FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Registration FAQs
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Where and when do I get my bib number & registration materials?
Can I transfer my registration to someone else if I am unable to run?
Can I defer my registration until next year if I am unable to run?
If general registration reaches capacity can I gain entry by raising money for charity?
Why is there a deadline for transfers, deferrals, updates, and switching races?
Race Day FAQs
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Race Course FAQs
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Other FAQs
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How do I sign up to participate?
Click HERE to sign up to participate!
You can learn more about each event by visiting the links below:
Please be sure to check the list of confirmed entrants. If you are not listed, you are not signed up.
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How do I claim a deferred entry?
If you selected to defer last year’s entry, you will be sent an an email from ZippyReg [email sent on 12/7/24] with instructions to claim your 2024 entry using a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.
Pandemic Deferrals: If you selected to defer your 2020/2021 entry as your solution for the canceled event, you will be sent an an email from ZippyReg [email sent on 12/7/24] with instructions to claim your 2024 entry using a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.
Important! You must claim you deferred entry by May 1st. If no action is taken before the advertised deadline your deferral will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.
Team Relay deferrals: Please be advised that, by default, you will be assigned to the previous team. We can very easily help you switch to another team, or create a new team. Please contact us for assistance.
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When does registration close?
Registration is limited for all events. All events have filled to capacity in the past as early as June. If you are planning to run with us we recommend registering early.
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Is there a list of confirmed entrants?
Yes. Please click HERE to search the confirmed entrants list.
If your name is not on this list, you are not signed up to run.
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What is included in the registration fee?
Registration fees help pay for the cost of putting on our event. Our runners are our top priority, and as the demand for our event continues to grow, we want to ensure that MDI remains a quality experience for all. The Mount Desert Island Marathon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization benefiting many local, state, and national charities.
In addition, your registration fee includes the following:
Commemorative race bag*.
Commemorative tech shirt* available in Men's/Unisex and Women's specific sizes.
We do our very best to ensure that you receive the shirt size your ordered at the time of registration. Please keep in mind that these shirts are ordered in advance, while registration remains open. (This means our race committee must estimate the sizes that we order, based on current registrations, and past registrations from previous years.) Shirts are distributed on a first come, first served basis and must be picked up in person at the Pre-Race Expo.
Superior race timing.
We work closely with our timing company, ARE Event Productions, to offer you the best results possible. Their crew has worked tirelessly over the years to make our event Maine's first to offer live race day tracking for fans and spectators, as well as immediate personalized overall and age-group results available at the finish line.
Shuttle bus transportation.
Plentiful finish line amenities.
Printable finisher certificate. (Available once results have been deemed official, usually one week after the race concludes.)
FREE race photos from our partners at Capstone Photography.
*Important: Race bags and shirts must be picked up in person with photo ID on either Friday or Saturday at the Pre-Race Expo. No exceptions. It is the participant’s responsibility to plan their race weekend accordingly.
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Where and when do I get my bib number & registration materials?
You must pick up your packet in person with photo ID at our Pre-Race Health & Fitness Expo, held both Friday and Saturday prior to race day. Please plan your travels to Bar Harbor accordingly.
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Can I view / update my registration information?
HOW TO VIEW OR UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION: You will need to access your personal Registration Portal within ZippyReg to make changes or updates. Please use the link in your Run MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Due to our production schedule, personal information updates may only be permitted until 11:59PM ET on September 1st. Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Can I switch my registration from one race to another?
Yes, providing the desired race has not yet reached capacity. The deadline is September 1st. You will be charged for the difference in entry fees, if applicable.
HOW TO SWITCH RACE DISTANCES: You will need to access your personal Registration Portal within ZippyReg to make changes or updates. Please use the link in your Run MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Due to our production schedule, registration changes (e.g., switching from one race to another) will only be permitted until 11:59PM ET on September 1st. Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Important! The option to switch from one race to another will be granted providing the race you wish to switch to has not already filled to capacity. A limited number of Charity Bibs will be available.
