1. illinoismarathon.com Course Intersection Team Training On-Line Refresher

2. WELCOME WELCOME Jan Seeley Mike Lindemann Race Co-directors

3. Drawstring Volunteer Backpack Sponsor 901 W. University Ave, Urbana 803 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign 1401 W. Green St, Illini Union

4. The Schedule Three-Day event – Thursday Expo and Packet Pick-up4PM - 8PM – Friday Expo and Packet Pick-up10AM - 7PM 4th Mile (same location as 27 th Mile)6PM – 10PM 5K Race (full course closure)7:30 PM – Saturday Wheelchair Half Marathon6:58 AM Full, Half and Relay races7:00 AM 10K race7:40 AM Youth Run3:00 PM 27 th Mile post race celebration8AM - 2PM

5. The Courses – Map Legend

6. The Courses – 5K (Friday)

7. The Courses – Full Marathon First Half

8. The Courses – Full Marathon Second Half

9. The Courses – Half Marathon

10. The Courses – 10K

11. Runner’s Bib Reverse Side

12. Weather Issues Race goes rain or shine Be prepared for the conditions – Wear layers – Have a change of clothes Check the forecast so you know what to bring.

13. Weather Issues The Emergency Alert System (EAS) will use the following table to direct participants and volunteers to weather issues. Weather issues may also include high or low temperatures.

14. Take Shelter / Race shut down Officers and volunteers will be notified 30 minutes in advance of dangerous conditions. Remain on post for at least 10 minutes and direct participants to nearest available shelter before seeking shelter yourself. – Shelters have been pre-arranged; please refer to course map with shelter info in your packet – Once the weather event has passed MTD will drive the course and pick up runners and volunteers at shelters

15. Your Role…. You are a “crossing guard” (not a traffic cop) that is… concerned for the safety of all friendly and firm when providing directions Know your area by… – checking out your assignment in advance of race day – giving citizens options for exiting the area Follow the instructions on your course team assignment sheet

16. Day of: Pre-Race Make sure you have items for the day – Assignment sheet, traffic vest, maps, critical info card and Event Alert Systems card (on lanyard) – Optional items – poncho, water, snacks, radio, chair, hat – Comfortable shoes Arrive on time and establish your presence. No need to call us – we’ll be driving the course checking that each intersection is staffed. Wear your traffic vest!!!!! Set up equipment per your instructions, if required

17. Day of: during and after Be in a position to see both runners and traffic Necessity Break – Make sure your post is covered before leaving Ask a spectator or one of our bike marshals to cover Don’t be gone long…. Stay on your post until cleared by race official or clean up is completed – Indicators we are near the end… “Official” trail vehicle Clean-up crew with Reynolds Towing Remove barricades if placed

18. Public Safety Issues - Driver visibility is important to a safe race – Park your vehicle a short distance from your post…this avoids the obstruction of signage and improves visibility Official and Emergency vehicles are allowed on the course.

19. Public Safety Issues - In the event of an emergency near you… – Do not leave your post unless someone else is covering it – Get details of the emergency, then call 911 Provide your post number, intersection and nature of the emergency Stay on the line until the dispatcher releases you Refer to your EAS card for more specific instructions

20. Turns where driver sees face of runner is strongly suggested (even if driver must go out of their way)

21. Avoid directing cars to make turns where runner cannot see the car (from behind).

22. Public Safety Issues – Urbana For the most part…the route intersections will be closed to all traffic in Urbana Be familiar with how traffic can be directed to the beltway and to get them out of the area Urbana Public Works will be handling most of the street closures / equipment set up…follow their lead and help out if asked Refer to your course team assignment sheet for specific instructions

23. Public Safety Issues – Champaign When possible, avoid having traffic on the route In some areas the traffic lane will be shared by both It is critical that the motorist sees the face of the runner and the runner sees the face of the motorist – Pulsing traffic across the route will be allowed in most areas Talk with the driver, if possible, to let them know what you want them to do. Best to have the vehicle cross perpendicular to the runner Avoid having drivers and runners going in the same direction before the vehicle turns

24. Public Safety Issues – 5K Remember that this race will take place after dark so wear visible clothing and your traffic vest For the most part the route will be closed to all traffic Be familiar with how traffic can be directed away from the race route Champaign Public Works will be handling equipment set up at the major intersections.

25. Public Safety Issues – 5K Refer to your course team assignment sheet for specific instructions for setting equipment and traffic control if you are not at a major intersection. Your vehicle may be used to block your intersection if needed. A tail vehicle will let you know when you can leave your post

26. Re-Opening the road The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon has placed caps on the time allotted to finish the races. Trail teams will notify runners that they have exceeded their allotted time and will need to move the sidewalk. Trail vehicles and clean-up crews along with Reynolds Towing signal the end of the race. Wait until they are at least 2 blocks past your intersection before allowing the normal flow of traffic

27. Medical issues… Review the course team volunteer critical info card. Back of card has key medical problems listed – Cardiac events – Hypothermia – Hyperthermia Report obvious medical emergencies… Remember being bent over catching breath or taking a break is not necessarily a medical emergency….if in doubt, ask first

28. Medical issues… If runner is simply worn out and wants to drop out, direct them to the nearest medical or hydration station. – Refer to your map to help you with this Medical units will be moving with the runners as well as bike marshals that can assist. The aid stations will contact the Race Operations Center / Command Central to arrange for SAG Wagon transportation.

29. Other Emergencies… Motor vehicle crashes, fire or other emergencies are possible Your EAS card has protocols to follow should another type of emergency occur in your area. You are the face of the race at that time, remain calm and follow directions as stated. Be a good witness and takes notes on what you have observed.

30. In your packet…. Full course map w/ beltway maps on back – You should have some extras for the public Course Team Critical Info card Event Alert System (EAS) card/lanyard Car Placard (if position requires) PLEASE PRINT PLEASE PRINT your course team assignment sheet & map that will be emailed to you

31. Other Items….. Safety vest and lanyards… can be returned 3 ways – Reynolds Towing staff during clean-up – At Memorial Stadium volunteer check in table race day – Body n’ Sole after the event Volunteer Team T-shirt Rain Poncho Drawstring Backpack

32. Congratulations, you have completed the course team training. EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS ROCK!!