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RUN&FUN
MILL RACE MARATHON SEPT. 24-25, 2021
YO U R O F F I C I A L G U I D E TO T H E B I G PA R T Y I N CO LU M B U S
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RUN&FUN SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2021
Official guide to the
2021 Mill Race Marathon
Publisher
RUN&FUN
Bud Hunt MILL RACE MARATHO N
SEPT. 24-25, 2021
EdITOR
Julie McClure YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE
TO T H E B I G PA R T Y I N
COLUMBUS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Anna Perlich
ON THE COVER
Participants are
shown at the start
of the 2019 Mill
Race Marathon. RUN&FUN // M I L L R A C
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Race organizers are excited to safely celebrate a great even in downtown Columbus, and
you don’t have to be a runner to participate. You’ll find the Expo & Packet Pick Up, live
music, activities for kids, food and more. Use this as your guide to everything you need to
know about the races and events. Then go run and have some fun!
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Getting started Entertainment
Welcome 4 Finish on Fourth map 24
Schedule of events 6 After party schedule 25
FAQs 6
Changes in events 7 Parking & FROM THE RACE COMMITTEE
SAFETY
Due to the rising COVID-19 Delta variant
For runners Map, instructions 26 cases and the strain that has put on local
Drug policy 8 Buses delayed 26 health organizations, we have made the
Covid -19 Safety 10 Security, tips 27 very hard decision to remove our Full
Rules and recommendations 11 Weather shelters 28 Marathon distance event. Removing the
Full Marathon distance will allow us to
Opening ceremony 12 Volunteers on bikes 29
make sure the appropriate amount of
Running events breakdown 13 Street closings 30-31 emergency medical support is available at
What you can win 14 key points along the Half Marathon and 5K
Giveaways 15
HEALTH & WELLNESS courses.
Expo & Packet Pickup 32-33
Last year’s winners 16
We understand this will be challenging to
Keeping pace 16 Kids & ART accept for some, however, please know we
World records 17 Fun run, 5K 34-36 exhausted all of our resources and options
Posters, T-shirt designers 37-38 before making this decision and feel it is
Packet pickup/gear check 18
Lost/found 19
Gear the only option available that will allow us
Shirts, souvenirs 39 to proceed with having an event, albeit a
Race photographers 19 smaller one.
Course map 20-21 About Columbus
New course 22 Visitors Center 40
City's attractions 41-42
Sights to see 23
Course Entertainment 23
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»»»»»»»» WELCOME
Runners pass by The Cole during the Mill Race Marathon in Columbus on Sept. 28, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic
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Welcome
W
to the 2 0 2 1 M ill R ace M arathon
We are overjoyed to welcome grown to an event with over 1,000 have a chance to win one of four
each and every one of you back children participants. The Kids Fun new bicycles. The winners will
to Columbus in person this year. It Run will take place at 6 p.m. in Mill be announced on the Finish on
is our goal to make each Mill Race Race Park and is always a great time Fourth party stage at 9:30 a.m.
Marathon better than the last, and for anyone that attends.
this year is no different. New this year: all finishers will
Race day will start with the opening be offered a free beverage of
The fun starts Friday, Sept. 24 with ceremonies at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, choice upon crossing the finish
our Expo & Packet Pick Up at The Sept. 25. The half marathon will line. Beer is an option with the
Commons. Between 10 a.m. to kick off at 7:30 a.m. To all our presentation of a valid ID. You
8:p.m., race participants will be half-marathon participants, don’t deserve it!
able to pick up their packets and forget — everyone who crosses
parking passes for race day. the finish line is automatically This race guide is full of
entered to win a new RAM 2500 everything you need to know to
The Expo is open to everyone — Cummins-powered pickup truck have a successful race weekend.
not just participants — so bring made possible by Chrysler Dodge We hope you enjoy reading
your friends and families with you Jeep Ram of Columbus. The winner it. We’d like to wish good luck
to walk around and enjoy booths will be announced on the Finish to everyone participating this
from local businesses and other on Fourth party stage at 12:15 p.m. weekend, and also say a big
races in the area. You don’t want to miss it and you thank you to our sponsors and
don’t have to be present to win this volunteers for making this
Also on Friday is the Kids Fun Run. year! weekend possible!
What started as a small part of
the weekend to try and introduce The 5K will get moving at 7:50 a.m., — Mill Race Marathon
young children to being active has and, like in years past, all finishers Planning Committee
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»»»»»»»» WELCOME
On your mark Frequently asked questions
» KIDS FUN RUN » Can I still register for a race? of the available parking
WHEN: 6 p.m. Sept. 24 Yes. Registrations for half- garages (all free with
WHERE: Mill Race Park at Fifth and Lindsey streets marathon and 5K races will your pass) and include
be accepted from 10 a.m. to information as to which
» HALF-MARATHON 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the packet roads will be open and
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Sept. 25 pickup in The Commons closed on race day.
WHERE: Sixth and Washington streets and again on race day from » Can I push my child in a stroller
5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at The while I run? Can my dog run with
» 5K RUN/WALK Commons, 300 Washington me?
WHEN: 7:50 a.m. Sept. 25 St. Kids still can register for Strollers are allowed only
WHERE: Sixth and Washington streets the Fun Run from 10 a.m. during the 5K. Participants
to 4 p.m. Friday at The with a stroller must start
» IN THE END Commons or from 4:45 to in the back for safety
Celebrate. You made it. You crossed the finish line. Now what? 5:45 p.m. at Mill Race Park, purposes. Animals are
Volunteers will direct your to a cold beverage, and a finisher’s 50 Carl Miske Drive. A late not permitted on the race
medals can be picked up on Washington Street at the finish. fee applies to race weekend courses.
Chips, granola bars, bananas and snack packs also will be registrations, so participants
distributed. are encouraged to enter » Will finishers receive medals?
The finish will lead you into the Finish on Fourth After Party, prior to race weekend. Yes. All finishers of the
where you can rest, recover and celebrate. Stick around for the » What is the cost to sign up? half-marathon and 5K will
award ceremonies and the prize giveaways, and grab a drink receive a medal.