Important! If you wait until race check-in to switch races, your only option will be to switch to a Charity Bib. You will still be expected to make a donation in the full amount of the minimum fundraising requirement. No exceptions. This method takes a lot more time and requires a lot more manual data management as compared to you officially making the switch to a Charity Bib in the ZippyReg system ahead of time.
There is no other way to switch race distances at check-in without switching to a Charity Bib. No exceptions.
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Can I transfer my registration to someone else if I am unable to run?
Yes. The deadline is September 1st.
Pursuant to the waiver signed at the time of registration, your entry fee is non-refundable and *non-transferable, except as permitted herein. We provide the opportunity for a properly registered individual to transfer their entry only under the following conditions.
HOW TO TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION: You will need to access your personal Registration Portal within ZippyReg to make changes or updates. Please use the link in your Run MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Participants are welcome to post available entries for transfer or sale on our Facebook Event Page thru September 1st. Payment for the transferred registration (i.e., the actual cost of the registration), must be done via private arrangements between the transferor and the transferee. Past transfer participants have used cash, check, Paypal, Venmo, etc. (Facebook posts for available entries made after September 1st will be removed.) It is strongly suggested to search the list of confirmed entrants to make sure the seller is legit.
Restrictions - Charity Bibs, Invitational/Elite Entries, and previously Deferred Entries are not eligible for transfer. Your entry will be cancelled if you violate this rule.
Please note: Transferring your entry requires a $20 handling fee to be paid the new runner at the time of registration. Optional add-ons (meals, club memberships, Sea to Summit Series, etc.) are not eligible for transfer.
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*Non-transferable applies to all registrants and prohibits every registrant from giving their bib to a non-registrant without going through the official transfer program.
The first offense of an improper bib transfer outside of the stated transfer period will result in a 2 year ban from the race.
The second offense of an improper transfer outside the stated transfer period will result in a lifetime ban from the race.
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Due to our production schedule, registration changes (e.g., transferring your entry someone else) will only be permitted until 11:59PM ET on September 1st. Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Can I defer my entry until next year if I am unable to run?
A limited number of deferrals will be available. The deadline is September 1st. However, this option may reach the limit before the deadline.
Please note: Deferring your entry requires a $20 handling fee to be paid at the time of the deferral.
HOW TO DEFER YOUR ENTRY: You will need to access your personal Registration Portal within ZippyReg to make changes or updates. Please use the link in your Run MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Due to our production schedule, registration changes (e.g., deferring your entry to next year) will only be permitted until 11:59PM ET on September 1st. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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Important deferral policy details:
Race entries may only be deferred for one year from the originally intended race date; race entries may not deferred more than one year. (This means if you defer your entry to next year, you will not be able to defer a second time to the following year.)
Deferrals apply for race registration only; optional add-ons (meals, club memberships, Sea to Summit Series, etc.) may not be deferred.
Deferred entries may not be transferred to a new runner.
By default, your deferred entry will be valid for the race distance that you were originally signed up. If you would like to switch races, you may do so after signing up.
Once registration opens for next year’s race, you will receive an email from ZippyReg with directions to sign up with a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email. The deadline to claim your deferred entry is May 1st.
Deferring your entry does NOT mean that you are automatically signed up for next year’s race. It is the participant’s responsibility to claim their entry by following the directions emailed to them by ZippyReg.
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Can I add Sea to Summit to my registration?
HOW TO ADD SEA TO SUMMIT: You will need to access your personal Registration Portal within ZippyReg to make changes or updates. Please use the link in your Run MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Once in your personal Registrant Portal, you will need to switch your race to include Sea to Summit and pay the balance.
You can learn more about the Sea to Summit Race Series by clicking HERE.
The deadline to add Sea to Summit is 11:59PM ET on September 1st. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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Is there a wait list?
No. In the event that a race fills to capacity there is no wait list. Our race committee anticipates an approximate number of cancellations each year and allows more than enough entrants in anticipation of those cancellations.
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If general registration reaches capacity can I gain entry by raising money for charity?
