The Relay Walk - Captains

THE RACEBOOK (available April 1 as 5 mb pdf file) includes mandatory forms, rules, maps.
If you have trouble downloading, please solicit team members for a faster connection.
Download mandatory forms:
Roster/waiver (must be turned in at start) and
Team Time Record (must be turned in at finish to receive medals).
Download optional Substitution/Addition form to add or substitute walkers at the start.

NEW CAPTAINS PLEASE VIEW:
Overview, Survival Strategies and Fundraising.
Online Entry to register a team (requires team name, captain's information and min./mile pace).

THE RELAY WALK CLOSED TO NEW TEAM ENTRIES ON MARCH 1 (except sponsor teams).
The team entry fee for checks postmarked after March 1 is $840 (includes $10/walker late fee).
Walkers must register before March 8 (to avoid late fees).
Walkers looking for a team may visit the Matching Message Board.

MARCH DATES TO REMEMBER
By March 1, enter team online (requires team name and Captain's minute/mile pace).
By March 1, mail one nonrefundable $720/team ($60/walker) 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 walkers must enter online (walker minute/mile paces needed to calculate start times) to avoid late fees.

APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER
By April 10, two volunteers must register online to avoid late fees.
By April 10, raise mandatory $600/team ($50/walker) donation payable to ORU.
By April 15, Online donations will be added to team totals at Registered Teams.
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 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 walk for a transplant candidate.
April 19 walk and have fun!

CAPTAINS TIPS
Captains looking for walkers may visit the Matching Message Board.
Volunteers may register or change a shift (based on availability) using the online entry.
Volunteers may view volunteer assignments.
View Registered Teams to confirm team entries and read team profiles.
Due to the online waiver, captains assume personal liability if they register walkers or volunteers.

CREATE A WEBPAGE TO TELL YOUR TEAM STORY OR SOLICIT ONLINE DONATIONS
Thanks for supporting 98,000 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.
Raise $7,200, ($600/walker or donate an organ!) by March 1 to waive the $720 team entry fee.
Raise $1,800, ($150/walker) to receive lunch for the team on the beach at the finish.
Raise $600 ($50/walker) mandatory by April 15. After April 15, bring donations to the start.
Print Pledge Form (optional). View 2007 donations.

COURSE UPDATE
There are no changes to the course traveled by walkers.

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-Walker on Road" signs, reflective vests and flashlights.
2. Walkers 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 (18, 24, 30). Resting Vans may not park in Exchanges and must follow Resting Van Routes.
3. Walkers must walk on the right (with traffic) except Leg 18 and 0.1 miles of Leg 26. If you walk on the left, you will miss turns marked with signs on the right.
4. Be quiet at night (no honking). From sunset to sunrise, walkers must wear a reflective vest and carry a lighted flashlight.
5. Teams that finish more than two hours ahead of their estimated finish time (calculated from walker paces) will be penalized or disqualified.
6. Respect properties and express thanks to law enforcement, property owners and volunteers.
7. Have fun.

WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED TO:
Saturday:
Breakfast at Marin French Cheese Company (Start).
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).
Sunday:
Shower/rest/breakfast (Midnight-9 am), Canada College, Redwood City (Exch. 24).
Goodies benefiting the Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Ben Lomond (Exch. 33).
Santa Cruz Beach Party & Expo. Enjoy the music, sun and ocean while 10,000 cheer walkers and runners across the Finish at the Beach Boardwalk. Awards (4 pm) hosted by Dean Karnazes.


	WALK CAPTAIN'S PAGE THE RACEBOOK (available April 1 as 5 mb pdf file) includes mandatory forms, rules, maps. If you have trouble downloading, please solicit team members for a faster connection. Download mandatory forms: Roster/waiver (must be turned in at start) and Team Time Record (must be turned in at finish to receive medals). Download optional Substitution/Addition form to add or substitute walkers at the start. NEW CAPTAINS PLEASE VIEW: Overview, Survival Strategies and Fundraising. Online Entry to register a team (requires team name, captain's information and min./mile pace). THE RELAY WALK CLOSED TO NEW TEAM ENTRIES ON MARCH 1 (except sponsor teams). The team entry fee for checks postmarked after March 1 is $840 (includes $10/walker late fee). Walkers must register before March 8 (to avoid late fees). Walkers looking for a team may visit the Matching Message Board. MARCH DATES TO REMEMBER By March 1, enter team online (requires team name and Captain's minute/mile pace). By March 1, mail one nonrefundable $720/team ($60/walker) 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 walkers must enter online (walker minute/mile paces needed to calculate start times) to avoid late fees. APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER By April 10, two volunteers must register online to avoid late fees. By April 10, raise mandatory $600/team ($50/walker) donation payable to ORU. By April 15, Online donations will be added to team totals at Registered Teams. 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 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 walk for a transplant candidate. April 19 walk and have fun! CAPTAINS TIPS Captains looking for walkers may visit the Matching Message Board. Volunteers may register or change a shift (based on availability) using the online entry. Volunteers may view volunteer assignments. View Registered Teams to confirm team entries and read team profiles. Due to the online waiver, captains assume personal liability if they register walkers or volunteers. CREATE A WEBPAGE TO TELL YOUR TEAM STORY OR SOLICIT ONLINE DONATIONS Thanks for supporting 98,000 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. Raise $7,200, ($600/walker or donate an organ!) by March 1 to waive the $720 team entry fee. Raise $1,800, ($150/walker) to receive lunch for the team on the beach at the finish. Raise $600 ($50/walker) mandatory by April 15. After April 15, bring donations to the start. Print Pledge Form (optional). View 2007 donations. COURSE UPDATE There are no changes to the course traveled by walkers. 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-Walker on Road" signs, reflective vests and flashlights. 2. Walkers 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 (18, 24, 30). Resting Vans may not park in Exchanges and must follow Resting Van Routes. 3. Walkers must walk on the right (with traffic) except Leg 18 and 0.1 miles of Leg 26. If you walk on the left, you will miss turns marked with signs on the right. 4. Be quiet at night (no honking). From sunset to sunrise, walkers must wear a reflective vest and carry a lighted flashlight. 5. Teams that finish more than two hours ahead of their estimated finish time (calculated from walker paces) will be penalized or disqualified. 6. Respect properties and express thanks to law enforcement, property owners and volunteers. 7. Have fun. WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED TO: Saturday: Breakfast at Marin French Cheese Company (Start). 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). Sunday: Shower/rest/breakfast (Midnight-9 am), Canada College, Redwood City (Exch. 24). Goodies benefiting the Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Ben Lomond (Exch. 33). Santa Cruz Beach Party & Expo. Enjoy the music, sun and ocean while 10,000 cheer walkers and runners across the Finish at the Beach Boardwalk. Awards (4 pm) hosted by Dean Karnazes.



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