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⌚ Fallback, Spring Forward, and RUN! 🏃♀️
Turn back the clock and turn up the FUN with this Half Marathon and 5K at Heckscher State Park. Enjoy the fall foliage and walk away with sweet swag to commemorate your achievement!
Fallback Half Marathon & 5K
November 6, 2022
8:00AM Start
Rain or Shine
Heckscher State Park - Field 4
Check In: At Gazebo just East of Start line, between Fields 1 & 4
Cut-Off for all participants is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Must Start Final Loop by 10:15AM.
GET A CUCKOO MEDAL AND FALLBACK TEE
No formal bag check. elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings but there will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.
Bathrooms. Public bathrooms located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.
Water provided at finish line and available for Half Marathoners on each loop!
VIRTUAL: ITEMS BEGIN SHIPPING FIRST DAY OF EVENT
COMPETE VIRTUALLY FROM 11/6 - 11/13
AGE GROUPS RECOGNIZED ONLINE
Top 1 F/M/X: Overall
Top 1 F/M/X: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
BENEFITS
Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.
COURSE
USATF CERTIFIED Course Map Click HERE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HALF MARATHONERS:
You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.
Cutoff Time: 2:45hrs. MUST Start final loop by 10:15AM.
Start & Finish Line: East end of Field 4
Check In: In the parking lot of field 4 near the finish line
Bathrooms. Public bathrooms located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.
Water provided at finish line and available for Half Marathoners on each loop!
5K = 1 Loop
Half Marathon = 4 Loops
Secatogue Lands / Heckscher State Park *
GETTING YOUR BIB
Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you beginning the Monday prior. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)
In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)
Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.
QUESTIONS
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 11/6 - 11/13
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
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