There are no strollers allowed on the course. However if you are a spectator you may have a stroller on the grounds of the farm. 

No dogs are allowed at the farm as this is a working farm with farm animals. 

Will there be other water on the race course? Yes, there will be one water station just before Mile 2 on Norrans Ridge Road, manned by residents and staff of Ability Beyond! We encourage you to carry your own fluids to save waste. 

Can I run with headphones? We strongly discourage it, as it’s a big safety issue, not just for you, but for the people around you. In our experience, runners with earbuds or headphones turn into hazards as they cannot hear police, CARS, volunteers, or other runners. You need to know what’s going on around you during a race, so either open-ear headphones or none at all is the way to go. No personal speakers, please.

Please read, even if this is your 100th race.

Race Etiquette and Helpful Hints GuidemAdapted from Road Runners Club of America, 2019

• • All runners have a collective responsibility to keep the event safe. No dogs or strollers allowed. Please respect those requests and all rules as outlined in the race form.

  • Follow the designated course. Don’t cut the course or run with someone else’s number--that’s cheating, plain and simple. You will be DQ’d.

  • Pin your race number on the front of your shirt/shorts. Do not remove or fold the timing chip that is stuck to the back of it.

  • Line up according to how fast you plan to run or walk the event. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the start area.

  • Run or walk no more than two abreast. We repeat: Do not move in a group of three or more. This is the #1 way to annoy other runners and cars, since some of the course is open to traffic. You’ll block others and create a hazard.

  • If you are doing run-walk intervals, before each walk interval raise your hand and move to the side before walking. Yelling “walking” before you do that is even a better idea to keep people from running into you.

  • Move to the side if someone behind you says “excuse me” or “on your right/left”. The person behind you is giving you a heads up before passing. It’s proper race etiquette to let that person pass you without blocking their effort.

  • Keep litter (like tissues, gel packets, etc.) on you until you can throw them away properly. Don’t litter...just don’t.

    • When approaching an aid station/water station to hydrate or re-fuel, take note of others around and behind you, and keep moving while you grab your stuff. If you need to stop, pull over to the side.

    • Throw your used cup as close to an aid station or trash can as possible. Do not carry your cup for ½ mile and dispose of it in someone else’s yard.

    • Say thank you to the volunteers manning the aid stations and intersections.

    • Stick around to cheer for the final finishers. They’ve worked just as hard!

    • Smile for the on-course photographer :)

      Remember to volunteer for other races; it’s like a magical feel-good formula.