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C. Start and Finish Lines The start and finish lines for both 5k and 8K runs are the same locations. We start the runs in the street to give the runners room to separate out. If we do not start in the street, it will be a major chock point. The start and finish points, (marked with green paint) are at the storm water drain about 50 feet north of the LaMotte Parking lot entrance. Before we line up to start the race we are going to try and hold the runners just south of the LaMotte Parking Lot entrance. The goal here is to reduce the crowd in the street when cars are trying to come down LaMotte drive and enter that parking lot. The 2019 Fete des Lacs theme is "Tribute to the Troops". It keeping with that theme and as effort to better mark the finish line, I want to put up a final corridor or fish line chute leading the runners into the finish using the flags of the five military services. D. Water stops Locations and setups We use two (2)water stops. One in or near the Centerville Lake beach and the other near the site of the former Waterworks nightclub. The goal of the water stops is to offer every runner access to water. This is a major safety item. We use small or 8 oz. bottles. This is a bit more expensive that buying water in larger quantities, however, the connivance to the runners and volunteers is worth the expense. The plastic water bottles are recyclable. Handing the bottle to the runners reduces the need for cups, filling the cups, and picking Parkin,at Laurie LaMotte up the cups. The water in the small bottles are easy for the runners to drink. Which means the runners drink more water, which is important for their safety. Some runners will carry the small bottles for a considerable distance. We need to beware of that fact to ensure we are leaving a clean course. Two volunteers or more are needed at each water stops. The lead water stop volunteers should take prime responsibility for ensuring they have adequate tables and water. E. Signage Route signage: Posting the route signs is the responsibility of the Course Manager. A) Red Arrows: We have been using Red Arrows to guide the runners for the past several years. Use a Red Arrow at every cross roads or paths. Never assume that the route is obvious. If it is physically possible for a runner to make a wrong turn - someone will. Put a Red Arrow just past an intersection. B) Mileage markers. Runners will want to see mile signs. They need to be as accurate as possible. Many experience runners will use these mile signs their pace. C) 5K Turn Around. This is a critical point. It must be accurate. I marked this point and the mile markers in 2018 with bright green duck tape held in place with a large roofing nail. I would not expect the tape to still be there, but the nails should be. D) Stay on the trail signs. We have several "Stay on the Trail" signs. The runners may ignore our signs but we should use them at every place the course transitions (or could transition) from a roadway to a trail.