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On behalf of BTN, it is my pleasure to welcome you and thank you

for participating in the second annual BTN Big 10K.

BTN is honored to call Chicago home and proud to have so many

Big Ten fans and alumni share the city with us today. This event

brings together all 12 Big Ten communities, in a joint effort to cel-

ebrate both the home of the premier collegiate conference in the

country and its television network.

I would like to thank the City of Chicago for helping us make this year’s event bigger

and better than ever. And we are honored to have as this year’s charitable beneficiary

Special Olympics Chicago, which has done so much for this community.

From all of us at BTN, thanks for participating in this year’s BTN Big 10K. We hope

you enjoy all of the festivities, and the great programming we have in store for the

upcoming season.

4. RACE DAY SCHEDULE6. EVENT DETAILS

Gear Check & Restrooms

B-Tag Timing System

8. Event Rules

Course Clocks & Mile Markers

Course Timing Requirement

10. Course Map

12. Start Line Details

14. Awards & Race Photos

16. Post-Race Party & Weather

Medical Support & Hydration Stations

17. Prep Tips & Event Alert System

18. Getting There

20. FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW22. TAILGATE & FANFEST DETAILS30. SPONSORS

BIG TEN FANS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MARK SILVERMANBTN President

3JULY 27, 2013

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Gear Check Opens 5:15am

10K Start Corrals Open 6:00am

10K Corrals Close 6:45am

10K Start Line Ceremony 6:45am

10K Race Start 7:00am

FanFest Opens 7:30am

5K Corrals Open 7:45am

5K Start Line Ceremony 8:10am

5K Race Start 8:15am

10K Awards Ceremony 8:30am

5K Awards Ceremony 9:00am

Spirit Awards 9:30am

Gear Check Closes 10:00am

Food + Beer Service Ends 11:00am

FanFest Closes 11:30am

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GEAR CHECKGear Check will open at 5:15am and will close promptly at 10:00am.

Gear Check is located on the South Side of the race site. For security purposes,

you must have your bib number visible and pinned to the front of your torso to

gain access to the Gear Check area. In addition, participants will only be allowed

to bring one bag, no larger than 12in x 18in into the Gear Check area. Please be

sure to check the event website and pay attention to event communications as

Gear Check procedures may be updated based on the security needs of the event.

To ensure a speedy drop off and retrieval process, attach your Gear Check Tag to

your bag prior to drop off. Your Gear Check Tag is the tear-off tag on the top of

your bib number. Beaded luggage ties are available at Packet Pick-Up to secure

your tag. Please do not check any valuables as we are not responsible for lost or

stolen items.

RESTROOMSRestrooms will be located next to Gear Check.

Please keep in mind that the 10K starts at 7:00am and the 5K starts at 8:15am.

Those participating in the 10K may need to step ahead in line to ensure that they

are in the start line area prior to the start of the event. We ask that 5K participants

kindly provide 10K participants the opportunity to step ahead of them in line to

use the restrooms when the 10K race start time nears. Thank you for your help in

ensuring everyone is able to start their respective distance on time.

B-TAG TIMING SYSTEMThe BTN Big 10K and 5K is using the Chronotrack B-Tag Timing System. The timing

system provides each participant with an accurate time from the start to the finish

line. Individual timing tags are affixed to the back of each bib number. Leave the

tags on the back of the bib number and wear the bib number on your front torso,

so that it is clearly visible on the outside of your clothing.

Please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of your torso

• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)

• Race bib is pinned on all four corners

• Race bib is not covered by jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.

EVENT DETAILS

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RULESAll participants must follow the official event rules and guidelines of the BTN

Big 10K, 5K and Fan Fest which are posted at http://www.btnbig10k.com/

event/rules. Rules and guidelines should be reviewed in their entirety prior

to race day.

COURSE CLOCKS AND MILE MARKERSCourse clocks will be located at each mile marker on the 10K and 5K courses

respectively, as well as at the Start and Finish Lines. Timing mats will be located

at the Start Line, 5K split (10K distance only) and Finish Line.

COURSE TIMING REQUIREMENTThe 10K course will remain open for 1 hour 35 minutes (approximately 15 min-

utes/mile) from the time the last group of runners has crossed the start line.

The 5K course will remain open for 1 hour (approximately 19 minutes/mile)

from the time the last runner has crossed the start line.

EVENT DETAILS CONT.

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10K DETAILS10K Corral Staging

The 10K Start Corrals will open at 6am and 10K participants must be in their assigned

corrals by 6:45am. 10K bibs are black with a blue letter/number combination. This

letter/number corresponds to the corral you are assigned to for the 10K race start.

Corrals are labeled Corral A – Corral J. You are able to move back in the corrals,

to a later letter, but you are not able to move forward. For example, if you are bib

number D4001, you will start in Corral D. If you want to run with your friend who

is seeded in Corral H, you may start in Corral H with them, but they cannot start

in Corral D with you. The start corrals are located on Solidarity Drive just north

of the race site.

