented.

Packet Pickup

Race-day packet pickup will open at 7:00 AM at the race site.

Headphone Policy

For your safety and the safety of others the NOTC and the RRCA discourage the use of headphones during the running or walking of the event.

Beneficiary

The NOTC 50th Anniversary Race benefits St. Mary's Residential Training School:

"For parents and families of children with developmental disabilities, it can be difficult to know how best to care for your child. At St. Mary's Residential Training School, we offer a full range of residential services in addition to classroom instruction tailored to your child's individual needs. St. Mary's is a private, non-profit residential facility for children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Call us today at 318-445-6443 for more information."

Volunteers Needed

Please consider being a volunteer. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and refreshments from our sponsors as well as the satisfaction of assisting the NOTC in fulfilling its mission to promote running and fitness in the community. Sign up on our website or call 504-304-2326.

Race Administration

The NOTC 50th Anniversary Race is owned and produced by the New Orleans Track Club, a not-for-profit organization and a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and USA Track & Field (USATF). For more information contact the NOTC via email at notc@runNOTC.org or phone 504-304-2326.