Yes. A limited number Charity Bibs will be available after general registration reaches capacity. Click HERE to learn more about the Charity Bib Program.
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Why are there entrant capacities for each race?
Each of our races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, Team Relay) have a maximum entrant capacity for several reasons including municipal permits, emergency management, transportation, course support, event specific medals, personalized & individually coded bib numbers for timing, etc.
Enforcing these entrant caps allows our team to produce a safe, fun and enjoyable event.
Accepting more participants that we can manage would be irresponsible and a disservice to our runners as a whole. Thank you for your understanding.
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Why is there a deadline for transfers, deferrals, updates, and switching races?
Due to our production schedule, the deadline for transfers, deferrals, updates, and race switches is September 1st. After this date, our team is actively planning for your participation, and your entry will be fully expended on materials for this year's race, and therefore cannot be applied to next year. After September 1st bib numbers are assigned and the finalized entrant database is sent on to various printers, as well as the race timers. Your emergency contact information is shared with Hancock County EMA, Maine State Police, and other local agencies. We wish we could make exceptions beyond the advertised deadline(s), however, we simply cannot. Thank you for your understanding.
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What is the cancellation policy?
The Mount Desert Island Marathon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Entry fees, including optional add-ons, and/or charity donations, are non-refundable. No exceptions. (See transfer and deferral information above.) This no-refund policy is clearly posted and must be agreed to by all entrants at the time of registration. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether the entrant’s plans change, the entrant becomes injured, or if the entrant has an unexpected family emergency / business emergency / medical emergency / or if the entrant is unable to participate for any other reason not already listed above. Once the entrant has paid the entry fee they will not receive a refund if they cannot participate, or if the event is canceled because of weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, unforeseen circumstances, or for any other reason not already listed above. (Income generated from registration is almost entirely expended prior to race day.) Bib numbers, race materials, and/or other incentive items will not be mailed. The race committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entries.
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Where and when does each event start?
MARATHON
Marathon Start Time - 8:00AM
Marathon Start Location - 200 Main Street, Bar Harbor.
Marathon Information - Click HERE!
RELAY
Relay Start Time - 8:00AM
Relay Start Location - 200 Main Street, Bar Harbor.
Relay Information - Click HERE!
HALF-MARATHON
Half-Marathon Start Time - 8:30AM
Half-Marathon Start Location - 5 Manchester Road, Northeast Harbor.
Half-Marathon Information - Click HERE!
All events finish at 327 Main Street in Southwest Harbor.
The course will close to all participants at 3:00PM.
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Is there a bag check?
Yes. Limit one (1) small, self-supplied, sturdy bag per runner. No luggage will be accepted.
All bags are subject to security screenings. Race officials are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave any and all valuables with family or friends. Unclaimed bags will be disposed of.
When packing your checked bag, keep in mind that the Finish Line Shuttle Buses back to Bar Harbor don't start running until 12:00PM. Be sure to include a few warm layers so you'll be comfortable as you cheer on your fellow race finishers!
Please see additional information below:
MARATHON & RELAY (Bar Harbor):
The baggage check vehicle will be stationed at the Village Green in Bar Harbor, near the start.
You must check your small bag 30-minutes prior to the start of your race. No bags will be accepted after 7:30AM.
Checked bags will be transported to the finish area in Southwest Harbor.
Please securely attach the gear check tag from the bottom of your bib number to identify your bag.
HALF-MARATHON (Northeast Harbor):
The baggage check will be stationed at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor, about ¼-mile from the start.
You must check your bag 30-minutes prior to the start of your race. No bags will be accepted after 8:15AM.
Checked bags will be transported to the finish area in Southwest Harbor.
Please securely attach the gear check tag from the bottom of your bib number to identify your bag.
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Is transportation provided to get back to Bar Harbor?
Yes. Buses will run between the Finish Line in Southwest Harbor and the Village Green in Bar Harbor (very near the starting line).
