Frequently Asked Questions
Friday, May 1st from 3-6pm
Caroline Family YMCA, 17422 Library Blvd. Ruther Glen, VA
Saturday, May 2nd from 7am-8:25am
Outside near the Town Hall building, 117 Butler St., Bowling Green, VA
Your bib number will be assigned to you at packet pick up.
Yes, friends or family members can pick up your race packet for you. If you're able to send your race confirmation email to them so they have it handy, it's much appreciated!
Yes, online registration will be open through 5 minutes before the start of each race! Registration is ONLINE ONLY. Please have your phone with you race morning, so you can register on your phone on site.
No, please leave your furry friends at home on race day!
There's no strict time limit for either race, but our goal is to have all 1 mile finishers finish in under 25 minutes so the 5K can start on time. Runners and walkers are welcome!
Headphones/earbuds are discouraged. We want you to be able to hear instructions from volunteers on the course. If you can't run/walk without your music (we understand - music gives you energy!), please keep one earbud out if possible.
The start and finish line is located on Butler Street near the police station - 117 Butler Street.
There will be 1 water stop on the 5K course about halfway through the course.
No there will not be a gear check at the race. Please lock up your personal items in your vehicles. Thank you!
Yes, restrooms will be available in Town Hall.
Yes, all finishers will receive a custom finisher medal! T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants who sign up before 4/15. After 4/15, a limited quantity of t-shrits will be available. If you still see your size available on the website, you're good to go! If your size is Sold Out, please select another size or the No T-shirt option. We may be able to make size swaps after the race, so check back in with us if you don't receive the size you'd like.
Street Parking will be available on race day.
There are also parking lots available at Town Hall and on Chase Street.
Yes, parking is FREE!