Since this is an open road course, headphones are highly discouraged and not recommended. It is important to be alert and aware while on the course.

Online registration is the preferred registration method. Participants may register in-person at packet pick-up locations and on Race Day for a limited time. Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a race shirt.

Yes, we do allow bib transfers. Please see the Deferrals and Bib Transfers section for more information.

Yes, that's fine. If you do pick up the race packet for another person, please make sure they're aware. Otherwise, they may come to packet pick-up, not find their bib, and the race staff will have to assign them a new bib.

For timed heats, the bib race numbers will already have the timing chip attached to them and will be in your packet when you pick it up. If you do not wear your bib race number for your heat, your time will not be recorded.

The chip is already attached to your race bib, you just have to make sure you wear it. You must wear your bib race number on the front of your shirt or shorts in a visible location. Safety pins are provided to secure your bib. Please do not fold the number because it may damage the transponder.

Special electronic mats will be placed at both the start and finish lines. As each participant crosses the starting line mats, their individual time is recorded. Then, their time is also recorded as they cross the finish line. The finish line computer system then subtracts the starting time from the finish time and creates a new "net time" or "chip time." The chip timing method compensates for any lost time that runners in the back of the starting pack experienced at the starting line.

There will be a designated area to drop your belongings at the event. The YMCA is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items.

For safety reasons, we do not allow baby joggers or animals on the course.

Yes, there will be food available after the race for participants. The food is available to participants only. Spectators or anyone without a race bib will not be permitted in the food line. Please do not take food for anyone other than yourself.