Registration at packet
(don’t forget the free one on your racing bib) and listen to pickup will cost $95 for the » Will there be restrooms along
some live music while you’re at it. half-marathon and $35 for the courses?
the 5K. Participation in the Portable restrooms are
Schedule of events Kids Fun Run is free.
» What if I sign up for one event
available at every water
station and medical tent on
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 and decide to switch? the half-marathon.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Packet pickup and registration at The Switching is completely » Can I change my shirt size?
Commons fine. However, if you switch You must pick up the shirt
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Kids Fun Run packet pickup and registration to a more costly event, size that you ordered at
at The Commons you will have to pay the packet pickup, then you
difference. On the other may exchange your shirt
4:45 to 5:45 p.m.: Kids Fun Run packet pickup and registration hand, if you switch to a after the race at the Finish
at Mill Race Park less expensive event, you on Fourth Merchandise
6 p.m.: Start of Kids Fun Run at Mill Race Park will not be reimbursed. To booth. Note: Shirt sizes for
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 switch events, please first exchange are on a first-
pick up your race packet come, first-served basis.
5:30 to 6:30 a.m.: Packet pickup and registration at The
and then go to the “Help » Are there age requirements?
Commons
Table” at packet pickup to
6:45 a.m.: Gear check open at The Commons get the change taken care No, there is not an age limit,
7:10 a.m.: Opening ceremony of. but parents must sign a
7:30 a.m.: Half-marathon begins waiver for any participant
» How many years has the Mill younger than 18.
7:50 a.m.: Start of 5K Race Marathon been around?
9 a.m.: Finish on Fourth After Party kicks off with live » What food and drinks will be at
This is the event’s ninth year. the finish line?
music
» I am unable to participate. Can I Chips, granola bars,
9:30 a.m.: 5K overall awards ceremony on Finish on Fourth
get a refund? bananas, snack packs,
stage
All entry fees are bottled water and Gatorade.
9:30 a.m.: Four bicycles given away to 5K finishers at Finish on
nonrefundable. » Will there be a place to leave
Fourth stage — immediately following the 5K overall awards
(do not need to be present to win) » Where can I get a parking pass? extra clothing?
11:28 a.m.: Half-marathon course closes Parking passes may be Complimentary gear check
11:30 a.m.: Half-marathon overall awards ceremony at Finish picked up during Friday will be inside The Commons
on Fourth Stage packet pickup at The on the main floor starting
12:15 p.m.: Grand prize truck giveaway drawing at Finish on Commons. These passes at 6:45 a.m. Please do not
Fourth stage (do not need to be present to win) allow you to park in one leave any valuables.
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Window World
Changes
in Events
T
The ninth annual Mill Race athon course now climbs
Marathon is planned for the overpass then crosses to
Sept. 24 and 25 in down- the State Road 46 East lanes
town Columbus and some to return to downtown over Think Home.
other parts of the city.
The major change in
the Robert Stewart Bridge.
Read about the other course
Think Window World.
2021 is the response to the changes on page 22.
COVID-19 pandemic. To
protect the participants, Continued Support
volunteers and spectators, With the ongoing
a safety plan to spread out COVID-19 pandemic, sup-
the participants at the start, port for healthy lifestyles
on course and at the finish continues to be a critical Exterior Home Solutions
has been implemented. We need. Proceeds from the
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request that masks be worn 2020 Virtual Mill Race Windows, Siding, Doors & More!
when gathering prior to the Marathon were donated
start and after finishing. to Health Communities, 1636 State St., Suite G | Columbus
Volunteers who interact Columbus Parks Founda- 812-372-0008 • 1-800-Next-Window
tion and United Way for
with the participants and windowworldscindiana.com
COVID-19 relief expenses.
cannot maintain social
While the expected par-
distancing will be required
ticipation in 2021 will not
to wear masks.
meet the levels from pre-
The Expo and Packet
vious years, the proceeds
Pick-Up will have a one-
from the entry fees will still
way path through the Com-
be dedicated to Healthy
mons to encourage social Communities and Colum-
distancing. Masks will be bus Parks Foundation. Proj-
required for all participants, ects chosen for funding.
volunteers, visitors and
vendors inside the Com- Healthy Communities
mons. Bicycle Transportation
We ask that spectators for women with children
maintain social distancing Safe Routes to Parks
for the start and finish. There Food Insecurity projects
are multiple opportunities to
view the participants in the Park Foundation
first 5 miles. Mile 1 (Wash- eSports equipment for
ington, 11th, Jackson, Eighth competitive video gaming.
and Lindsay streets), Mile 3 Sports safety equipment
(Brown, Fourth, Jackson and Picnic tables
Third streets), Mile 4 (Fifth The marathon has do-
Street), Mile 5 (Franklin nated about $610,000 to
Street). Healthy Communities and
The second change is to Columbus Parks Foun-
the courses. With the new dation in the past eight
State Road 46 overpass at years. The goal is to donate
the Louisville & Indianapolis $80,000 this year to the
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Railroad tracks, the half-mar- beneficiaries.
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»»»»»»WHAT TO KNOW
Policy on website
Drug policy helps Implementation of the Mill Race
Marathon’s anti-doping policy is found
to ensure fairness on the race website, millracemarathon.
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com, under the awards tab. It says:
“The Mill Race Marathon has a policy
that prize money is only eligible to
Mill Race Marathon organizers ti-doping policy is more the fact participants who are not currently
are using an anti-doping policy that the Mill Race Marathon is serving a suspension for use of a banned
intended to ensure a clean and a medium-size event with a nice substance, nor has ever served a ban for
level playing field for this year’s prize money offering, race direc- use of performance-enhancing drugs.”
competition. tor Joel Sauer said.
The policy, implemented in “We don’t anticipate any prob- What the policy says
2016, applies to any athlete who lems, but this shows the running An anti-doping policy has been
competes for cash community that we take this adopted for the Mill Race Marathon.
awards in the seriously and (are) committed to Here’s what it says.
half-marathon, said a clean, healthy and fair event,” he To be eligible for elite entry, prize purse
Randy Stafford, said. or finish result an athlete must:
a member of the Violation of the anti-doping Not be currently serving a suspension
organizing com- policy carries penalties. “Any- for use of a banned substance
mittee. one found ineligible due to past Not have ever served a ban for use of
Organizers of doping will not only lose the cash performance-enhancing drugs
Joel Sauer
the ninth annual award but would lose their place Not be represented by coaches and/
event in Colum- in the results as well,” Sauer said. or agents who have had two or more
bus deemed the A cross-checking system will such suspensions by their athletes in
the previous four years
policy necessary be used to identify suspended
because of a runners. Not be represented by coaches and/or
agents who ever served a ban for use of
trend of runners Organizers request each par-
performance-enhancing drugs during
suspended from ticipant’s anticipated finish time their own athletic career
Randy
larger marathons to seed the runners in corrals.
