The start line and start corrals are secure areas for participants only. The goal is to provide a smooth start, as well as a positive race experience with sufficient room to run/walk along the race course for all athletes. Athletes should assemble in the start corral that corresponds to the letter on his/her race number. Start corrals were assigned based on the estimated finish time given at registration.
START CORRAL TIMES
First come, first served.
| Corral | Half Time | 5K Time |
| A | Under 1:30:59 | Under 18:39 |
| B | 1:31:00 to 1:37:59 | 18:40 to 20:59 |
| C | 1:38:00 to 1:52:59 | 21:00 to 25:59 |
| D | 1:53:00 to 2:14:59 | 26:00 to 30:59 |
| E | 2:15:00 to 2:25:59 | 31:00 to 39:59 |
| F | 2:26:00 to 3:14:59 | 40:00 to 49:59 |
| G | 3:15:00 to 4:00:00 | 50:00 to 1:00:00 |
CORRAL A & B PLACEMENT
- To be placed in Corral A or B an athlete must have an official finish time from a race of equal or greater distance in the last 18 months that meets the qualifying standard.
- Virtual race times will not be accepted.
- Athletes should submit their proof (via active link to qualifying time) during registration. If you do not have link available during registration CLICK HERE to email the active link to us.
- Staff will NOT look up a time – even if you participated last year.
- The deadline to be placed in Corral A or B is October 14. No exceptions. After the deadline, you will be placed in a corral that has an opening.
- Placement in Corral A and B is on a first come, first-served basis (it pays to register early).
- Placement in Corral A and B is NOT automatic and is NOT guaranteed
FAQs
For new athletes, race weekend may seem overwhelming. So many questions. So little time. If you are asking yourself “What is this corral thing?” If that is your question, then you are not alone! Here is the scoop on how the start corrals work.
What the heck is a corral?
A corral is a group of athletes that are classified by their estimated finish time.
Why are we in corrals at the start of the race?
Grouping athletes by their estimated finish time allows each athlete to be surrounded by others who will be at that same pace. Corrals also space athletes out on the course so there is less crowding at aid stations, which will lead to a more enjoyable race experience for everyone.
How are corrals assigned?
Corrals are assigned by the estimated finish time an athlete submits when he/she registers. Corral A & B require that an athlete prove that he/she can run the time required to be in those corrals. If no proof of time is available, the athlete will be placed in one of the last corrals.
How many people are in a corral?
Typically, the number of corrals is determined by the number of participants in the race.
My friend, spouse, or child is assigned to a different corral. How can we start together?
If you need to make a corral change, please to correct your estimated finish time on your RaceRoster dashboard by October 14.
Do the corrals all start at once or is the start staggered?
All at once.
QUESTIONS
Still have questions? Please CLICK HERE to send an email.