Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779 or bill@elitesportsca.com

If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer?
YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed! Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school.

Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
Yes: Porta Potties will be on the course about every 1.5 miles, free standing bathrooms at the park.  Porta a potties are usually one per 150 people according to the experts.   We always have one unit per 75 people at the start area.   Please get it done early to avoid the lines. 

Can I walk the course?
Yes:  You have 90 minutes to finish this race, that’s about 15 minutes plus per mile. Sooo... walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs.

Is the course accurately measured and marked?
Yes: This has been GPS measured several times to make sure we are on the mark.  Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race. There will be mile markers on the course and volunteers at all major turns and water stations. 

What, where, and when is Packet pickup?
Saturday before the race, 10 am - 2 pm

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Packet Pickup Location:

Haven Dispensary

562-320-8777
404 Redondo Ave

Long Beach CA 90814

This is where you pick up your race bib with attached timing chip, race day t-shirt and re-usable goody bag. Ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map.
This will be your last chance to register for this race,
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location?
YES...You can register for the race at the package pick-up there are NO Discounts Package pickup and we only accept cash or credit cards, NO CHECKS. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form. On line registration closes Friday at midnight.

Starting line:  

Shoreline Aquatic Park 

 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Ca 90802
 

Parking? ... Where do we park?

Parking structure near Shoreline Park

Can I pick up my race packet on race day?
YES...you can pick up your race packet on race day, but we advise you to come early!! There may be hundreds of people doing the same and it may take a little time. We advise you to go to the packet pick-up Saturday before race day instead. Last minute check in on race day begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m. There is NO race day registration.

Can I pick up someone else's race items if they cannot make it out on Saturday ?
YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items bring a note from them signed by them that you are picking up their number.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes... Just send us an e-mail to bill@EliteSportsCA.com and we will workout the details. DO NOT give your number to anyone else and let them run in your place, they will be disqualified.

Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
     YES...Awards will be given out as follows

Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special Award
Top 3 each age group M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES

See age group chart below

Ages: 0 -9 / 10-12 / 13-15 / 16–18 / 19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 / 80+ 

All athletes receive:
Premium sublimated finisher shirt

Custom race day medal

Re-usable goody bag

When will results be posted?
Race results will be posted as follows:
5k preliminary results will be posted at approx. 8:30a.m ish
10k preliminary results will be posted at approx. 9:00 a.m. ish

Is there a refund policy for this race?
Sorry, but no...there are no refunds! But you can defer your entry to another one of our races in the future. Checkout our main website www.EliteSportsCA.com   you choose a race with a higher entry fee, you will be required to pay the difference. When you choose another race you would like to do just email us and we will get you set for that race.

I don’t know the course. Should I just follow someone?
NO: All athletes are required to know the entire course prior to stepping onto the starting line. Please study the race course map on this site, and maybe drive the course if you have time prior to race day.