Stafford Provide proper documentation proving
for using perfor- Winners of cash awards will be they are eligible for prize money (form
mance-enhancing compared against the current W-9, W-8ECI or W-8BEN)
drugs switching to smaller races doping suspension list maintained Consent to random drug testing
to compete for prize money. Two by the International Association of according to the standards and
participants were disqualified Athletics Federations. procedures of USATF, USADA, and
from the 2017 race due to the Payment of prize money will be WADA
anti-doping policy. delayed one to two weeks to give — Source: Mill Race Marathon
“As larger marathons have race organizers time to cross- organizing committee
implemented doping controls and check all award winners against
restrictions on who is eligible to the doping suspension list, Sauer Reason for policy
win cash awards, these athletes said. Here is the Mill Race Marathon’s
have been moving to smaller The anti-doping policy for the statement on why the implementation
events that have not been aware Mill Race Marathon was adapted of an anti-doping policy is needed:
of the suspensions. We would like from the Indianapolis Monumen- “The Mill Race Marathon event
to keep the playing field level for tal Marathon, which developed its supports healthy lifestyles that
all athletes so that hard work and policy in 2015. encompass physical, mental, emotional
talent are rewarded,” Stafford said. “The executive director gave us and spiritual well-being. This can
The top eight male and female permission to use their document, only be attained through everyone’s
commitment to a ‘clean’ event. To
finishers in the half-marathon will and we are happy to coordinate to
ensure this, we have adopted what
receive prize money. Half-mara- prevent rewarding athletes who we believe is a very fair anti-doping
thon winners $700, for example. In have used performance-enhanc- policy instated by the Indianapolis
total, prize money awarded to the ing drugs to cheat,” Stafford said. Monumental Marathon in 2015. We
top eight male and female finishers Participants in this year’s event are excited to take a stand on having
in the two races equals $3,000. can see the details of the policy on an event that provides opportunities
Implementation of the an- the race website. for clean athletes to be recognized for
their honest and hard work.”
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DIAMOND
Manar, Inc l QMIX
AEI Elwood Staffing Faurecia
Dorel Premise Health Boyer Machine & Tool, Inc.
Hamilton Exhibits Columbus Running Club Century 21 Breeden Realtors
Brainstorm Print Culligan Delta Dental
ZwanzigZ Strand Associates Natural Choices
White River Running Company ERS-OCI Wireless Sunright America
Upland Brewing Taylor Bros. Construction
TLAC
HCL Americas
LHP
SGS Transportation
T.RAD
Valvoline
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»»»»»»WHAT TO KNOW
C O V I D -19 S A F E T Y
A
As the COVID-19 pandemic mask while in the park. maximum separation between
has progressed the Mill Race • Kids Fun Run starts. Each participants. The 5K start will
Marathon race committee has run will be lined up across an follow the same method with
developed safety plans to protect 80-90 meter-wide start to allow a small mass start of the fastest
the health of the participants, room for social distancing. We submitted times followed by the
volunteers and spectators. These ask that masks be worn until the rest of the participants using the
plans are based on guidance run is ready to start. lanes and time trial format start.
from CDC, Indiana and Bar- • Mill Race Half Marathon
tholomew County health profes- corrals will be larger in size with Post-event
sionals and USA Track and Field fewer participants to allow social • The Finish for the Kids
guidelines for road race events. distancing. We ask that masks be Fun Run will have the finishers
The safety plan emphasizes worn until reaching the start line. guided in to finish lanes to
limiting touch points, reducing • Mill Race 5K corrals will be enhance social distancing. Once
indoor transmission opportu- larger in size with fewer partici- finished, participants will be
nities and encouraging social pants to allow social distancing. asked to re-mask. The pick-up
distancing. We ask that masks be worn until area for the children will be
The changes to the event and reaching the start line. enlarged to encourage social
venue to maximize the safety are distancing.
as follows: During Event • The Finish for the Mill Race
• Masks may be removed at Half-Marathon and 5K will be
Pre-event the start of the run event (Kids set up with lanes to encourage
• Packet Pick-up will be Fun Run, Half-Marathon and social distancing. The finish
held indoors at the Commons 5K). amenities will be self-service
with a one-way defined path. • Water stops will be self- with medals, beverages and
The Commons and Mill Race service with water and Gato- snacks set out to be picked up by
Marathon will require wearing a rade cups set out on tables for the participants. Once finished,
mask when inside the building. participants to pick up. GU gels the participants will be asked to
• Kids Fun Run Registration will be available at Water Stop re-mask.
and Packet Pick-up will be held 6 (~10.3 miles) to be picked up • The Finish Results and
indoors at the Commons (lower from the table. Awards tent will have a one-
level) with one-way defined • The wider start for the Kids way path and social distancing
path. The Commons and Mill Fun Run will naturally spread markers.
Race Marathon will require the participants once they • The Overall Finish Awards
wearing mask when inside the start. The first corral for the will be announced from the
building. Half-Marathon race will consist stage but will be mailed if the
• Gear Check (Saturday) will of the fastest submitted times participant is not present.
be held indoors at the Com- for the two races and will be a • The Bike and Truck draw-
mons (lower level) with one-way mass start. Following this start ings will be done from the stage
defined path. The Commons the rest of the Half-Marathon as quickly as possible to reduce
and Mill Race Marathon will participants will approach the the time of the gathering. Mask-
require wearing a mask when start using multiple separated ing and social distancing will be
inside the building. lanes in a time trial format. requested for these gatherings.
• Kids Fun Run at Mill Race As each participant reaches This year for the truck and bike
Park will be outdoors. We ask the start line, they begin the drawings, you do not need to be
that families social distance and race. This method provides present to win.
