Brandi Fenton Park-O

Come for the debut of this brand-new map. Brandi Fenton is an urban park adjacent to the Rillito River. It has trails, soccer fields, equestrian areas, ball courts, etc. There are several bathrooms and water fountains.

Location:   Brandi Fenton Park is located along Alvernon Rd., north of the Rillito River, between Dodge Blvd. and River Rd.

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Courses:  Park-O using the MapRun phone app for timing and punch verification, instead of control flags and epunches. The full course is 3.8km, part of which will cross the adjacent Rillito River and bike path. If you choose to not go to all controls, you will automatically be put on the Explorer course.

MapRun phone app.  You will need to download the MapRun app to your iOS or Android phone before the event, but if you forget we can show you how on-site. Here is a short video explaining MapRun. There will be a volunteer at the event who will show you how to use MapRun if you've never done it before.

Late Start Option

If you cannot make it on January 10th, no problem. The course will remain open on the MapRun app through January 25. Register normally, then elect the “After Jan 10” option when asked.

Maps:  Paper maps will be provided to all participants at the event site. If you elect to do the course after Jan 10, you will be sent a link for downloading the map Pdf, which you can print yourself.

Schedule:

• At home download the latest version of MapRun and watch video.

• 8:00 AM Check in.

• 8:00 AM Beginners’ clinic

• 8:00 AM First chance to start.

• 9:30 AM Last chance to start.

• 11:00 AM Course closes.

Note: If you plan to walk the course instead of running, be sure to start by 9:00 AM.

Registration: Preregistration is required in order to keep an eye on crowd size and prepare the right number of maps. Everyone must register as an individual even if you plan on going as a team. Pre-registration deadline is Friday January 9th at 3pm. See who has signed up.

Fees: 

• Adults and Juniors (11 and up): $5

• Kids (0-10): Free with adult. When registering, use coupon code "Kid" (please register even though it's free—we need a headcount and a waiver for each participant).

Directions and Parking:  We will meet at or near Ramada #5, which is near the splash pad. You can enter the park using the River/Alvernon entrance or the Dodge Blvd. entrance.

What to Bring:

• iOS or Android Smartphone, or Garmin watch, with MapRun installed

• Safety whistle is required (whistles can be purchased on site for $1)

• Compass (compass can be rented on site for $1)

• Water (and snacks if desired)

Youth Participants: All participants under 18 must provide a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. For details see our Instructions for Minors.  These instructions are for anyone who will be bringing a minor child under 18 to an event.

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Safety Information: To ensure that all are safe, everyone, whether finished with the course or not, must check in formally at Start/Finish before courses close and before leaving the event site.