Frequenty Asked Questions
*Note: We’ll add to as questions come in. Have a question? Send it our way!
- I can’t run. Can I get a refund or transfer my bib?
If you register and cannot participate, you will be refunded 50% of your entry fee (minus fees), prior to September 30, 2023. No refunds will be offered on or after 10/1/2023. No transfers or deferrals will be allowed. You can opt to run the Virtual Half Marathon instead. To cancel or change your entry to the Virtual Half Marathon, please email RaleighHalfMarathon@gmail.com The last day to convert to virtual is Thursday, November 30th. - If I run the Virtual Half Marathon, how do I get my race packet?
Unless you let us know otherwise, all Virtual Half Marathon participants will be mailed their race packets, which will include shirt, koozie, sticker and medal. - Is there a time limit?
Yes. The time limit will be 3:30. Times beyond this will not be recorded. - Is there an age limit?
We recommend no one younger than 14 run the event. New York Road Runners minimum age for the half marathon is 16 and Boston Athletic Association’s minimum age is 14. If you have a special request, feel free to contact us. - Where do I park?
Parking will be available at River Bend Middle School (and the adjoining River Bend Park), as well as River Bend Elementary School. Click this for parking pin!
- Can I stash my stuff at the Start / Finish?
Yes! We will have a bag check. - Will I get a medal?
Yes. All finishers will get a medal, including those that run the Virtual Half Marathon. - Is the race USATF Certified?
Yes, here is the map of the certification. - Is the Raleigh Half Marathon the Half Marathon State Championship?
Yes! RRCA for 2023. - Will there be age group awards?
Yes. Top 75 Men and Women earn a Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon Coffee Mug, as well as age group winners not in the Top 75. We will list age group results in standard 5 year increments. - I’m an elite athlete, can I get preferred entry?
Yes, go here for standards. - When is packet pickup?
-Thursday, November 30 from 5-7pm at Runologie / Pine State Coffee
-Friday, December 1st from 4:30-6:30pm at Heyday Brewing.
-Race Day at the River Bend Middle School Track by the starting line from 6:30-7:30am. - Where will the aid stations be?
-Trailhead Lane (1m, 12m)
-WRAL Soccer Park (3.2m, 10m)
-Thornton Road (5.4m, 7.8m) - Where is the Post Race Party?
The Post Race party will be held at Heyday Brewing. You can order food here after your race to be ready when you get there!
Heyday made a beer for the event! They’ll have it for sale on draft (and some cans) - Can you mail me my packet?
No. Race day packet pickup will be available though. - I’d like to Volunteer. How do I sign up?
Go here to Volunteer (or to sign up to pace). Volunteers will get a Sir Walter Squirrel Squad Shirt, and more! - Can I race with my dog?
No. Unfortunately, we can not allow this for a variety of reasons. - Are jogging strollers allowed?
Yes. Single strollers only. No doubles will be allowed because of the out and back greenway format, the volume of runners, and the need to keep access for medical vehicles, we cannot accommodate jogging strollers. - Who else is running?
A participant list is here. Minors will not be listed. - What if the race is cancelled?
If for some reason the race has to be cancelled, Sir Walter Running will host a Pop Up style Half Marathon event where we will distribute medals to all finishers, as well as all pre-race materials (T-Shirts, etc.)