1 0 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NRules & recommendations
[ H E R E A R E some things to k eep in mind ]
AGES
HEADPHONES There are no age restrictions for any of the races. However,
The use of personal anyone younger than 18 must have a legal guardian sign the
music players is not waiver to participate.
forbidden but strongly
discouraged. With headphones
on, participants might not STROLLERS IN BACK
» SORRY SPOT
be able to hear important Participants may walk or Bicycles,
information from police, run with strollers only in skateboards
volunteers or others. the 5K. They must start and animals
in the back. are prohibited
in all races.
RISK FLAGS INSTRUCTIONS
Runners and walkers should Participants must follow
keep an eye on the risk flags instructions as given from all
located at all water stations event officials, including race
and medical tents, which staff, volunteers, emergency
indicate the level of health and medical personnel and
and safety risk on the course. city officials.
Proceeds from the Mill Race Marathon
will benefit the following two charities:
> Healthy Communities — Safe routes to parks, Bike transportation
for women with children, Food insecurity projects.
> Columbus Parks Foundation — eSports equipment, Sports safety
equipment, picnic tables.
Thank you to all our sponsors
and participants for helping us
improve the health and well-being
of Bartholomew County.
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Prepared
to perform national anthem
East junior singing
T
Benjamin White The opening ceremony at this year’s
Mill Race Marathon will feature an
experienced young performer.
Benjamin White, a Columbus East
High School junior, has always had a
passion for music and he says singing
has always been a special part of his life.
Performing in front of a large
audience is nothing new for White.
He joined Columbus East Chamber
Choir his freshman year of high school
and began singing with the group as
a sophomore. He has had solo parts
with the choir and is also a member of
the Columbus East Center Stage Show
Choir, as well as a drummer in an indie
rock band.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is famil-
iar territory for White, since he has al-
ready performed it twice for Columbus
East High School baseball games.
He is determined to be the best —
having reached the top five in a show
choir solo competition — and cur-
rently trains with his stepmother, Juliet
Gilchrist, who has a Ph.D. in voice
performance and teaches voice and
piano lessons locally.
His talent was recognized by Co-
lumbus East High School Choir
Director Andrew Budd,
who selected him for the
OPENING
honor of performing the
A short opening
national anthem at the
ceremony for the Mill
Race Marathon begins at ceremony.
about 7:10 a.m. Sept. 25, and White is ready to
will include brief remarks show his strengths
and the singing of “The and gratitude at the
Star-Spangled marathon.
Banner.” “I am most excited to
represent my school and
family to this community,”
he said.
1 2 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O Nrunning events breakdown 253
236 Registration
221
by age
What race are they in? 191 301
In 5-year age
groupings, the
Event Female Male Grand Total biggest age
149
Half 528 588 1,116 139 demographic of
130
runners registered
5K - general 329 216 545 104 through Sept. 8 is the
5K - student 37 38 75 74 35- to 39-year-olds.
Grand Total 894 842 1,736 60 59
33 31 41
37
*Numbers reflect those registered by Sept. 8. 6 6 2 1
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
35-39
55-59
65-69
85-89
WHERE ARE THEY FROM?
About 90 percent of the INDIANA KENTUCKY OHIO ILLINOIS
runners registered for
the Mill Race Marathon 1,564 40 50 15
by Sept. 8 are from
Indiana.
How long is
the race?
3.1
MILES
5k
13.1
MILES
Race H A L F - marathon
headquarters
Adrienne Cantali stretches before taking part in the
The Commons,
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half marathon portion of the Mill Race Marathon Sept. 300 Washington St.
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» lasting SOUVENIR
When the thousands of Mill Race
Marathon participants cross
the finish line of their 5K and
half-marathon races, they’ll have
the personal satisfaction of achiev-
ing a goal. But they’ll have some-
thing else — a special keepsake.
All finishers receive a Mill Race
Marathon medal, but this year they
will have a new look.
The medals designed for this
year’s Mill Race Marathon on Sept.
25 could become historical keep-
sakes for decades to come. While
the design of the medals leverages
the architecture of Columbus (to-
day), the newly designed ribbons
reflect images of the past that are
reminiscent of the early 1800’s
in Bartholomew County. These
designs together will
commemorate this
year’s Bicentennial
for Columbus.
Since late last
year, marathon
organizers have been
working closely with
local leaders and the
Columbus Area Visitors
Center to incorporate the
Bicentennial celebration.
After a decision was made
ABOUT THE
ENGRAVER
Andy Spurling
Advanced Engraving
Cell: 812-314-9862
Online: advanced
to utilize the ribbon to feature
the historical commemoration,
planning committee member
David Venable researched several
images that would complement
the medal of today with a contrast
of the past on the ribbon. “Much
engraving.net
thought was put into the
medal and ribbon
to contrast of past
and present” said
Venable “where
we celebrate 200
years of growth
and change as im-
ages on the ribbon
reflect some of the
same locations where
this race is held today.”
Race participants who want to
customize their medals with their
name and finishing time have the
opportunity to do so. Andy Spurl-
ing from Advanced Engraving will
be available on site at the Finish
on Fourth After Party to perform
engravings for a small fee.
1 4 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NRunning away
with prizes
And the winners get ...
5K bike giveaway
All finishers receive medals, with the ribbon color and size determined by whether
they competed in the half-marathon or 5K. Other prizes include gift certificates and WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 25
age division awards. WHERE: Finish on Fourth stage, in
front of The Commons
$3,000 in cash will be awarded to the top finishers in the half-marathon.
VALUE: $900 each, and four names
Half-marathon (cash award for male and female Age group awards for all races
will be drawn
winners) (gift certificate for male and female RULES: Must finish 5K by 9:20 a.m.
