DO YOU LIMIT THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS IN EACH RACE?
The Half Marathon, 5K & War Eagle Kids Mile will be capped as necessary.

 

WILL YOU HAVE PACERS?
There are no pacers for the War Eagle Run Fest events.  Runners will be assigned to start corrals based on the expected finish times they provide.  The runners around you should be running a similar pace to you.

 

CAN I HAVE CELL PHONES, FRIENDS, STROLLERS, DOGS ON THE COURSE?
We encourage you to invite friends and family to cheer you on along the course, but they are only allowed to run with you if they are registered runners. Per USA Track & Field rules, elements that could impede the safety of runners, such as bikes, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets on the course, are not allowed. The safety of our runners is our number one priority. By signing or clicking ’I Accept’ on any War Eagle Run Fest registration race waiver, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of Competition.

 

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES?
Participants will be able to use listening devices during the running of the Half Marathon, 5K & War Eagle Kids Mile, but they do so at their own risk. Runner safety is, and will continue to be, the priority for all of our events. To ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone, we ask that you please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course. The abuse of portable headphone devices can result in disqualification. Abuse refers to being so distracted that you become a hazard to yourself, your fellow participants, spectators, course marshals, finish line officials, medical personnel, other race officials, police personnel or vehicle traffic.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We must constantly consider the safety of all our participants, volunteers and spectators and review this rule as well as others in order to ensure the continued safety of our participants.

 

WHAT IF I LOSE SOMETHING THE DAY OF THE RACE?
Lost & Found is located near the awards area.  After the event, please contact info@wareaglerunfest.com to see if items were turned in.  Clothing items left in the start areas and along the course are immediately donated to charity and are not kept in Lost & Found.

 

GEAR CHECK

IS THERE A PLACE TO DROP BAGS AT THE START LINE?
Yes.  We will have a “morning clothes” drop point near the Packet Pickup area race morning.  Please make sure your gear is secured in a bag and marked CLEARLY with your bib number.  We will get these bags back to the stadium to be claimed after the event.

 

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BAG IF I FORGET TO CLAIM IT AFTER THE RACE?

Gear Check closes at 11:30am on race day and all bags must be picked up before that time. The War Eagle Run Fest is not responsible for gear bags not picked up by 11:30am, however remaining bags will be brought to our office.  Please contact us at info@wareaglerunfest.com to claim your bag.  After one week, anything remaining is discarded or donated to charity.

 

PARKING

WHERE SHOULD I PARK ON RACE DAY?

There is plenty of parking for Packet Pickup and Race Day near Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Specific War Eagle Run Fest Parking guidance will be published in the Athlete Guide available race week.

Access Auburn Guests & Visitors Parking Guide Here

 

START & FINISH

WHERE DOES THE RACE START AND FINISH?
For 2025, all races will start outside of Jordan-Hare Stadium and finish at the 50-yard line of Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Detailed maps are posted online and emailed to all registered runners prior to the event.

 

WILL THERE BE CORRALS?
Runners will be corralled according to expected finish times with the fastest runners in the front and walkers in the back.  The Half Marathon will start at 7:00am in a wave start fashion and the 5K will start at 7:30am in a wave start fashion.  150-200 runners will be allowed to start approximately every 30 seconds.  Corral assignments will be listed in your race week information email.

 

WHERE CAN I MEET MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFTER THE RACE?
The easiest way to find your family and friends after the race is to have a plan beforehand.  Picking a spot outside the stadium is a good option.