RACE DETAILS / START

• What time does my race start?

  • The KIDS FUN RUN, race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the finishline. 360 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  • The Women's 1 MILE RACE starts at 9:00 a.m. , located at 24 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  • The MEN'S 1 MILE RACE starts at 9:30 a.m. , located at 24 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735

• What time should I arrive?

  • We suggest arriving no later than 8:10 a.m. (IT IS A 1 MILE WALK from packet pickup to the start line)

• Where is the start line?

  • KIDS Run starts at the finishline at the finishline. 360 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

  • The 1 mile races start at located at 24 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735

• Where are the restrooms located?
  

  • there are portojohns behind Runner's Edge at 242 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

PACKET PICK-UP

• Where is Packet Pick-up?

  • Friday August 29th, 2025
    Packet pickup 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Runner's Edge at 242 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

• • RACE MORNING/RACE DAY
    Race Packet pickup 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Runner's Edge at 242 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

  • FULL DETAILS AND TIMES can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/JingleAllTheWay5km/Page/PACKETPICKUP

• I can't make it to Packet Pick-up. Can a friend pick up my race number? 

  • Yes, coaches, teammates, friends, or family members to pick up a packet for the participating athlete. The person picking up the packet must have a copy of the athlete’s PHOTO ID.

• Can I register at packet pick-up?

  • Yes, we will have registration and will accept CREDIT CARD ONLY. However, NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.

REFUND

• I can’t race, can I get a refund for my entry?

  • THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

  • RaceAwesome will now allow athletes to defer their entry to the following year's race. This has to be done 7 days prior to Race Day. There is a $10 fee to defer your entry to the following year. 
  • You can transfer at no cost and at any time to the Virtual Race and your SWAG will be mailed out to you after the Race.
  • If the race is canceled or postponed for any reason including a Pandemic / Force Majeure / Acts of God / Acts of Terrorism / Weather etc. all athletes will be transferred to the Virtual Race and your SWAG will be mailed out to you. 

INJURED AND OR CAN'T RACE

• Email us at RaceAwesome@RaceAwesome.com and explain your injury. We will then offer you the opportunity to come and VOLUNTEER at the event you registered for. In return for volunteering at the event, we will roll your entry over to the same race the following year at no charge. We don't require a doctor's note, honesty is just fine for us.

COURSES ETC.

• Where can I find the course maps?

  • https://runsignup.com/Race/RunnersEdgeMainStreetMile/Page/COURSEMAP

• Are there cut-off times?

  • No, there are no cut off times for this event.

• What is the course elevation?

  •  Click on the course map links above and use the interactive maps. They have the elevation!

• What's on the course for Nutrition? How often are there water stops? Are there portajohns?

  • There is no water stops on the course. There are no portojohns on the course. 

ATHLETE TRACKING & TIMING

• Can my family/Spectators track me?

  • There is no live app tracking for this event.

• Are there Timing/split mats?

  • No, there are no split mats.

• How do I get my results and splits?

  • Race results are posted LIVE online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44204#resultSetId-483450 If you signed up for TEXT messaging, they will be sent to you soon after you cross the finish line. 

• Is the race chip-timed or gun-timed?

  • This is a gun time event..

BAG DROP

• Is there a bag check/drop for these events?

  • No, we do not offer a bag drop at this event.

RACE DAY PARKING.

• Where can I park? 

 

• Parking map can be found by clicking the link https://runsignup.com/Race/RunnersEdgeMainStreetMile/Page/PARKING

 

SPECTATORS. 

• Can my family/friends see the start of the race?

  • YES, spectators are welcome, but it is better you are at the finish line are right next to each other.

• Can my spectators bring pets?

  • Pets are allowed

PHOTOS

• How much does the digital athlete photo package cost?

  • all photos are FREE

• How do I get my AWESOME FREE photos?

  • Over 2,000 photos will be taken. They need to be sorted and tagged with bib#'s. They will be available to download by the Wednesday after the race right here on RunSignUp with your results. https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/NY/Farmingdale/RunnersEdgeMainStreetMile

  • We will also have candid shots, and these photos will be published on our Facebook and social media pages. 

  • Be sure that your bib# shows in the photo by placing your bib on your front torso or chest. This way you can easily find your photos with a simple name or bib# search, right here on RunSignUp under the photo's menu tab above! See how to put on your BIB, BIKE & Helmet #’s here. https://runsignup.com/Race/RunnersEdgeMainStreetMile/Page/BIBPLACEMENT

MISCELLANEOUS

• My shirt doesn't fit, can I change sizes?

  • You can exchange sizes of unworn shirts after your event/race is complete, ONLY at the RACE-SITE, and only if we have extra shirts!

• I decided not to race, can I get my shirt?

  • Yes, but only if you come to one of the pickups. We will not mail shirts post-race if you are not in the Virtual Race.

• Will I get a finisher medal?

  • There are no finisher medals for our 5K events.

• Who gets an award?

  • RUNNER'S EDGE GIFT CARDS:

    For top male and female overall finishers in open and masters categories: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, 3rd-$50

    SPECIAL CASH BONUSES:

    To the first male breaking 4:00 minutes for the mile and the first female breaking 4:35 for the mile: $250

    AWARDS:(No duplication of awards)

    Overall male and female: 1st-3rd places
    Overall master male and female: 1st-3rd places
    3 deep in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 and over
    First Farmingdale residents (male and female)
    First wheelchair (male and female)

    Every athlete at a Race Awesome Event is important, from the first finisher to the final finisher. We encourage all athletes to stay and enjoy the post-race food & beverages and to cheer in the final finisher. The awards ceremony will commence as soon as the final finisher crosses the line.

    If you can't stay for the awards use the contact form below. We will give you directions as to how you can send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope for 2 pounds, and your award will be shipped to you.