Note: Buses DO NOT follow the race course, but instead follow the most direct route. Buses will run continuously once filled from approximately 12-Noon until 3:00PM. (You will need to arrange other transportation if you are planning to leave Southwest Harbor after 3:00PM.)
*Please be aware that buses may face traffic delays because of the race!*
There are also several taxi services on Mount Desert Island, including:
Bar Harbor Coastal Cab & Tours (207) 288-1222
Grab A Cab (207) 460-4115
Point-2-Point Taxi & Tours (207) 669-0220
Sunrise 2 Sunset Taxi (207) 801-8280
Y&P Taxi Services (207) 412-8934
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Who is eligible for awards and where can they be picked up?
MEDALLIONS
Every competitor who finishes the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half-Marathon, or Team Relay will be awarded the holy grail of medallions: Our world-famous CRUSHER CLAW!
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Marathon & Half-Marathon - Age group awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers, male and female in the following age categories: 19 & Under/ 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+
MDI AREA AWARDS
Awards will also be presented to the top three Mount Desert Island area resident finishers in both the Marathon & Half-Marathon.
RELAY
Awards will be presented to the top three teams in the Team Relay division and the Public Safety Relay division.
WHERE TO PICK UP AWARDS
There is no formal awards ceremony, with the exception of the top three overall finishers, male and female who will be recognized on the awards podium shortly after they finish.
You, or a friend/family member must be present to claim your age group award at the finish line. Awards will not be mailed! Please check posted results! There is a results tent with a member of the race timing crew ready and waiting to check your final standing. Awards may be picked up immediately at the end of the finisher's chute, in the results tent.
PRIZE MONEY
Our prize purse is proudly sponsored by Crow Athletics!
Click HERE for more information.
Note: The MDI Marathon & Half-Marathon have a strict NO HEADPHONES policy for those competing for cash prizes.
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How has the weather been in the past?
Race day temps average from about 39F to about 57F.
Click on each year below to see a detailed weather report for the day:
2023 • 2022 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 • 2003 • 2002
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Where can I view the course map and profile?
Please see the individual webpage for each race division for more information, including course maps and elevation profiles, as well as detailed course dscriptions:
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Is the Marathon course certified?
Yes, The Marathon course has been measured and certified according to official USATF standards at a distance of 26 miles 385 yards / 42.195km. [Certification #ME23002JG] The certification sanctions the Mount Desert Island Marathon as a direct qualifier for the World Marathon Majors, including the Boston Marathon.
If you are fortunate enough to run a qualifying time that is eligible for entry into the Boston Marathon, your results will be automatically submitted to the Boston Athletics Association.
The Half-Marathon course has also been measured and certified according to official USATF standards at a distance of 13 miles 176 yards / 21.0975 km. [Certification #ME23003JG]
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What kind of course support is provided?
There are fluid replacement stations approximately every 2 miles. Lemon-Lime Gatorade and water will be offered at all stations.
Assorted GU energy gel flavors will be available beginning at the Mile-16 fluids station. We recommend that you carry extra if you might need more, or prefer a particular flavor.
Note for late finishers: Water stops may gradually become self-serve, as our volunteers are assigned accordingly. The course will remain open to competitors until 2:30PM.
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Are there restrooms on the course?
Yes. There are port-a-johns on the course (spaced approximately every 5-miles) and at the start and finish.
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Are headphones/earbuds allowed?
Noise cancelling headphones are strictly prohibited It is imperative that you be able to hear other participants, course marshals, volunteers, and vehicular traffic during the race. Other headphones are allowed, but strongly discouraged. In accordance with revised regulations of USATF, this event no longer bans the use of headsets while participating in our events. (Except for athletes competing for cash prizes; see below.)
However, the MDI Marathon recognizes the potential danger of wearing such devices as many parts of our course are shared with auto traffic and strongly urges participants NOT to use headphones.
If you still insist on wearing headphones, please keep the volume turned down low, and only run with one ear bud so you are aware of other participants and vehicular traffic.
According to Road Runners Club of America's tips for running safety:
"Don't wear headsets. Use your ears to be aware of the surroundings. Using headphones, you lose the use of an important sense-your hearing. Always stay alert and aware of what's going on around you. The more aware you are, the less vulnerable you are."
