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FAQ

1.  

Is the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon a Boston qualifier?   

2.   What time will the races start?  
3.   Where are the start and finish lines?
4.   If I am not able to participate or choose not to compete in the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred to another individual or rolled over to the next year?
5.   Are awards based on clock (gun) time or chip time?
6.   What is the difference between chip time and clock (gun) time?
7.   What awards will be presented for the full and half marathons and 5K?
8.   Will finisher medals be awarded for the marathon and half marathon and 5K?
9.   Is there a limit to the number of entrants?     
10.   How long will the courses remain open?      
11.   Can I walk part of the marathon and half marathon?     
12.   How do I find out about race changes due to inclement weather, disaster, etc.?     
13.   When and where is packet pickup and the race expo?
14.   Where are the aid stations?
15.   Where do I park on race day?

1. Is the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon a Boston qualifier?     
Yes. By finishing with a qualifying time, you become eligible for the 2010 Boston Marathon. Be sure to register before the entrant maximum is reached.  For more details, go to
www.bostonmarathon.org.

2. What time will the races start?
Both the marathon and half marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. The 5K run will start at 7:15 am.   

3. Where are the start and finish lines?     
The West Texas CrossRoads Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K start and finish on the CrossRoads Fellowship campus. All are looped courses. The full marathon is a USATF-certified race route.

4. If I am not able to participate or choose not to compete in the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred to another individual, or rolled over to the next year?
Registration is non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be banked for future use.

5. Are awards based on clock (gun) time or chip time?     
All awards are based on CHIP time.

6. What is the difference between chip time and clock (gun) time?
Clock time is the time it takes from the official start of the race to when you cross the finish line. Chip time is the time it takes you to go from the start line to the finish line, regardless of when you cross the start line.

7. What awards will be presented for the full and half marathons and 5K?
Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in each race.

8. Will finisher medals be awarded for the marathon and half marathon and 5K?
Yes. Every marathon, half marathon, and 5K finisher will receive a specially designed medal, provided they finish within the race time limits (7 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon).

9. Is there a limit to the number of entrants?     
The marathon and half marathon are limited to 1,000 participants, each. If we approach either limit, we will provide notification via the website.

10. How long will the courses remain open?     
The marathon course will remain open and completely supported for seven hours. That’s a 16-minute per mile pace. The half marathon course will remain open and completely supported for four hours. That's a 19 minute per mile pace.

11. Can I walk part of the marathon and half marathon?     
Yes, walking is permitted as long as you complete the course within the cutoff time.

12. How do I find out about race changes due to inclement weather, disaster, etc.?     
Check this web site for updates or call 432-368-2500. You may also email inquiries to marathon@crossroadsodessa.com.

13. When and where is the packet pickup and the race expo?
All runners must go to the Expo located in the CrossRoads Fellowship Youth Auditorium to pick up their packets.

14. Where are the aid stations?
Aid stations are located  approximately every mile on the course. There will be water at every aid station and electrolyte drink at select aid stations. Medical assistance will also be available on the course. There will also be port-a-potties at select stations.

15. Where do I park on race day?
You will be able to park on the CrossRoads Fellowship campus.

 

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