Q: Are there restrooms near the start/finish line of the races?
A: Yes, all of our events will have available restrooms for participants; however keep in mind that some trailheads lack permanent facilities thus we rent "porta-potties" as needed, and that sometimes means lines as we get closer to race time, so plan your timing accordingly. Also be respectful to the facilities we do get access to as not doing so may mean we may not be allowed to use them in the future :)
Q: Can I transfer my registration to another race?
A: Depends how far in advance you ask. if you ask 2+ months out from a race (before we print shirts, awards, pay vendors, etc.) then yes; otherwise no.
Q: If I transfer my registration from one race to another, will the proceeds from my registration move from the original beneficiary to the other?
A: Nope, the "proceeds" part of your registration will be donated to the beneficiary of your original race/registration.
Q: Can I transfer my registration to another person?
A: Yes, by doing the following steps:
- Sign into your profile at RunSignUp.com/Profile
- Select “My Registered Races” > Select your event > Select “Manage Registration” > Select “Transfer to Another Runner”.
- A transfer fee of $10 is charged to the person doing the transfer by RunSignUp (not our fee, sorry).
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: No refunds for any events, refunding would mean pulling a donation away from a beneficiary.
Q: Do you have discounted group pricing?
A: If you have a group of 10+ we do offer a discount, but you must register the whole group at the same time; you should see this option when registering for any of the races.
Additionally if you are the leader/coach of a school/youth club, cross country / track team; reach out to us and we'll work with you on a special team discount.
Q: Can I register on-site / race day?
A: For adventure races, No; due to the fact that we rent/provide kayaks/canoes, paddles and lifejackets via a 3rd party vendor; as such registration will close for adventure races a few weeks before the event.
For our trail running or MTB races, Yes, but only if the race has not sold out. We follow American Trail Running Association guidelines to protect / respect the trails we use and thus we limit the # of registrations for our events, so we highly recommend registering ahead to make sure you don't get shut out.
Q: Are there age limits?
A: For adventure races, yes we do have age limits based on the difficulty of the courses, different per event, check event page for more details.
For trail running races we do not have any age limits, but we expect you to register yourself and/or your kids responsibly. Keep in mind these are not closed courses, and we are not babysitters. We have had participants as young as 5 participate in our 1-mile fun runs with their parents , and as young as 8 in our 5Ks, but you are a much better judge of you / your child's abilities than we are. All participants under 17 must have parent/guardian sign the waiver in registration.
Q: What are the requirements for the Youth Division in an adventure race?
A: Requirements for a youth division team are as follows:
- All team members must be age 11-17 on race day
- 1 Parent/guardian per team must be on-site through the entire race, able to assist team if needed (cannot be on another team).
- Team navigator must have completed 3+ orienteering/adventure race events before.
- Team will be required to pass pre-race skills test for the following:
- Ability to move a canoe to/from put in location without assistance.
- Ability to paddle canoe without assistance.
- Basic bike skills test (if doing course with biking).
- Basic first-aid knowledge (know what is in mandatory kit and how to use it).
Q: Am I allowed to run with my dog?
A: For adventure races, no dogs allowed. For trail running races, similar to strollers, depends on the course.
Q: Are the trail running race courses stroller friendly?
A: Depends on the course, we will stipulate on each races website the conditions.
Q: How do I get you guys to do a race at XYZ awesome place I know about?
A: Tell us about it. We love our region, and we definitely don't know about, nor have tried, every trail system out there. Send an email to racedirector@broadrunoffroad.org and let us know where you think it would be cool for us to do an event. We'll definitely check it out and see if its feasible. Also, if you're willing to volunteer and help us out, that increases the chances.
Q: I know a non-profit organization that would be a great race beneficiary, how do I get BROR to partner with them?
A: Tell us about them. Part of BROR's mission is to raise money for many different non-profits in our area. We try to rotate our events each year to spread donations around our local community. That being said, we do favor organizations that actually partner with us: helping promote the events, spreading the word, getting volunteers, having a booth at the event, etc. If you know an organization that fits that description, then yes, definitely let us know: racedirector@broadrunoffroad.org
