Q & A / Maps
*A Half Marathon and Turkey Trot event located in San Diego north county, near Los Angeles, Temecula, Riverside & all of Southern California!
REFUNDS
- Can I receive a refund?
ANSWER: Yes. Full refunds (not including Active processing fee) are available until Oct. 1st 2024. After Oct. 1st and up until race day, an entrant credit will be provided and applied to future events (NOTE: Our event is "rain or shine" event!)
MAPS
- Is there a map of the SOLO Half-Marathon course?
ANSWER: Yes. ClickHERE for a downloadable copy of the map We will have ample directional signs, cones, delineators and mile markers on the course. Follow all directions. Event personnel will be stationed at key spots. Follow their directions.
- Is there a map of the 5K and 10K Turkey Trot course?
ANSWER: Yes. Click HERE for the 5K course map (Note: the 5K course uses the relay course, with one added out and back trail path of an additional 0.5 miles yielding the required 3.11 miles for a 5K. 10K Runners run 2 laps of the 5K course. We record each lap time in the results)
- What is the distance of each lap for SOLO Half-marathon?
ANSWER: Each lap is 2.62 miles
- How do we keep track of our laps?
ANSWER: We will display accumulative team laps on a large screen at the exchange area (by the Start/Finish line)
- How will our laps / times be detected?
ANSWER: We will be RFID chips on your bibs.
- How are our laps recorded?
ANSWER: Each runner, on each and every lap , MUST pass by the RFID timing readers at the Baton Exchange Area near the Start / Finish line. An inflatable arch, pennate flags, and cones will mark this area.
- Do runners need to pass through the Arch Area for each lap?
ANSWER: Yes. Otherwise your laps will not be recorded! We will have an arch, flag pennates, signs and cones marking this area. The timing readers are setup in this area. This is how we track your laps.
- Where can we park?
ANSWER: Kit Carson park has ample multiple parking lots all within walking distance of the start line. Click herefor a map of the park. Note: The lot in the center of the park will not be available for parking.
- Will there be aide stations on the course?
ANSWER: Yes. There will be an aide station at approximately the half way mark and the Start/Finish Baton Exchange area.
- Are headsets allowed on the course?
ANSWER: Yes. However, we are requesting you leave one ear open to hear instructions.
- Are dogs allowed at the park?
ANSWER: Yes. However, they must be kept on a leash. Also, please keep our canine friends away from the running area. And please make prepartions for and clean up after your pet. Thank you!
- When will the awards be presented?
ANSWER: 5K awards will start approximately at 9:45am. We will make repeated announcements and updates via our emcee and sound system.
- Will there be post-race refreshments?
ANSWER: Yes. We will have ample snacks available and water to rehydrate with.
- Can teams bring canopies, food, barbecues, tables, chairs, coolers and a music box etc?
ANSWER: Yes! Please remember to dispose of any trash and leave your space on the grass as you found it. There is ample grass area at the ARROYO 1 and 2 field area. Please be sure to not setup where cones, delineator and flags mark out the course. Additionally, we will have a section marked off for the kids activities. Please do not setup in this area. Click herefor a map of the picnic area in the park. The ARROYO 1/2 picnic areas are immediately adjacent to the Start/Finish and Baton Exchange Area.
- Can entrants bring alcoholic beverages?
ANSWER: No.
- What are the types of activities which will be conducted for the kids?
ANSWER: We are VERY fortunate to have one of the most recognized Physical Educators in San Diego County. Miss Mary Lou is a multiple award winner in her field and will conduct some fun activities for your kids! There is no cost to participate. The events are non-contact and safe types of activities.
The following events will be provided (We will announce start times over the PA. Please do not setup your canopies in the area marked off with Caution tape where the kids activities will be conducted):
The following events will be provided (We will announce start times over the PA. Please do not setup your canopies in the area marked off with Caution tape where the kids activities will be conducted):
- Bean bag box toss
- Giant Kinect 4
- Trivia Game
- What will the weather and temperature be like on race day?
ANSWER: Early and Mid-November is usually beautiful in the San Diego County area and EXCELLENT for running! For the last 20 years, temperatures are usually between 65-80 degrees and it is usually Sunny. Early mornings can be cooler but usually warming up by race start time. Our events are "rain or shine" events. It is recommended runners be prepared with cool weather gear.