FAQ
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Look below for the most common questions about the Early Bird 10-mile Run.
GENERAL
Runner Cap
Distance
One distance to rule them all. The Early Bird is a 10 mile run. Enjoy!
SWAG
Besides running 10 lovely miles through the roads and parks of Millard, each runner will receive an official Early Bird race shirt, chip timed results, free downloadable race photos, athlete SWAG package and post-race recovery refreshments. Enjoy!
START LINE
Maps
Maps are available here.
Parking
Maps are available here.
Gear Check
Gear check is offered near the start line. Check the race guide for most up to date information as we get closer to the race date.
FINISH LINE
Map
Maps are available here.
PACKET PICKUP
Location
Packet Pickup and Schedule of Events information is available here.
RACE DAY
Runner Resources
Race day runner resources are located here.
VIRTUAL RACE
How it Works
Virtual Race information is located here.
Submitting Your Results
Packet Pickup and Shipping
Virtual race packet pickup and packet shipping information is located here.
REGISTRATION
Minimum Age
You must be 8 years of age on race day to take part in the Early Bird Run. A parent or guardian must sign the waiver on behalf of participants 18 or younger.
Minimum Pace & Time Limit
City permits limit the race time to a 3.5-hour time limit. The course will be closed at a 20:00 minute per mile pace and the finish line will remain open until 11:00 a.m. (assuming last runners start at 7:40 a.m.). No race services, including medical, aid stations or traffic control are available beyond this pace. Athletes must cross the finish line by 11:00 a.m. in order to be considered official finishers.
Athletes with Disabilities
Athlete with Disabilities information is available here.
Race Policies
Race policies including policies regarding registration, refunds, transfers to virtual event, deferrals to the following year, event cancellations, event alterations and participant materials are located here.
Weather or Dangerous Conditions
Registration policies regarding dangerous weather or dangerous conditions are located here.
Event Insurance
We are proud to offer RegShield, a 3rd party event insurance policy, to participants to optionally purchase at time of checkout to protect their registration.* If a participant is unable to attend their race due to one of nearly 20 covered circumstances, they can make a claim and receive 100% of their purchase back (registration and extra fees – not sales tax or add-on purchases due to variability in sales tax laws and provisioning of add-ons). RegShield must be purchased at time of registration.
COURSE
Map
Course maps and information is located here.
Headphones
Items NOT Allowed on Course
Pets, runners not wearing a race bib, non-official cyclists, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, and any wheeled vehicles other than registered wheelchair athletes are not allowed on the course.
Clothing Left at Start Line or On Course
Clothing items left at the start line or on the course will be picked up and donated to People’s City Mission. Pink Gorilla Events cannot be responsible for discarded clothing or other items along the race course.
AFTER THE RACE
Results and Photos
Results and photos will be sent via email, posted to facebook and will also be posted here.
Participant Materials (SWAG)
Information regarding how to receive your participant materials (SWAG) before or after the race is located here.
Shirt Exchange
Shirt exchange information is located here.
Awards
Information on how to obtain awards is located here.
Lost & Found
On race day, lost & found will be located at the Pink Gorilla Event race headquarters tent. Following race day, please contact us to inquire about missing items.