FAQs
Yes. Registration will remain open until the start of the race. Please note that registration is ONLINE only, so have your phone available to register on race morning.
There are two parking options for this event.
Pratt Park
Parking at Pratt Park will be available until 6:55am, at which point vehicles will no longer be allowed to enter or leave because of the road closure on River Road that will begin at 7am. Please note that all vehicles parking at Pratt will not be allowed out of the park until approximately 9:30am when the last 10K runner is clear of River Road.
Secondary Parking Lot
Parking is also available near the YMCA Water Park off of Butler Road (212 Butler Road). This option is recommended for participants who are planning to arrive after 6:55am or who plan to leave before 9:30am.
Yes, parking is free!
Race Day Schedule
6:30am - Race Day Packet Pick Up Begins
7:20am - All Athletes Report to Starting Line on River Road
7:25am - National Anthem
7:30am - Plaid to the Bone 10K Start!
9am (ish) - Awards Ceremony
9:30am - Course Closes - River Road Reopens to Traffic
Saturday October 11
- River Rock Outfitter's Central Park Store
- 1382 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- 1pm-4pm
Sunday October 12
- Near the restrooms at Pratt Park
- 6:30 AM - 5 minutes before the race
Race Packets will not be mailed. If you are unable to make it to the race, please have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you.
The Start Line is located on River Road just north of the entrance to Pratt Park.
The Finish Line is located in Pratt Park on the paved walking path near the playground and tennis courts.
Yes, there will be both Overall and Age Group awards for the Plaid To The Bone 10K.
Overall
- Top 3 Lumberjacks
- Top 3 Lumberjills
Overall awards determined by gun time
Age Group
Top 3 Lumberjacks and Lumberjills in the following groups will receive Gift Certificates from River Rock Outfitter:
- 19 & Under
- 20 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70+
Age group awards determined by chip time
Yes, the Pratt Park restrooms near the finish line will be open for use before and after the race. There are no porta potties on the course.
All finishers will receive a race medal. Instead of shirts we are giving away custom running socks!
Arsenal Events is directing and timing the event. For more information on Arsenal Events check out the Arsenal Events Website
No dogs allowed - please leave your furry four-legged friends at home on race day.
Yes, there is a 2-hour time limit to complete the 10K. We need to reopen River Road by 9:30am on race day!
Yes, you can send a friend or a family member to pick up your race packet for you. It's helpful if you can send your race confirmation email to the individual picking up your packet.
Headphones/earbuds are discouraged.
Yes, we will have two water stations on the course.
You can submit your time for the Virtual 10K anytime on Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th. Online submission will close at 11:59pm on 10/13. Submitting your time is optional! You can submit your results here under the Results tab on the website.
Yes, shipping is included! No additional fees required.
Virtual packets will be mailed on Monday, October 6th as long as the race medals have arrived by then. If we're still waiting on medals, we'll get them out to you as soon as possible!