INFORMATION
Saturday, September 25, 2010
3-10 Mile Run at 8:00 a.m.
25/50 Mile Bike Ride at 10:00 a.m.
Do ONE or BOTH Events!

Where:
Proceeds benefit:
Special Olympics Shelby County
Shelbyville-Shelby County Public Library Foundation
When:
The Rules:
Run Course:
Bike Course:
Cost:
Both Events begin and end at:
Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce
501 N. Harrison Street
Shelbyvile, IN  46176
$15.00 per event OR
Enter BOTH events for $25.00
Pre-registration is due by 9/18/10
Race Day Registration starts 1 hour before each event
$25 per day (shirts are $10 extra and are not guaranteed)
The run course is 3-10 miles.  Stations are set up at each mile marker at which runners/walkers will be issued a playing card.  There is a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes for the event.  Runners attempt to pick up as many playing cards as possible in  the 1:15 time limit and can turn back at any point. Runners may only pick up one card from each card station.  When the time limit of 1:15 is reached all card stations will close and runners must return to the finish line to turn in their poker hands. The top 10 poker hands will share a percentage of a cash prize. Water and snacks will be provided at some of the card stations. You decide the intensity and go your own pace!  If walkers cannot gather 5 cards they may play the cards they have collected even if it is less than 5.  Play your best 5 cards. 

The bike course is 25 miles.  Cyclists can complete the course once or twice.  Stations are set up at each 5 mile marker at which cyclists will be issued a playing card.  There is a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes for the event.  If cyclists are able to complete the 25 mile course in less than 2:30 they may return to the course and attempt to collect additional cards.  When the time limit of 2:30 is reached all card stations will close and cyclists must return to the finish line to turn in their poker hands. The top 10 poker hands will share a percentage of a cash prize. Course will be clearly marked. Water and snacks will be  provided at some or all of the card stations every 5 miles.   You decide the intensity and go your own pace!  If cyclists cannot complete the course in 2:30 they may play the cards they have collected even if it is less than 5.  Fast cyclists  may only complete the course a maximum of 2 times. Play your best 5 cards.



CASH PRIZES!
For each registration received $2.00 will be contributed to a cash 'pot' for the day (includes race day registrations).  The top 10 Poker Hands each day will share a percentage of the cash 'pot'.
1st Place - 25%
2nd Place - 20%
3rd Place - 10%
4th Place - 10%
5th Place - 10%
6th Place - 5%
7th Place - 5%
8th Place - 5%
9th Place - 5%
10th Place - 5%

No Wild cards, Aces can be used as high cards ONLY
Order of Winning Hands:

Straight Flush (same suit in order)
5 of a Kind
4 of a Kind
Full House (2 of a kind and 3 of a kind)
Flush (all same suit not in order)
Straight (all in order - not same suit)
3 of a Kind
Two Pair
One Pair

In the case of a tie in hands, suit will be used to determine winners.  Red is better than black.  Example:  Both people have 5 of a kind - all Aces.  One person has 3 red aces and the other person has 2 red aces.  The person with 3 red aces would take the higher winning place and push the other person down to the next winning place.   
*Runners and Cylists will be body marked with permenant marker on their hand or forearm with a race number.  As they arrive at each card station, they will  be randomly issued a playing card. The participant's race number will be written on the playing card in permanent marker.  Switching of cards with other participants is not allowed and any altered cards will not be accepted for play. 

*Tandems and Tag-alongs ARE allowed on the bike course but ALL participants must pay the entry fee.
 
*Strollers ARE allowed on the run/walk course.  Children under 3 do not have to pay an entry fee but can NOT collect cards for themselves.

*No Dogs, Please.

*After completing the course once, faster runners and cyclists may return to the course to collect additional cards.  The course must be completed in its original order and back tracking is not allowed.  Courses may only be completed a maximum of two times.   

*Participants may only play 5 cards even if they have gathered more than 5 cards.  If they have not gathered 5 cards, they can play the cards that they do have - their chances for winning are just slimmer.

*Drafting and riding in groups IS allowed on the bike course but common etiquette and safety practices should be followed at all times - "On your left" if passing, etc.

*Time limits on the courses are 1:15 on the Run Course and 2:30 on the Bike Course.  When the time limit is up, all card stations will close and runners and cyclists can then return to the finish line to turn in their hands.  All hands must be turned in with 1 hour of the closing of the card stations.

*Lost your cards?  Too bad.


Saturday, September 25, 2010
3-10 Mile Run at 8:00 a.m.
25/50 Mile Bike Ride at 10:00 a.m.
Do ONE or BOTH Events!

Participants who complete both the 10 mile Running Course AND the 50 mile bike course will receive special completion coins