Special Information For Director's of On-Campus Races

In addition to doing the things in the Race Director's Primer, the Race Director of an on-campus race needs to get things approved by various on-campus authorites. Here's a list things you should do to prepare for an on-campus race:
  1. Choose a course. This should be done in consultation with University officials (see below). If you are planning a 5K race, we suggest you use the USATF Certified Campus Loop 5K course. If you can't use this course (see 2 below) or would like to try something different, read the item in the Primer on Course Planning. The NVRC can also make suggestions for other on-campus routes. Contact Marty Mazur at mxm14@psu.edu for more information.
  2. Go to Old Main and see Barbara Meeker (room 204) and ask for an "Application for use of University Facilities by Non-University Groups". There is a general form to fill out and also a University Indemnification Agreement. They will also need proof of insurance and a map of the course. Ms. Meeker's office will also let you know if the route you've chosen needs to be altered due to campus building or road construction.
  3. Once you have approval you then need to contact Police Services (865-1864) and let them know the route.
  4. If you are using campus EMS services contact Rittenour Health Services (865-1772)
  5. You may be able to use some University equipment (e.g tables). Contact Colleen Ross  (cfr10@psu.edu) in the Office of the Physical Plant for more information.
  6. Contact Bob Ricketts in the Kinesiology Department at rdr3@psu.edu. He can help you promote your race among students.
  7. Promote your race among as many campus organizations as possible. Suggestions include the Triathlon Club, Nittany Spiked Shoe, the Cross-Country Club, other sports clubs, the Intra-Fraternity Council, etc.

Updated 5/16/06

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