F.A.Q.

Answers to frequently asked questions: 

If I want to call you how do I reach you?
    Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779

if I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer? 
    YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed!   Please visit     the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer.  Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. 

Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
 Yes: Porta Potties will be at every aid station along the course

Can I walk the course? 
    Yes: 4 hours to finish the half marathon, that’s about 15minutes plus per mile. Sooo... walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs. 

Is the course accurately measured and marked?

     Yes:  We have measured the course using a GPS watch and checked it three different times with three different runners.  That is the best we can do, as you know GPS will vary slightly from time to time but it’s the best we can offer for you.  Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race.  There will be mile markers on the course.

When and where is and what is Package pickup?
This is where you pick up your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map.
This will be your last chance to register for this race,
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location? 
     YES...You can register for the race at the package pick-up   there are NO Discounts Package pickup and we only accept cash or credit cards, NO CHECKS. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form.  On line registration closes Friday Oct 18 at midnight.

Starting Line Location?
Borchard park, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
corner of Borchard rd / Reino rd - just behind the tennis courts 

Parking? ... Where do we park? 
    Parking will be at Newbury Park High School Parking lot right next to the start finish line near the tennis courts
 
Can I pick up my race packet on race day??

     YES...you can pick up your race packet on race day, but we advise you to come early!!  There may be hundreds of people doing the same and it may take a little time.  We advise you to go to the packet pick-up Saturday before race day instead.  Last minute check in on race day begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.  There is NO race day registration.

Can I pick up someone else's race items if they cannot make it out on Saturday ?
     YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items bring a note from them signed by them that you are picking up their number.   

 Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
     YES... Yes we will have some cool swag for the top three overall finishers in each race if race is under 300 runners.  Races over 300 athletes we will have age group awards.  And some  other cool swag for everyone else at the post race bib number call out.  I randomly call out bib numbers and if you are still there you get what ever i am handing out at that time.  

When will results be posted?
 Race results will be posted as follows:
5k preliminary results will be posted at approx.  8:45 a.m ish
10k  preliminary results will be posted at approx. 9:30 a.m. ish

Is there a refund policy for this race?
     Sorry but no...there are no refunds!  But you can defer your entry to another one of our races in the future.  Checkout our link to Our Other Events page to see what is available throughout  2012.  If you choose a race with a higher entry fee, you will be required to pay the difference.  When you choose another race you would like to do just email us and we will get you set for that race.

I don’t know the course should I just follow someone?