Important! The MDI Marathon & Half-Marathon will continue to enforce a "no headphones" policy for those competing for cash prizes.
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What items are NOT allowed on the course?
There are a number of items that are not allowed on the course including, but not limited to:
Participants running in the opposite direction of the race course.
Unregistered runners/walkers.
Unauthorized pacing.
Unauthorized cyclists.
Pets/animals.
Baby joggers/strollers.
Roller skates/ blades.
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Can a friend who isn’t registered to participate jump in and run with me for a few miles? Or can I have a faster friend pace me, even though they are not registered to run?
No. Only registered participants may run on the race course. Unregistered runners are considered bandits, and banditing is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized pacing by a bandit or bandits will result in immediate disqualification of the registered runner, and a ban from future editions of our race for all involved runners.
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What is next year's race date?
The MDI Marathon is always held the Sunday following Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our next three race dates are as follows:
October 19, 2025
October 18, 2026
October 17, 2027
You may sign up for registration updates HERE.
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If didn't register can I "bandit" or use someone else’s bib number?
No. "Banditting" or "rogue running" a race is not allowed for many reasons.
Race officials have set a participant limit on the MDI Marathon to ensure that runners, volunteers, spectators, and local residents have a safe and enjoyable experience. We have planned course amenities, (i.e., water, sports drinks, and medical/municipal assistance) based on that number. By running as a bandit, you're making the course more congested and taking race resources away from runners who've registered and paid for those benefits.
Banditting includes, but is not limited to: Running some or all of the race course without a bib number that is rightfully registered to yourself; running the race course in the opposite direction; unauthorized pacing.
While it may seem like no big deal to give or sell your race bib to another person, it does present serious consequences to both the race organizers and the participant field alike. Race results and awards can be impacted, while medical staff might not be able to identify a participant in need of treatment on the course. It is imperative that the person wearing the bib and taking part in the race is the same person that is in our registrant database.
If a person is caught wearing a bib that is registered to someone else, both parties will be banned from participating in future editions of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half-Marathon & Team Relay and all Crow Athletics events. The person wearing the bib will also be disqualified from any official results.
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What is "good race etiquette"?
If the MDI Marathon is your first race, or if you're still new to the sport, you may not be familiar with some of the "rules" — both stated and unwritten:
Pay for your spot: Running in a race you haven't entered, also called "banditing" (see above), is not fair to race organizers, volunteers, and especially the people who have paid to participate. It's also unsafe, since race organizers plan their course amenities and medical assistance based on the number of people who have signed up for the race. Overcrowded race conditions can lead to falls and other problems. Don't do it.
Don’t run with someone else’s bib number: Race organizers must work very closely with the local Emergency Management Agency and supply an entrant database to all area EMS departments. This database includes all runners first and last names by bib number, along with the corresponding emergency contact information for each participant. If a runner wearing your bib has a medical issue, we won’t be able to help them as effectively if we don’t know them. If you run using someone else’s bib, we don’t know you, so you’re at risk as well. You get the idea. Run only with your own race number—period. If we find you doing otherwise, you and anyone else involved risk being suspended from future Run MDI events.
Line up properly: The MDI Marathon is a small event and since there are no starting corrals, runners must 'self-seed' themselves at the starting line. Nothing is more annoying to a runner at the start of a race than having to weave around slower runners after the gun goes off. Faster runners should line up at the front of the starting line, slower runners and walkers at the back. If you are unsure if you are lined up in the right place, ask some of your fellow nearby competitors their anticipated pace, and if it's faster than yours, move further back. The MDI Marathon is chip-timed, so the time it takes you to reach the starting line won't count in your final net time.
Don't jingle: Don't carry loose change or a set of keys in your pocket. Although it may not bother you, the constant jingling can be really annoying to those who are running near you.
Keep your music to yourself: No one wants to hear your race playlist. If you must run with music, please wear headphones (which are still strongly discouraged, see above).
