Can I participate in a race group or team?

A 4-Pack Team at the Harpoon 5-Miler is the perfect way to race with friends and have a blast while supporting a great cause.
You can sign up as a female, male, or co-ed team, and 4-Pack Teams are eligible for prizes in different categories during the awards ceremony (including free Harpoon beer 🍺 for your team!). Many 4-Pack Teams get creative by wearing matching outfits or fun costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere and showing off your Harpoon spirit 🎉. Not only is it a fun and exciting way to participate, but it’s also a fantastic way to raise money for the cure and care of ALS, all while making unforgettable memories with your team!

How can I register a 4-Pack team?

Every runner MUST register individually.
After all runners successfully registered as individuals, you will have the option to organize yourselves into a 4-Pack Teams. As long as all four of your runners sign up before the race fills up, you will be able to create your team after registration closes.
All teams must be filled by Friday, May 1 at noon ET.  At this time, team creation/completion capabilities will be closed, and all runners on partial teams will be redistributed as individual runners. 

What happens if all of my anticipated teammates for the 4-Pack Team do not register in time?

If fewer than 4 of your anticipated runners register in time, you have two options:
1. You can all run as individuals (but you can still run, dress, act, and drink as an unofficial team).
2. You can grab another friend (someone who is registered, of course!) to complete your team. 

I want to be a Team Captain. How do I create a team?

1. Log on to RunSignup under the account you registered for the Race.
2. Navigate to Upcoming Events > Manage Registration.
3. Click on the menu item "4 Pack Teams" (located on the left or top)
4. Click on the tab "Create New 4 Pack Team".
5. Select a 4 Pack Team type.
6. Type in a 4-Pack Team name.
7. Select a 4-Pack Team gender (male, female, co-ed).
8. If prompted, you may create an Optional team Password.
9. Click Continue

How do I join a 4-Pack Team?

1. Log on to RunSignup under the account you registered for the Race.
2. Navigate to Upcoming Events > Manage Registration.
3. Click on the menu item "4 Pack Teams" (located on the left or top)
4. From the pop-up select Join Existing 4-Pack Team
5. Either select a Team from the drop-down or Search Teams
6. Click Continue

Can I register a corporate team?

Yes, please contact events@tracs.net if you would like to make a corporate team for 2026.

What types of awards are given out?

• Fastest Overall (Male/Female)
• Fastest Friend of Harpoon (Male/Female)
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Pushrim & Handcycle
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place (Male/Female) in the following age categories: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+   
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Non-Binary Participants

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male 4-Pack Team
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Female 4-Pack Team
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Coed 4-Pack Team (must be a minimum of 1 female or male to qualify)
• Note on timing: 1st Place Male/Female winning times are determined by "gun time" as per USATF rules.

There are also two fundraising awards which are The Richard Hackel Award and the Scott Carlson Award.

• The Richard Hackel Award goes to the runner that goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund or The Peter Frates Family Foundation.
• The Scott Carlson Award goes to the fundraising team that goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund or The Peter Frates Family Foundation.