Q: What time does my race start?
A: 5K and 10K on Saturday will start at 8:00 am. Full Marathon on Sunday will begin at 7:30 am. Half Marathon on Sunday will begin at 8:00 am.
Q: Are there time cutoffs for the different distances?
A: 5K and 10K Runners will have 2 hours. Full Marathon will have 5 hours to complete the course and half marathon will have 4.5 hours. The 5 hr. limit is how long we are permitted to keep Lowell-River Road closed to vehicular traffic. After 5 hrs., you will have to move to the side of the road.
Q: Where will we park?
A: DO NOT PARK ON FIRST STREET! There is plenty of street parking around the start and finish line around downtown Snohomish. We will make sure to include further details about parking with participant information prior to the event. Just know there is plenty of parking within a quarter mile of the start and finish.
Q: Where and when will packet pickup be?
Race packets can be picked up at Snohomish Running Company located at 811 Rainier Street, Snohomish, WA 98290 from 11 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday, the 13th through Friday, the 15th along with Saturday, the 16th from 11 AM to 4 PM. Participants can also pickup their race packets prior to the start of the race at or near the start line from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM.
Q: I registered awhile ago but haven't received any communication from you about the event?
A: We will send out the participant e-mail with all event details on the Tuesday prior to the race. This will go over parking, race day schedule and more. Please make sure to follow the Snohomish River Run on Facebook and also click that you are attending The Snohomish River Run Event Page on Facebook. This is the best way to keep up to date will all pertinent race information.
Q: I wasn’t present to receive my award. Can you mail it to me?
A: You must be present to receive age group and overall winner awards. We do not mail out awards or t-shirts.
Q: What is a bib?
A: A bib is your race number. You will wear it pinned to the front of your clothes on race day.
Q: I can’t do the race, but I’d like my shirt. What should I do? Can you mail it to me?
A: You, or a friend, should come to packet pickup or race day and pick up your shirt. Shirts will not be mailed out or available for pickup after the race.
Q: When does the course close?
A: Saturday 5K and 10K will close at 10 am while the full and half marathon will close at 12:30 pm.
Q: Are walkers allowed?
A: Yes! As long you are able to meet the time requirements stated above.
Q: Are strollers and / or dogs allowed?
A: Strollers are allowed. However, dogs or any animals are not allowed. This is an insurance issue.
Q: Do I get a finisher’s medal?
A: Yes! Everyone will get a finisher’s medal.
Q: Will there be porta-potties on the course?
A: Yes! We will include this information with the participant e-mail which will go out prior to the race.
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: Only time will tell, but the average high and low for Seattle in April is 60 degrees as a high and 45 degrees as a low, respectively.
Q: What is in my race packet? What is packet pickup?
A: Your race packet will contain your bib, timing chip, and race shirt.
Q: Can someone else pick up my packet?
A: Yes, absolutely. However, they will need a copy of your Driver's License.
Q: Can I sign up day of race?
A: Day of race registration will be available IF the race has not sold out prior. We encourage you to sign up online.
Q: Is there a gear check?
A: Yes! However, you will need to bring your own bag and we will provide you will a gear check tag.