1st: $700 winners) If a winner is under 18 years of
2nd: $550 1st: $20 age, a legal guardian must claim
3rd: $450 the prize on his or her behalf; do
2nd: $15
not need to be present to win
4th: $400 3rd: $10 half-marathon truck
5th: $300 Age requirements giveaway
6th: $250 Half-marathon age group divisions start WHEN: 12:15 p.m. Sept. 25
with 15 and younger, and 16 to 19, then
7th: $200 in five-year increments from 20 to 24 up WHERE: Finish on Fourth stage, in
to 80 and older. front of The Commons
8th: $150 VALUE: $50,000
5K (for male and female winners) 5K age group
RULES: Must finish within allotted
1st: $40 Divisions start with 10 and younger, 11
time, 3 hours, 58 minutes for
to 12, 13 to 15 and 16 to 19, then in five-
2nd: $35 half-marathon; must be 18 years
year increments from 20 to 24 up to 80
of age or older and do not need
3rd: $30 and older.
to be present to win
Winners of the bicycles, Maribel Brand, at left, Abhishek Chadha, Ritvik Narula and Arjun Pattel, with Nathan Kahlenbeck, Columbus Cycling and Fitness,
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in back and Matthew Thompson, Bicycle Station, during the Mill Race Marathon on Sept. 28, 2019 Carla Clark | For The Republic
RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O N 1 5»»»»»» IN IT TO WIN IT
Gisela Olalde
&results
timing
Whether going for a personal record or creating a
baseline for future events, runners and walkers take
results seriously after they cross the finish line.
Race director Joel Sauer said he understands that and
added there are some exciting options available for
both participants and their supporters through Stack
Sports timing company.
Timing will be conducted with bib tags that will
activate when a participant crosses the start line.
Split times will be marked at 5K, 10K, 10 miles and the
2019 winners finish line.
Results will be posted online on the Mill Race
Marathon website.
Participants also can visit the Results and Awards Tent
at Fourth and Washington streets after the race to get
an instant printout of time, pace and splits along the
Men’s marathon Women’s half-marathon course.
Julius Maisei Amy Manning There, they can find out if they won an award.
Finish: First Finish: First
Time: 2:31.37 Time: 1:23.33
Bryan Morseman Claudia Brinkruff
Finish: Second Finish: Second
Time: 2:33:44 Time: 1:29.06 HALF-MARATHON
Danny Horgan Laura Gilbert 17-minute-per-mile pace
Finish: Third Finish: Third
Time: 2:42.10 Time: 1:30.33
Women’s marathon
Gisela Olalde
Men’s 5K
Kyle Burton KEEPING
PACE
Finish: First Finish: First
Time: 2:55.55 Time: 17:28
Elizabeth James Gabe Ocasio
Finish: Second Finish: Second
Time: 3:00.59 Time: 17:58
There is a 17 minute-per-mile time limit for the Half
Natalie Leverone Aidan Jeffares Marathon. There is also a 15 minute “grace period” to
Finish: Third Finish: Third allow participants that much time to cross the starting
Time: 3:14.42 Time: 18:08 line at the beginning of the Half Marathon.
Men’s half-marathon Women’s 5K There is a 24 minute-per-mile time limit for the 5K.
Sammy Rotich Sierra Newell There is also a 10 minute “grace period” to allow
Finish: First Finish: First participants that much time to cross the starting line at
Time: 1:07:25 Time: 21:08 the beginning of the 5K.
Logan Barrett Bella Newman-Stump The instant printouts of results will be in the Results and
Finish: Second Finish: Second Awards Tent, which will be located on the southwest
Time: 1:10.21 Time: 22.40 corner of Fourth and Washington streets in the heart of
Jesse Davis the Finish on Fourth post-race party.
Kyleigh Wolf
Finish: Third Finish: Third
Time: 1:10:29 Time: 23:10.
1 6 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NPacing to
your goals
A runner’s pace is defined as the speed at
which they run, and for many runners pacing
isn’t something they are born knowing how to
do.
Like many skills, pacing takes years of prac-
tice and racing to develop.
A good pace group can take Mill Race
the guesswork out of racing Marathon pace
and keep you motivated groups:
to get you to your goal at Half-marathon
the end of the race. A good 1:40, 1:50, 2:00,
pacer can help followers 2:10, 2:20, 2:45,
avoid mistakes like going 3:00, sweeper 3:57
out too fast, bypassing early
water stations and pushing
too hard up hills.
For the 2021 Mill Race Half-Marathon race,
the event has partnered with Beast Pacing to
offer a state-of-the-art pacing experience for
runners.
Beast Pacing pacers are chosen for their abil-
ity to successfully lead a group while keeping
them motivated all the way to the finish. Pacers
are assigned to half-marathon times 10 min-
utes slower, and are required to finish the race
within 1 minute of goal time, but never over.
Strict guidelines such as these ensure a positive World Records
racing experience for runners at all levels.
Women’s Marathon Men’s Marathon
Name: Brigid Kosgei Name: Eliud Kipchoge
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Country: Kenya Country: Kenya
Important reminders
Time: 2:14:04 Time: 2:01:39
Here are a few important notes
to remember for Mill Race half- Event: Chicago Marathon Event: 2018 Berlin Marathon
marathon race: (10/13/19) (9/16/18)
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge is
Pace groups are offered free to Women’s Half Marathon also the first athlete to run
runners. Name: Peres Jepchirchir a marathon in under two
Country: Kenya hours (1:59:40), however it
Pacers will stage 15 minutes prior to
Time: 1:05:16 is not recognized as a world
race start near the start corrals. record as it was not an open
Event: Gdynia Poland, 2020 competition and a team of
Pacers will be wearing neon yellow
Half Marathon Championships rotating pacemakers was
shirts with an orange and black sign (10/17/20)
to signal their race finish time. used.
Women’s only race Men’s Half Marathon -
“Sweepers” will be running at Name: Kibiwott Kandie
the course time limit for the half-
marathon. Country: Kenya
Time: 57:32
Event: Valencia Half/Marathon
(12/6/20)
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» PACKET
PICKUP
Participants in the half-
marathon and 5K will pick
up their race packets from
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept.
25 at The Commons, 300
Guests look at different booths during the Mill Race Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
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Washington St. inside The Commons in Columbus on Sept. 27, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Packets will be stuffed with
bibs, race information and
other goodies. Parking
passes will be available for
pickup as well.
Volunteers will be on site
to answer last-minute
questions. Additional
Gear check
questions can be emailed Want a clean change of clothes waiting for you near
to info@millracemarathon. the finish line?
com. Any corrections or Take advantage of the gear check, which opens at
changes in registration 6:45 a.m. race day in The Commons, 300 Washington
info — including medical St.
information and emergency Organizers advise against leaving any valuables, such
contacts — should be as cash, credit cards, jewelry or electronics in the
completed at the “Help gear bag.
