Below you'll find commonly asked questions and answers about the 2026 Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K:

Logistics

• Where do I park? Free parking is available within the Blue Oaks Professional Center and anywhere legal to park.
  
  
• Are there restrooms on course? Yes, there are restrooms along the Pleasant Grove Bike Path and at Aid Station #2 (Veterans Memorial Park)

Course & Rules

• Are strollers allowed in the race? No, strollers are not allowed due to the shared width of the bike path. Those in violation will be DNF'd.
  
  
• Are dogs allowed in the race? No, dogs are not allowed due to the shared width of the bike path. Those in violation will be DNF'd.
  
  
• Can my non-registered friends / family run with me during the race? No, spectators / friends / family are not allowed to pace participants during the event. Those in violation will be DNF'd.
  
  
• Are headphones allowed? Yes, headphones are allowed but runners are responsible for allowing others to pass as needed.
  
  
• Can I occupy the full width of the bike path? No, all participants must stay to the right side of the bike path throughout the entire race so that others may pass.
  
  
• Is the path open to the public? Yes, the bike path is open to the public. Signs will be posted letting other users know of the event.
  
  
• Is the course USATF / BAA Certified? No, the race is not a certified USATF or BAA event (at least this year).
  
  
• What is the cutoff time? The race course closes at 12:00PM or 3.5 hours into the race.

Registration & Catagories

• Can I defer my registration? Yes, you can defer your registration by logging into RunSignup and editing your ticket by May 9th with a $10 service fee. We're unable to defer or cancel your registration after May 9th.
  
  
• What is the minimum age for the half marathon / 5K? As long as minor is accompanied / supervised by an adult the minimum age is 8 years old. 16 years of age on race day is the minimum participant age without supervision.
  
  
• What is the minimum age for the 5K Walk? As long as minor is not using a stroller and accompanied / supervised by an adult the minimum age is 4 years old.
  
  
• Can I switch from the half marathon to the 5K (or vice versa)? Yes, you may do so by editing your ticket and paying the difference (if there is a fee difference), through May 15th 2026.
  
  
• What is your refund & deferral policy? Please see tab above this page for more information or click here.

Swag & Finish Line

• I can't make the race, can you ship my medal and swag to me? No, we do not ship items for any reason. Swag may be picked up at check in & on race day only and may be picked up by a friend.
  
  
• Will the results be posted? Yes, we will post results on RunSignup within an hour after cutoff on race day.
  
  
• Can I / my minor use the drink ticket for alcohol? No, bibs / tickets given to minors (under 21 years of age) will be modified and will not be allowed to traded in for a post event alcoholic drink. 

Weather

• Will the race be held if the race day is hot or cold? Possibly. The race will be held rain or shine and in both hot or cold temperatures. In the event that there is a thunderstorm, flooding, or a fire / heavy smoke, the race may be postponed to Saturday May 23rd 2026. Deferral credit for 2027 may be applied to participants in such cases. Refunds will not be awarded.