Hello Mermaid Athletes!

The countdown is on and we hope you're ready for a fun weekend. If you missed the first update it is posted online.

Know the Course
The trails at Crissy Field are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and are not closed to the public. We will have signs on the course as well as volunteers, however all participants are responsible for knowing the course. The 10k runners will be doing two (2) loops and the 5k will be doing one (1) loop. The trail is a widely used walking/running/biking/dog walking trail and there will be others out on the course. If you encounter a group of non-runners on the trail politely call out "on your left" as you pass. Please review the course map and familiarize yourself with the start and finish. <map>

mini mermaid girls run - 1.5 mile run
Calling all girls for the San Francisco mini mermaid run! We've got close to 50 girls signed up. Bring out your little mermaid and have them join in the fun. They'll smile, laugh, walk and run their way 1.5 miles to the finish line. The mini is just for girls and just for fun. Registration is only $10.00 online and $15.00 at packet pickup. <more>

Volunteers
We are always looking for more volunteers. If you have friends or family who are interested in helping out at the race please let us know. Email info@mermaidtriathlon.com

Sports Basement Cheer Station
Sports Basement is hosting a "Cheer Station" on the course at approximately the first mile. Friends and family are encouraged to stop by and cheer on the runners. As an added bonus, Sports Basement will be providing warm drinks and snacks. For details on where to go please see the course map.

Bag and Clothing Drop
We will have a designated area where you can drop off a bag or clothing prior to the start. Look for the "Bag Drop" sign and tent next to the Mermaid apparel booth. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave your valuables with a friend or locked in your car.

Bathrooms
There will be portable toilets near the finish line and portable toilets out on the course. On the course they are located approximately .25 miles after the turnaround where Marine Dr. and Hamilton Street split. The 5k runners will pass by them once and the 10k will pass by them twice.

Packet Pick-up
There are two options to pick up your race packet, Friday afternoon at Sports Basement or Saturday morning at Crissy Field. We highly recommend picking up your packet on Friday. You can even pick up a friends packet on Friday, provided you bring a copy of their photo i.d. (YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR PHOTO ID, NO EXCEPTIONS)

Sports Basement will be offering all Mermaids snacks, drinks and a 20% off coupon for purchases made during the Friday packet pick-up!!

Friday Packet Pick-up
When: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sports Basement (610 Old Mason St., across from Crissy Field in San Francisco, CA)
Athletes must Bring a photo ID in order to pick up their packet.
Directions to Sports Basement

Saturday (Race Morning) Packet Pick-up
When: 7:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Where: Crissy Field
Athletes must Bring a photo ID in order to pick up their packet.

Start Times
mini mermaid girls run: 8:00 a.m.
5K Run: 8:30 a.m.
10K Run: 9:00 a.m.

Cheers!
The Mermaid