The only established race with a competitive division of survivors of disease, illness, accidents and addiction. 250 Survivor athletes are expected to compete from 20 different states.
The Pepsi/PVA Wheelchair Championship. The largest wheelchair race in the Mid-Atlantic.
The only race in Baltimore with permits to run on the promenade and through Fort McHenry National Park.
Named “Best Cause Race” in the Mid-Atlantic by Metro Sports magazine.
Race Start times:
7-mile wheelchairs: 7:45AM
7-mile runners/walkers: 8:00AM
4-mile Wheelchairs: 8:20AM (approximate)
4-mile runners/walkers: 8:30AM (approximate)
NOTE THE START AND REGISTRATION AREA OF THE 7 AND 4 MILE RACE WILL BE AT TIDE POINT.
Calendar of Activities
Friday June 11
4:00PM to 8:00PM -Pre Race Party & Packet Pick Up, Can Company (Race finish area)
Saturday June 12
12:00noon – 5:00PM – Packet Pick Up, Falls Road Running Store
5:00PM - PVA Social & Mixer – Renaissance Harborplace Hotel (host hotel)
Sunday June 13
6:00AM – 7:00AM Bus Transport from Can Company (Finish) to Tide Point (Start)
6:00AM - 7:30AM Registration 7-mile
6:30AM - 800AM Registration 4-mile
7:45AM - 7-mile wheelchairs begin
8:00AM - 7-mile runners/walkers begin
8:20AM - 4-mile Wheelchairs begin (approximate)
8:30AM 4-mile runners/walkers begin (approximate)
8:00AM – 11:00AM Post Race Village open at the Can Company
Transportation/Buses
There will be transportation as follows:
Before the race - 6:00AM to 7:00AM – from the finish line to the start of the 4-mile and 7-mile start. You may park in the Can Company parking garage or on the street. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE!
Host hotel - 6:30AM – a one-time pick-up from the host hotel – Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street. Call for group rate: (800) 468-3571 or (410) 547-1200 Mention: Survivor Harbor 7
Bag Bus
A bus leaves the starting location (Tide Point) at 7:20 sharp! Please do not place valuables on the bus. All bags will be transported to the finish line.
After the race – Buses leave the Can Company when each bus is full - starting at 9:00AM to the starting point (Tide Point) and host hotels.
General Parking
The start and finish areas have free parking. See maps below for directions to any of the locations.
Wheelchairs racers parking
Please park at the 7-mile start and announce yourself to the parking attendant as a wheeler for reserved parking. If you request, your vehicle will be escorted to a special parking area at the finish (Can Company). Please request this service after you register by sending an e-mail to webmaster@activesurvivor.org.
Race Day Registration:
Please check our web site www.ActiveSurvivor.org to see if race day registration is available. We will cut off registration at 2,000.
Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration:
We strongly advise all runners/walkers/wheelers pick-up your participant bag and number prior to race morning! Time and locations are:
Friday - 4:00 - 8:00PM The America Can Company, 2400 Boston Street, Baltimore 21224
You will receive chips on race morning. Both distances will be chip timed.
Pre-Race Party
Friday June 11, 4:00PM – 8:00PM American Can Company, 2400 Boston Street, featuring live music, food, drink, merchandise sales, raffles and packet pick-up.
Survivor Waivers
In previous years, Survivors were asked to present a separate note from a medical professional. This is no longer the case. Survivors are not required to present a separate waiver to compete. The waiver on Active.com or our brochure is required.
Family members running with you
All persons on the course are required to register for the race. All pacers, family members and friends are asked to register if you plan to run with anyone.
Race start & end
Both races are point-to-point races starting at Tide Point (7-mile and 4-mile), the beautifully re-developed Tide Point Business Complex in the Locust Point neighborhood of South Baltimore (see directions). The race will include the Inner Harbor, Inner Harbor East, Fells Point and Canton and conclude at the historic American Can Building (now the Can Company) in Canton.
The Course
The course is USATF certified #MD06002JS.
The course is urban, flat and includes a few tight turns across the bridges on the promenade. There are a few crossing on cobblestone (entrance to Rash Field and in Fells Point) so be careful (wheelchairs may have alternative routes). The courses will also be led by bicycles and motorcycles to ensure no wrong turns and safety.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE BIKE VOLUNTEERS – NOT THE POLICE.
The course will be clearly marked with cones and volunteers. There will be a course map in your participant bag.
***Wheelers – Please attend a pre-race meeting on race day to address difficult areas on the course. The meeting will be held at race day registration at 7:00AM at Tide Point (race start).
