CAN I GET A REFUND?
No. We do not offer refunds under any circumstance. Do not sign up and expect to receive a refund if you cannot attend. You can sell or give your registration to someone else. (See Question 3) This transfer must be done one week before the original race you signed up for or completed on race day.
CAN I CHANGE MY WAVE TIME?
Yes, you may change your wave time. You may only switch into a wave time that still has open slots. To change your wave time, complete the wave change form. The deadline to change your wave is 6 days before the event. There will be a $5 fee to change your wave time. There will be a $10 wave change fee on the day of the event, and you may move into any wave time with an available slot, even if it was previously sold out.
CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO SOMEONE ELSE?
Yes, you may transfer you registration to another individual. To transfer your registration, complete the transfer form. The deadline to transfer your registration is 7 days before the event. There will be a $5 fee to transfer your registration. This fee can be paid by you or the person you are transferring to. There will be a $10 transfer fee on the day of the event.
IS THERE A COMPETITIVE WAVE? AND HOW DO I WIN THE OVERALL RACE CHAMPION TITLE AT A RACE?
To receive the distinction of the overall 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place champion you must run in the 8:00 am competitive elite wave and complete every obstacle. If you fail an obstacle, you must begin that obstacle again. Those competing for overall champion in the elite wave must wear an elite wave cloth belt which will be provided by Conquer The Gauntlet™ at the start line. You may attempt an obstacle as many times as you wish. However, if you cannot properly complete an obstacle, you must take your belt off and give it to the obstacle attendant. You are no longer eligible to win the overall award.
An awards ceremony for the overall male and female winners will take place promptly at 11:00 a.m.
CAN MY FAMILY COME AND WATCH?
Yes, your family and friends are more than welcome to come and watch you race. There is a $10 spectating fee that will be charged at the entrance. Ages 10 and under are free. This will give them a printed course map and access to the entire course. Spectators will need to stay off the course trail and out of the way of runners. There is also a Kids Race available.
CAN I SKIP AN OBSTACLE IF I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE COMPLETING IT AND I AM NOT TRYING TO WIN OVERALL HONORS?
Yes, you may skip any obstacle that you don’t feel comfortable completing if you are not attempting to win an overall award. Push yourself. Be safe. Have fun.
IS THERE ANY SWIMMING?
Some courses will have water above your head. Please go around if you cannot swim.
WHAT IF I CAN’T COME ON RACE DAY?
You may transfer your registration to another runner online if the signup deadline has not passed. There is a $5 fee to do this. If the signup deadline has passed, you may transfer your registration on race day. There is a $10 fee to do this. You will need to send an email or signed note with the person running in your place.
You should make sure you will be able to attend the event before purchasing your registration, just like you would for a concert or sporting event. There will be no refunds or transfers to a different event.
CAN I RUN MULTIPLE LAPS ON RACE DAY?
If you would like to run additional laps you may do so for $10 on race day. Your registration for additional laps may be purchased from the Information Tent on race day.
IS CONQUER THE GAUNTLET AN OCR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE?
Yes, of the over 2,500 obstacle course races, mud runs, and 5k challenges, Conquer The Gauntlet is one of the few races to be selected as an Obstacle Course Racing World Championship Qualifier! To qualify for Pro you will need to finish top 5 in your gender in the elite wave. To qualify for Age Group you will need to finish top 10 (subsequent to the top 5) in your gender in the elite wave only.
WHERE DO I PUT MY KEYS, CELL PHONE, AND WALLET, ETC.?
There will be a free bag check where we can store your belongings while you participate in the race.
WHAT KIND OF AWARD DO I GET FOR WINNING OR EVEN COMPLETING THE RACE?
The first place overall male and female Champions will be awarded the champion “Gauntlet” trophy and $300 cash. The second place male and female overall will receive $200 cash, the third place male and female overall will receive $100 cash.
All participants who Conquer the Gauntlet will receive a finishers t-shirt and medal.
WHAT’S THE FOOD AND DRINK SITUATION?
We will have a food vendor at select races selling BBQ, burgers, or the like. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages, however, no alcohol please.
CAN WE SIGN-UP AS A TEAM?
Yes, we love when groups run together. To run as a group, have all of your members sign-up for the same wave time or complete the group registration form. You will be timed individually and not as a team.
We offer group discounts for groups of 6 or more.
WILL THERE BE PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM THE RACE?
There will be multiple stationed photographers throughout the course. These pictures will be made available after the race for you to download free of charge 2-3 days after the event. Keep in mind, these are action shots, so it’s possible they won’t catch the perfect picture of you, but that probably means you are having a blast on the course. We do not take the photographs. A third party is contracted to perform this service, and you must search for your own photos.
WILL MY RACE BE TIMED?
If you would like your race timed be sure and wear a watch. There will be no official timing results.
ARE THERE ANY PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERING?
Yes! If you decide to volunteer for a full day you may run the race free of charge. Spaces are limited. To find out more details on volunteering just click here.