FAQ's

Q. Will the race be chipped/timed? 

A. ARE Event Productions will be timing the race. The results will include both GUN and NET time.

 

Q. Are there awards? 
A. Yes. The awards will break down as follows:

OVERALL - GUN TIME Basis
The Top 3 Male and Female finishers

Please be present at 10:00AM for the awards ceremony.

AGE GROUPS
All overall winners are included in their age groups. (There IS duplication). As such, theresults will accurately show everyone's placement in their division.The Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group (based on NET time) will
receive an award at the ceremony taking place at 10A.

Age Group Awards will be given out at the results kiosk.
Categories:
14-U, 15-19, 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+

 

Q. Will this event provide finishers a medal? 
A. All half marathon finishers receive a medal at the finish line.

Q. When will the course be published online?
The course is already available. Please click here to preview. 

 

Q.  Does the Race provide registration insurance?
A. Yes, for an additional $16 at your time of registration, you can insure your registration. This provides for a NO QUESTIONS ASKED refund of your entry fee with a deadline of Thursday 9/17. The request must be made as an email to info@zippyreg.com by that date. This insurance expires at 11:59:59PM ET on Thursday, 9/17/2026 and refunds will
not be granted for requests made after that time.

Q. May someone else pick up my packet?
A. Yes, someone else may pick up your packet with your permission and a copy of your photo ID. Alternatively, you can pick up for someone else without their ID if they forward you their Bib Assignment email (the email sent race week with their bib number and name).

 

Q. When is the last day I can register for the race?
A. The last day to register will be September 19, 2026 by 6PM at packet pickup.

 

Q. Where can I park?
There are several parking garages within walking distance to the start and finish line. The City Center Parking Garage is the most accessible from the finish line and a short walk to the start line. See link below for more information. Where to park in Saratoga Springs (with parking map).

Q.  Can I wear headphones?
A. It is strongly discouraged, but permitted, for runners to use headphones while racing. The course is open and used by other runners, walkers, cyclists and vehicles making it important that each participant be aware of their surroundings.

Q. Are you providing cups at the water stops?
A. Yes, cups will be available for you to grab your liquid refreshment.

Q.  May I wear/use a hydration pack during the race?
A. Yes, hydration packs are permissible and encouraged.

Q. What drink and nutritional supplement will be available on the course?
A. Water and NUUN hydration infused water will be provided at each of the 5 hydration stop. We will have cups filled with these liquids for you to take. Check back later for any additional nutritional items that may be available.

Q. Is there medical help available on the course?
A.Yes. There will be an EMT stationed along the course and at the finish line. There are amateur radio operators at every water stop who can relay messages to the finish area as well as hydration stop captains. Road marshals have cell phones
available to call 911 if a medical emergency occurs on the course.

 

Q.  Are there portable toilets on the course?
A. Yes. There will be a portable toilet at every hydration stop, which is approximately every 2 miles on the course.

 

Q. Can I run with a stroller, skates, my dog, etc.?
No – unless otherwise authorized by the race. For additional questions or requests, please reach out to info@irunlocal.com to discuss race exceptions.

 

Q.  Can I get a refund if I cannot attend the race after registering?
A. There are no refunds. The only exception is if you purchase registration insurance (and then you are still subject to the 9/17 deadline explained below). If you do NOT purchase registration insurance, your entry fee is non-refundable. If you still desire some method to recoup some of your entry and you do not purchase registration insurance, you can
try to find someone to transfer your entry to. For $16, paid at the time of registration, you can insure your registration which provides for a no questions asked refund of your fee paid (not including the $16 nor the processing fee) that simply requires you email us at info@zippyreg.com prior to the deadline of 11:59:59PM ET on Thursday, 9/17. It will be refunded without having to provide a reason. This insurance does not apply for requests made after 12AM ET on Friday, 9/18.

Q. Can I transfer my bib/registration to another person?
A. Yes. The person who wants to transfer their bib can manage the transfer through the Registration Portal. There is a button to “Transfer Registration”. Upon agreeing to the terms, they are given a (transfer) code to share with the person replacing them. That new person uses that code when registering to only pay the transfer fee of $15 to run
the race.

Q. Is there a course cutoff time?
A. Yes. Participants must complete the course in 3.5 hours or less.

Q.  What if I have a question that isn't answered here?
A. Feel free to email any questions not answered here to info@irunlocal.com.

Q. Will there be photos taken during the race? Will they be available for review and purchase?

A. More information to be provided soon. 

Q. Where are the best for spectators to watch? 

A. More information to be provided soon.