PARTICIPANTS
CAN WALKERS PARTICIPATE IN THE HALF MARATHON?
DO I HAVE TO BE PART OF A TEAM TO PARTICIPATE?
CAN MEN PARTICIPATE?
ARE THERE ANY AGE REQUIREMENTS?
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP/ EXPO
DO I HAVE TO BE PART OF A TEAM TO PARTICIPATE?
CAN I CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT WHICH DISTANCE TO RUN?
WHAT IF I REGISTER AND THEN BECOME INJURED OR AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RACE?
CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER RUNNER?
WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET?
CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET ON RACE DAY?
CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY RACE PACKET ON MY BEHALF?
WILL THERE BE AN ELITE DIVISION?
THE RACE & COURSE
WHERE ARE THE AID STATIONS AND WHAT IS BEING SERVED?
WHERE CAN I FIND A COURSE MAP?
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
PARKING
WHERE DO I PARK FOR THE EVENT?
AWARDS
WHAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AND IN WHAT CATEGORIES?
AGE GROUPS
DO ALL RACERS RECEIVE A MEDAL OR CERTIFICATE?
POST-RACE INFORMATION
WHERE CAN I FIND RACE RESULTS?
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
PARTICIPANTS
CAN WALKERS PARTICIPATE IN THE HALF MARATHON?
Yes, walkers are welcome to participate, however all participants must complete the half marathon within 4 hours. To complete the half marathon by 11:00 a.m. you must maintain a pace of 18:00 minutes per mile (or faster).
DO I HAVE TO BE PART OF A TEAM TO PARTICIPATE?
There are two ways in which you can register for The Women's Half Marathon: either as an individual or as a team. To register a team you need at least 5 female participants, one of whom will also be designated as the captain. You will also need a team name. The captain sets up the team and registers herself, and then all other members can register under that team name. All members of the team run the full 13.1 Half Marathon course. The five fastest female times will be added together for the team score. All team members are also eligible for individual awards.
CAN MEN PARTICIPATE?
The Women's Half Marathon is open to both men & women however there are only awards for women. We suggest men only do the race in support of a woman or a charity. If he is looking to win a race, get an award, or PR we would be happy to suggest some other events in the local area that would be better suited for those goals.
ARE THERE ANY AGE REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE?
You must be 12 years old prior to race day to participate in the half marathon. You must be 8 years old prior to race day to participate in the 5K event.
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
We welcome your participation as a volunteer! The event will need hundreds of volunteers to staff the aid stations, work the Expo and offer support to the runners at the start and finish. To volunteer, email
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All volunteers will receive an official race volunteer t-shirt.
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP/ EXPO
WILL THERE BE AN ELITE DIVISION?
The Women’s Half Marathon does not have an elite division. Female runners who would like to compete for the top three spots should plan to line-up as close to the starting line as possible.
CAN I CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT WHICH DISTANCE TO RUN?
Switching events is not allowed.
WHAT IF I REGISTER AND THEN BECOME INJURED OR AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RACE?
Your race entry is non-refundable. There are no refunds for canceled entries.
CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER RUNNER?
No, your registration, racing bib and timing chip are non-transferable.
CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY RACE PACKET ON MY BEHALF?
If you need to have someone else pick up your race packet, you must complete the following steps:
- Download the 2012 Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form.
- Complete, sign and notarize the Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form.
- Give a signed copy of the 2012 Event Waiver, the completed Packet Pick-Up Authorization, and a copy of your photo ID to the individual who will pick up your race packet.
- At the Expo, the person picking up your race packet presents the signed copy of the event waiver, the notarized Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form and a copy of your photo ID to the registration area.
WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY RACE PACKET?
Race packets will be available to pick up only at the Expo at the Nashville Convention Center in the East Exhibit Hall (601 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203) on September 20 and 21. Please bring a valid ID.
CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET ON RACE DAY?
No, there will not be packet pick-up on race day. All participants must pick up their packet in person at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo on September 20 and 21. Please bring a valid ID.
DO I HAVE TO BE PART OF A TEAM TO PARTICIPATE?
There are two ways in which you can register for The Women's Half Marathon: either as an individual or as a team. To register a team you need at least 5 female participants, one of whom will also be designated as the captain. You will also need a team name. The captain sets up the team and registers herself, and then all other members can register under that team name. All members of the team run the full 13.1 Half Marathon course. The five fastest female times will be added together for the team score. All team members are also eligible for individual awards.
THE RACE & COURSE
WHERE ARE THE AID STATIONS AND WHAT IS BEING SERVED?
Half Marathon Course Aid Stations:
Mile 1.75 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 4 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 6 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 8.1 (GU Gel - Espresso Love, Chocolate Outrage, Vanilla Bean, Tri Berry, Stawberry Banana)
Mile 8.2 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 10 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 12 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
5k Course Aid Stations
Mile 1 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
Mile 2.3 (Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade)
All aid stations will also have portable toilets.
WHERE CAN I FIND A COURSE MAP?
Our course map can be found here.
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
Our USATF insurance does not cover baby joggers/strollers, bicycles, inline skates or animals (except service dogs) on the course so for safety reasons they are not allowed.
PARKING
WHERE DO I PARK FOR THE EVENT?
There are literally thousands of parking spaces within walking distance to the start/finish line. You can find an interactive map with all the downtown parking options at: www.parkitdowntown.com.
AWARDS
WHAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AND IN WHAT CATEGORIES?
The Women’s Half Marathon will recognize and award the top three female runners to cross the finish line in the half marathon. These overall winners will be determined solely by the order in which they cross the finish line, as opposed to chip times. Therefore, female runners who would like to compete for the top three spots should plan to line-up as close to the starting line as possible. This is an open race and there will not be separate start times or a designated “elite” pack.
In addition to the first, second, and third place winners, the Women’s Half Marathon will recognize the top female finishers in each age group. Chip-time will be used to establish age group winners and awards will be given in person after the race.
AGE GROUPS:
- Under 15
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70+
DO ALL RACERS RECEIVE A MEDAL OR CERTIFICATE?
Each finisher of the Women’s Half Marathon will receive a race memento/medal.
POST-RACE INFORMATION
WHERE CAN I FIND RACE RESULTS?
After the race, results will be posted at WomensHalfMarathon.com within a few days.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Please email
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or call (727) 502-9202 x300 with any additional questions.
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