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ContentsEvent, Registration and Day of Event QuestionsFundraising and Team QuestionsHistory of event, Cause and Organization
General Event Questions
Q: What is the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge? A: Beat the Bridge is a local run/walk event to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Northwest Chapter and their mission to find a cure for diabetes. In 2009, the event raised over $1,2000,000 for diabetes research and research related activities. The goal for 2010 is to raise $1,354,000 to help children and adults with diabetes find a cure! For more information on this event, click here.
Q: How does the money I raise help fight diabetes? A: Proceeds from the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge will be used to help children and adults with diabetes. JDRF is one of the most cost effective charities with over $.82 of every dollar going to fund research and activities that support research. In fiscal year 2009, JDRF funded over $100 million in diabetes research projects worldwide, bringing its cumulative dollar commitment to more than $1.4 billion since 1970. JDRF gives more money directly to diabetes research and research related education than any other non-profit, non-governmental health agency in the world.
Q: What time do the different events begin? A: Click here for a complete list of activities and events.
Q: Where do the different events start and finish? A: All events start on Montlake Boulevard and finish on the Husky Stadium field.
Q: How much is the entry fee? A: The entry fee is $17 per participant. On-site entry fees on Saturday and Sunday are $25 per participant. You may also purchase an official Beat the Bridge cotton T-shirt for $10 or a Brooks technical running t-shirt for $25. Technical shirts available for on-line purchase only.
Q: What is the registration deadline?
Q: I've registered in the second wave and I run a 7:30 mile. Am I in the right wave?
Q: Why do the slowest people start last and not first in the 8K event? A: The fastest runners start first as a safety measure. If the slowest runners started first, there would be a logjam of fast runners trying to get around the slower ones - which increases the chance of accidents. The runners in the first wave are also competitive runners who run in some cases to qualify for other races.
Q: What happens if I don't beat the bridge? A: Getting caught at the bridge is actually a fun experience! The bridge is raised for only a few minutes, during which there is music, entertainment and prizes. The bridge will then be let down so that runners may continue.
Q: What time does the University Bridge go up? A: The bridge is at the 2-mile mark and will be raised exactly 20 minutes (approximately at 9:00 a.m.) after the start of the third wave of the 8K race.
Q: Where can I find a course map? A: Course maps for all events can be found on the back of your race bib or by clicking here.
Q: Will timing chips be used in the 8K race? A: Yes. The 8K race will be timed using chip technology by End Result. All timing chips must be returned at the finish line on the day of the race. Runners who fail to return their timing chips are subject to a $30 fee, refundable when the chip is returned.
Q: When and where can I get my 8K results? A: Preliminary results, based upon gun time and also the top 15-20 in each age group, will be posted near the finish line on race day. However, results for race day registrants may not be included due to data entry time limits. Official results will be posted at www.onlineraceresult.com by 4PM on race day.
Q: What are the finisher prizes? A: 8K Top-Finisher Prizes. Nordstrom will generously provide merchandise gift cards to be awarded to the first five male and female official 8K run finishers, plus the first male and female finishers in the wheelchair competition. There must be at least two or more competitors in each division for prizes to be awarded. Post-race ceremonies will be held in Husky Stadium at 9:45 a.m.
8K Age Group Competition. The first three finishers in each of the men's and women's age divisions will be mailed a commemorative award by June 16, 2010 The age divisions are as follows: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44;
As a USATF-sanctioned race, Beat the Bridge must follow USATF rules in determining the
Q: Will there be any street closures? A: Yes. The race begins at Husky Stadium and runners head south across the Montlake Bridge. The specific street closures and times are as follows:
Please note that, throughout the event, two-way traffic along NE Pacific Avenue will be controlled by Seattle Police, with only one lane available in each direction. Because of the closure on Montlake Boulevard north of Pacific, however, it will be quite congested in this area and residents should allow plenty of time if using Pacific. On Thursday, May 14, you'll find "No Parking" signs posted along Boyer, West Montlake Place and Fuhrman which will inform drivers of street closures during the event.
