Harbortown 5K

FAQ'S

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP QUESTIONS

HOW DO I REGISTER?

You MUST register online, online registration is available until the race starts.

CAN I PICK UP A PACKET FOR A FRIEND OF FAMILY MEMBER?

Yes

WHERE DO WE PICK UP OUR PACKETS?

See the schedule of events page on the website for details.

AM I GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT?

All pre registered participants signed up at least 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE are guaranteed the race shirt size they requested during the registration process. Late sign ups are not guaranteed the shirt size of their choice, shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis. We will do our best to get everyone the shirt size they want.

WILL I BE ABLE TO CHANGE MY SHIRT SIZE?

You will not be able to exchange your shirt until after the race. We will have an area for shirt exchange after the race for those wishing to exchange their shirts. You will be given the shirt size you ordered during registration, sorry but no exceptions.

HOW CAN I GET A RACE SHIRT IF I DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

You may register as a spirit runner to receive a race shirt. You do not have to compete if you do not wish to do so. You may pick up your shirt at any of the packet pick up locations.

WHAT WILL WE RECEIVE AT PACKET PICK UP?

You will receive your race shirt, race number w/timing tag, and Nike bag.

WHAT TYPE OF TIMING IS BEING USED?

Start2Finish Event Timing will be timing the event. We will use our new, state of the art MyLaps Electronic Timing System. Your timing chip will be on the back of your racing number bib. Participants must wear their number on the FRONT of their outer most garment.

RACE DAY QUESTIONS

WHERE IS THE RACE LOCATED?

Mud Island, Downtown, Memphis, TN

WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?

7:30pm

WHERE IS THE RACE START?

Race will start and Finish at Cordelia's Market on Harbor Bend Rd.

WHAT IF IT IS RAINING/SNOWING ON RACE MORNING?

The race will happen rain, snow or shine.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Most runners plan to arrive at an event 1 hour prior to race start time. If you have not picked up your packet at a packet pick up, please arrive at least 1 hour in advance of race start.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIND A PLACE TO PARK?

Around 5-10 minutes. To avoid long lines please arrive early.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Parking is located on the South end of Mud Island. You will enter from the AW Willis bridge, go left around the roundabout, to park in the grass field close to the river.

ARE BABY JOGGERS/BABY STROLLERS ALLOWED IN THE RACE?

Baby joggers are highly are discouraged. The course is very tight and not ideal for baby joggers. We would allow them, but discouraged.

ARE WALKERS ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE?

Yes, please start towards the end of the pack.

ARE RUNNERS ALLOWED TO RUN WITH DOGS?

Dogs are not allowed at the Harbortown race.

CAN WE PARTICIPATE AS A RELAY TEAM?

No

WHEN ARE THE AWARDS?

8:30pm, there will not be an awards ceremony.

If you have any other questions, please contact Start 2 Finish Event Management @ 901-274-2202