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

THE RACEBOOK (available during the first week of April) includes forms, rules, maps.
Mandatory forms:
Roster/Waiver (must be turned in at Start).
Team Time Record (must be turned in at Finish to receive medals).
Optional forms:
Flyer frequently sent by captains to recruit walkers.
Incident Report to report a rule violation.
Pledge Form for donors requesting Organs R Us 501(c)3 Tax ID.
Substitution/Addition to add or substitute walkers at the start.

TEAM ENTRIES ARE DUE MARCH 1 (to avoid late fees, except sponsor teams).
From March 2 until April 1, the team entry fee 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 (to avoid late fees).
By March 1, enter team online (requires team name and Captain's minute/mile pace)and 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 and instruct up to 11 walkers to enter online by selecting team name from drop down list. Each walker must enter his/her minute/mile pace to allow start time calculation.

BY APRIL 15 (to avoid late fees):
Two volunteers must register.
Mandatory $600/team ($50/runner) donation to ORU and corporate matching requests must be received so team is credited prior to the Start.
After April 15, bring donations and matching fund requests to the Start. After teams meet the $600 minimum, donations may be mailed (even after April 15) or turned in at the Finish.

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

SOLICIT ONLINE DONATIONS AND TELL YOUR TEAM STORY.
Thanks for supporting 110,000 Americans waiting for organs by sending the sample email and asking your employer to match your entry fee payable to ORU.

COURSE UPDATE: no changes from 2011.

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS - Follow the Rules to avoid disqualification and/or loss of permits.
1. Arrive at the Start one hour before start time prepared to turn in Roster/Waiver, ORU donations and show "Caution-Walker on Road" signs, reflective vests, flashing lights and flashlights.
2. Walkers and drivers must follow the California Vehicle Code.
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.
4. 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.
5. Be quiet at night (no honking). From sunset to sunrise, walkers must wear a reflective vest and flashing light and carry a lighted flashlight.
6. Teams that finish more than two hours ahead of their estimated finish time (calculated from walker paces) will be penalized or disqualified.
7. Respect properties and express thanks to law enforcement, property owners and volunteers.
8. Have fun.