F.A.Q.
AUSTIN
10K+ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What are the age divisions
for awards for the Austin 10K Plus?
The Austin 10K
Plus will present awards to the top males and females
in the following age groups: 18-24.
25-29. 30-34. 35-39. 40-44. 45-49. 50-54. 55 and up.
Age groups may be combined before race day if one group is too small. Additionally, there will be awards for distance team & relay
team divisions.
What time will the race
start?
The race starts at 8:00am. Participants
need to arrive by 7:30am.
Do
I have to register online?
Yes. We
try to keep the entry fee for the event as low as possible.
Having registration be 100% online allows us to reduce
our costs, thereby keeping the entry fee low. You may
pay online using a credit card or debit card.
Where
are the start and finish lines? Is there a course map?
Runners
will start at the gates of the Dell Diamond, and
finish on the first base side of the stadium. A course map can be found by clicking here. The mile markers are on the map, however the exact obstacle locations will not be determined until race day.
What kind of obstacles can one expect to see on the course?
Past races have featured a rope wall, military hurdles, balance beam, cargo net climb, military crawl, truck tire drill, barrier hurdle, and tube crawl.
If I am injured, sick
or otherwise not able to participate in the Austin
10K Plus, can I get my entry fee refunded, transferred
to another individual, or rolled over to the next
year?
Registration is
non-refundable and cannot be rolled over to a future
race.
Are there any discounts available
for the Austin 10K Plus?
Yes,
sign up early to get the advertised special on the registration page!
Are awards based on clock
(gun) time or chip time?
All awards are
based on chip time.
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.
How
do I find out about race changes due to inclement
weather?
The
Austin 10K Plus will run, rain or shine.
When
and where is the packet pickup?
All participants
must come by to get your race packet, which includes
your bib, t-shirt, and
more, on Saturday, May 22nd. The location will be posted here by May 1st.
If I am party of a two person team, do we both need to come to packet pickup?
No, only one person is required to show up.
Where do I park on race day?
Free
race day parking will be on the east side of the Dell
Diamond, located behind the bank.
What
if I have never run in an adventure race before?
That’s
okay! The Austin 10K Plus is a great event for
beginners and experienced athletes.
Is
there a Clydesdale or Athena category?
No.
There are only the age group divisions.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
(Registration through Active.com)
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