First State Trail Race

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We love our participants and we want you to feel secure when registering for one of our races. With the use of Runsignup.com's platform we can now offer the following solutions for those who can no longer participate or who would like to change events.

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another within the same race for a $5 transfer fee (if applicable).
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid for registration. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued and is good for use on any Beast Coast Productions event. There is a $10 deferral fee.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.
           To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your               registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next to each registrant, you will be able to “View/Edit Registration,” which is where you will need                 to go to transfer your registration to another participant.  

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event within the same race if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. 
The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

What are my event options?

10k, 25k, and 50k

What is the course for the First State Trail Race?

All 3 courses will start at the top of Ramsey's Farm in Wilmington, Delaware.  The first 6 miles of all distances will share the same course and at the Ramsey aid station the 10k will split to the right to head to the finish and the other distances will split to the left to continue toward Brandywine Creek State Park. The 50k distance will be two loops of the 25k course.

10k course: https://caltopo.com/m/NEHS

25k course: https://caltopo.com/m/M2ME

Will you offer refunds for registration?

Currently, we do not offer refunds for any of our races.
We encourage you to take advantage of the following options for normal race occurrences:  

PURCHASE RACE INSURANCE THROUGH ALLIANZ: Race day insurance is offered through  Allianz and has to be purchased at the time of registration.  
To File a Claim: Use the policy number you received when you completed your insurance purchase to make the claim HERE. 
          *Please read through the Allianz policy, as pandemic coverage is not guaranteed. For all questions about your Insurance policy, please contact Allianz. 

EVENT TRANSFER: Change from one event to another (if applicable) for a $5 transfer fee.
RACE TO RACE TRANSFER: Choose to run one of Beast Coast Productions other events for a $10 transfer fee.
DEFERRAL VIA VOUCHER CREDIT: Receive a voucher credit for the amount you paid. Voucher credit expires 365 days from being issued.
RACE BIB TRANSFER: You will have the option to transfer your race bib to another runner of your choosing for a $10 transfer fee. This must be done before registration closes.
           To edit or transfer your race registration: Log into your RunSignUp account. Go to your “Profile” page, click the “My Registered Races” and view a list of your               registrations separated by race, event,  date  and registrant. Next to each registrant, you will be able to “View/Edit Registration,” which is where you will need                 to go to transfer your registration to another participant.  

How do I transfer my Race Entry/Bib to another runner or to another race distance?

Runners can transfer their race to another runner ($10 fee), or to another race event, if applicable ($5 fee). Transferring options can be found by going to your “Profile” page, clicking on “My Registered Races”, and then selecting “Edit/View Registration”. Please login to RunSignUp with the user account you used to register. Deadline to transfer from an in-person event is at registration close. Deadline to transfer from a virtual event is November 24th, 2023.
           The steps to transfer to another runner can be found in these steps: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner

Is there a time limit?

There is an 8 hour time limit for this event regardless of the distance.

How do I get my race bib?

In person events: Packet pick up will take place on race morning from 6:30am-7:45am at Ramsey's Farm.

Is there an age requirement to run?

No, this is a family friendly event.

Where do I park on race day?

Free parking is available in the lot at Ramsey's Farm. No parking is permitted anywhere else including on streets or across from the farm in the small National Park parking lot.