Table” at The Commons. Any items not claimed by 12:30 p.m. will be taken
If you are unable to pick up to a Columbus Running Club storage facility and
your race packet at the Expo held until Oct. 15. After this date, leftover bags —
including all contents — will be donated to charity.
on Sept. 24, a short time will
be allotted for late pickup Participants will need their race bibs to pick up their
from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Sept. gear, and Mill Race Marathon is not responsible for
25 at The Commons. lost or stolen items.
1 8 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NVIRTUALLY LOST & FOUND
everything In the middle of thousands of people, it is easy
to lose something, whether you’re a runner or
Follow Along On the Web a spectator — an iPhone, car keys, sunglasses,
Mill Race Marathon
On the web:
Want to find places to see and jackets.
things to do? Can’t remember
millrace what time the truck giveaway
marathon.com happens?
Do your best to keep track of your belongings,
Twitter: @mill Pull out your smartphone but if you misplaced something important,
racemara or tablet and visit check at the Gear Bag Check.
Facebook: Mill millracemarathon.com.
Race Marathon Organizers worked with Uplift A temporary lost and found will be set up there
Media to create an easy-to-
Instagram:
navigate website packed with
on race day.
@millracemarathon
all the information participants
The Republic need leading up to and on race
day.
On the web:
therepublic.com The site is optimized for mobile
devices, so users can click on
Twitter: @the tabs to find information like
republicnews course maps, schedules, lodging
Facebook: information and Finish on Fourth
Official Race
The Republic details.
newspaper
Join the conversation
Photographers
The Republic and Mill Race
Marathon will post up-to-date
information, breaking news and
fun photos to Facebook and
Twitter throughout the race Capture your accomplishment with a
weekend.
You can join the conversation
photograph!
by using the hashtag
#millracemarathon on Twitter,
Mill Race Marathon official photography is
Facebook and Instagram. provided by the talented Viewfinders photo
Post your favorite stories, photos club. Approximately a dozen photographers
and videos, and they just might
end up in an upcoming edition will be strategically located on the course to
of The Republic or online at capture your performance on race day.
therepublic.com.
Your photographs will begin to be uploaded
on race day (Saturday) and will be finished
by the following Monday morning. Simply
Race will be
go to millracephotos.com and enter
broadcast your bib number to select the photo(s)
Live updates from the start and finish line option that allows you to remember your
will be broadcast on QMIX 107.3 radio, accomplishment. Be sure to smile.
which also will provide information about
race leaders.
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MARATHON ROUTE
A change
of course
T
The ninth annual Mill Race Mar- first change is in Mile 1 where
athon will feature changes that the course turns left from 11th DON’t GET TURNED
affect the 5K and half-marathon
courses.
Street onto Jackson Street instead
of following 11th Street into the AROUND
All courses will start going roundabout. Once on Jackson
north toward 11th Street. At 11th Street, the course goes to Eighth
Street the 5K course continues Street then turns right to Lindsay Every turn will have three
north while the half-marathon Street. A left turn at Lindsay indicators:
course turns left toward Mill Street puts the participants back » There will be a course
Race Park. on the 2019 route passing by Mill marshal pointing runners in
The change to the 5K course Race Park. The second change the correct direction through
occurs on Washington Street is just after Mile 2. The course all turns.
with the course continuing on Brown Street turns right at » Arrow signs will be posted on
north on Washington Street to Fourth Street instead of Eighth all cones, pointing runners in the
22nd Street before turning right Street, then goes one block to correct direction at every turn
instead of turning right at 19th Jackson Street, turns right and on the course.
Street. Once on 22nd Street the rejoins the 2019 course. » Arrows will be chalked on the
course continues along the 2019 These changes removed too road, pointing runners in the
course layout. much distance which had to be correct direction at every turn.
The changes to the half-mara- recovered later in the course. The A course setup director will
thon course occurs in the first 8 final change to the half-marathon drive the entire course, staying
miles and are due to the recon- course occurs between Mile 7 5 to 8 minutes ahead of the
struction of the State Road 46 and Mile 8. The course contin- lead runners. These directors
interchange at State Road 11 to ues on State Street to Coovert will do a visual confirmation of
elevate the roadbed over the Lou- Street instead of turning left onto the course setup and will give
isville and Indianapolis Railroad Brooks Street. Coovert Street re- course marshals a heads-up
tracks. The course now crosses turns the participants to Indiana that the runners are just a few
the bridge and starts up the State Avenue where the course rejoins minutes back.
Road 46 West ramp of the over- the 2019 route. The course has been broken
pass. At the top of the overpass, The half-marathon course will into seven segments, and each
the course makes a left turn follow the 2019 routes from this 3-mile segment has a separate
through the median to the State point including the 2019 change course director who will make
Road 46 East shoulder and traffic to pass Foundation for Youth on sure all is well.
lane to return to the downtown Cherry Street and use the Haw
over the Robert Stewart Bridge. Creek People Trail between Sev-
The change to the State Road enth Street and 17th Street.
46 configuration added distance Just before 12 miles, at 23rd
which needed to be removed Street and Lafayette Avenue, the
from other sections. Two of the half-marathoners head south past
changes occur in downtown. The Donner Park.
2 2 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NSights Listen to
the music
to see This year, we have 8
bands playing along the
half marathon course to
As you wind through the streets of Columbus, known encourage the runners.
You may recognize a few
for its architectural gems, take a look at these bands from previous
buildings and parks along the race route years as well as see new
groups. The lineup will
» Mill Race Park (Mile 1 of half-marathon Also in this area are the Bartholomew have a mix of genres,
follows along the park down Lindsey County Public Library, the Inn at Irwin from Rock to Acoustic to
Street): This 85-acre riverfront park, Gardens and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Country. In past years,
designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh, » Cummins Technical Center (Mile 6 of half- we spread out bands
was recognized as one of the top 100 marathon). Designed by Harry Weese along the full course,
parks in the nation for design, reputation Associates in 1968, this facility houses but we have all 8 in the
and accessibility. research, development and testing for 13.1 miles. The runners
» Robert N. Stewart Bridge (Mile 2 of half- Cummins Inc. There are two buildings. will hear music roughly
marathon): Designed by J. Muller The most striking is the six-story, window- every 2 miles, to keep the
International, this cable-stayed bridge is wall office. The oblong pre-cast concrete excitement rolling.
the first of its kind in North America and forms above each window provide sun Night Owl Country Band:
was completed in 1999. screening. The striking design of the In front of Bartholomew
» Downtown Columbus (Miles 1-6 half- greenspace around the building and County Courthouse from
marathon): The courses follow Lindsey the stretch of Central Avenue that runs 7:40 to 8:30 a.m.
