• Will there be water and Gatorade at the aid stations? Yes.

  • Is the Marathon a Boston Qualifier? Yes. The marathon course has been certified by USATF and we utilize chip timing.

  • How do I transfer to a different race? Click here for full instructions.

  • How do I defer to next year’s race? Click here for full instructions.

  • How do I submit my virtual results? Click here for full instructions.
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  • I used to be a student, can I register at the student rate? No. You will be required to provide proof of current enrollment at packet pick up.

  • Is there a time limit for the race? The trail remains open to the public until dusk, but all race support functions will cease at 3 PM, 7 hours after the start of the full marathon. 

  • Is the course fast? The course is smooth and follows a very gentle grade. Some of the lesser-used parts are mostly covered with grass, which is mowed. The course Half Marathon record of 1:16:21 was set at the 2021 race, the 2023 Marathon winner came in at 2:46:12. All of which is to say that a PR is definitely not out of the question.

  • Can I register the day of the race? No, there will be no race day registration. Online registration will remain open through 7pm October 25, but if you wait until the last minute you may not receive a t-shirt, and your name may not make it into the timing system.
 
  • Can I mail my registration or pay at packet pick-up? No, registrations will be accepted only online through runsignup.com. 
 
  • Can I receive a refund or transfer if something comes up and I can’t run? No. We are sorry that we will not be able to offer refunds for any reason. You may transfer to a different race through runsignup.com. You should purchase insurance through runsignup.com if you want to be able to get a refund due to injury.
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  • Will the race be cancelled if it rains? No. As long as there is not lightning the race will proceed as scheduled. In the event of severe and unsafe weather, the race may be postponed a short amount of time, or cancelled. In the event that races must be cancelled due to hazardous conditions, or for any other reason, all registrants will be transferred to the VIRTUAL races.
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  • How do I get to my exchange point for the Marathon Relay? All exchanges will take place right at the start/finish line, so no need to go anywhere else.​
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