Q & A

•   Is there a beneficiary of the So-Cal Race Series?

ANSWER: The So Cal Race Series in part benefits the Chelsea King Invitational mile  for elementary age school children in Southern California.
 

• Can I receive a refund?

ANSWER:  Yes. Full refunds (not including Active processing fee) are available  until 45 days prior to event day. After that period, an entrant credit will be provided and  can be applied to future events. 
 

• How long will it take for a team to complete the course? 

ANSWER:  Team Marathon relays approximately 2 .5 to 4 hrs. For the Half Marathon  relays approximately 1.25 hrs to 2.5 hrs. 

• Why are the teams "5 person teams" but the event rules allow 3, 4 or 5 persons per team? 

ANSWER:  There will be a combination of recreational, novice and advanced  runners. We are providing the minimum of 3 persons per team to make the event more inclusive for those that may not be able to assemble 5 people  to run. Note that teams which have fewer runners - some of their  teammates will have to run more laps but all teams still pay the same  entry fee and are required to run the total number of laps. Two member team relays require 2 teammates.
 

• How many laps does each team need to complete?

ANSWER: Marathon teams MUST complete 10 laps TOTAL (26.2 miles). Half-marathon team MUST complete 5 laps TOTAL (13.1 miles). For SOLO (Marathon or Half) competitors, obviously running solo, you must run all laps. NOTE: for team relays, one member at a time runs carrying the plastic baton. The other team members hang out at the exchange area, under your canopy you brought or plays our relay trivia game at the exchange tent!

• What is the distance of each lap?

ANSWER: Each lap is ~2.62 miles

• How many laps am I required to run in the relay?  

ANSWER:  All relay participants on a team must run at least 1 lap. The total  number of laps a participant will run is up to the participant and the team. Talk and plan it out with your team before event day! STRATEGY COUNTS!
 

• Do I have to run my laps in order?

ANSWER:  If your team decides you are to run multiple laps, you may run your  laps back to back, or you may run your additional lap(s) later in the relay (plan your order with your teammates!). Be sure to keep track of  your team's lap count! This is your team's responsibility!

• How do we keep track of our laps?  

ANSWER: We will display accumulative team laps on a large screen at the exchange area (by the Start/Finish  line), however it is your team's responsibility to mentally keep track  of the lap count and anticipate when a team-member will arrive at the  exchange chute for the next teammate to continue the relay with the baton. 

• How will our laps be detected? 

ANSWER:  We will be using plastic batons for the relay events. Each baton will  be fitted with two RFID chips. It is imperative you carry the baton in the middle so as not to block the RFID chip from being detected. 

• How are our laps recorded? 

ANSWER:  Each runner, on each and every lap , MUST pass by the RFID timing  readers at the Baton Exchange Area near the Start / Finish line. An inflatable arch, pennant flags, and cones will mark this area.

• Do runners need to pass through the Baton Exchange Area for each lap? 

ANSWER:  Yes. Otherwise your team's laps will not be recorded! We will have an  arch, flag pennants, signs and cones marking this area. The timing  readers are setup in this area. This is how we track your laps. The  current runners must hold the baton in the middle to allow the RFID tags  to be detected by the RFID readers. The Baton may be held in either hand.
 

• Will there be aide stations on the course? 

ANSWER: Yes. There will be an aide station at approximately the half way mark and the Start/Finish Baton Exchange area. 

• Are headsets allowed on the course? 

ANSWER: Yes. However, we are requesting you leave one ear open to hear instructions.
 

• Will there be post-race refreshments? 

ANSWER: Yes. We will have ample snacks available and water to re-hydrate with. 

• Can teams bring canopies, food, barbecues, tables, chairs, coolers and a music box etc? 

ANSWER: Yes! Please remember to dispose of any trash and leave your space on the grass as you found it. 

• Can entrants bring alcoholic beverages? 

ANSWER: No.
 

• What are the types of activities which will be conducted for the kids?

ANSWER:  We are VERY fortunate to have one of the most recognized Physical  Educators in San Diego County. Miss Mary Lou is a multiple award winner  in her field and will conduct some fun activities for your kids! There  is no cost to participate. The events are non-contact and safe types of  activities.
The  following events will be provided (We will announce start times over  the PA. Please do not setup your canopies in the area marked off with  Caution tape where the kids activities will be conducted): 

• Bean bag box toss
• Bean bag golf
• Spring wheel challenge
• Relay exchange trivia!