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Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles Day Of Info

Sunday, August 31, 2008

For the official Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles page visit inside.nike.com LINK.
IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFORMATION

Nike+ Human Race – Los Angeles
Los Angeles Coliseum
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Race Start: 8:31:08 PM

Race Day Schedule of Events
6:30 PM Venue open to runners
7:30 PM Start area opens to runners
8:00 PM All Runners must be in their starting corral
8:31:08 PM RACE START!

Important Reminders
Be sure to wear your official Nike Dri-Fit shirt at the event. If you want to see the concert, you have to wear your official shirt! Your participant number will serve as your admission ticket to see an exclusive post-race concert. Nine-time Grammy Award winning artist Kanye West along with Hip Hop artist and actor, Common, will be performing! Due to limited space only participants will be allowed beyond the finish line and in the concert area. No guests allowed. Each finisher will receive a specially designed Nike+ Human Race Finisher’s award.

There are no ATM’s located in the venue. Please bring your ID and enough cash for parking, food and beverage concessions. Also, be sure to bring a jacket as it may get chilly.

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Aaron Peirsol & Brandan Hansen Join The Human Race 10K

Friday, August 29, 2008

Aaron Peirsol and Brendan Hansen will support their sponsor Nike and participate in the 'Nike+ Human Race' event, which is being promoted as the "largest running event in history".
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The race, which is taking place in 25 cities across the world, will kick off at 6:30 PM local time in Austin, TX on Sunday.

Other local celebrity runners include Lance Armstrong and former WNBA star Cynthia Cooper.

For more info on the Nike+ Human Race visit the event website LINK. The Austin, TX info page can be found here.

UPDATE:  According to Austin News 8 Aaron Peirsol can't run but will be on hand.  Come on Aaron, what do you mean you can't run?  It's only a 10K!  Wimp!  Check out Austin News 8 Sports Team as they interview Brendan Hansen who will be running.  Go Brendan!  LINK

source Texas Swimming Blog LINK

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The Human Race Los Angeles Packet Pick Up

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I've noticed a few people have been looking for this information so here it is:

Packet Pick Up

If someone else is picking up your packet they will need to bring this E-Ticket

Your race packet will contain your Nike Race Shirt, which is your race number, and concert ticket and MUST be worn on race day. You will also receive your timing tag, and other goodies.

PICK UP MY RACE PACKET:?

Thursday, August 28th –11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday August 29th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
NIKETOWN LA
9560 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Saturday, August 30th –9:30 am – 8:30 pm
Sport Chalet Torrance
21305 Hawthorne Boulevard #205
Torrance, CA 90503

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
ONLY PARTICPANTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE START AREA, THE FINISH AREA AND CONCERT. FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL NEED TO BE REGISTERED FOR THE RACE.

Is it mandatory to pick up my Race Packet?
Yes. The race pack includes your Nike+ Human Race Tee with a unique number printed, a timing chip and other goodies. Without the race tee, you will not be allowed to participate in the race.

Could someone else pick up my Race Packet on my behalf?
Yes, you may authorize someone else to collect for you and they must bring a printed copy of your packet pick up e-confirmation.

Is it possible to collect my Race Packet on the Race Day?.
There will be no race day packet pick up. Only race participants will be allowed in the start area, the finish area, and concert. Friends and family will need to be registered for the race for access into the race venue.

Could I receive my Race Packet by mail?
No, we will not send out any race packets by mail. All race packets must be picked up at the specified packet pick up locations on the date and times provided.

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND AN ID WILL BE REQUIRED!

You can see this all online at insidenike.com LINK

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Nike+ Human Race 08.31.08 Course Map LA

Monday, August 25, 2008

Here is the map of this Sunday's Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles.  You can readmore about the Los Angeles run online at inside.nike.com LINK or check out nikeplus.com LINK
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Course Details:
-The Race will start at the Coliseum

-It will proceed north on Figueroa St. to a turnaround point at Venice Boulevard.

-It will continue south on Figueroa St. to Adams Blvd.

-The route will proceed West on Adams Blvd. to Hoover Blvd to a turn around point.

-The course will then proceed east on Adams Blvd. back to Figueroa St.

-The course will then go south again on Figueroa St. to Exposition Blvd.

-It will carry on west on Exposition Blvd to Raymond Ave. to a turn around point.

-The course will then go east of Exposition Blvd to Figueroa St.

-It will go south on Figueroa St to the finish line at 39th Street and finally proceed West to the Coliseum for the finish back at Christmas Tree Lane.


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