Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon

The health and safety of all participants and the community is the City’s top priority.

All runners MUST strictly follow these guidelines:

• Race registration will be online only.  No in-person (paper) registration.
• Packet pickup will run from March 8^th through March 13^th to limit crowds gathering.
• No race-day packet pickup! No exceptions!
• Runners must park in specifically designated parking areas. These areas are shown in packet maps.
• Runners must warm-up individually and must not congregate with others.
• Face masks MUST be worn at all times except while running during the race.
• Runners must indicate anticipated average mile per minute and will be assigned a start time accordingly.
• Runners should report to start line no earlier than 15 minutes prior to assigned start time.
• Run starts will be staggered for each runner. All runners will be chip-timed with one runner beginning approximately every 10-15 seconds.
• For the safety of others, spectators are not permitted at the start/finish line area. Spectators will be allowed throughout the course but must be properly distanced from each other and runners.
• Runners must keep an appropriate distance from other runners to the maximum extent possible. Runners may not run in groups and passing other runners must be done quickly.  Physical distancing will be monitored and enforced during the race.
• No cups will be provided to runners. Unattended water stations will be available; however, it is strongly suggested that each runner provide their own hydration.
• There will be no awards ceremony or finish line events.  Runners will be asked to depart the finish area promptly after collecting a finisher medal.
• Refunds will not be available in event of race cancellation; however, deferral to future running event will be honored.
• Sanitizer will be available for runners at unattended stations. Runners should use sanitizer as often as possible.