F.A.Q.

F.A.Q.     (frequently asked questions) 

Answers to frequently asked questions: 

If I want to call you how do I reach you?
    Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779

If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer? 
    YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed!   Please visit     the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer.  The Pre-Race  volunteer meeting will be announced soon for course review and task assignments.  Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. 

Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
     No: Porta Potties will be at the race day start only

Can I walk the course? 
    Yes: you have  90 minutes to finish the 10k, thats about 15minutes plus per mile. Sooo... walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs. 

Is the course accurately measured and  marked?

     Yes:  We have measured the course using a GPS watch and checked it three different times with three different runners.  That is the best we can do, as you know GPS will vary slightly from time to time but it’s the best we can offer for you.  Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race.  There will be mile markers on the course.

When and where is and what is Package pickup?
Package pickup is on Friday Sept 23 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm
Simi Valley Fair and Music festival front gate,  corner of Royal and Erringer -Look for the Race event banner. this is where you pickup your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map.
This will be your last chance to register for this race,
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location? 
     YES...You can register for the race at the package pick-up   There are NO Discounts  Package pickup and we only accept cash or credit cards, NO CHECKS. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form.  The on line registration closes Sept 23 at 6:00 pm .  There is no race day registration. 
 
Starting Line Location?

Rancho Simi community park 1765 Royal Avenue Simi Valley CA 93065.  Corner of Roayal and Thomson.

Parking? ... where do we park? 
   If you are at the race EARLY you may get a parking space at Rancho Simi Park, if its full you can park at Royal High School about 2 blocks down Royal ave on the left hand side.  

Can I pick up my race packet  on race day??
     YES...you can pick up your race packet on race day, but we advise you to come early!!  There may be hundreds of people doing the same and it may take a little time.  We advise you to go to the packet pick-up Friday before race day instead.  Last minute check in on race day begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 6:45 a.m.  There is NO race day registration.

Can I pick up someone else's race items if they can not make it out on Friday ?
     YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items bring a note from them signed by them that you are picking up thier number.   

 Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
     YES... Yes we will have some cool swag for the top three overall finishers in each race.   And some  other cool swag for everyone else at the post race bib number call out.  I randomly call out bib numbers and if you are still there you get what ever i am handing out at that time.  

When will results be posted?
 Race results will be posted as follows:
5k preliminary results will be posted at approx.  7:45 a.m ish
10k  preliminary results will be posted at approx. 8:00 a.m. ish

Is there a refund policy for this race?
     Sorry but no...there are no refunds!  But you can defer your entry to another one of our races in the future.  Checkout our link to Our Other Events page to see what is available throughout 2012.  If you choose a race with a higher entry fee, you will be required to pay the difference.  When you choose another race you would like to do just email us and we will get you set for that race.