Street from 11th Street to State Road 46, alongside the creek were designed by
modern landscape master Daniel Urban Southern Indiana Taiko
then turn into Brown Street and go up to Performance Group: At
Kiley.
Eighth Street, and follow Jackson Street the Bartholomew County
from Eighth Street to Third Street. » Foundation for Youth campus (Mile 9 of Library from 7:45 to 9 a.m.
half-marathon): FFY offers youth and
» Columbus Engine Plant (Mile 3 of half- Rock 31 : Playing in the
community programs.
marathon): Harry Weese designed a large entrance to Columbus
manufacturing facility in the 1950s, and » People Trail (Mile 10 of half-marathon, Engine Plant on Central
Kevin Roche designed an addition in 1998. from Seventh Street and Central to 17th Avenue from 7:45 to 9:30
Street): This represents a portion of the a.m.
» SBC Switching Station (Mile 4 of half- city’s 23 miles of People Trails, which
marathon): Distinctive for its mirrored people use for walking, jogging and Here Together: Playing
glass façade and its primary colored biking. at Big JT’s BBQ on Hope
accents, the building houses electronic Avenue from 8:15 to 10:15
equipment and was designed by Paul » Columbus Regional Hospital (Mile 10 of half- a.m.
Kennon in 1978. marathon): Two pavilions, a central lobby
and a glass-enclosed dining pavilion are Puppy Pendulum: On
» Cleo Rogers Memorial Library (Mile 4 of half- some of the newer features of the 35-acre Chestnut Street across
marathon): The Columbus campus of campus designed by Robert A. M. Stern. from Donner Park from 8
the Bartholomew County Public Library to 11 a.m.
system. The building was designed by » Donner Park and Aquatic Center (Mile 12
renowned architect I.M. Pei, completed in of the half-marathon). Businessman EKG: On State Street from
1969 and dedicated in 1971. and philanthropist William H. Donner 8 to 10:15 a.m.
donated a plot of land to the city in 1916
» “Large Arch” (Mile 4 of half-marathon): to be used as a community park. In 1923 Peach Clark Band: On the
The sculpture by Henry Moore sits in the his foundation provided funding for a corner of 19th & Lafayette
library’s public plaza. near Donner Park from
shelter house where meetings, reunions
8:30 to 11 a.m.
» First Christian Church (Mile 4 of half- and public events could be staged. In
marathon): The design by Eliel Saarinen 1948, his foundation made two final Killing Smalls: In front of
was the first contemporary building in donations — a swimming pool and a The Eagle on Washington
Columbus and was completed in 1942. community center. Street from 8:20 to 11:30
a.m.
RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O N 2 3MILL RACE PARK
LINDSEY STREET
FINISH ON FOURTH AFTER PARTY
ENTRANCE TO MILL
RACE PARK
»»»»»» AFTER PARTY
2 4 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O N
Kids’ Fun Run will BROWN STREET
start inside the park.
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CUMMINS INC.
301 JACKSON ST.
WEATHER SHELTER AT
CUMMINS INC.
500 JACKSON ST.
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JACKSON STREET
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PUBLIC
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SIXTH STREET
FIFTH STREET
FIRST AID
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Pa after the run
WHEN: Sept. 25
WHERE: Downtown at Washington and
Fourth streets, near The Commons
WHAT: The big after party is called Finish on
Fourth, and everyone is invited. Organizers Schedule for Saturday, Sept. 25
are promising a music marathon to 8 a.m.: Vendors will begin serving a variety of food as well
celebrate the community and its as adult beverages. No charge for admission.
accomplishments. Downtown restaurants
will set up booths and have familiar fare 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Live music and awards on The Fun
available. Andy Spurling will be engraving on Fourth Stage.
medals for a nominal fee. 12:15 p.m.: Cummins Ram Truck Give Away sponsored by
COST: Entry to the event is free, but food Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Columbus
and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bounce houses and the pirate castle are
also free.
BEER AND WINE SALES: Beer and wine will
be available for purchase at the Finish on
Fourth After Party, but beverages cannot
leave the barricades set up around Fourth
and Washington streets.
RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms will be
available.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Call 911 or seek
assistance at a medical station set up on
Fourth Street between Washington and
Franklin streets.
FUNDING: Johnson-Witkemper Insurance
Services is the primary sponsor.
Mocha
Caramel Macchiato
McDonald’s® in
Trafalgar, Franklin (2 locations),
Columbus (3 locations),
IN-35085471
IN-35085290
Brownstown & Edinburgh
Locally Owned & Operated
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JACKSON STREET
There is more parking this year. The Second FINISH ON FOURTH
Street garage will be open and free to the 2ND STREET
AFTER PARTY
public — no parking pass needed. The only 46
lots requiring parking passes will be the ROAD CLOSED
Cummins Corporate Office Building lot, the SHUTTLE DROP OFF AND
Sixth Street garage and the Jackson Street PICK UP
garage. (The vendor lot at Fourth and 11
Franklin streets requires a pass.)
Since the start/finish line is on Washington
Parking plan
46
Street, organizers have opened Brown Parking passes will be
and Jackson streets and all the parking required from 5:30 a.m.
CARR HILL ROAD
to 7:30 a.m., after which
INTERSTATE
lots accessible from there — including 65
the Cummins Corporate Office Building the public can park in
surface lot and the downtown garages. any available lot, spot
MERCHANT MILE
Only Washington and Fourth streets will or garage. Runners
be closed to traffic throughout the entire and volunteers will SHUTTLE
race this year, opening more spaces along get parking passes at PICK UP
the street and additional access to garages The Commons during 46
and lots. packet pick-up.
