Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
What do you get?
What prizes are there?
Where is New Prague?
Bathroom facilities
Where do I get my packet?
What's the course like?
What should I wear?
Where is there water on the course?
What about timing?
Any other rules?
Anything else?
How to register You can register three different ways:
3. By mail. Call to have a registration form mailed to you 952-758-4360.
How much does it cost? PRE REGISTRATION FEES:
$40 UNTIL May 7, 2012
$50 May 12 - same day registration allowed (space permitting) - race limit 2,000 runners - same day registrants are not guaranteed a race t-shirt.
The 5K Run:
$25 UNTIL May 7, 2012
$30 May 12 - same day registratiois allowed, however a race t-shirt is not guaranteed.
What do you get? All entrants receive a long sleeve cotton t-shirt (we like to kick it old school). Race day registrants may not receive a t-shirt.
What prizes are there? The top male and female finisher receive a gift and flowers.
If you place, you must stay around to receive your medal, they will not be mailed.
Where is New Prague? Scenic New Prague is located approximately 48 miles south/southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The address to Memorial Park is 400 Main Street East, New Prague, MN 56071.
Bathroom facilities There are portable toilets at the Start/Finish line and at three locations on the Half Marathon course.
Where do I get my packet? Participants can pick up their packets (and shirts) at the registration tables in Memorial Park (on Highway 19/Main Street) beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Race Day. We are also offering packet pick-up at the New Prague Fitness Center on Friday, May 11 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM.
What's the course like? The Half Marathon follows a circular route, starting and finishing in Memorial Park. Runners will head south of town and out into the countryside. The terrain is comprised of rolling hills, with a few moderate climbs. The course is USATF certified.
The 5K is run on relatively the same route as the Half. Runners start at the New Prague Community Pool and end in Memorial Park.
What should I wear? The average temperature in May is 59 degrees, but this is Minnesota. Dress appropriately.
Once you clear the New Prague city limits, the course is relatively open and is subject to some wind.
Most runners opt for standard shirt and running shorts. We do have a bag check at Memorial Park if you'd like to bring a change of clothes.
Where is there water on the course? Water/aid stations will be available at the 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mile markers.
What about timing? The New Prague Half Marathon & 5K uses chip timing to time the event. Your Chip will be in your packet. MTEC Results (ChampionChip MN) and John Magnuson will provide timing results for the Half Marathon & 5K.
Any other rules? Absolutely no early starters are allowed on the racecourse. Individuals in violation of this rule will be disqualified and asked to leave the course. No automobiles, bicycles, baby joggers, roller skis, inline skates, handcycles, hand-cranked wheelchairs, pets or unofficial participants are allowed on the racecourse.
Where do I find out my results? Race results will be posted at the Start/Finish line within a reasonable amount of time after the finish.
www.raceberryjam.com
www.runnewprague.com (will be posted May 12, 2012 in the afternoon)
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