FAQ
Pre-Race FAQ
Q: When and where does the race start?
A: The race begins at 11:00 AM in front of the Davis Fire Hall at 610 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260.
Q: When and where does the race start?
A: The race begins at 11:00 AM in front of the Davis Fire Hall at 610 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260.
Q: Where does the race end?
A: The race ends where it all began, in front of the Davis Fire Hall.
A: The race ends where it all began, in front of the Davis Fire Hall.
Q: What are the registration dates for Run For It?
A: Teams must register by August 31, 2024. Each team must represent a charitable non-profit cause and have a minimum of five (5) individual participants to qualify for awards. Team members do not need to walk or run together but must have a Team Captain present on race day. Individual participants must register by September 21, 2024.
A: Teams must register by August 31, 2024. Each team must represent a charitable non-profit cause and have a minimum of five (5) individual participants to qualify for awards. Team members do not need to walk or run together but must have a Team Captain present on race day. Individual participants must register by September 21, 2024.
Q: When and where do I pick up my race packet?
A: There are two options for race packet pickup:
1.) Friday, September 27, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Davis Fire Hall.
2.) Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Davis Fire Hall.
A: There are two options for race packet pickup:
1.) Friday, September 27, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Davis Fire Hall.
2.) Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Davis Fire Hall.
Q: How do I choose/change my race packet pick-up option?
A: The race packet pickup option is chosen as an add-on during registration.
A: The race packet pickup option is chosen as an add-on during registration.
Q: Can I pick up my race packet before Friday, September 27, 2024?
A: No. The earliest you can pick up your race packet is Friday, September 27, 2024.
A: No. The earliest you can pick up your race packet is Friday, September 27, 2024.
Q: Will there be race packet pick up on race day?
A: Yes. Race packets can be picked up on race day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Davis Fire Hall. This option can be added during registration. If you were planning to pick up your race packet on Friday, September 27, 2024, but cannot, you can still pick it up on race day.
A: Yes. Race packets can be picked up on race day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Davis Fire Hall. This option can be added during registration. If you were planning to pick up your race packet on Friday, September 27, 2024, but cannot, you can still pick it up on race day.
Q: Can someone else pick up my race packet, or can I pick up someone else's race packet?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
Q: What information is needed to pick up my (or other's) race packet(s)?
A: The QR code sent to your confirmation email and a recent reminder email will be needed for race packet pickup. If you do not have this QR code, we can search by first and last name and DOB (just in case) for anyone whose race packet you pick up.
A: The QR code sent to your confirmation email and a recent reminder email will be needed for race packet pickup. If you do not have this QR code, we can search by first and last name and DOB (just in case) for anyone whose race packet you pick up.
Q: How do I start a fundraiser for my team or cause?
A: At the end of your Run For It registration, you will be given a link to your fundraising page. This will also be sent to you in a confirmation email. Send the link to your family and friends, asking them to support your team or cause.
A: At the end of your Run For It registration, you will be given a link to your fundraising page. This will also be sent to you in a confirmation email. Send the link to your family and friends, asking them to support your team or cause.
Q: I am a Virtual 2k/5k participant. How will I get my T-shirt?
A: T-shirts for virtual participants will be provided to your Team Captain for distribution. TCF will not be shipping T-shirts to virtual participants in 2024.
A: T-shirts for virtual participants will be provided to your Team Captain for distribution. TCF will not be shipping T-shirts to virtual participants in 2024.
Q: I've registered as an in-person participant for Run For It, but I no longer can make it to the event on race day. Will TCF ship my T-shirt to me?
A: No. TCF will not be shipping T-shirts to participants in 2024. If you cannot attend the race in person, we will provide your T-shirt to your Team Captain for distribution.
A: No. TCF will not be shipping T-shirts to participants in 2024. If you cannot attend the race in person, we will provide your T-shirt to your Team Captain for distribution.
Race Day FAQ
Q: Do Team Captains have to enter the 2k or 5k race?
A: Yes. Team Captains MUST enter the 2k or 5k race and be present and participate on race day.
Q: Can I run in the 2k walk?
A: No. The 2k walk is untimed, walking ONLY. Running in the 2k walk is PROHIBITED.
Q: I'm registered for the 2k walk, but what if I change my mind on race day and decide I want to participate in the 5k run/walk?
