START TIME - The race will be starting at 10:00 a.m. sharp.

FINISH LOCATION - Princeton Arena.

RUN COURSE - The course follows the Coalmont to Princeton Road (Road 83). It is a hilly course. When you enter Princeton it climbs up the hill (Old Hedley Road) to the Princeton Arena.

COURSE RESTRICTIONS & TRAFFIC - For insurance/liability reasons we must limit access to the course to registered runners only. Baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades/skates, running with dogs and headsets are strictly prohibited on the course. Pacing is not allowed. Failure to comply with these conditions will lead to disqualification. Runners accompanied by a cyclist will be disqualified. This course is NOT closed to traffic although efforts will be made to control the volume where possible. Traffic is normally light at this time of year. Major intersections will be marshaled by RCMP  or volunteers however runners will have to be responsible and aware of traffic conditions at all times.

COURSE MARKINGS - There will be course markings every 5k.

SHUTTLE - We will be providing a shuttle to the Start Area in Coalmont. The busses (2@50 passengers each) will be leaving the Princeton arena at 9:00 a.m.  Pick up your race package prior to 9:00 a.m. if you plan to take the shuttle, which we recommend. Seating will be available to athletes first and then spectators if there is room.

AID STATIONS - Aid stations will be approximately every 4 kms on the course. There will be 4 aid stations along the course equipped with bottled water, medical/communications personnel and friendly volunteers.

WASHROOMS - There will be porta-potties located at the Start area. There will be two porta-potties located on the course as well as full washroom facilities at the Finish Area. There are shower facilities at the Princeton Arena.

MEDICAL & COMMUNICATIONS - Each Aid Station will have a Search & Rescue person certified in First Aid and equipped with communication equipment. At the Finish area there will be Search & Rescue personnel. There will be a sweep vehicle with Search & Rescue personnel following the last runner in.

REJUVENATION - There will be full rejuvenation at the Princeton Arena with refreshments, fruit, chips, and coffee available. This is for athletes only as supplies are limited and not available to spectators and family members.

DRY STRIP/WARMUP GEAR - Any drip strip or warm-up gear may be left in a bag provided at the race package pick-up and will be transported to the Finish area.

PARKING - It is recommended that you park at the Princeton Arena if you are taking the shuttle to the Start. Parking in Coalmont is limited. We suggest taking the shuttle.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE - Completing the Coalmont to Princeton race is no easy task and just to finish makes you a winner. You will receive the cheers and congratulations of the crowd and well-stocked rejuvenation and medical areas that will take care of your individual needs. Awards in each age category and many draw prizes available.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION - Sunday, June 20th from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Princeton Arena. Late registration will be processed until 9:00 a.m. to allow time for registrants to catch the last shuttle to the start and entry into the timing system. Don�t be late. There will NOT be any late entry available at the start area in Coalmont.

RESULTS - Complete results will be posted at the awards ceremony. Copies will also be available to athletes at that time. Results will also be posted on the Interior Running Association website. (www.interiorrunning.ca)

AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY - Medals are awarded 3-deep in each age category. NOTE: If you cannot attend the Awards ceremony please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your award. Awards will not be mailed out.
Prize money will be awarded as follows:
1st Man/Woman overall - $100
2nd Man/Woman overall - $50
3rd Man/Woman overall - $25

AWARDS CEREMONY - In order to allow sufficient time to prepare full results, the awards ceremony will be held at the Princeton Arena at 1PM. In addition to the predetermined category awards, draw prizes will be distributed among those in attendance.

WEATHER - Normal mean temperature for June 20th:  15° Celsius.

PAYMENT OF FEES - Entry fees submitted after June 11, 2004 are $25 and must be paid by certified cheque, money order or cash. Personal cheques will not be accepted as they cannot clear the bank in time to ensure acceptance. Day of race registration is cash only and will be $25 (inc. BC Athletics ins.)

RECORD HOLDERS
MEN   Kevin Cutjar 1:08:31 (2002)
WOMEN   Sam Saunders 1:17:59 (2003)

SPONSORS
This event has been brought to you with the support of the following businesses:

Peach City Runners, Canadian Springs, Overwaitea, New Balance, ,PRM Concrete, Princeton Pizza Party, Flash 5, Backroads Bike Shop, Town of Princeton, Ounce of Prevention Natural Foods.