Schedule

    Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable, no exceptions.  Once we receive and process your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. The entry fee for the 2008 race will not transfer to the 2009 race. All entries received by October 15, 2008 will be confirmed by mail. Entries received after October 15 may be confirmed by visiting our web site. On-line and mail-in entrants who provide a valid email address also receive instant email confirmation. Do not mail entry forms after November 1. Instead, sign up on-line through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.

Late registration will be held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center during the Health &  Fitness Expo on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. No Race Day registration or packet pick up!

If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.

       Every 8k runner receives a special technical race shirt and a medal at the finish line and is admitted to a special post-race celebration with plenty of free food, drink and lots of smiles and pats on the back.
       Water stops will be positioned at the start and at two other locations. Diamond Springs water and Mountain Blast-flavored POWERade will be available at water stops on the race course.  Port-o-johns will be stationed at the Start/Finish and adjacent to every water stop. Digital clocks will be stationed at every mile.  Medical attention is available along the course.

     The NTELOS 8k uses the computerized ChampionChip timing system.  Chip timing allows each runner's time to start when they reach the starting line.  Your finish time is calculated precisely when you cross the finish line.  Runners are provided with a chip in their race packet and must return it at the finish line.  In case of withdrawal or cancellation, a $30 replacement fee will be assessed if the chip is not returned within 15 days after the race.  Runners who already own a chip may use it by filling in the chip number on the entry form.

Packet pick-up will be available at the Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!

Switching Races. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.

Training Program

Need help preparing to run the 8k?  Check out our free Training Program.

Participants in the 8k will be corralled for the start based on predicted times listed on their completed entry form.