This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to <a href="https://usroadrunning.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://usroadrunning.com</a> 
Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup.  No on-site registration.
5K and 10K Course <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859</a>  The course is an out-and-back. The 5K does the course one time. The 10K does the course twice. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. 
Half Marathon Course <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341</a>  The course is an out-and-back. The Half Marathon does the course four times. The Half Marathon is limited to 3 hours and 30 minutes. 
Awards 1st Place Overall Male 2nd Place Overall Male 3rd Place Overall Male 1st Place Overall Female 2nd Place Overall Female 3rd Place Overall Female Age group awards are based on series points and awarded at the end of each calendar year. 
Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal. You can view the finisher medals on our US Road Running Club page. <a title="US Road Running" href="https://runsignup.com/Club/USRoadRunningPAClub/Page-44" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Viking Finisher Medals.</a>
Best Costume It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
Race Rules Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.  We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.  No dogs on the course. Walkers are always welcome.
Race Staff 1. Heaven Colon- Race Director 1 2. Audrey Olsheske- Race Director 2 
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