Q: Where is the clothes check? A: Look for JetBlue clothes check at tunnel 19. After 10:30 a.m. all remaining items will be brought to Customer Service at Downtown Seattle's Nordstrom store.
Q: Are strollers and baby joggers allowed? A: Yes, strollers and baby joggers are permitted only in the 4-Mile Family Walk. For safety reasons, strollers are not allowed in any of the running events.
Q: How do strollers and wheelchairs access the field? A: Take the path between Hec Edmundson Pavilion and the registration area, and enter the field where walkers finish.
Q: I have this really cool scooter. Can I compete in the 1-Mile Fun Run with it? A: No, wheeled devices such as bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards are prohibited in all events.
Q: Can my dog come to the event? A: No. For the safety of all participants, pets are prohibited in all events. However, assistance and guide dogs are allowed.
Q: What are the requirements for the Diaper Derby? A: This is a non-competitive event for kids 3-years and younger. Pre-registration is required and participants must check in on the day of the event. Registration is located under the reader board in the Husky Stadium West Concourse until 8:00 a.m., and then on the field adjacent to the Diaper Derby course in a tent. There is no entry fee; however, each child is issued a bib number. The Diaper Derby begins at 10:05 a.m. on the east end of the field.
Q: How many division are there in the Diaper Derby? A: There are four divisions: crawlers; walkers up to 24-months; 2-year olds; and 3-year olds.
Q: My friend is in a wheelchair. Where can we park for easy access? A: Please click here for all parking information
Q: Where can I park? A: Please click here for all parking information
Q: Will there be an organized warm-up? A: Warm-ups will be provided at 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. outside Husky Stadium on the northwest side, just south of Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
Q: Where is the medical tent? A: The Group Health Medical Tent is the large striped tent on the northwest side of the field at approximately the 30-yard line. EMTs are also stationed along the course for any additional medical attention you may require.
Q: I have type 1 diabetes, will there be glucose tablets available? A: Yes. Glucose tablets will be available along the 8K and 4-Mile Walk routes at the water stops. Tablets will also be available at the medical tent near the finish lines.
Q: Where do I drop off my pledges for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation? A: Near tunnel 19, at the registration area in the Husky Stadium West Concourse. Pledges can also be mailed to JDRF office at any time. To be eligible for prizes, all pledges must be received by June 5. Please use a collection envelope to turn in your pledges so that JDRF can track them appropriately. You may download the envelope here: collection envelope
Q: Can I purchase an event t-shirt without registering? A: Yes, if you would like to order a cotton event t-shirt prior to the race for $10, please contact beatthebridge@jdrf.org. They can also be purchased on Saturday, May 15 from noon - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 16 from 6:45 - 8:30 a.m. near tunnels 9-19 on the Husky Stadium West Concourse. Brooks technical running t-shirts for $25 can be purchased online only. Fundraising and Team Questions
Q: How can my corporation or family participate? A: Corporations participate in Beat the Bridge by sponsoring a team of employees, family members and friends to run or walk in the event.
Q: How is the money raised tracked toward my personal total? A: When checks (made payable to JDRF) or cash are mailed or turned in to the JDRF office, our staff will enter the data on your personal page as an offline gift - this will be added to your total and raise the bar on your thermometer as well. We encourage you to use a collection envelope when turning in donations, so that the tracking system is more efficient. Click to find a copy of the collection envelope and pledge form.
Q: Who should I call if I have more questions? A: Contact JDRF at 206.838.5153 or email beatthebridge@jdrf.org.
Event History, Cause and Organizational QuestionsQ: Who is JDRF?
Q: What is diabetes? A: Diabetes is a devastating disease where the body is unable to break down the glucose in the blood stream. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 (or Juvenile diabetes) is when the body no longer produces insulin to break down the glucose in the blood stream. People with type 1 diabetes must inject several doses of insulin each day, just to stay alive. Type 2 (or Adult Onset diabetes) is where the insulin produced within the body is rejected and either slows down or stops breaking down the glucose in the blood stream altogether. To learn more about diabetes, click here.
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