Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Additional Information This is a paved course. We will use Pavilion 1 for packet pickup. Pavilion 1 is the pavilion closest to the parking lot and farthest from the playground. Please plan to meet us there on race morning. Bathrooms are located by the playground. 5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859 The course is an out-and-back. (3.11M) The 5K does the course one time. The 10K does the course two times. Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341 The course is an out-and-back. (3.275M) The Half Marathon does the course four times. The Marathon does the course eight times. Course Time Limit 6 hours. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ocala, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