For those who have qualified for the Elite Start Corral, you will receive separate

instructions in your Bib Confirmation e-mail and when you pick-up your packet.

10K Race Start

The 10K start line will close once all 10K participants have crossed the Start Line. To

ensure all runners’ safety, runners arriving late to the start area will not be allowed

to participate in the 10K event, and can participate in the 5K. Spectators are not

allowed in the 10K start corral areas.

5K DETAILS5K Corral Staging

The 5K Start Corrals will open at 7:45am and 5K participants must be in the start

area* before the start of the race at 8:15am. 5K bibs are blue with a black number

on them. The start corrals are located on Solidarity Drive just north of the race site.

*The 5K race is a self-seeded race. Please note the pace per mile signs along the

race start area on Solidarity Drive and line up near the posted pace sign that cor-

responds closest to your estimated pace per mile for the 5K.

For those men who will finish the race in 17 minutes or faster, and women who will

finish the race in 19 minutes or faster, please go directly to the Start Line banner

where you will be admitted into the Start Line corral. Slower runners, walkers and

those with strollers and/or dogs, please stay to the rear of the pack for your safety

and the safety of other runners.

5K Race Start

The 5K start line will close once all 5K participants have crossed the Start Line. To

ensure all runners’ safety, runners arriving late to the start area will not be allowed

to participate in the event. Spectators are not allowed in the 5K start line area.

START LINE DETAILS

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AWARDSTop Five Overall Male & Female 10k Finishers

1st: $1,500

2nd: $1,000

3rd: $750

4th: $500

5th: $250

Top Three Overall Male & Female 5k Finishers

1st: $125 Fleet Feet Sports Gift Certificate

2nd: $75 Fleet Feet Sports Gift Certificate

3rd: $50 Fleet Feet Sports Gift Certificate

Results will be posted online by 11:00am at

BTNBig10K.com. Overall winners (top five for 10K

and top three for 5K) are not included in the age

division award categories.

SUPER FAN AWARDSGet creative! We are looking for the most

spirited Big Ten fans. Dress up in your

best Big Ten school themed apparel for a

chance to win great prizes. Represent your

school and show your colors!

• Most Spirited Male

• Most Spirited Female

• School Couple

• Split Fan: torn between two schools?

• Most Spirited Group

RACE PHOTOSMarathon Foto will be on site to capture

the events of the day and spectacular fin-

ishes. For great participant photos, make

sure your bib number is easily visible and

SMILE! Participants will be notified via

e-mail when pictures are available for

viewing and purchase.

EVENT DETAILS

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POST-RACE FANFESTEnjoy a beautiful morning on Chicago’s lakefront celebrating your 10K or 5K

finish with your friends and family at the BTN Big 10K FanFest.

MEDICAL SUPPORTThe main medical support station is located at the Finish Line of the event.

If you are in need of medical attention at any time before, during or after the

race, please look for personnel in red medical vests.

HYDRATION STATIONSThere are three Hydration Stations located along the 10K course and one

Hydration Station on the 5K course. Each Hydration Station includes: water,

Gatorade Endurance Formula and medical support. See the Course Map on

Page 10 for more information.

WEATHERThe event will be monitoring weather conditions closely to ensure the safety

of race participants. The average high temperature for July is 84 degrees

Fahrenheit with the average overnight temperatures in the upper 60’s.

Based on this forecast, participants should be prepared to slow down, adjust

their pace accordingly and be alert in case conditions deteriorate. We recom-

mend you always use caution when running in warm temperatures.

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PREPARATION TIPS• Hydration: Drink to thirst. Drink enough fluids to maintain your baseline

body weight, but be aware of over-hydration. If you begin to gain weight

above your baseline body weight, you are drinking too much water and

depleting your sodium level. A condition known as “Hyponatremia” can

occur when there is a lower than normal concentration of sodium in the

blood. Sodium is a critical electrolyte that aids nerve and muscle function,

and helps to maintain blood pressure.

• Utilize both water and sports drinks (Gatorade) to stay hydrated and

maintain sodium levels.

• Pay attention to the weather forecast and dress for the appropriate weath-

er conditions.

• Study the course map and be aware of the locations of Hydration Stations.

• Plan to adjust your pace for the weather. A high race day temperature

will require more of your body’s energy and resources to maintain normal

function, so a slower pace than originally planned would be recommended

in order to get you to the finish line safely and without overheating.

EVENT ALERT SYSTEMThe Event Alert System (EAS) communicates the status of course conditions

to participants leading up to and on race day via e-mail updates, color coded

signs and flags. Alert levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to

High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on weather conditions, as well

as other factors.

All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior

to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event

and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on

race day.