CARR HILL ROAD
INTERSTATE
Participant and volunteer parking passes LOT A, Sixth Street 65
will be available at the packet pickup and LOT C, Fourth Street FREE PARKING LOCATIONS
Garage Garage
registration at The Commons 10 a.m. to Second Street Garage
Address: 601 Jackson St. 401MILE
MERCHANT
Address: Jackson St.
8 p.m. Sept. 25. Address: 300 Second St.
Spots: 925 Spots: 120
Park anywhere after 7:30 a.m. Parking Spots: TLE
SHUT500
Who: Participants PICK UPto the public
passes will be required from 5:30 to Who: Participants Who: Free
7:30 a.m., after which the public can park Entrance: Seventh
Entrance: Third Street Entrance: Third Street
in any available lot, spot or garage. That’s Street
Color: Blue Color: Green
when most spectators and members of HANDICAPPED PARKING:
the public begin to trickle downtown to LOT D, Fourth and Available in Sixth Street
LOT B, Cummins Garage (Lot A)
provide moral support and cheer on the Corporate Office Franklin streets surface
participants. Building surface lot lot
Parking passes for volunteers, vendors, runners. Address: Lindsey Street address: 550 Fourth St.
Runners and volunteers can pick up Spots: 30
Spots: 740
parking passes at The Commons during
packet pickup. The passes will direct them Who: Participants Who: Vendors only
to the designated and reserved parking Entrance: Brown and Entrance: Fourth Street
areas. Lindsey streets Color: Purple
Free shuttle bus. A bus will run from the Color: Red
west side Walmart, 2025 Merchant Mile,
for spectators and the public. The shuttle
will run continuously from 5:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Buses are handicap accessible.
CITY BUS SERVICE DELAYED
The drop-off location in downtown Columbus city bus service will delay the start of its normal Saturday route
Columbus is between Second and Third on race day until 12:30 p.m. and run until the normal finish time of 6 p.m.
streets by the courthouse.
The downtown bus depot, where routes typically begin and end, is at
The main message from the parking 850 Lindsey St. between Mill Race Park and Cummins Corporate Office
committee and after party organizers? Building.
Don’t worry about parking. All parking
garages will be free and open to the public ColumBUS service is 25 cents per person per trip, payable upon boarding
after 7:30 a.m. on race day. the bus.
2 6 RUN&FUN // M I L L R AC E M A R AT H O NFOR YOUR SAFETY
Indiana State Police Master Trooper Vernon H. Robinson polishes his motorcycle before
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the race begins.
An incident command center will be set
up downtown and will include key public
Medical Emergency notifications
More than 20 trained medical staff will Want a heads-up if there is a
safety leaders, who will monitor activity be on or near the race course and ready
around the city but especially on the problem?
to respond to emergencies. A detailed Your phone or computer are your
marathon course and related venues, from medical plan has been finalized, and
the race through entertainment activities. best bets.
all departments have been briefed on
Bartholomew County Emergency event logistics. The Republic will post up-to-date
Operations Center will have a station set information at therepublic.com,
Medical support includes: along with updates on Twitter (@
up at the center with four dispatchers to
get assistance quickly to those involved » Two ambulances used for half- therepublicnews) and Facebook
in marathon-related incidents. That’s in marathon-related emergencies will be (The Republic newspaper).
addition to the six dispatchers who will onsite. The Bartholomew County
work in the Emergency Operations Center. » Three medical tents: Sixth and Emergency Operations Center also
Washington streets; State and Gladstone; uses Twitter (@bceos) to send instant
The National Weather Service will have updates about traffic accidents and
20th and Lafayette.
a meteorologist monitoring the radar to other emergencies.
alert everyone as quickly as possible of » Two paramedic “chase vehicles.”
weather emergencies. Participants and the public also
» Eight medical carts staffed with EMTs. can sign up for alerts through the
Security forces » Four medical bikes. Everbridge Emergency Notification
About 100 to 125 police officers will System. Here is how:
Traffic Visit columbus.in.gov/police.
work in the city, covering the half-
marathon and other routine calls A few Columbus streets will be closed Click the “Citizen Alert” button in
unrelated to the event. The contingent for the race, but most roads will only the top right corner.
will include officers from Columbus have lane restrictions blocked by traffic
cones. Police will direct traffic at heavily Scroll down to the log-in screen and
Police and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s click “Sign up.”
traveled intersections, stopping cars to
departments and Indiana State Police. let runners through, and then letting You will be prompted to provide
Special units include SWAT, bomb traffic resume. A list of road restrictions contact information where
squad, police bicycle team and K-9 and closures is on the Mill Race notifications can be sent in the
units. Safety officials said they are Marathon website, millracemarathon. case of an emergency.
confident they are prepared for com, and on Pages 30 and 31. The address you submit for “My
everything from weather conditions to Locations” will be used to send area-
threats to public safety. specific traffic alerts.
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dangerous
weather
[ here’s where to go ]
In case of inclement weather, these locations have been designated as shelters:
» Cummins Inc., 500 Jackson St. » Donner Aquatic Center, 739 22nd St.
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» Cummins Inc., 301 Jackson St. » IUPUC, 4601 Central Ave.
» Fire Station No. 1, 1101 Jackson St. » Columbus Municipal Airport,
» Cummins Inc., 500 Central Ave. 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.
» Bartholomew County Public Library, » Fire Station No. 2, 2376 WHERE
536 Fifth St. Arnold St. ARE THEY?
» Second Baptist Church, 1325 10th St. » Parkside Elementary A map of shelter
» McDowell Adult Education Center, School, 1400 Parkside houses can be
2700 McKinley Ave. Drive seen on PAGES
20 and 21
» Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave. » Schmitt Elementary
» Columbus Regional Hospital, 2400 E. School, 2675 California St.
17th St.
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course color-coded
Here’s what the colors of the flags mean:
Green flag: Low risk. Go.
Yellow: Medium risk. Slow down pace and be aware of weather conditions.
Red flag: High risk. Be aware that heat illness is possible. Slow down and take your time.
Black flag: Extreme risk. Runners should slow to a walk, and walkers should walk very slowly. Stop, rest, seek
shade. If the black flag comes out, timing and scoring will be closed. Medical people, volunteers, water stops,
police officers and pickup vehicles will remain on the course.
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