Answers to frequently asked questions

Divisions – There are thirteen age divisions for both males and females. They are under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, as well as a Clydesdale Division for men (190 plus pounds) and an Athena Division for women (150 plus pounds).

Age – Your age for the Series will be your age on the day of the LAST race in your series. For individual races, the assigned age bracket will be your age on the day of that race.

Awards – T-shirts for all participants, but not guaranteed to race day sign-ups. Awards will be given at each race to the first three finishers in each age division, male and female and to the top three overall men and women winners (excluded from the age divisions.) At the end of the series, awards will also be given to the Series winners, both Long and Short, to the top 3 finishers, male and female, in each age division. The Clydesdale and Athena Divisions will also receive special recognition. All awards must be picked up within 30 days after each race.

Wheels & Pets – For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and Pets ARE NOT ALLOWED in any of the races.

Child Care – Child Care is available at the 5K on St. Pat's Day ONLY. A special area will be set aside for child care during race time. Trained child care professionals will be on hand at each race. Children must be at least 2-1/2 years of age, and must be potty trained. Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED in the Child Care area. The Child Care area is open DURING RACE TIME ONLY.

Race Results – Chip Timing is used. You will be issued a chip and ankle strap for each race. Failure to return the chip will result in a $25 charge. Official Results will be generated as quickly as possible after the race and will be posted on this site over the weekend of the race and in Runner’s Roost, 107 E. Bijou, Colorado Springs, within a week, after Race Day. Any corrections should be reported as quickly as possible and no later than 14 days after the race.

Series Results – Results will be updated approximately 2 weeks after each event. This allows a "grace period" to correct any errors in the race postings.

Food, Water Stations, Port-o-lets – A variety of food and drink will be provided at the Finish area for all runners and walkers. Water will be available at the Start/Finish area and along the route. Port-o-lets will be located in the Start/Finish area.