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GETTING THEREThe BTN Big 10K, 5K and FanFest takes place in the Adler Planetarium parking lot,

on Solidarity Drive on the Soldier Field/Museum Campus. Please plan to arrive at

the race site no later than 5:45am if you are participating in the 10K and 7:00am

if you are participating in the 5K.

TAXI / RUNNER DROP-OFF LOCATIONSAll vehicles dropping off participants will be directed to the main museum campus

visitor entrance on McFetridge Drive or to the 18th Street Metra Drop Off. Vehicles

should exit Lake Shore Drive at McFetridge Drive or 18th Street.

BICYCLEParticipants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to the event. Bicycle parking

will be available. Please look for the signs directing you to the appropriate location.

PARKINGParking on the Soldier Field/Museum Campus is extremely limited and will fill

up quickly. Those parking on the campus should plan to walk up to a half mile

to the race site. Once Museum Campus parking is full you will be directed to

off-campus sites (1 mile from the race site). Allow sufficient time for traffic and

street closures.

Participants and spectators can park in

the Waldron and North Garages starting

at 4:30am. Follow the direction of park-

ing officials. The parking fee is $22. Cash

and credit cards are accepted.

The Millennium Garages offer the closest

race day parking options to the Museum

Campus once the Soldier Field garages

are filled. For additional information call

312.616.0600 or visit millenniumgarages.

com.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONThe RTA Travel Information Center

provides scheduling information for

all CTA, Metra and PACE services. Call

312.836.7000 or visit www.rtachicago.

com for info.

HEALTHYCOMPETITION

ILLINOISIllinois’ Tim Beckman sees six of the

first seven contests at home—includ-

ing a tilt in Chicago. But it’s November

that could make or break the Fighting

Illini. Three of the five games are on the

road—but three games are winnable: at

Indiana; at Purdue; vs. Northwestern.

INDIANAIU has one of the toughest Big Ten

road slates possible: Michigan State,

Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio State.

It’s not crazy to think IU could start

3-0, setting up a huge visit from Mis-

souri. Indiana has three winnable home

Big Ten games (Minnesota; Illinois;

Purdue). Win six total games and IU

qualifies for its first bowl since 2007.

IOWAKeep an eye on the Sept. 28 trip to

Minnesota as this game could set tone

for Iowa’s season. Cross-over games

got appreciably more difficult, as the

Hawkeyes have picked up Ohio State

and Wisconsin—arguably the two best

teams in the Leaders Division.

MICHIGANSet up for a fast start, Michigan could

be 6-1 or 7-0 as it travels Michigan

State to start a five-game November

run as tough as any in the nation. It

features the Wolverines three toughest

Legends competitors in a row: at MSU;

Nebraska; at Northwestern.

MICHIGAN STATEThe schedule is pretty kind to a pro-

gram coming off a disappointing 7-6

season that saw MSU lose five games

by a combined 13 points. If the Spar-

tans can win at Notre Dame on Sept.

21, they could be 8-0 when they wel-

come Michigan on Nov. 2.

MINNESOTAThe Gophers open with four of the first

five games at home, and Minnesota

should be favored in each one. Min-

nesota could be 5-3 when it plays at

Indiana on Nov. 2. But a loss to the im-

proving Hoosiers would make getting

a sixth win very difficult.

BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart looks at the 2013 football schedules for each Big Ten team. Find more from Dienhart at BTN.com/TomDienhart.

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BIG TEN FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW

NEBRASKAThings set up well for Nebraska, which

opens with five games at home. It

wouldn’t be a shock if Nebraska is 8-0

when it travels to Michigan on Nov. 9.

Nebraska’s eyes a return trip to the Big

Ten title game.

NORTHWESTERNMost every key component from last

year’s 10-3 team is back. Good, be-

cause this schedule is a doozy start-

ing with a trip to Cal and visit from

Syracuse. In cross-division games,

the Wildcats picked up Ohio State

and Wisconsin and lost Indiana and

Purdue. Still, NU could be 6-2 entering

November.

OHIO STATEOhio State should be favored in every

game but the season finale at Michi-

gan on Nov. 30. Ohio State also avoids

games with Nebraska and Michigan

State, which is nice for the Buckeyes.

PENN STATEThe Nittany Lions may be in for a long

season as the effects of NCAA proba-

tion begin to sink in. But Penn State

does open with four non-conference

games that all are winnable. No doubt,

a fast start and good health could pro-

duce another strong season.

PURDUEFirst-year coach Darrell Hazell has

arguably the toughest schedule in the

Big Ten. In non-conference, there is

a trip to Cincinnati and home games

vs. Notre Dame and Northern Illinois.

Getting one Big Ten road victory may

be really tough.

WISCONSINFirst-year coach Gary Andersen’s

schedule is built for success. The Bad-

gers should start no worse than 3-1

as they head to Ohio State on Sept.

28. From there the Badgers should

be favored in every remaining regular

season game in a quest for a fourth

straight Rose Bowl berth.

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