The Half Marathon, 5K & War Eagle Kids Mile will be capped as necessary.

There are no pacers for the War Eagle Run Fest events.  Runners will self-seed into corrals based on the expected finish times. The runners around you should be running a similar pace to you.

We encourage you to invite friends and family to cheer you on along the course, but they are only allowed to run with you if they are registered runners. Per USA Track & Field rules, elements that could impede the safety of runners, such as bikes, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets on the course, are not allowed. The safety of our runners is our number one priority. By signing or clicking ’I Accept’ on any War Eagle Run Fest registration race waiver, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of Competition.

Yes, music devices with headphones are permitted to use on the course; however, participants must be alert to their surroundings at all times and must pay attention to important announcements made at the start line and on the course.

Lost & Found is located near the awards area.  After the event, please contact info@wareaglerunfest.com to see if items were turned in.  Clothing items left in the start areas and along the course are immediately donated to charity and are not kept in Lost & Found.

Yes.  We will have a gear check point near the Packet Pickup area race morning.  Please make sure your gear is secured in a bag and marked CLEARLY with your bib number.  We will get these bags back to the stadium to be claimed after the event.

Gear Check closes at 11:30 am on race day, and all bags must be picked up before that time. The War Eagle Run Fest is not responsible for gear bags not picked up by 11:30 am, however remaining bags will be brought to our office.  Please contact us at info@wareaglerunfest.com to claim your bag.  After one week, anything remaining is discarded or donated to charity.

There is plenty of parking for Packet Pickup and Race Day near Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Specific War Eagle Run Fest Parking guidance will be published in the Athlete Guide available race week.

Access Auburn Guests & Visitors Parking Guide Here

For 2026, all races will start outside of Jordan-Hare Stadium and finish at the 50-yard line of Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Detailed maps are posted online and emailed to all registered runners prior to the event.

Corrals are self-seeded for the War Eagle Run Fest weekend.  On Saturday the 5K will start at 7:30am in a wave start fashion, and on Sunday the Half Marathon will start at 7:00am in a wave start fashion.  150-200 runners will be allowed to start approximately every 30 seconds.