We'll have some great awards again this year, and there might even be a little something for every finisher!

• Top 3 overall male and female awards

• Age groups, awards presented to top 3: 

8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Note: You must be present at the post-race Awards Ceremony to receive your award.

Strollers

• The use of jogging strollers is discouraged.  Walkers with standard walking-strollers must start in the *BACK* of the pack.  Runners who elect to participate with strollers, against the RRCA safer racing guidelines, must start on the edge/side of the race.  Persons with strollers found in the middle or front of the starting pack, or inhibiting other participants in any way, will be removed from the event.

Animals

• No Animals (e.g. dogs, cats, pets): we love them, but our insurance forbids it.  Only service dogs are allowed, and a GNG Race Director or other volunteer may ask for confirmation that the dog is a service animal.  Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event.  Those with service dogs may be asked to start on the side of the race or in the back, away from the pack (the race is chip timed, so this won't affect your time).

Headphones

• Headphones are *strongly discouraged*: they reduce your ability to hear vehicles (it's a closed course, but emergency vehicles may need to use the road) and directions from the race staff.  Participants not following race staff/volunteer commands and guidance may be removed from the event.

Wave Race Start - New for 2024!

• To help with course navigation and safety, we will do three wave starts this year, with fastest runners starting first and our walkers starting last.  Please line up according to your pace for the safety and enjoyment of everyone!

• The race is chip timed, so there will be no impact to your finish time - your time starts when you cross the mat!

• Please follow the instructions of our volunteers who will help corral and guide everyone at the start.

Race Officials

• Race officials commands, including those of the race directors, volunteers, safety, medical, fire, and other professionals shall be followed at all times, especially when concerning the safety, health, and well-being of any and all participants.

• Follow all laws, good safety practices, and use common sense, please! :-)

Race Results Rules

• All participants will be issued a disposable timing chip on the back of their race number.

• Do not remove the chip from the back of your bib.

• Participants are responsible for wearing their number throughout the event.

• We hate to be harsh, but:  No Number = No Results = No Awards.