General Questions:
1. What do I get for my entry fee?
All 14k entrants will receive a full-zip running jacket. All 14k finishers will receive a Virginia is for Lovers medal and a surprise gift. All female 14k finishers will also receive a flower. All 1.4 mile entrants will receive a short sleeve cotton t-shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal. All participants are invited to the post race festivities which include food from Moe's Southwest Grill, Yuengling beer and live music.
2. How can I sign up for the events?
You can register online at here or download an application here.
3. What are the age limits for the races?
There are no age limits. We encourage participants of all ages to join us!
4. Are the races walker friendly?
Yes, we will have plenty of participants who will walk.
5. Where can I find a course map?
Click here for the 14k course map.
6. What will the weather be like in Virginia Beach during February?
The average high is 55 degrees and the average low is 33 degrees during February.
7. What can I do before and after the race?
There are many fun things to do during race weekend. Check out www.vbfun.com.
8. Will I receive a refund if I cannot attend?
There are absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
9. Are baby joggers or strollers allowed during the race?
If you choose to run with a baby jogger, you must seed yourself in the last corral - in the back of all other runners. It is your responsibility to make sure the baby jogger does not impede other runners, and you must take extra precaution to ensure your safety, your child's safety and the safety of the runners around you. We reserve the right to pull any person from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves.
10. Are pets allowed during the race?
No. This is to ensure runner safety and comply with liability insurance policies.
11. Are headphones (iPods, mp3 players, etc) allowed during the race?
Headphones are allowed for any runner who is not competing for a cash prize. However, we do request that runners abstain from using headphones during the race.
12. Can I transfer my registration to another runner?
No. J & A Racing Inc. has a no transfer policy. It is imperative that the registration data associated with your race number does in fact belong to you, the participant. If race organizers become aware that a runner has participated in one of our events with a bib that is not registered to that runner, both the runner and the person whom the bib is registered will be prohibited from participating in subsequent J & A Racing Inc. events for a minimum of two years.
Minimum Two-Year Event Ban for Unauthorized Runners
Our past races have been marred by numerous participants running under the guise of someone else's race number. While this may seem harmless to the parties perpetrating the unauthorized bib transfer, it does convey serious consequences to the organizers and participant field alike.
From race results to finishers' awards being impacted as well as medical staff being able to correctly identify participants in need of treatment, it is imperative that the registration data associated with your race number does in fact belong to you, the participant.
Thus, if race organizers become aware that a runner has participated in one of our events wtih a bib that is not registered to that runner, both the runner and the person to whom the bib is registered will be prohibited from participating in subsequent J & A Racing events for a minimum of two years.
Packet Pick Up:
13. How will I receive my race packet? Race packets must be picked up in person. If you are 16 or older, you must have your ID to pick up your race number - NO EXCEPTIONS. We will not mail your race packets. You may pick up your packet during one of the following times:
Friday, February 10, 2012 from 2-8pm at the Virginia Beach Field House
Saturday February 11, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 am at the Virginia Beach Field House *directions
14. Can someone else pick up my packet for me? Yes, as long as they have a copy of your photo ID and a letter signed by you providing permission for someone else to pick up your packet. CLICK HERE to print/fill out a permission form. If you are picking up race numbers for others, you must have your ID, a note from the person you are picking up for authorizing you to pick up their packet and a copy of their ID - NO EXCEPTIONS.
15. Where is the Virginia Beach Field House?
2157 Landstown Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 427-3955
Click here for directions.
16. Can I register on race day?
No, there will be no race day registration.
17. Do you take credit cards for registration on Friday?
No, we only accept cash and checks for registration.
Race Information:
18. Will there be water stops?
Yes, there will be water stops at approximately every 2 miles.
19. Will there be Gatorade and energy gels on the course?
No, there will only be water stops available.
We will not offer any energy gels on the course.
20. Where can we park for the races?
You may park at the Virginia Beach Field House if you arrive before 8:15am (recommended). After 8:15am the parking at the Virginia Beach Field House will be closed to prepare for the start of the race. The best place to park after 8:15am is the parking lots adjacent to the amphitheater less than a half a mile away. Please make sure to give yourself plenty of time to park and work your way over to the start line.
21. What are the event start times?
14k 9:00 am
1.4 mile 9:15 am
22. Is there a dry bag check?
Yes, we will have dry bag check inside the Virginia Beach Field House.
23. What time should I be there?
The roads surrounding the course will close at 8:15am. We encourage all participants and spectators to arrive prior to this time to ensure you receive parking.
24. What times do the roads re-open?
The roads will re-open at approximately 11:30 am.
25. Is there a time limit?
The course is open for 2.5 hours so all participants must maintain a 17 minute per mile pace.
Awards:
26. Will there be an awards ceremony?
Yes, there will be awards ceremony at 11:30 am for overall Male/Female/Masters for the 14k Only.
We will mail out all age group awards two weeks following the race. There are no awards for the 1.4 Mile fun run.
27. Will the race be timed?
Yes, it will be timed by J&A Racing.
Couples and Relay Teams:
28. What is the difference between a couples team and a relay team?
Both participants in the couples category run the entire 14k and are scored against other male/female, male/male, or female/female couples. Couples can register through Raceit.com or they may mail in their registration. Each person must fill out their own application, and both applications must be mailed together with payment. Both participants receive a medal and long sleeve technical shirt.
The relay team has three categories: male/female, male/male, and female/female. All three will be scored as separate categories. The first participant will run approximately 3.7 miles and hand off to their partner at Cupid's Corner. The second runner completes the remaining 4.99 miles. Both runners' times will be combined and scored against other teams in the same category. Both participants receive a medal and long sleeve technical shirt. Click here for relay instructions.
29. If I run the first half of the relay, can I still finish the race?
No, you must stop at the handoff so we can get your accurate time.