FAQS/QUESTIONS

• What time does the park open? The Sheriff will open the entrance gate at 5:30 am.
• Is "Double-dipping" allowed with awards? NO. 
• What is Double Dipping? This means that if you win the Masters, you will be removed from the age category awards. This is nice because it allows more people to win awards, and everybody likes to stand on the podium, right?
• Are Bib transfers (to another athlete) allowed? NO,
• Entry fees are not refundable because we have bibs printed in advance, hire the Sheriff's Department for road closures, and hire two ambulances, among other expenses.
• Deferrals are available up to 30 days before the event, with a $20.00 transfer fee, but there are always exceptions to the rule. We purchase everything in advance to match the participants. I just wanted to share that with you. 
• You must be at least 8 years old to participate in the 5K or 10K event.
• You must be in good health and physically prepared to participate in 5K, 10K, or any of the multi-event options.
• You must show a photo ID and email confirmation to receive your race number and timing chip. You may pick up another person's race packet by showing a copy of the person's driver's license. 
• No coaches, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, or dogs will be allowed on the course.
• Course Time Limits: The bike course will be cleared at 9:00 am, with no exceptions, because that is when the sheriff opens the park gates, and people will drive in, which would make it unsafe for the bike riders. We don't want to remove you from the course, so pedal your butt off if you are falling behind. We will make every effort to let you finish.
• The moment the last bike rider exits the bike corral, a general announcement will be made, immediately informing athletes that they may enter the bike corral and secure their bikes.
• Finish Line Racing Events/Thunder Bolt Multi Sports reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and declare them DNF if our course staff determines that there is no possibility of the athlete completing within the course time limits, based on their location, time, and average speed up to that point.
• Any athlete who cuts the course, intentionally or unintentionally, must report this to personnel at the race results tent so corrections/adjustments can be made to ensure the correct athletes receive credit for their times. 
  • ATTENTION: It's okay if you decide not to finish an event/race, but please don't walk across the finish line. But if you do cross the finish line to receive your medal, just PLEASE let the timer know that you did not complete the entire course. It can mess up results. COLLECT YOUR MEDAL BUT always walk over to the timer immediately and tell someone at the timing tent that you did not complete the entire course.
• If you sell, give away, or run under someone else's bib outside of our approved transfer/deferral system, we reserve the right to remove you from the results and potentially ban you. Please know that these rules are in place for the safety of all other participants. In addition, we take cheating very seriously and want everyone to have a great day and experience.
• If you compete under USAT rules, your results are based on your age for that year, not on your birthday. So, if you compete at any time during a 12-month calendar year, the age you are at in that year will be the age you compete at, regardless of whether the event takes place before or after your actual birth date.
• Lifetime Discount: If you sign up using a first-responder code, we will follow up with an email requesting your Military ID card, your Branch of Service, and your years of service. The same information will be requested if you are or were a Firefighter or Police Officer. Once we add you to the system, you will remain there for life, and the 20% discount will be available to you at all times. Only 1 code may be used per participant. 
  • We generate a weekly RunSignUp.com report that lists all participants, including their names, the date, and discount code information. 
  • We have been working very closely with RunSignUp, and these multiple discounts have NEVER been done before. We are thrilled to be the first company to offer these numerous discounts. Please help us keep it going!