Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Location: Anytime Fitness 248 Park Drive Azle, Texas 76020 We DO allow others to pick up your packet for you should you need to do so. Race day packet pick up is also available. How to Wear Your Race Bib Wear your race bib on the FRONT of your shirt or shorts so that race officials and finish line personnel can see it. Do not cut or fold your number in any way or place a safety pin in the perforated tag. Officials must be able to see your whole number to know that you are an officially registered runner. You MUST wear your bib on the most outer layer of clothing. Do not cover your bib. Event Times Race day registration available beginning at 6:45 a.m. 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. Fun Run begins 8:07 a.m. Awards presentation following the events at approximately 9:15 a.m. General Information The 5K is an electronically chip timed race. T-shirt is included with each registration - guaranteed through October 21, 2024. The ALR offers very scenic courses. (Yes, that's code for "rolling hills" and "you'll see deer".) We have an abundance of convenient parking. We have a great staff of volunteers who will be stationed throughout the course. There are aid stations for each event. Some of the stations will be accessible twice per race. See course maps for details. |
Award Categories and Age Brackets for 5K Race
Awards for the 5K event will be given in the following age brackets
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What about Packet Pick-up? Will be located at Anytime Fitness, 248 Park Street, Azle, Texas
- When is Packet Pick-up? Friday, November 1st - 12 noon - 6:00 pm
- May I register at Packet Pick-up or on race day? Yes, both will be available.
- Will you allow someone else to pick up my packet for me? Yes. We are nice that way.
- How long will the course be open? We will leave the timing stand up until the last finisher crosses the line or 2 hours have passed.
- What happens if it rains on race day? You will get wet. Severe weather will be reviewed and the call will be made by race directors.
- Why does my GPS read slightly higher or lower distance than the course indicates? This is typical. The following link should help explain any discrepancy.
A. The event still occurs:
We do not offer refunds if you are unable to participate in the event. We have always implemented this no refund policy. If you are unable to travel, become ill, have a family illness or emergency, or decide not to participate there are NO REFUNDS. This policy is consistent with most races across the country and we encourage you to respect the refund policy. The planning and production of this event incurs costs for rent, storage, utilities, insurance, staff, marketing, medals, t-shirts, bibs, etc. months in advance of the event. Some of these costs are fixed and many of these costs are based on rates and trends of registered runners. When you register, we are counting on you and your fee to help us remain open and produce the event.
B. The event is cancelled race day or race weekend due to weather, Acts of God, or other public emergency situations:
We do not offer refunds if the event is cancelled on race day or race weekend due to weather, Acts of God, or other public emergency situations. We have always implemented this no refund policy. This policy is consistent with most races across the country and we encourage you to respect the refund policy. The planning and production of this event incurs costs for rent, storage, utilities, insurance, staff, marketing, medals, t-shirts, bibs, etc. months in advance of the event. If the event is not able to occur at the time of the event or race weekend due to these uncontrollable circumstances, we are not able to refund you. Our goal is always to hold the event rain or shine, hot or cold, as long as your safety, the safety or our staff, volunteers, vendors and municipalities is not jeopardized.
C. The event is cancelled by government agencies in advance due to COVID-19 or other similar public health concerns:
Participants will be able to participate in a virtual race. Packet pickup will remain the same and runners will upload their runs through Strava or RunKeeper.
Questions? Email the Race Directors: [email protected]