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Traverse City Trail Running Festival

May 9 - 10, 2025 Traverse City, MI 49686 US

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK-UP MY PACKET ?

Yes. Someone else can pick up your packet. In order to add some form of security, we ask that you please forward your race confirmation email or a photo of your driver's license to show our volunteers at Packet Pick-Up.

CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG? 

Sorry, as much as we love dogs, they aren't allowed at this race.

WHAT IS THE TERRAIN LIKE? 

Very forgiving terrain, with soft dirt and not many roots or rocks that'll jump out at you.

ARE THERE BEARS ON THE COURSE? 

 

While bear encounters are very uncommon during the event, there have been sightings in the area before.

Just remember: if you do see a bear, remain calm, make your presence known, DON'T run or threaten it, make yourself look as big as possible, and make lots of loud noises. And again, DO NOT RUN!

 

ARE HEADPHONES ALLOWED? 

Sure, just make sure you can still hear your surroundings. The trails are active bike trails and they'll likely use verbal cues, make sure you can hear them and be able to respond.

IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT? 

All are welcome!

However, we do ask that participants in the 50K, 75K and 100K be at least 12 years of age

ARE THERE GEAR REQUIREMENTS? 

It's highly recommended you bring your own water vessel to refill at aid stations. The only required gear is a headlamp or reflective system for all participants on course after 7:00 PM.

WHAT ARE THE CUT-OFF TIMES? 

General Course Cut-Off Time:

All distances must be completed by 11:00 PM.

100K Race:

  • Maintain a pace of 15:27 min/mile (3.88 miles/hr) to complete the race within 16 hours.

75K, 100K, and 100K Relay Final Loop:

  • You must start your final loop by 7:00 PM.
  • If you’re unsure whether you can finish your final loop within 4 hours by the 7:00 PM cut-off, please notify the race timer and consider dropping down to a shorter distance.

Final Completion Cut-Off

  • The final loop for the 75K, 100K, and 100K Relay must be completed by 11:00 PM.
  • Participants who do not complete their final loop by the cut-off time will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) and will need to try again next year.

WHAT IS YOUR AWARD POLICY IF I DONT PICK UP MY AWARD AT THE EVENT?

Race Day Events will hold event awards for 30 days after the event is complete.

Contact us at raceday@racedayevents.com for more information about receiving your awards after the event.

*Please note that we charge a $10 shipping fee for any participant wishing to have their award mailed after the event is complete.

QUESTIONS ABOUT EVENT INSURANCE? 

How do I sign up for event insurance? Add-on coverage is offered during the checkout process when signing up for this event. You will be given the option to add or decline coverage with one click. Note: If you decide to decline coverage, you will not be able to go back and add it after registering.

Did you purchase event insurance and now need to use it or just have a question? Submit and contact FanShield (RegShield) here.

 

WHERE DO I PICK-UP MY PRE-PURCHASED MERCHANDISE?

Pre-purchased merchandise will be available for pick-up at the merchandise table at Early Packet Pick-Up or at the event. 

Any merchandise that is not picked up at the event will be available for pick-up or shipping for a $10 fee within 30 days after the event. For more information, please contact us at raceday@racedayevents.com.

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