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FAQ

General Questions

1. What do I get for my entry fee?
All 10k participants receive a long sleeve technical race shirt, finishers medal, and a surprise finishers item. All Monster Mile participants receive a short sleeve cotton t-shirt and finisher medal. All participants are invited to the post race party on the beach to include food from Baker's Crust, Blue Moon beer, and live music from Rock Star Parking.

2. How can I sign up for the events?
The race will sell out at 7500 participants. In 2009, it sold out one month before the event. You can register here.

3. What are the age limits for the races?
There are no age limits. We encourage participants of all ages to join us.

4. Are the races walker friendly?
Yes, we will have plenty of participants that will walk.  If you plan to walk the race, we do require that you line up at the back of the race corral so as not to impede runners.

5. Where can I find a course map?
Click here to view a map of the 10k course.  Click here to view a map of the Monster Mile course.

6. What will the weather be like in Virginia Beach during October?
The average high is in the mid 70's while the average low is in the mid 50's.

7. What can I do before and after the race?
There are many fun things to do in Virginia Beach. Check out www.vbfun.com.

8. Will I receive a refund if I cannot attend?
There are absolutely NO refunds, NO transfers and NO deferrals, NO exceptions.

9. Are baby joggers or strollers allowed during the race?
No, this is to ensure runner safety and comply with liability insurance policies.

10. Are pets allowed during the race?
No, this is to ensure runner safety and comply with liability insurance policies.

11. Are headphones (iPods, mp3 players, etc) allowed during the race?
No, this is to ensure runner safety and comply with liability insurance policies.

12. When is the last day to register?
The last day to register is October 29th if the race is not sold out prior. Please check the home page to see if the race has sold out.

13. Can I register on race day?
We will not have race day registration. We do expect this race to sell out at 7500 participants. Please register early.

Packet Pick Up

14. How will I receive my race packet?
You must pick up your race packet before the event. We will not mail race packets. You may pick up your packet during one of the following times: Friday October 29, 2010 between 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Virginia Beach Convention Center or Saturday October 30, 2010 between 6:00 am - 7:30 am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center

15. Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes, as long as they have a copy of your photo ID and a letter signed by you providing permission for someone else to pick up your packet.

16. Where is the Virginia Beach Convention Center?
1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451

17. Can I register on race day?
There will be no race day registration.

18. Do you accept credit cards for registration race weekend?
No, cash or check only.

Race Information

19. Will there be water stops?
Yes, there will be water stops approximately at miles 2, 3.5 and 4.5.

20. Will there be gatorade and energy gels on the course?
There will be gatorade at all the waterstops but energy gels will not be provided.

21. Where can we park for the races?
The 10k race starts at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and ends on the boardwalk at 19th Street.  The distance between the start and finish is 0.8 miles.  You can park either at the start of the race at the  Virginia Beach Convention Center or you can park near the finish in one of the city garages/lots and walk to the start.  We encourage you to arrive early since parking can fill up quickly. Click here for a parking map with lots that are available.

22. What are the event start times?
10k 8:00 am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Monster Mile 10:00 am at 21st Street and Atlantic.

23. Is there a dry bag check?
Yes, there will be dry bag check at the 10k race start.  We will transport your bags to the finish.

24. What time should I get there?
We encourage you to arrive early to ensure a good parking spot and to get to the start line with plenty of time.

25. Is there a time limit?
Participants must complete the race under 2 hours (maintaining a 20 min per mile pace).

Awards

26. Will there be an awards ceremony?
Yes, there will be an awards ceremony for all 10k participants at 10:30 am.  We will only be giving awards for Costume Contest and Overall M/F Winners at the event.  We will contact the Master's and Age Group winners after final timing has been verified and let you know how to receive your award.

27. What are the award groups?

• Top three overall (male/female)
• Top three masters overall (male/female)
• Top three finishers in each age group (male/female)
• Best individual costume (top 3)
• Pumpkin Pair (best 2 person costumes) top 3
• Best group costumes -- consist of 3 or more people (top 3)

Costume Contest

28. What are the prize divisions?
We will be judging for the top three in the following divisions:

• Individual Costume –  costumes of only one person
• Partner Costume –  costumes with two people participating
• Group Costume – 3 or more form a group

29. When and where do I get judged?
We will judge costumes in two areas on race day.  Before the race at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from 6:30a - 7:30a and on the beach in the "party" area on the ocean side from 8:45a-10:00a. Awards will take place at 10:30.

30. What are the costume rules?

• You must run in your costume the entire race to be eligible for prizes
• Groups and pairs must come to the judging table together to be judged
• If you are a group or a pair, you must pick a team captain and a team name. We will use this name and the team captain’s race number for judging
• You must have a race number visible to be eligible for the contest and keep your race number on for winner announcements
• You must have been a registered participant and run the race to be eligible for the costume contest
• You must be present at the awards ceremony to win a prize

31. How will I be judged?
Judges will be looking for originality, authenticity, overall theme and craftsmanship.