27th Annual 5 km Race for Runners & Walkers

Thursday, May 20, 2010 beginning at 6:00 PM

Race will take place rain or shine.

Check in required: Pick up bibs and t-shirts between 3:00 and 5:30 on race day

State House Lawn ~ Montpelier, Vermont

Special Thanks to VOLUNTEERS, Contributors, Supporters and Sponsors

This is a sanctioned race and requires everyone to register online.

IMPORTANT: As of May 2009, BABY RACE STROLLERS are no longer allowed.

Registration Deadline is Monday, April 26, 2010.
Check this website after May 10, 2010 for confirmation of your registration. No confirmation material will be sent out.

No changes will be accepted after midnight May 18, 2010.

No Refunds will be issued.


The Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race is a 5 kilometer team running/walking event open to businesses, government and non-profit organizations in Vermont. The purpose of this event is to promote physical fitness within the workplace and at home by bringing employees together to enjoy and experience the benefits of fitness.

The proceeds from this event benefit the many programs and events of the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Any Vermont employer may enter as many teams as desired. All qualified teams must consist of 3 persons, the age of each participant must be at least 16 years old (with parental permission) and they must be employees, part or full time or retirees of the same employer.

If you work for the State of Vermont then your team must consist of individuals from the same Agency so that there will be consistency with the ongoing philosophy of this event. A violation of this rule will result in disqualification of your team.

New This Year:

OPEN CATEGORY: This category is to be used for those individual's who cannot form a traditional team from their respective work location due to: Unemployment, self employment, disinterested co workers that do not allow for a team at their place of work etc.

Teams from this category will be considered a team of one only. They will not compete against other teams and will not be listed under team results but will be listed in the overall results only. The cost per person remains the same. ($18.00 per person and $25.00 after April 26, 2010) Due to the large number of individuals employed within State of Vermont Governmental Agencies, State Employees are not allowed to utilize this category.

This category is designed to be inclusive of individuals who want to participate but due to no fault of their own have no fellow employees from which to form a team.


Registrations must be: Submitted on-line, printed and mailed with payment. You may also contact either of the Race Directors if you have questions:
Leslie Davis-Stone at info@VCCCSAR.org, 802-846-7926
Or Mike Feulner, mfeulner@aol.com. 802-244-5898


Registration Fee Schedule:

Registrations postmarked/received before midnight Monday, April 26, 2010:
$18.00. per person = $54.00/per team of 3

Registrations postmarked/received after midnight Monday, April 26, 2010:
$25.00. per person = $75.00/per team of 3 (if the team has less than 3 members which classifies them as an unqualified team, the late registration fee is $25.00. per person)

Changes in Registration:
Please report changes ASAP to Leslie at info@VCCCSAR.org
You must include: Running or Walking, Team Name, Employer, Report the change and what it is replacing.

No Registrations or Changes of any kind will be accepted after midnight May 18, 2010.


CLASSES: There are three classes: State/Fed. Government, Corporation/Businesses and Nonprofit/Local Government. These classes are further broken down into 3 categories each for both runners and walkers: male, female and mixed.

COURSE: The course is relatively flat and paved. It uses streets, sidewalks and the Montpelier pedestrian path. Two water stops will be provided. Automobile traffic will be encountered. Review the course map. There will be police, police cars, course monitors and cones to help guide you through the course. You are still responsible for your own safety! The start and finish of the race are on State Street in front of the State House.

SCORING: We will add together the three team members finish times. The lowest team time will win. Teams of less than 3 are welcome to participate, but won't be eligible for awards. Remember, the only way that your time will be recorded is if you are wearing your bib which now has the computer chip attached to it.

BIBS: Your bib will be provided at check-in.
RUNNERS: Please pin your bib on the FRONT of your shirt and be sure it can be seen at all times.
WALKERS: Please pin your bib on the BACK of your shirt and be sure it can be seen at all times.
Just exchange the tear off portion of your bib for your t-shirt.

RUNNERS will start at 6:00 PM at the starting line in front of the State House.

WALKERS will start at approximately 6:01 PM, immediately after the runners, using the same starting line. One foot must be in contact with the ground at all times! The leg should be fully straightened as your body passes over it. If you're found in violation of these rules time penalties will be added to your finish time.
First violation: 45 seconds. Second violation: 1 minute. Third violation: 2 minutes. These penalties will be incurred if walkers shuffle, jog or run.

OBVIOUS VIOLATIONS OF RACEWALKING STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN TIME PENALTIES.
NUMEROUS RACE JUDGES WILL BE PRESENT TO RECORD VIOLATIONS.
This is a measured, sanctioned race.

IMPORTANT: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE RACE UNLESS THEY ARE ASSISTING DISABLED PERSONS. We like dogs, we just don't like it when runners or walkers get hurt because of a dog or its leash.

IMPORTANT: BABY RACE STROLLERS are no longer allowed. This race has become the largest event in Vermont and some participants have reported injuries from strollers. We are sorry.

RACE WALKING CLINIC: This is optional!! To help race walkers improve their race walking skills we are offering a race walking clinic on race day, May 20 at 5:00pm at the state capital front lawn. Look for a sign near the tents. For further information feel free to email Mike Feulner: mfeulner@aol.com.

REGISTRATION FORM

COURSE MAP


General:

TOILETS AND WATER: Many Port-O-Lets will be available. Be sure to drink plenty of water before the race! Two water stops will be available on the course.

T-SHIRTS: Be sure to pick up this years T-shirt, which will be awarded to all race registrants and volunteer participants on race day only.

REFRESHMENTS: will be provided to participants after the race. We heartily thank our sponsors!

AWARDS: will be presented to the top 3 teams in each category and class. They will be delivered to the winning teams by mid June.

FINAL RESULTS: are expected to be available on the internet within 24 hours. Results will be found HERE as well as at www.coolrunning.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need lots of volunteers to help this race run smoothly. If you would like to find out more about volunteering, please contact Susan Martin, by email Susan.Martin@state.vt.us. All volunteers will receive our heartfelt thanks as well as a special "volunteer" T-shirt.



27th Annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race Organizing Committee:

Director: Leslie Davis-Stone, Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate & PetNeighborhood.com
Director: Mike Feulner, Vermont Agency of Human Services & The Vermont Coalition for the Promotion of Physical Activity
Wanda Baril, Green Mountain United Way
Patty Finch, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Bob Murphy, Vermont Historical Society and Central Vermont Runners
Susan Croney, Chittenden Bank
Susan Houle, Vermont Department of Taxes
Bob Atchinson, VT Agency of Transportation
Greg Stone, VSECU
Susan Martin, Vermont Department of Public Service
Norm Robinson, Kenney Drugs and Central Vermont Runners
Patty Turley, Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Jeff Bourdeau, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Heidi Hales, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Marla Woulf, Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate



Special Thanks:
The Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for Sponsoring this race and to all of the volunteers, we wouldn't be able to do this race without you!

For providing refreshments:
Cabot Creamery
Coca-Cola of Northern New England
The Bagel Stowe
New England Culinary Institute (NECI)
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
The Trapp Family Lodge
Champlain Farms
Capital Candy
Clarke Companies

For other contributions and support:
Mylan Technologies
National Life's Wellness Program
VT State Employees Wellness Program
The City of Montpelier
Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services
The Montpelier Police Department
The Vermont Agency of Transportation
Worksafe Traffic Control Industries
Jan Leja (walking judge coordinator)
Vermont Coalition for the Promotion of Physical Activity
Norwich University
Always On Time Signs and Design
Lester Toby
Stuart Lawson
Onion River Sports
Green River Pictures ~ a Vermont-based visual media company