Pi Day River Rotation

It's not just a Half Marathon, it's a Half Marathon with Pie! Pi Miler -Pi to Pie

Sign up for the Pi Miler (3.14 miles), Half Marathon (13.14 miles), or Marathon (26.21 miles).

Having your Pi The Pi Slam (16.24 miles) is an option for registration. Runners of the Pi Slam will run the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon.

The Ultra Pi Slam (29.35 miles) is another option for registration. Runners of the Ultra Pi Slam will run the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Full Marathon.

For those feeling like they have the time, there is also the Answer To Everything (aka 42). The runners of 42 will run the Pi Miler, Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon, and the Pi Day River Rotation Full Marathon, (42.42 miles).

Start Time The Pi-Miler, Pi Slam, Ultra Pi Slam, and Answer to Everything will begin at 7:30am.

The 1/2 Marathon will begin at 9:00am.

The Marathon will begin at 8:30am. Cut off for all races is 6pm.

Description Trail run on a smooth, fast course with a few hills sprinkled in for fun.

The Pi Miler, starting at 7:30 am, is 2 loops of different distances, totaling 3.14 miles (just over a 5K).

The River Rotation Half Marathon, starting at 9 am, is a 13.14 mile three-loop course, alternating between counterclockwise and clockwise directions.

The Pi Day River Rotation Full Marathon will start at 8:30 am, runners will take a short lap, and 5 longer loops bringing you to 26.21 miles.

The Pi Slam is the original combo race for the Pi Day Races for those wanting to add a little more distance (and race swag) to their day. It is a combination of the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon. The Pi Slam will begin at 7:30 am and follow the course for the Pi Miler, and will begin again at 9:00 am with the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathoners, following the course for that race.

The Ultra Pi Slam is for those wanting to add even more mileage. It combines the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Marathon. The Ultra Pi Slam will begin at 7:30 am and follow the course for the Pi Miler. They will then toe-up again at the starting line at 8:30 am with the Pi Day River Rotation Marathoners and follow the course.

For those who can't get enough, or want to try out ALL the distances, The Answer to Everything is for you. The Answer to Everything (42s) will begin at 7:30 am with the Pi Milers and follow the course for the Pi Miler. They will then line up again at the starting line at 8:30 am for the Pi Day River Rotation Marathon. When 42s complete the marathon, they will check in with one of the RDs, where we will line you up at the starting line for your own personalized start time to begin the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon.

For all distances, there will be a single aid station located at the trailhead and an aid station at the finish line. Runners in the marathon and half-marathon will pass the aid station at 5-mile intervals.

Drop bags can be left at both aid stations. Water, Tailwind, Honey Stinger products, fruit, and other items will be available at the aid station.

After the race, enjoy some homemade pie at the finish line with your custom-distance finisher's fork!

Timer Guys will return with chip timing.

Cupless Race! In an effort to continue the Lawrence Trail Hawks motto of "Kindness to Life and Land," we are requiring runners to bring their own hydration devices. We will provide a few cups by the water coolers at the aid stations if you are in need. There will be some cups available to runners for hot beverages only. Please help us with this transition by ensuring that you bring a hydration device, no matter what distance you run. A limited number of 16 oz collapsable hot/cold cups will be available for purchase on race day for $15.

CUTOFFS All distances have until 6:00 pm March 11, 2023 to complete their distance. To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by 4:45 pm. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 6pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.

Race date:
March 11, 2024
Start time:
07:30 AM
Race distance:
3.14, 13.14, 16.24, 26.21, 29.35, 42.42
Cut off time:
10.5 hours

Event Information

Location

8th and Oak, Lawrence KS


Awards

Some races give you hardware. Pi Day gives you flatware.

All finishers will receive a finisher's award and car vinyl with distance.

SWAG Keeping with the winter run tradition, we offering locally, hand-made winter hats in everyone's race packets.

A limited number of Pi Day hoodie jackets, long sleeve tech shirts, and short sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day. You can also order early with your registration to ensure you get the size/style you like.

Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male/female overall awarded for Pi Miler, Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon, and Pi Day River Rotation Marathon races Clydesdale and Athena competitive divisions are based on weight minimums outlined in the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules. Athletes competing in the Clydesdale division must be a minimum of 220 pounds and athletes in the Athena division must be a minimum of 165 pounds.

All finishers will receive a finishers award and vinyl for each distance they complete. Runners that complete the Pi Slam will receive a special Pi Slam t-shirt. Ultra Pi Slam finishers will receive an Ultra Pi Slam trucker hat. The Answer to Everything finishers will receive an OrangeMud transition wrap towel (because towels and the answer to everything! :) ) Runners of the Pi Slam, Ultra Pi Slam, and Answer to Everything are eligible for place awards in the Pi Miler, Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon, and Pi Day River Rotation Marathon.

Awards for the Miler will be presented at the finish line and announced at the starting line of the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon prior to its start. Awards for the Pi Day River Rotation Marathon and Half Marathon will be awarded at the finish line. All winners must be present to receive their awards.


Registration

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=96599



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Lawrence Trail Hawk Discount Dues paying members of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (http://trailhawks.com/) are eligible for the Trail Hawk discount of $13.14. To get your code or to become a member of the Lawrence Trail Hawks, contact RD Caroline. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Pre-race day packet pickup is at Fleet Feet Lawrence, 839 Massachusetts St.

You can register and pick your packet up starting at 6:30 am at the race site (8th and Oak) on March 11th.

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Trail maintenance

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