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Frequently Asked Questions
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US Road Running races are small, local, family-friendly races.
The average race size is 40 runners.
Most of our races are held monthly or weekly at the same park location.
We do not have vendors at the races.
Most races are directed by one or two race staff to keep the cost down.
It is not required to be a club member to run the race, but club members receive 50% off.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. To transfer to another US Road Running race, complete our Google Transfer Form. |
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Can I walk the race?
Yes. Walkers are always welcome. |
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Do you have water, sports drinks, or snacks?
We have water at the start/finish line. All of our courses have laps. 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. For example: If you are running a Half Marathon and it has 4 laps, you will have 4 water stops. 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. |
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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. |
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Can I run with my dog?
No. Our insurance does not allow dogs on the course. |
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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. |
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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, considering the number of registrations/participants, visiting the park before registering, and being cautious on race day if you choose to bring a stroller. We welcome all runners of any pace and ability level; our goal is for everyone in the race to have fun and be safe! All of our races are on a path or trail, they are not very wide. |
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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. |
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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 is unable to call out laps. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Do you 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. |
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Do you have vendors at the race?
No. We do have some sponsorship options. For more information, email race@usroadrunning.com |
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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 |
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Is the course USATF certified?
No. The course is measured for accuracy, but we do not use USATF to certify the course. |
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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. |
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I was late, can you adjust my start time?
No. All times are based on the gun start. |
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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. |
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If your question is not listed here or on the race website, please contact race@usroadrunning.com.
Please make sure you include the name of the race and date.
We have over 20 races each weekend.
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| On August 10, 2010, US Road Running was founded with a simple mission: to inspire and support runners of all ages and abilities. From our very first race to today’s nationwide events, we’ve grown into a strong running community — bringing people together one mile at a time. Thank you to every runner, volunteer, staff member, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Here’s to many more years of running, racing, and achieving goals together! |
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