Saturday, April 17, 2027

Race Weekend

Everything you need for race weekend, from packet pickup to the finish line festival.

Race Day Schedule

  • 5:45 AM · Race morning packet pickup opens at the start area
  • 6:30 AM · Gear check opens and course roads close
  • 6:45 AM · Race morning packet pickup closes
  • 7:00 AM · Half Marathon start
  • 7:15 AM · 10K start
  • 7:30 AM · 5K start
  • 8:30 AM · Finish line festival opens
  • 9:00 AM · 10K and 5K awards
  • 10:30 AM · Half Marathon course closes, followed by awards

Packet Pickup

Pick up your race bib, timing chip and shirt before race day. Bring a photo ID or your registration confirmation. You can pick up for friends and family with their confirmation.

  • Thursday, April 15th · 3:00 to 7:00 PM · Race Headquarters, 200 Main Street
  • Friday, April 16 · 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM · Race Headquarters, 200 Main Street
  • Race Morning, Saturday, April 17 · 5:45 to 6:45 AM · Start area, 100 Main Street

Note: Race morning pickup gets busy. Please pick up early if you can.

Parking & Start/Finish

  • Start & Finish: 100 Main Street, Downtown. All 3 races start and finish here.
  • Parking: Free parking is available in downtown garages and surface lots, all within a 10 minute walk of the start. Street parking on the course is not allowed on race morning.
  • Road Closures: Course roads close from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. Plan your route in and out around them.
  • Drop-Off: Rideshare and family drop-off is at the corner of Main Street and 2nd Street.

Spectators

Cheering crowds make race day. Bring a sign, bring a cowbell and help every runner finish strong.

Best Places to Watch

  • Start & Finish, downtown · All 3 races
  • City Park, near mile 2 · Half Marathon and 10K
  • Riverside path, near mile 9 · Half Marathon

Spectator Rules

  • Stay behind barricades and off the course
  • Cross the course only at marked crossings
  • Keep signs family friendly

Race Policies

  • Refunds & Transfers: Registrations are non-refundable. You can transfer your entry to another runner through your registration account until 2 weeks before race day.
  • Switching Distances: You can switch distances until packet pickup closes. Moving up to a longer race costs the price difference. Moving down is free, with no partial refund.
  • Deferrals: Can’t make it? Defer your entry to next year’s race for a $15 fee until 2 weeks before race day.
  • Time Limits: Half Marathon: 3 hours 30 minutes. 10K: 2 hours. 5K: 1 hour 15 minutes. Runners still on course after the limit will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
  • Strollers: Strollers are welcome in the 10K and 5K. Please start at the back of your corral.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed on the course. Service animals are welcome.
  • Headphones: Headphones are allowed. Keep the volume low enough to hear volunteers and course officials.
  • Weather: The race goes on rain or shine. If severe weather changes our plans, we’ll email all runners and post updates here.

Travel & Lodging

Main Street Inn

Our host hotel is a 2 minute walk from the start line. Use code HOMETOWN for a discounted race weekend rate. Book at least 3 weeks before race day.

Saturday, April 17, 2027

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