Saturday, April 17, 2027
Race Weekend
Everything you need for race weekend, from packet pickup to the finish line festival.
Race Weekend Menu
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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