The Relay - Pre-Race

Capt. Tina at pre-race dinner

PRE-RACE

JOIN DEAN KARNAZES FOR DINNER AT THE CALISTOGA INN, Friday 5:30–10 pm
While overlooking the Napa River, enjoy roasted sesame crusted salmon, wood grilled flat iron steak and chicken breast, vegetarian selection, fabulous side dishes, dessert and coffee for the discounted price of $28 per person (excluding tax and tip). Diners may also order from the menu on the main patio. Reservations recommended. 707.942.4101

After winning the Ultra Division in The Relay 12 times, Team Dean returns to defend his title and will speak at 7:30 pm of his adventures during his solo runs of 350 miles (The Relay 2005), 262 miles (The Relay 2004), 226 miles (The Relay 2003) and 199 miles (six times). Dean will be available to sign his best selling book Ultramarathon Man at the Friday dinner, the race start on Saturday and finish on Sunday. View Dean's articles.

CAPTAIN'S CHECKLIST
	Prepare an email/phone list to recruit 11 runners (including a co-captain) and 2 volunteers.
	Register team online and mail one nonrefundable team check postmarked by March 1.
	After confirming team entry at Registered Teams, instruct 11 runners (by March 8) and 2 volunteers to enter online.
	Using the Course Summary Table, assign Legs and list runners in order on the Roster/Waiver to be submitted with signatures at the Start.
	Encourage team members to review this site and print leg maps.
	Establish a budget. Solicit a sponsor (optional) and $600/team (minimum) for Organs 'R' Us.
	Build a webpage (optional) to tell your team story and fundraise for Organs 'R' Us ("ORU").
	Recruit an alternate runner. Team Matching may be limited just before the race.
	Borrow or rent two vehicles (see Vans).
	Recruit drivers (optional). Team support personnel do not satisfy the volunteer requirement.
	Arrange for lodging (optional): at the Start (Friday), during the race (Saturday) and/or at the Finish (Sunday). On Saturday night, most teams visit Canada College ( Exchange 24) to shower, rest and eat (see Survival Strategies).
	List runners on Team Time Record. Enter times during the race to submit at the Finish.
	Mail $600/team ($50/runner) minimum donation to ORU by April 15.
	Estimate Van Exchange times using runner paces.
	Runners may drive the course at night (optional) to facilitate navigation during the race.
	Rehearse jokes, songs and stories to encourage team members during the night.
	Remind volunteers to sign in, fulfill a 5 hour shift and sign out or the team will be disqualified.
	Pack supplies (see Equipment).
	Arrive at the Start one hour before assigned start time.
	To qualify as winners, submasters and masters teams must submit a copy of each runner's driver license at the Start.

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