Freedom Half Marathon - FAQ
Q: What is the date for the 2012 Freedom Marathon?
A: The 2nd Annual Freedom Marathon & Relays will be held November 9-12, 2012.
Q: How much does it cost to register/enter the event?
A:Event fees are as follows:
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Norfolk Freedom Marathon
Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon
Wounded Warrior & Family |
Norfolk Four Person Relay
Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon
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Eagle Challenge Freedom Challenge |
Cup Challenges
3 Categories: Military Cup Challenge, Organizational Cup Challenge & Scholastic Cup Challenge
Marathon Cup Challenge (minimum 5 team members)
$75 thru FEB 14th, 2012
$85 thru MAY 14th, 2012
$90 thru AUG 14th, 2012
$105 thru NOV 8th, 2012
$115 EXPO/Race Weekend NOV 9-12, 2012
Half Marathon Cup Challenge (minimum 5 team members)
$65 thru FEB 14th, 2012
$75 thru MAY 14th, 2012
$85 thru AUG 14th, 2012
$95 thru NOV 8th, 2012
$105 EXPO/Race Weekend NOV 9-12, 2012
Q: What does this entry fee cover?
A: The entry fee covers all the following:
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Race Registration
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Goody Bag
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Commemorative Technical T-shirt
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Commemorative Finisher Medallion
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Personalized Bib (if registered on or before October 20, 2012)
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Post-Race Food and Refreshments
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Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon Post-Race Celebration (on Sunday Nov 12 2012)
Q: What time does the race start?
A: Event timings are as follows:
The Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon - Wheel Chair Invitational will begin at 6:55 am.
The Half Marathon and Relay events will begin at 7:00 am
The 5k event will begin at 7:30 am.
Q: What are the expected high/low temperatures on November 12?
A: Normal conditions for around this time of the year are: High: 66 F (19 C) | Low: 50 F (10 C)
Q: Can I walk this marathon?
A: You must maintain a 20 min/mile pace in order to finish the race. The roads will open to traffic as soon as the last person passes mile marker 3.
Q: What is the age requirement to participate in Freedom Half Marathon?
A: To run the Freedom Half Marathon, you must be at least 13 years of age on November 12, 2012.
Q: What is the age requirement to participate in the Kids Warrior Trot – Freedom Mile?
A: Kids must be 12 years old and under on race day (Saturday, November 11, 2012).
Q: How many water stations are there and will GU be available?
A: There will be water stations approximately every two miles and GU at the station near mile 8. Also GU will be for sale at the Expo.
Q: Can I push a baby stroller, baby jogger, and/or baby carrier; have baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, animals/pets of any kind, use a walking stick, roller blades, and/or wear headphones?
A: These objects are NOT permitted on the course. It is against USATF rules and are considered a safety hazard. The rules will be strictly enforced on the course.
Q: How should I line-up at the start line?
A: Runners should line up in their appropriate corral based on their expected finish time. The corrals will be maintained by Freedom Half Marathon volunteers and will be well-marked.
Q: When do I pick-up my race packet?
A: Race packet pick-up for the Freedom Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, Wounded Warrior & Family Fun Run 5k, and Kids’ Warrior Trot is at the Health & Fitness Expo, held Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th. There is no race packet pick-up on race morning.
Q: How do I register?
A: You can CLICK HERE to register online or follow the Register link on the main menu.
Q: Will I be able to register the day of the race?
A: Day of race registration is not available. Runners may register online through Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Q: I am not able to make it to Race Packet Pick-up. What do I do?
A: You may have another person (family member or friend) pick up your race packet for you. The person picking up your race packet will need the following:
His or her photo I.D. (only forms of I.D. accepted are Driver License or Military I.D.)
Letter signed by you authorizing the pick-up of your Race Packet. Name of the designated person on the letter must match photo I.D.
He or she will need to present these materials to a race official and will be required to show ID in order to verify the identity of the person picking up the race packet.
Q: Can I defer my entry to next year?
Q: No. Entry deferments are not permitted.
Q: How long is the course open?
A: The course is open for 4 hours. Registrants must be capable of completing the full distance, start line to finish line, within the event time requirement of 4 hour (or approx. 16 minutes/mile). Participants running slower than 16 minutes/mile will not be guaranteed Aid Station or Medical support once the 4:00 time limit has been reached. Participants still out on the race course will be asked to move onto the sidewalk as the streets will be re-opened to traffic.
Q: If I am injured and/or cannot run the event (friend’s wedding, work obligation, etc.) can I get a refund, donate my entry or transfer my entry to someone else?
A: No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable, and may not be deferred toward a future event.
Q: Can I give/sell my number to another person?
A: No. Entries and race numbers are non-transferable from one person to another.
Q: Do I have to pick up my T-shirt, Participant Packet and Participant Bag at the Expo?
A: Yes. All participants must pick up their official race Bib Number, D-Tag, Technical T-shirt and Participant Bag at the Freedom Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. We do not mail out participant packets or bags that were not picked up; no exceptions.
Q: Can I pick up my Participant Packet, Participant Bag and T-shirt on the day of the race?
A: >There is no race day Participant Packet and Bag Pick-Up. All participants must pick up their bags/bib numbers/t-shirts/D-Tags prior to race day.
Q: Can I exchange my shirt for a smaller/larger size at the Expo?
A: No. T-shirt sizes are determined at the point of registration and cannot be exchanged at the Expo for a different size.
Q: I cannot run the race. Will you mail my Participant Packet, Participant Bag and T-shirt to me?
A: No. We are unable to mail out Participant Packets or Bags if they are not picked up. No exceptions.
Q: If I offer to pay postage for my Participant T-shirt, will you mail it to me?
A: Yes. If you registered and are unable to participate in the race, we will be happy to mail just your participant T-shirt to you, there is a $12.00 cost to do so (please include in your cancellation notice your name, mailing address, sex, age, phone number, and T-shirt size). Make check payable to "Freedom Marathon, Inc." and mail to the following address:
Freedom Marathon, Inc.
Attn: Cancellations/T-shirt Request
P.O. Box 3843
Norfolk, VA 23514-3843
Participant T-shirts will be mailed approximately 4-6 weeks after the event.
Q: I want to volunteer. Who do I contact?
A: All interested volunteers, please CLICK HERE for detailed information to register for volunteering.
Q: I'm not a runner, but want to be involved! Are there options for me?
A: Absolutely! In addition to our volunteer program, we encourage everyone across Norfolk and surrounding areas to support the cause and cheer on our runners on race day.
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