The flag will be handed off at the border of New Mexico and Arizona at 6am on Tuesday Nov. 6th. WE EAGERLY AWAIT THE FLAG’S ARRIVAL.

STAGING AREA LOCATIONS (it is 14 miles from the border to our first staging area)

• #1 SPRINGERVILLE (Tuesday Nov. 6th at 8:58am)
  (Meet at the McDonalds located at 100 East Main Street (which is Route 60) in Springerville)
  *Anyone running between the New Mexico Boarder and Springerville should arrive at the Springerville staging area by 5:15am so that vans can take you to the boarder to meet the flag between staging areas between 5:30AM and 6AM. *It will be quite cold at this time of morning so please dress appropriately. You will get the handoff from New Mexico around 6am. WELCOME TO ARIZONA!
  * 35 miles between staging areas

• #2 JUNCTION OF ROUTE 60 AND ROUTE 61 (Tuesday Nov. 6th at 4:17pm)
  (Meet on the shoulder - look for signs)
  *12 miles between staging areas

• #3 SHOW LOW (Tuesday Nov. 6th at 6:41pm)
  (Meet at the Insty Print parking lot located at 1304 East Deuce of Clubs (which is Route 60) - at the town‘s main intersection)
  +IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A BITE TO EAT PLEASE TRY JB’S ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE OWNER IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT AND HIS DAUGHTER IS IN THE AIR FORCE AND HIS SON IS IN THE NAVY ON THE USS ENTERPRISE.
  * 24 miles between staging areas

• #4 CARRIZO (Tuesday Nov. 6th at 11:37pm)
  (Meet at the Chevron at the Junction of Route 60 and Route 73)
  *26 miles between staging areas

• #5 SALT RIVER CANYON (Wednesday Nov. 7th at 3:45am)
  (Meet at the Salt River Canyon Rest Area just past the Trading Post on left side of Route 60)
  * it is going to be pretty chilly at this time so please dress appropriately
  *35 miles between staging areas

• #6 GLOBE (Wednesday Nov. 7th at 12:53pm
  (Meet at the Texaco Station at the East end of Globe at the stop light where Route 60 & Route 77 split)
  *30 miles between staging areas

• #7 SUPERIOR (Wednesday Nov. 7th at 6:05pm)
  (Meet at the Circle K parking lot located on Route 60 at the corner of Western Ave)
  *27 miles between staging areas

• #8 APACHE JUNCTION (Thursday Nov. 8th at 12:03am)
  (Meet at Bashas’s Supermarket parking lot located at 350 W. Apache Trail)
  *11 miles between staging areas

• #9 MESA (Thursday Nov. 8th at 2:18am)
  (Meet at Arby’s parking lot (6740 East Main St.) on the corner of E. Main & S. Power Road)
  *16 miles between staging areas

• #10 TEMPE (Thursday Nov. 8th at 5:32am)
  (Meet at the Chili’s parking lot on the corner of Mill Road & University Drive)
  *10 miles between staging areas

• #11 ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING(Thursday Nov. 8th at 7:35am)
  (Meet in front of the Capitol Building on Washington Street. You can park at the public lot on the SE corner of Washington & 16th St - it is across from the Capitol)
  

THIS IS A GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR ARIZONA

The route continues toward Glendale and the West side takes over from this point.

ATTENTION RUNNERS:

1. YOU MUST BE AT YOUR STAGING AREA AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME. (UNLESS YOU WERE ASSIGNED A SPECIFIC STARTING AREA BY THE RUNNING COORDINATOR.) The staging areas will serve as a meeting point for runners and supporters to gather and await the flag. You should go to the staging area that is EAST of where you want to run. That way the van can pick you up and you can ride until it is your turn to run. When you are finished you will be dropped off back at your staging area.

2. YOU MUST BRING A SIGNED RUNNERS WAIVER WITH YOU. (this can be found at http://www.flagrun2001.org/waiver.html)

3. Please bring your family, friends and entire community to help line the route and cheer the flag on. We need as much support as we can get. (especially in the middle of the night)

4. When the flag approaches, all runners should be ready to get into the transportation vans or take the flag handoff. (Check the runners list to see where you should start running - you may have to ride in the van for a bit until it is your turn) The Driver will let the runner know the mileage and when to exchange the flag with the next runner.

5. If anyone in your running group does not show up at the staging area, please arrange how that person’s miles will be divided among the available runners.

6. When everyone in your group is done running their segment, the vans will return you to your initial staging area where your vehicles are parked.

7. Please keep in mind that this is a huge event and a lot of people want to be involved. Runners will show up even if they aren’t scheduled to run. This is great! PLEASE SHARE THE FLAG WITH EVERYONE! (scheduled or not scheduled) We want all our patriotic runners to have an unforgettable experience.

8. Those of you running at night will wear a reflective vest. Some vests are available but if you have one, please bring it along.

9. The RV will carry the official T-shirt which is available for a $15.00 donation. The RV will also carry some water but anything you could bring and donate at the staging area would be appreciated.

10. Runners are encouraged to wear shirts that are patriotic, show company affiliation (ex. Airline workers, police, fire etc.) or bear their groups name. Dark shorts or pants are recommended (black or blue etc.)

*West Side runners arrive at your coordinated spot 30 minutes prior to the flags arrival time. You should have been assigned a spot by the West Side Running Coordinator.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:

• we are still collecting gas money for the support vans. If you own a station or know someone who does along the route that could help, we would be extremely grateful.

• Print the route off the internet and have it published in the paper or hang signs up around the community alerting others to this wonderful event.

• Make signs and banners to wave along the route.

• Set up some food and water at a staging area near you.

• Anything your group or organization can do to help is welcome and appreciated.

As the flag travels across our great country we remember those who lost their lives on September 11th. Together we can make this flag run an unforgettable event.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE. GOD BLESS ARIZONA!

THANK YOU ALL,

Your Arizona Coordination Team

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