Race Guidlines
When and where does the event take place?
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at the The James A. Garfield home in Mentor, Ohio. The race is part of the GCXC Running Series.
Is this a physical running event?
Yes. GCXC Racing has the approval of both the Lake County Public Health Department.
What time does the event start?
We will have waves of 25, spaced apart every 2 minutes beginning at 8:30am. You will have a chip start and finish.
Do you have a virtual option?
Yes. You can register for the virtual race option . Shipping charge of $7.50 at the time of registration, or pick up at Second Sole Mentor.
What's included in my registration?
Your registration includes a participate shirt, bib number and a finisher medal.
When can I pick up my race packet?
Packet pick-up will be at Second Sole in Mentor. Saturday August 7th 11-6PM
Is there race day packet pick-up and signups?
Race day packet pick up and registration will begin at 7:15 am by the starting line by Garfield Park.
Are there awards on race day?
Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, there will be no awards presented on race day. Awards can be picked up at Second Sole Mentor at a later date TBD. Award winners will be contacted via email.
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
The following race day guidelines have been approved by the Lake County Department of Health. These guidelines are in place for the safety of the participants, volunteers, and race directors. Please do not register if you cannot follow these guidelines. Participants who fail to abide by these rules will be removed and disqualified from the event.
Pre-Race Guidelines
- Participants must be symptom free of illness for 14 days (July 25th & after). Symptomatic individuals MUST stay at home.
- Participants traveling to event are recommended to travel alone or with members of immediate family only.
- Participants must wear shirt and shoes at all times.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be provided at the start and finish line areas.
- Bottled water will be available at the finish line. We highly recommend carrying your own water as there will NOT be a water stop on the course.
During Race Guidelines
- No spitting, snotting, or projections of any bodily fluid before, during or after event.
- Restroom accommodations will be available on the concourse of the stadium.
- All participants must avoid any physical contact with other participants which includes high fives, fist bumps, huddles, or other close contact before, during, or after the event.
- During competition, participants must abide by the six-foot mandated social distancing regulations when passing other participants.
- Upon finishing the race, participants must head directly to their vehicles. No congregating at finish line and/or parking areas.
- Spectators are not permitted on course, at start line, finish line, or parking areas.
- Family members finishing at separate times cannot wait at finish line for other family members.
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