A: Switching from the 2k walk to the 5k run/walk on race day is PROHIBITED.
Q: I'm registered for the 5k run/walk, but what if I change my mind on race day and decide I want to participate in the 2k walk?
A: 5k run/walk participants can switch to the 2k walk on race day, but MUST notify staff immediately so their bib chip can be deactivated.
Q: I forgot to bring my bib - -what do I do?
A: TCF will have limited replacement bibs available on race day.
A: TCF will have limited replacement bibs available on race day.
Q: Where is the start line?
A: In front of the Davis Fire Hall at 610 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260.
A: In front of the Davis Fire Hall at 610 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260.
Q: Are strollers and wheelchairs allowed?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
Q: Are skates, skateboards, scooters, or bikes allowed?
A: No
A: No
Q: Are dogs or other pets allowed?
A: Yes. However, racers and walkers with pets MUST line up at the back of the starting line for your pets' and other participants' safety.
Q: Where are the restrooms?
A: Portables are located outside the Davis Fire Hall. Indoor restrooms will not be available.
A: Portables are located outside the Davis Fire Hall. Indoor restrooms will not be available.
Q: Where is the finish line?
A: Both the 2k fun walk and the 5k run/run-walk will finish in front of the Davis Fire Hall.
A: Both the 2k fun walk and the 5k run/run-walk will finish in front of the Davis Fire Hall.
Q: If someone needs first aid during the event, where do they go?
A: Multiple first aid stations will be placed along the racecourse.
A: Multiple first aid stations will be placed along the racecourse.
Q: Do you give out finisher's medals?
A: No. Medals are only presented to award winners at the award ceremony.
A: No. Medals are only presented to award winners at the award ceremony.
Q: Are there prizes awarded to Run For It participants?
A: Yes. Below are the Run For It award categories. Please note award categories require participation in qualifying events, such as 2k, 5k, and/or Virtual, to be eligible for the award, as provided in each award description below.
A: Yes. Below are the Run For It award categories. Please note award categories require participation in qualifying events, such as 2k, 5k, and/or Virtual, to be eligible for the award, as provided in each award description below.
Tucker Community Foundation Awards
2k, 5k, and Virtual Awards:
Icon Award: Best fundraising teams (Top 10 Teams #1-5)
Extra Mile Award: Judges consider fundraising, team size, effort, and team spirit (Top 10 Teams #6-10)
Fastest 5k: Top 3 M/F in each: Overall; 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Gold Star Award
Team Spirit: Best demonstration of team camaraderie while showing dedication, pride, and loyalty to your chosen cause
Spirit of Philanthropy: Teams raising support for endowed funds or projects of the TCF
Best of Region
Courage Award: Recognizes participation of a remarkable challenged athlete
Health & Humanity Award: Most money raised by an individual fundraiser
New Feet on the Course: Best newcomer
In It to Win It Leadership Award: Best Team Captain
Citizenship Award: Longest-standing registered Run For It participant
First Team to Register: The first team to submit their race registration form
Extra Mile Award: Judges consider fundraising, team size, effort, and team spirit (Top 10 Teams #6-10)
Fastest 5k: Top 3 M/F in each: Overall; 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
Gold Star Award
Team Spirit: Best demonstration of team camaraderie while showing dedication, pride, and loyalty to your chosen cause
Spirit of Philanthropy: Teams raising support for endowed funds or projects of the TCF
Best of Region
Courage Award: Recognizes participation of a remarkable challenged athlete
Health & Humanity Award: Most money raised by an individual fundraiser
New Feet on the Course: Best newcomer
In It to Win It Leadership Award: Best Team Captain
Citizenship Award: Longest-standing registered Run For It participant
First Team to Register: The first team to submit their race registration form
2k and 5k Awards:
Youngest/Oldest Registered Participant: M/F Overall
Luck of the Draw: Random drawing from 2k and 5k finishers
Luck of the Draw: Random drawing from 2k and 5k finishers
2k Awards:
Wellness Award: August step-tracking challenge for registered 2k participants
Where's the Logo Award: Challenge to find hidden Run For It logos along the 2k racecourse
Mind & Body Award: Not a poker run, but a poker walk challenge to retrieve all tokens along the 2k racecourse for one luck winner to win a spa package
Best Walking Team Photo: Challenge for walkers to snap the best team photo along the 2k racecourse
Best Team Costume: Represent your team and cause with eye-catching costumes.
