Frequently Asked Questions
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I am at the park and can't find anyone?
Check the course map and locate the green dot. This is the start location. Staff may be setting up the course. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race; staff will be setting up the race area beforehand.
Can I transfer my registration to another person?
No. Wearing someone else's race bib is cheating, and you will be disqualified from the race.
I can not make the race. Can I get a refund?
No. We do allow runners to transfer to another one of our races if they cannot make it. Transfer Form.
Can I walk the race?
Yes. Walkers are always welcome.
Do you have water, sports drinks, or snacks?
We have water at the start/finish line. All of our courses are lap-based. If you are running a distance of more than the 5K, you will have multiple water stops. The water stops equal the number of laps. We do not provide sports drinks. We provide a limited number of snacks at the finish line. Runners and walkers are welcome to carry water or snacks during the race.
Is the race going to be canceled because of rain, snow, or other weather?
Our weather policy is not to cancel unless there is a shelter-in-place order or the team cannot physically get to the park. It is a rain, snow, or shine event.
Do you send out pre-race and post-race emails?
Yes. If you aren't receiving communications from us, please check your spam folder. All participants receive a pre-race and post-race communication with important details related to the race, results, and awards.
Are running strollers allowed at the race?
Depending on the course, strollers may or may not be easily accommodated. We suggest you review the course map on the registration page, consider the number of registrations/participants, visit the park before registering, and be cautious on race day if you bring a stroller. All of our races are on a path or trail, and they are not very wide.
Do you give out shirts at the race?
No. Club members have the option to order a US Road Running shirt when they join the club.
Do you keep track of laps?
Timers do record lap times, but during the race, runners need to keep track of their laps. The timers are unable to call out laps.
Do you have an awards ceremony?
No. We mail out overall awards after the race. You will receive an email after the race with the information to request your award.
Do you have age group awards?
Yes, but not for each race. We do series points for our age group awards. The awards are mailed out at the end of the year.
Do you chip time the race?
No. We only chip time races with over 150 runners. We use a digital app to time the race.
Do you have a medical tent or staff?
No. You must be in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the event. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being at all times and under all circumstances while at the event site.
Do you have vendors at the race?
No. We do have some sponsorship options. For more information, email race@usroadrunning.com.
Who benefits from the race?
The club members benefit from the races. We are able to offer club members more opportunities to race and receive 50% off registrations. Join the club today at USRoadRunning.com.
Is the course USATF certified?
No. The course is measured for accuracy, but we do not use USATF to certify the course.
Can you change the race start time?
No. The times are set based on the park. We have to have time to get into the park and set up the race.
I was late, can you adjust my start time?
No. All times are based on the gun start.
What is medal madness?
Medal Madness is similar to a leftover race. We will have one or more medal options from our past or future races. It could be any of our race themes.
