FAQs
Who came up with your awesome logo?
The running community Forrester belonged to has an amazing artist, and individual in general, Duane Williamson who has offered his time and resources to local races and running clubs for years, helping to design logos that fit. We scored with ours!
What’s your refund policy?
No takesies backsies.
How long will I have to finish the 5K or 10K?
Per Stafford County and our contract with members of the local law enforcement, the roads and crossings we will be using will be without race staff starting at 1100 AM.
Where should I park?
Parking for the race is located near the playground at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park (120 River Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405).
When can I enter my virtual time?
Virtual race times for both the 5K and 10K races can be entered anytime between Friday, 26 May 2023, and 3pm Monday, 29 May 2023.
What if we have inclement weather?
Rain or shine, the live 5K and 10K races are going on! Those doing the virtual races do have the option of being indoors and running on a treadmill, watching television and sipping on cocoa at least, so there is that.
Will there be hydration and aid stations?
Yes! Hydration stations for the 5K and 10K will be located along the race route, while the aid station will be located at the race finish area. Race volunteers at the hydration stations will also be able to assist racers getting in touch with medical help.
Will virtual racers be eligible to win overall or age group prizes?
While only live race participants will be able to win these in both the 5K and 10K races, we are extremely appreciative of all those who cannot make it to the live event and yet still registered and donated to this great cause and ran the distances from afar!
Can I bring my pet, bike, or stroller along for the race?
Unfortunately, due to safety reasons for everyone involved in the race, pets, bikes, and strollers are not permitted in the race.
Can I walk the 5K or 10K?
Per our contract with the city and local law enforcement working the routes, you will have until 11am to complete either the 5K or 10K race course. If you do not feel you would be able to accomplish this in the allotted time, fear not, as you can still participate virtually and finish at a time and pace of your choosing while still supporting Mission 22 and their awesome cause!
Will there be a race photographer there?
YES! We are currently working to hire a race photographer to get photos of all you amazing people along the race route, finish line and after party during the awards ceremony!
What are the age groups and who will be eligible for prizes?
Our age groups will be broken up into 10 year brackets with the overall top three male and female finishers in each race, and age group being eligible for awards!
Will my result in the 5K or 10K get me qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon?!
No, the Boston Marathon is a marathon and you need to run a qualifying marathon to get into Boston. That said, who knows what the future holds for these races? If you love them enough and want future races with other length options, maybe we can get a Boston qualifying race added to the mix!
What hashtags and organization tags should I use when posting my personal pictures of the live or virtual races so they get noticed?!
We would love for you to share your pictures on all forms of social media, tag the following, and use these hashtags:
Tags for Instagram: @runforvalhalla, @mission22, @how_far_he_runs
Tags for Twitter: @runforvalhalla, @mission22, @how_runs
Hashtags for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: #runforvalhalla, #runforvalhallaraces, #runforvalhallaracesllc, #Mission22
I have a question that I do not see answered above or anywhere else on this page. How can I get it answered?
Impossible, we thought of every possible question and answered them above or elsewhere on the page…just kidding! We knew no matter how many questions we thought you may have, we couldn’t think of them all, so if you do have a question, please do not hesitate to send an email to admin@runforvalhalla.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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