Where's the Logo Award: Challenge to find hidden Run For It logos along the 2k racecourse
Mind & Body Award: Not a poker run, but a poker walk challenge to retrieve all tokens along the 2k racecourse for one luck winner to win a spa package
Best Walking Team Photo: Challenge for walkers to snap the best team photo along the 2k racecourse
Best Team Costume: Represent your team and cause with eye-catching costumes.
Virtual Award:
Best Team Photo Collage: Be as creative as possible to represent your team and cause with the best photo collage. All entries must be received by September 21 for review and consideration. Entries may be mailed to the TCF Office at TCF-RFI, P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287, or submitted via email to runforit@tuckerfoundation.net.
Auxiliary Awards
2k, 5k, or Virtual Awards:
County Commission Team Awards: Generous funding for these awards is provided by Barbour, Grant, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, and Tucker Counties in West Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland.
Bernard McDonough Foundation Awards: Generous funding for these awards is provided by the Bernard McDonough Foundation.
Barbour County Community Foundation Awards: Generous funding for these awards is provided by the Barbour County Community Foundation.
Bernard McDonough Foundation Awards: Generous funding for these awards is provided by the Bernard McDonough Foundation.
Barbour County Community Foundation Awards: Generous funding for these awards is provided by the Barbour County Community Foundation.
Q: Where can I donate?
A: Team sponsor donations may be made to your team, another team, or multiple teams. Donations qualify as charitable contributions, and tax receipts will be issued for every donation. The team or cause receives 100% of this donation. You may donate to support a team directly on this website by clicking https://runsignup.com/yourcustomurl/donate, or you can submit a donation via U.S. Mail directly to our office. Make checks payable to TCF-RFI and mail them to P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287. Make sure to write your team name on the memo line. All donations, forms, and fees MUST be postmarked by September 21, 2024, for processing.
A: Team sponsor donations may be made to your team, another team, or multiple teams. Donations qualify as charitable contributions, and tax receipts will be issued for every donation. The team or cause receives 100% of this donation. You may donate to support a team directly on this website by clicking https://runsignup.com/yourcustomurl/donate, or you can submit a donation via U.S. Mail directly to our office. Make checks payable to TCF-RFI and mail them to P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287. Make sure to write your team name on the memo line. All donations, forms, and fees MUST be postmarked by September 21, 2024, for processing.
Q: What parking options are available?
A: Parking is very limited in Davis on race day! We suggest you arrive as early as possible and observe all no parking signs posted by the Department of Highways, State Police, Tucker County Sheriff's Office, the Town of Davis, local businesses, and residents.
A: Parking is very limited in Davis on race day! We suggest you arrive as early as possible and observe all no parking signs posted by the Department of Highways, State Police, Tucker County Sheriff's Office, the Town of Davis, local businesses, and residents.
Q: Is handicapped parking available?
A: Yes. Parking for the handicapped and elderly will be available in the gravel parking lot beside the Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home at 567 Thomas Avenue, Davis, WV 26260.
Q: When do roads close and re-open in Davis, WV, on race day?
A: Through traffic will be re-routed on Route 32 (William Avenue) from 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM. The West Virginia State Police will stop traffic on Route 32 at the intersection of Henry Avenue and Blackwater Falls Road and south of Davis at the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge. After 11:15 AM, traffic will be limited to one (1) lane on Route 32 (William Avenue) through Davis.
A: Through traffic will be re-routed on Route 32 (William Avenue) from 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM. The West Virginia State Police will stop traffic on Route 32 at the intersection of Henry Avenue and Blackwater Falls Road and south of Davis at the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge. After 11:15 AM, traffic will be limited to one (1) lane on Route 32 (William Avenue) through Davis.
Q: How can I volunteer for Run For It?
A: You can volunteer by clicking https://runsignup.com/yourcustomurl/volunteer, calling our main office at (304) 478-2930, or runforit@tuckerfoundation.net.
A: You can volunteer by clicking https://runsignup.com/yourcustomurl/volunteer, calling our main office at (304) 478-2930, or runforit@tuckerfoundation.net.
