FAQ
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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