- Question: Are baby joggers or strollers allowed in the race?
Answer: Because the races are run on the shoulder and edge of county roads and are not closed to traffic, baby joggers and strollers are not allowed.
- Question: What about headphones?
Answer: All participants will need to listen for traffic as well as instructions from course officials. If you must wear headphones, keep the volume low enough to be aware of traffic and course instructions. A participant may be disqualified if they are unable to hear instructions from course officials due to the use of headphones.
- Question: Will the race be chip timed?
Answer: Yes, with both starting and finishing mats.
- Question: Can I help with the race even if I am not a club member?
Answer: Yes! Please contact the race director if you want to volunteer.
- Question: I can’t stay for the awards ceremony. Can I have my award mailed?
Answer: We are unable to mail awards. We encourage you to stay for the awards ceremony if you finish in the top 3 in your age division. If you are unable to stay, please arrange for someone who is staying to pick up your award.
- Question: I don’t see an elevation map on your website. Can I get an elevation map?
Answer: The course is flat and at sea level. The only slight hill on the course has been eliminated with the new routes. There is an elevation profile available at the USATF web site.
- Question: Can I switch races after I have registered?
Answer: Yes, we would be happy to help you switch races! If you are switching from the half marathon to the full marathon, you will need to pay the difference in cost. No refunds will be issued if you switch from the full marathon to the half marathon. Please contact the race director to help you make these changes.
- Question: Do you cover expenses for elite runners?
Answer: No. This is a small local race put on by volunteers for the purpose of fundraising and sharing our love of running. We do not have funds available for free entries or expenses.
- Question: Can I have my own personal supplies delivered to the aid stations before the race?
Answer: No. The school cross country programs each set up their own aid stations, which will be well stocked with water and sports drinks. A few aid stations should also have gels, candy and small food items available.
- Question: Will the roads where the course runs be closed to vehicular traffic?
Answer: No. The county will not allow these roads to be closed, so runners will be sharing the roads with cars (and possibly bikes). Please be aware of traffic and be especially careful at all intersections.
- Question: My chip time is faster than some runners who are listed ahead of me in the results? Why is that?
Answer: Per USATF rule 245 (3), the order of finish is based on gun time, not chip time. This means that the results will be listed in the order that runners cross the finish line as it would be if chip timing was not used.
