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RICHLAND RUNFEST

THIS WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ALL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME IS NOT CORRECT.  RACE DATE WILL BE FEBRUARY 23, 2019. ANTICIPATION OF OPENING REGISTRATION AROUND AUGUST.  

We plan on having our training/running group again led by Larry (one awesome guy!) starting around October again.  I will keep you posted on Facebook www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest.

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DISTANCES:

• Half Marathon
• 10K
• 5K
• 1 mile fun run

DATE:

• Saturday,  February 23, 2019

OUR SPONSORS:  Please thank our sponsors.  You can click on their logo to visit their websites.

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TIMES:

• The 1 mile fun run will begin at 8:30am and course closes at 8:55am.
• The half marathon, 10K and 5 K will start at 9 am.
• The race course closes for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K at 12:30 PM.

WHERE:

• The start and finish for all the races will be by the Fingernail in Howard Amon Park in Richland, this is behind the Red Lion Hotel.

FACEBOOK

• Please like us on Facebook for updates and inspiration: www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest.

COURSE MAPS:

• Half Marathon Map
• 10K Run Map
• 5K Run Map.
• On the maps, click on each item to get an explanation of where that spot is on the race course.
• On the maps the lines for the routes are different colors to differentiate which way the course is run, click on the parts of the route to get an explanation of the route also.

REGISTRATION:

• Online registration ends on Wednesday, February 20, at 8 PM.
• The cut off for shirts will be TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at 5 PM. Any registration after that date/time will NOT be able to order a race shirt so PLEASE get registered early.
• There will be race registration allowed at packet pickup on Friday evening and also the morning of the race at the Red Lion from 7:30-8:30 am, a late fee of an additional $5 will apply.  On site registration is cash or check only.
• PLEASE NOTE:  IF YOU DO NOT PICK THE OPTION FOR A SHIRT AND YOU SELECT RACE ONLY, then please pick NONE for the shirt size.
• If you are registering for the 1 mile fun run, note there is not a shirt option.  PLEASE pick NONE for the shirt size.
• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.

FEES FOR THE RACES:

• The Half Marathon entry fee is $35.
• The 10K entry fee is $25.
• The 5K entry fee is $20.
• SHIRTS DO NOT COME WITH THE LOWER FEE.  There is an option to purchase a shirt in addition to your race fee.  See Optional Clothing Option below.
• The 1 mile fun run entry fee is $5.
• There is a discounted registration fee if you are a current 3RRR club member: $3 for the half marathon, $2 for the 10K/5K races, and there is no discount for the fun run.
• Optional Clothing option (a long sleeve tech shirt, separate men and women shirt fits) will be an additional $20 and you must be registered by Tuesday February 12, 2019 to get a shirt.  After that date the shirts will no longer be available.
• Please pay in line with a Visa, Master Card, or Discover (sorry no American Express). Your registration is not complete until your credit card information has been entered and that is the last thing you do when registering.  You will get a confirmation email after you register, if you don't you are not registered.  (If you miss the online deadline and want to register at packet pick up on Friday or Race Day Morning then you will need to bring cash or check, credit will not be accepted, thanks!)

WHERE TO STAY IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF TOWN:

• The Red Lion (802 George Washington Way in Richland) is offering race participants a room rate of $99.00 (for up to 4 people).
• You need to call 1-800 REDLION (733-5466) and identify yourself at part of the Richland Run Fest Block of Rooms.
• You must call and make a reseravation before 1/24/2018 to get this price on the rooms.

PACKET PICKUP:

• Friday, February 23, 2018 from 4-6:30pm at TBD (to be determined).  Come pick up your packet and avoid race morning rush and thank one of our sponsors.
• Saturday, February 24, 2018 on race morning from 7:30-8:30am at the Red Lion (802 George Washington Way in Richland).

THE 1 MILE FUN RUN

• Will begin at 8:30 am and all participants will need to be off the course by 8:55 am.
• There will be a clock running but no official timing.
• There will be no awards for the 1 mile fun run.
• Every registered participant will get a bib to wear and a finisher's surprise.
• The purpose of the fun run is to encourage family members or friend to get out and move in a safe, fun environment, encouraged by our running community.
• The timing is such that participants in the other races could run with their children or friends as a warm up to their races at 9 am (you don't need to register).

THE HALF MARATHON

• Will be chip time both start and finish.
• Every Finisher will receive a finisher medal.
• There will be an additional surprise gift for finishing.
• There will be aid stations about every 2 miles (see course map) with lemon-lime gatorade, water, and gels at the the 3rd aid station (which is also the 4th aid station).
• We are now part of the Washington Half Marathon Series.  Click on their logo for more information.

THE 10K and 5K

• Will be chip time both start and finish.
• There will be an additional surprise gift for finishing.
• There will be 2 aid stations on the 10K (see course map, same station you pass is right after mile 2 and right before mile 4) with lemon-lime gatorade and water.
• There will be 1 aid station right before the turn around on the 5K (see course map).

AWARDS

• OVERALL top three female finishers in each race (half marathon, 10K and 5K)
• OVERALL top three male finishers in each race (half marathon, 10K and 5K)
• Age Group Awards to the top three female finishers and top three male finishers in each age group in each race.
• There will be 5 year age groups (14 and under; 15-19; 20-24, 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+).
• There will be an awards tent located near the finish line where you can check your results.
• There will be an awards ceremony for each race, more information to follow as we get closer to the race.
• Awards will not be mailed so please stop by the Awards Tent to check and see if you won an award

FINISH LINE FUN

• There will be a food truck, The Grub Bus, at the start/finish line area for anyone who wishes to purchase warm food.  We will also have a coffee/hot beverage truck/stand at the finish area for any one wanting to purchase warm drinks.  Please bring your money!!
• We will post a menu for each as we get closer to the event.  For now click on their logos to learn more about them.

RACE RESULTS:

• All race results will be posted on line shortly after the race at http://nomadzracing.com/results.html

VOLUNTEERING:

• PLEASE consider having your friends or family members volunteer for the race.  The Volunteers may your race experience that much better.
• If you know of anyone interested in volunteering, please have them contact Amanda Lang at amandalang8080@gmail.com.

Any other questions, please email the race director, Amanda Lang, at amandalang8080@gmail.com or text 231-903-9080.