Don't block the running path: If you're running with a group, don't run more than two abreast (i.e., 2 runners side-by-side), so others can pass you.
Show volunteers appreciation: Please say "Thank You!" to race volunteers who hand you water, put your medal around your neck, or otherwise help you. They're volunteering their time and the race would not be successful without them.
Thank supporters, too: Acknowledge race spectators who cheer for you as you pass them. If you're too tired to say "thanks," show them a smile, wave, or give them a thumbs up. It will make them feel good and encourage them to keep rooting for others.
Use caution at fluid stations: Water stations can get a bit chaotic and crowded. Use caution when running into a water stop and make sure you're not cutting off other runners or spilling water on them. If you're going to stop or slow down to walk through the water stop, make sure there's not a runner behind you.
Keep moving at the finish: Don't immediately stop at the finish line or in the chute. There will be runners coming in right behind you, so keep going until it's safe to come to a stop.
Don't be a glutton: Don't take more than your fair share of food and drinks at the finish line. The back of the pack runners will appreciate it when there are still enough goodies for them at the end.
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Is there a way I can support the mission of the MDI Marathon?
Yes. Please click HERE to get involved.
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What are the terms and conditions to participate?
Race Check In and Bib Pick Up — All participants must pick-up their own bib number and race materials in person at the Pre-Race Expo by the registered entrant with photo ID. No exceptions. Please plan your travel accordingly and allow yourself ample time to drive, arrive, park, get your bib, and browse the Pre-Race Expo. Bib numbers, race materials, and/or other incentive items will NOT be mailed. Participants who do not attend the Pre-Race Expo will forfeit any incentive items.
Participation — Running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. Runners should be medically able and properly trained to participate in the Mount Desert Island Marathon. The runner understands the risks associated with running this event, including, but not limited to, weather, traffic, course conditions and surfaces, falls and contact with other runners, volunteers, or spectators. All participants must be officially registered.
Medical Support — Medical support for this event will be provided by volunteer personnel who may be called upon to provide assistance, including first aid, during or after the event. Medical volunteers will assist participants as necessary or appropriate. By entering a Marathon event and participating, the entrant agrees to treatment by medical personnel, and also agrees to accept medical decisions about the entrant's fitness to participate or continue in the race.
Course Time Limit (Marathon & Team Relay) — There is an 6.5-hour time limit beginning at 8:00AM. This means the course closes to participants at 2:30PM. Our course is open to local traffic in several locations.
Course Time Limit (Half-Marathon) — There is an 4-hour time limit beginning at the 8:30AM start. Our course is open to local traffic in several locations.
Drug Testing — Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with USA Track & Field rules and IAAF rule 144. Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USOC Hot Line at 1-800-223-0393.
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Will the race be impacted by a government shutdown?
In the case of a government shutdown, the race will not be directly impacted.
The race course follows local and state roads. There are many places along the course where Acadia National Park borders the state and local roads, but the roads themselves are not within the federal boundary, and therefore will not be closed in the event of a government shutdown.
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Will the race have public health restrictions?
“It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
―Yogi Berra
It is impossible to predict what, if any, public health restrictions or protocols could be needed in the future.
With that said, we will be working with and following the guidance of local and state public health agencies and departments to ensure that the event is considered safe.
Although currently not required, all registered participants should be prepared for the possibility of:
Masking indoors.
Masking in crowded places.
Other public health strategies, yet to be determined.
Although it is impossible to predict the trajectory of a public health crisis, it is possible that the following aspects of the race could be affected:
Volunteers
Transportation
Finish Line Medical Area
Pre-Race Expo
Pasta Dinner
and possibly more…
It is always the hope of event organizers that the race can be held restriction-free.
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What happens if the race is forced to cancel?
There will be no refunds if the race is forced to cancel due to weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, unforeseen circumstances, or for any other reason not already listed above. Income generated from registration is almost entirely expended prior to race day. (See the full cancellation policy here.)
There will be no virtual race. Race shirts/materials will not be mailed.