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Texas MedClinic Half Marathon or 5k: Must read!

Reminder Holiday Inn Pasta Dinner Tonight!!! - Friday Oct. 9th 5:30-10:00pm Click here for details

Parking: Be sure to park as far away from Wal-Mart as possible.

Meet at 8199 Mainland Click here for course map. Scroll down for map of 8199 Mainland.

Plan B.  If the creek does rise, (now I know what my parents where talking about when they said, “if the creek don’t rise”)
Then we will move the race to Roger Soler Sports in Helotes.  Go to www.rogersoler.com for a map of that location.

Well again, your race number became more valuable today.  And yes it does involve Beer.  If you take your race number to the bar, called The Highlander, formerly called Lyndy’s on Fredricksburg road, they will give you one free Beer.  Nice, right. 

I really hope you don’t mind the emails, but when someone wants to give you something for free, I’m sure you want to know about it right?

The race start tomorrow is at 8199 Mainland.  This is between 1604 and 410 on the west side of Bandera Road, right beside a Walmart.  You can park in the Walmart parking lot, please park as far away from the front of the store as a courtesy to Walmart shoppers.  Maps are posted at www.scallywompus.com  make sure that you are logged into get a chance at the two night stay at the Hilton Hill Country Resort and Spa. 

  Keep your race number as it will get you several things:

• 15% discount at Roger Soler’s Sports.
• At the race you will get a chance to win $100 gift certificates (must be present to win).
• This Friday night, bring your race number to the Holiday Inn Airport (on 410) and receive a discount for the pasta dinner and overnight stays.
• If you are race entrant and are registered as a user on Scallywompus.com, you could win a free over night stay at the Holiday Inn Airport (Go to the website www.scallywompus.com and join.) 
• There will also be a drawing from the Scallywompus list and the race entrants for a free two night stay at the Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. 
• There will also be Free 1 week passes to Gold’s Gym given to select participants.
• 1 free drink at the Highlander Bar after the race

Thank you sponsors!  Something special awaits you from each of them – they will be contacting you to let you know just what!

	They are supporting the running community, so find ways to do business with them, most of you already use them.
	Spina Bifida San Antonio, contact them to find out how to help.
	The run, swim, bike store in South Texas!
	The best computer service in South Texas! Refer your business clients to them:  your clients will be glad you did.
	Eugene is the best! Go to HEB and buy a sixer of Alamo Beer.  Tell your significant other:  “Honey, we have to give back to the running community.”
	If you work out and don’t know Hammer, get to know them; ask the Roger Soler’s staff about their product.
	Yes!  They will be there to give you a massage!
	They are your host hotel, discounts and a way to win a free night stay.
	Edgar Gonzalez, contact him for personal training.
	They are new and looking for ways to help with sports in San Antonio.
	Cool Yoga clothing in the Quarry; they will be there race morning helping your stretch before the race.
	Never had one?   Well, you will now.
	If you are registered for the race, and on Scallywompus.com, you will get a chance at a special give away from Dr. Perry.
	They have been in San Antonio for years.  Use them.
	This group is helpful with races in the San Antonio area.  Questions email Ceci@iaapweb.com
	offering free 1 week passes for you and a friend to select participants!
	After race, bring in your number and receive a free drink.

More important race details!

• On-line registration will remain open until Thursday night at Midnight.  Remember if you register on line, then run over right away to pick up a packet, they may not know about you until the next day. 

• Race day, we will have Alamo Beer, Food, Music, Fencing Exhibition, and all kinds of other stuff going on.

• This race is accurately marked and will be like no other half or 5k that you have run before.

• If it rains and creek rises, we will notify you of our plan B.  We will still race. 

• I think that covers everything.  If you have questions, call Roger Soler’s Sports (210-366-3701).

• The Race starts at 8199 Mainland.  SA Parks just put up their sign for Leon Creek Parkway. 

BE SAFE! SEE YOU AT THE RACE AND YOUR CHA-CHA-CHA!!