NEW CAPTAINS, please view
Overview, Survival Strategies and Fundraising.
Online Entry to register a team.

TEAM ENTRIES WERE DUE MARCH 1 (to avoid late fees, except sponsor teams).
From March 2 until April 1, the team entry fee is $1080 (includes $10/runner late fee).

DEADLINES FOR ENTERING A TEAM (to avoid late fees).
By March 1, enter team online (requires team name and captain's 10k minute/mile pace).
By March 1, mail one nonrefundable $960/team ($80/runner) check payable to The Relay.
By March 8, check Registered Teams for team name indicating entry fee has been processed.
By March 8, up to 11 runners must enter online by selecting team name from drop down list. Each runner must enter his/her 10k minute/mile pace to allow start time calculations.

OTHER DEADLINES TO REMEMBER (to avoid late fees).
By April 10, two volunteers must register online.
By April 10, raise mandatory $600/team ($50/runner) donation payable to ORU.
By April 15, ORU donations must be received so team is credited prior to the Start. After April 15, bring donations to the Start. After teams meet the $600 minimum, additional donations may be mailed (even after April 15) or turned in at the Start.
By April 15, corporate matching fund requests must be received so team is credited prior to Start. Bring to Start after April 15.
Print Pledge Form (optional). Contact ORU if you would like to run for a transplant candidate.

CAPTAINS TIPS
Captains looking for runners may visit the Matching Message Board.
Due to the online waiver, captains assume personal liability if they register runners or volunteers.
Volunteers may register or change a shift (based on availability) using the online entry.
Volunteers may view volunteer assignments.

CREATE A WEBPAGE TO TELL YOUR TEAM STORY AND SOLICIT ONLINE DONATIONS.
Thanks for supporting 100,000 Americans waiting for organs by sending the sample email and asking your employer to match your entry fee payable to ORU, 501(c)(3) Tax ID 94-3333306.

COURSE UPDATE: to date, no changes from 2009.

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS - Follow the Rules to avoid disqualification and/or loss of permits.
1. Arrive at the Start one hour before assigned start time prepared to turn in Roster/Waiver, ORU donations and show "Caution-Runner on Road" signs, reflective vests and flashlights.
2. Runners and drivers must follow the California Vehicle Code including parking off the road.
3. Only Active Vans may park in Exchanges except at Van Exchanges (6, 12, 18, 24, 30). Resting Vans may not park in Exchanges and must follow Resting Van Routes.
3. Runners must run on the right (with traffic) except the first 2.2 miles of Leg 1, Leg 18 and 0.1 miles of Leg 26. If you run on the left, you will miss turns marked with signs on the right.
4. Be quiet at night (no honking). From sunset to sunrise and on Leg 8 (Highway 12/121), runners must wear a reflective vest and carry a lighted flashlight. Sergeant Skip Richardson of the Marin Sheriff's office will stop runners without flashlights and vests.
5. Do NOT stop along Highway 12/121 (Leg 8) and do NOT drive up Grove St. (Leg 10).
6. Teams that finish more than two hours ahead of their estimated finish time (calculated from runner 10k paces) will be penalized or disqualified.
7. Respect properties and express thanks to law enforcement, property owners and volunteers.
8. Have fun.

RUNNERS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED TO
Friday: Pre-Race Dinner at the Calistoga Inn hosted by Dean Karnazes.
Saturday:
House of Bagels breakfast/lunch during the Calistoga Health Expo (Start).
Pasta lunch/dinner ($6) benefiting the First Baptist Church, Napa (Exch. 6).
Lunch at the Vineburg Grocery and Deli (Exch. 8).
Dinner ($10) at the Marin French Cheese Company (Exch. 12).
Soup fest benefiting the San Geronimo Valley Presbyterian Church (Exch. 14).
Pizza at Roundtable, San Anselmo (Exch. 15).
Coffee at Peet's, Corte Madera (Exch. 16).
Midnight Madness, Golden Gate Bridge (Exch. 18) with soup/Peet's Coffee.
Sunday:
Shower/rest/breakfast (1-9 am), Canada College, Redwood City (Exch. 24).
Goodies benefiting the Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Ben Lomond (Exch. 33).
Cheer runners at the Victory Party with Barefoot wine tasting, Marin French cheese, 99 Bottles beer, Gourmet Foods, music, view of the ocean and fresh Swanton Berry Farm desserts.
Awards (4 pm) hosted by Dean Karnazes.