South of Tide Point complex on Corner of Cuba road and Hull Street
South on Hull Street - left on Fort Avenue
Travel east on Fort Avenue to Fort McHenry
Fort Avenue to Fort McHenry entrance, then reverse direction on Fort Avenue
Right on Lawrence Street
Left on Key Highway
Merge onto Key Highway
Start of the 4-mile and continuation of 7-mile
Start on the Key Highway extension by Tide Point
Travel West on Key Highway Extension
Merge onto Key Highway
Continuation of 4-mile and 7-mile:
Continue on Key Highway to Rash Field
Continue around Maryland Science Center on bike lane. Follow yellow line past the Inner
Harbor West Park and turn right past the Visitors Center to the promenade
Enter promenade and follow to Powerplant
Left in front of Powerplant to the trolley lane of Pratt Street
Right at trolley lane
Right on access road in front of Columbus Center
Left at circle onto Eastern Avenue (against traffic in the circle)
Right onto President Street
Take President Street to the Inner Harbor East circle
Travel counter-clock-wise around circle onto Lancaster Street
Left and travel East on Lancaster Street
Left on Caroline Street
Travel North on Caroline Street
Right on Aliceanna Street
Travel East on Aliceanna Street
Merge right onto Boston Street
Travel East on Boston Street
4 milers Left at Hudson Street and then right into Can Company rear entrance - FINISH
Continuation of 7-mile:
Continue straight on Boston Street
Left on Clinton Street
Left on O'Donnell Street
Right on Linwood Street
Left on Hudson Street to rear of Can Company Building
Left into Can Company parking lot
7 mile FINISH
WATER STOPS:
Mile 2 - Key Highway next to Havana Restaurant
Mile 4 – Eastern Avenue at Pier 5 Hotel
Mile 5.5 – Boston street across from the Can Company
Course restrictions
No strollers unless racing strollers (or approved), head sets, dogs, IPods or bikes are permitted on the course. Please be courteous of volunteers and police, they are there to keep you safe. No abuse of any kind will be tolerated.
If the weather calls for extremely hot conditions will add another water stop at a location to be determined. If you require additional hydration, please plan to carry it with you.
Timing/Numbers
The 7-mile and 4-mile events will be chip timed. Your chip will be available to you on race day not in your packet and MUST be worn on your ankle and returned at the finish line if you would like an official time. All runners should pick up their chip no later than 7:30am. You will be charged $30 if your chip is not returned.
All runners/walkers will receive a number. The Survivor category will wear blue numbers and open category will wear green. No other distinction will be made between the two divisions.
Volunteers or clocks will be at available to announce mile splits.
Race categories & awards
7-Mile
Cash awards for the 7-mile race in the following categories:
Men's open (1st-3rd)
Women's open (1st-3rd)
Survivor men (1st-3rd)
Survivor women (1st-3rd)
Masters men open & Survivor (1st only)
Masters women open & Survivor (1st only)
Awards will be given to the 7 mile race for age groups of 1st-3rd in each gender. Age categories will be in increments of 10 years in the open and survivor categories.
4-Mile
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the open, Survivor, wheelchair and prosthetic divisions. No cash awards.
Pepsi/PVA Wheelchair Championship
All cash and awards will be contingent upon number of entries. The race organizers will announce the categories at the PVA social, Saturday night. We anticipate the following awards:
Wheelchair Push Rim men (1st-3rd)
Wheelchair Push Rim women (1st-3rd)
Wheelchair Hand cranks men & women (1st-3rd)
Wheelchair Hand cranks women (1st-3rd)
Medical Assistance
Safety first! Should you need medical attention on the course, please contact any volunteer or bike rider. Emergency medical service will also be provided at the race village. Volunteers will be instructed to call 911.
Participant Premium:
Free Survivor Harbor 7 stainless steel water bottle. A performance shirt may be purchased (not required) when you register for $12.00. Both premiums may be picked up at packet pick-up.
Photography
Brightroom Photography will be on site taking all runners pictures during the race. Make sure you race number is visible on the front side of your body. You will be contacted after the race to see if you would like to purchase the shots.
Post Race Village
The village will have entertainment, race awards, merchandise sales, refreshments, Pepsi sampling and vendor exhibits.
Viewing
Runner families may view the race anywhere along the course however we recommend the Post Race Village finish line as the best place to see runners. Runners will pass the village before finishing.
Our sponsors
Pepsi
Aquafina
Mission Media
City Sports
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Falls Road Running Store
The Can Company
Tide Point Fitness
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Life Water
Crush
Directions
Starting Line & event day registration -Tide Point, Locust Point, South Baltimore:
From the Northwest (I-95):
I-95 South to Exit 55 (Fort McHenry National Monument/Key Highway)
Right onto Key Highway
Left onto Lawrence Street
Left onto East Fort Avenue
Left onto Hull Street
Follow Hull Street to parking lot on right.
* Wheelchair parking, please announce yourself.
From the Northeast (I-83):
Follow I-83 South into Baltimore City
Bear Right onto E. Fayette Street
Left onto Light Street
Bear Left onto Key Highway
Right onto Lawrence Street
Left onto East Fort Avenue
Left onto Hull Street
Follow Hull Street to parking lot on right.
* Wheelchair parking, please announce yourself.
From the South:
I-95 North to Exit 55 (Fort McHenry National Monument/Key Highway)
Merge onto McComas Street
Left onto Key Highway
Left onto Lawrence Street
Left onto East Fort Avenue
Left onto Hull Street
Follow Hull Street to parking lot on right.
* Wheelchair parking, please announce yourself.
Pre Race Party & Post Race Village:
The Can Company
2400 Boston Street
(410)-558-CANC (2262)
From I-95
Exit 57 and follow to Boston Street west
The Can Company is on the right approximately one mile from I-95
From I-83 to Downtown
I-83 South turns into President Street
Left on Fleet Street
Right on Bond Street
Left of Aliceanna
Merge right on Boston Street
The Can Company is on the left after Hudson Street
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