The purpose of the Prairie Creek Redwoods Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk is to raise funds for Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), a local nonprofit organization that supports educational, interpretive and resource restoration activities and oversees visitor centers in eight locations throughout Redwood National and State Parks. All proceeds from the run will benefit parks and public lands on California’s far north coast.

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The park is located 50 miles north of Eureka and 25 miles south of Crescent City.

Directions from Eureka (from the south): Take Highway 101 N., then Newton B. Drury Parkway (exit #753). Drive north on the parkway for two miles to park headquarters.

Directions from Crescent City (from the north): Take101 S. The first sign you see for Newton B. Drury Parkway is the north entrance (exit #765); THIS EXIT WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE RUN. Continue south on 101 for seven miles then exit onto Newton B. Drury Parkway’s south entrance (exit #753). Drive north on the Parkway two miles to park headquarters.

www.redwoodparksconservancy.org/events

All proceeds will benefit Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), the official nonprofit to Redwood National & State Parks. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park was established in 1923 to provide a sanctuary of ancient redwood forest for enjoyment by future generations. Today this park, in partnership with Redwood National Park and RPC, preserves and protects 12,000 acres of old-growth redwood forest.

When: Saturday September 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. Check in starts at 7:30 a.m.

Race Location: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, located five miles north of the town of Orick, CA (see “Location & Directions” on back cover)

Course: Both races will begin and end on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway at the intersection with the visitor center entrance road.

The Half Marathon course will be on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway for nine miles with the final four miles on the Prairie Creek Trail and will end at the visitor center.

The 5k Run/Walk course will be on the Elk Prairie Trail with the final stretch on the entrance road to Elk Prairie Campground.

Features: T-shirt, refreshments, timing, aid stations, healthy eats and awards.

Awards Ceremony (following end of each race): The three overall male & female finishers in each run will receive a medal. The first man & woman in each age group will receive a ribbon.

Results will be posted on RPC’s website: www.redwoodparksconservancy.org/events

Entry Deadline: By or before August 29, 2016

Cost: $50 for Half Marathon and $25 for 5k Run/Walk

Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed on park trails

Field Limitation: The field is limited to a combined total of 400 runners or 200 per event on a first come, first served basis.

REGISTRATION/WAIVER (detach & mail) Prairie Creek Redwoods Half Marathon & 5k

Saturday, September 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. (Check-in starts @ 7:30 a.m.)

First Name:______________________________________

Last Name:______________________________________

Age on race day::________ Gender: _______________

Address:________________________________________

City:_______________State:_____ ZIP:_______________

Phone #:________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name:__________________________

Emergency contact ph#:___________________________

Circle option: 5k Run/Walk ● Half Marathon ● Virtual Runner

Circle adult t-shirt size: S ● M ● L ● XL

Waiver:In consideration of the foregoing, I, myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives,waive and release forever,any and all rights, claims and courses of action I have or may have against the Prairie Creek Redwoods Half Marathon and 5k Run/Walk and any pre and post-event activities as well as for damages I may accrue against Redwood Parks Conservancy, volunteers and any sponsors of the race, their sucessors and representatives, for any and all injuries suffered while traveling to and from and participating in the Prairie Ceek Redwoods Half Marathon or 5k. I attest and verify I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and have full knowledge of the risks involved, included but not limited to those caused by terrain, wildlife, weather, condition of the athlete,vehicle, other participants and lack of hydration, that I will assume those risks and will assume and pay my own medical emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expense and will accept medical treatment by licensed personnal on the course in case of needed attention. I have read the entry form. The information on this form is true and correct.

Signature: _____________________________________

Date:__________________________________________

Note: All entrants must sign the waiver. (parent or gaurdian if under 18). Unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Attendance at event is consent to be photographed.

Registration: Half Marathon= $50 5k Run/Walk = $25 Payable to: RPC (Redwood Parks Conservancy) Questions? Call RPC: (707) 464-9150

Virtual Runner: Do you live too far away to attend the event? Are you not a runner but would like to help make a difference? Donate $25 or more and receive an event t-shirt by mail!

Make checks payable to:

RPC (Redwood Parks Conservancy) Complete form, sign waiver & detach (keep rest of brochure for information) Enclose check & registration & mail to:

RPC, 1111 Second Street Crescent City, CA 95531