FAQ
PACKET PICKUP:
- Early Packet Pickup Friday 4:00-6:30 PM (parking through the main gate at The Grove) 6200 Wildings Blvd.
- Morning Packet Pickup Saturday 7:00 AM (parking is through the north gate) 5218 Wildings Blvd.
AFTER-PARTY:
- Is open for everyone to attend.
- You will get a wristband with your race packet that gets you a lunch plate.
- Anyone with you that's registered only for the Memorial Mile or not participating can purchase food.
- Cards only - no cash.
RESTROOMS:
- The restrooms are located inside the Sports Center. It's the building next-door to packet pickup. Yeah! for indoor restrooms!
- There will also be ladies-only restrooms inside the General Store. Please use the back door, which is located near packet pickup.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Q. Will the course be the same as in past years. A. Yes, we have the same amazing course.
Q. I can't run the entire 5K. Can I walk or do walk intervals? A. Yes! You are absolutely welcome to walk, run, jog, shuffle, and move your way to the finish line. It's your race, your pace.
Q. Are strollers welcome? A. Yes. But please start towards the back allowing competitive runners to be closer to the starting line.
Q. Are dogs welcome? A. YES! We are a pet-friendly run, and we love our puppies. We only ask that you carry doggie bags with you and clean up after your pet. We will also have water bowls at the start/finish and a water station.
Q. How do I register for the event? A. Just click the signup link for the event you’d like to participate in.
Q. Can kids participate? A. Absolutely! There is no age limit for any of our events.
Q. What is rucking & GORUCK? A. RUCKING - Moving with weight on your back is the foundation of Special Forces training - and GORUCK Events. Rucking combines strength and cardio, is adaptable to anyone’s goals based on the amount of weight carried, and is a popular, empowering activity for those who hate to run or find it boring. GO•RUCK [VERB GO + VERB RUCK] NOUN Ruck is short for rucksack (aka backpack), it’s also a verb: to ruck is to move with a rucksack and implies action, energy, and purpose. RUCKING IS A NONCOMPETITIVE DIVISION.
IN-PERSON RACE SWAG
Q. What does my 5K race registration include?
- After-Party with food, drinks, and live music!!!
- Finisher's award
- Event shirt (sizes are only guaranteed for early registrations -- after the close of the shirt order, they will be first-come-first-serve).
- Race number with timing chip.
- Fallen Hero Memorial Bib
- DOWNLOADABLE
Digital Fallen Hero Memorial Bib
Digital Finisher’s Certificate
EVENT REGISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Q. How do I edit my registration? Please find detailed instructions via this link.
REFERRALS
Q. How do I become a referrer? Where do I find my referral code? This link contains detailed instructions along with a step-by-step guided video tutorial.
Q. How do I see if my referral code has been used? This link contains detailed instructions.
TEAMS
Q. We have a large group, do you offer group/teams? Yes! Select start or join a team at the time of registration. The links below will provide you with detailed information and instructions.
- How to Create/Join Group
- How to Join an Existing Group
- How to Manage Group
- Invite Others To Join Your Group/Team
Q. My work would like to use this event for team-building. Do you have a corporate/business team option? We sure do! Please use the links below for the detailed instructions below. Please email us directly at eventsteam@memoriesofhonor.org to set up your team. After that time, you can use the links below for more information on how to manage your team.
- Join a Corporate Team
- Create a Corporate Team (for Captains)
- Manage a Corporate Team (for Captains)
- View Invoices and Payments (for Captains)
Your company can choose from a wide range of options.
- Decide on how much of each participants entry fee they will cover (if any) up to 100%
- Set a max number of participants per team
- Set if the team is for employees only or if their families can join.
- Payments can be made by credit card or by check.
