Frequently Asked Questions
YES. You CAN have someone else pick up your race packet for you (or vice versa). They/you must bring some kind of permission note, email, text stating that you have given them permission to pick up your packet for you.
No. Due to the size of the event, for the safety of other runners we cannot accommodate strollers. We also do not allow headphones, roller blades, skates, skateboards, dogs, or anything else that could come into contact, impede or affect another participant. This policy is in accordance with the industry best practices for large participation events.
Online registration closes 12 p.m. Monday the week of the event. Print registration forms must be postmarked three weeks out from the event.
There is no race day registration. “Last Chance” registration will take place at the Health & Fitness Expo from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday prior to the event and Noon to 7 p.m. on Friday the day before the race. The fee is $45.
Please check the Event Schedule page.
Unfortunately we do not offer refunds as funds are invested into the event well ahead of time.
We’d love to have you volunteer! Please click the Volunteer link.
There is plenty of available parking. Please see the Parking page.
For the Capital Kids 3K the fee for each youth runner is $20. The course is closed and the kids run fast, so no adults are permitted to run with their children. Adults may run with their kids in the Kids Run. It is no charge for youth participants or adult chaperones. Only the kids receive a free t-shirt. Strollers are prohibited.
Please check the Event Schedule page.
Disclaimer: The information presented by trainers and educators at weekly training sessions is solely informational so that participants can learn more on different health subjects. Nothing contained in the presentations or discussions is intended to constitute, nor should it be considered, medical advice or to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or health care provider. Any information provided is not intended to treat or cure any disease or condition. Always consult your health care provider for all health, diet and weight loss management.
The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual, nor is it intended to refer you to a particular medical professional or health care provider. It should not be used in place of a visit to, consultation with or advice of a qualified health care provider.
The material is made available with the understanding that we are not engaged in providing diagnostic and treatment advice in this setting. Should you have health care questions, call or see your qualified health care provider promptly. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard during any portion of the training program. No promises are being made that the information in the presentations will be error free, or that it will provide specific results.
Participation is solely at your own risk. By participating in the training program you understand and acknowledge that everyone that contributes any information during the training program disclaims any liability to you, and all such persons are not liable for losses or damages which may result through the use of information, products and services in the presentations or any other material or information exchanged or related to the training challenge.