The start line and start corrals are secure areas for participants only. Start corrals are used to provide a smooth, fast start for quicker athletes while also creating a positive race experience with enough room for everyone to run or walk comfortably. The goal is to keep slower athletes from lining up in front of faster athletes.
Athletes should line up in the start corral that corresponds to the letter on their race number. Start corrals are assigned based on the estimated finish time submitted during registration.
START CORRAL TIMES
| Corral | Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Proof Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Under 3:00:59 | Under 1:30:59 | Under 37:59 | Under 18:39 | YES |
| B | 3:01:00 to 3:45:59 | 1:31:00 to 1:45:59 | 38:00 to 44:59 | 18:40 to 23:59 | YES |
| C | 3:46:00 to 4:20:59 | 1:46:00 to 2:00:59 | 45:00 to 1:00:59 | 24:00 to 28:59 | NONE |
| D | 4:21:00 to 5:00:59 | 2:01:00 to 2:20:59 | 1:01:00 to 1:20:59 | 29:00 to 34:59 | NONE |
| E | 5:01:00 to 5:30:59 | 2:21:00 to 3:00:59 | 1:21:00 to 1:40:59 | 35:00 to 45:59 | NONE |
| F | 5:31:00 to 6:00:00 | 3:01:00 to 4:00:00 | 1:41:00 to 2:00:00 | 46:00 to 1:00:00 | NONE |
- Participants do not need to submit proof of time for Corrals C, D, E, or F.
- On race day, athletes are required to remain in their assigned corral for participant tracking and safety purposes.
CORRAL A & B SEEDING
Athletes who can document a performance equal to or faster than the qualifying times listed above may submit proof during registration using a link to their qualifying result.
- The deadline to be placed in Corral A or B is February 1.
- After the deadline, athletes will be placed in a corral based on available space.
- Staff will not look up previous race results, including prior participation in the event.
- Placement in Corral A and Corral B is not automatic and not guaranteed.
- Placement is first come, first served, so registering early is encouraged.
- To qualify for Corral A or B, athletes must have completed a marathon within the last 18 months that meets the qualifying standard.
FAQs
For new athletes, race weekend may seem overwhelming. So many questions. So little time. If you are asking yourself “What is this corral thing?” If that is your question, then you are not alone! So here is the scoop on how the corrals work.
What the heck is a corral?
A corral is a group of runners/walkers that are classified by their estimated finish time.
Why are we in corrals at the start of the race?
Grouping athletes by their estimated finish time allows each athlete to be surrounded by others who will be at that same pace. Corrals also space athletes out on the course so there is less crowding at aid stations, which will lead to a more enjoyable race experience for everyone.
How are corrals assigned?
Corrals are assigned by the estimated finish time an athlete submits when he/she registers. Corral A & B require that an athlete prove that he/she can run the time required to be in those corrals. If no proof of time is available, the athlete will be placed in one of the last corrals. The number of corrals is determined by the number of participants in the race.
How will we know which Corral we are in?
Corral assignments finalized February 1st. An athlete can find out his/her corral by looking at their confirmation after February 14. The Corral assignment is also on the participant race number, which is picked up race weekend.
My friend, spouse, or child is assigned to a different corral. How can we start together?
The need for race officials to know who is in what corral is extremely important. If you need to make a corral change, please to correct your estimated finish time on your RaceRoster dashboard by February 1st.
- Please do not wait until race day to request a corral change.
- Corral changes will not be made on race day.
Do the corrals all start at once or is the start staggered?
All corrals will start at once.
QUESTIONS
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