Race Info – Frequently Asked Questions

See the Race Pricing Schedule for current race pricing information.

Registration Details:

Interested in registering for more than one Run Stillwater event at the same time? The registration system lets you do just that. Watch for that option within the registration process.

Only one person may register at a time in a single registration because we need to ensure we have all the correct safety information and a separate waiver for each race participant.

“Processing” means your order is set and you’re ready for the event in the future. No worries; we’ve got you.

All registered participants will be sent an email Thursday before the race with your bib number and details about logistics, directions, parking, etc. Watch for it and save info@runstillwater.com to help ensure it doesn’t end up in spam. If you do not receive it, you can look up your bib number at packet pickup. In the meantime, you can find all the information you may need on the race’s webpage HERE.

Runners Receive:

• Gender-specific, premium quality cotton blend shirt NOTE: Will Call and In-person registrants receive their race shirts after the event at packet pick-up (if your size is available) or in the mail following the event.
• Medals to all finishers
• Personalized race bib up to 10 characters (to pre-registrants through 8/15/19, 11:59:59 p.m.)
• Timing by Mtec Results (10 Mile, 12K, 5K)
• Bag drop at each start location with bags provided at the starts
• Pacers for 10 Mile runners
• Selfie clock at the finish with your name and time
• Awards for top three finishers in each age group based on 10-year increments (personalized with race, date, distance, division, time and name and mailed to winners after the event)
• Video finish
• Free photos available to download on Mtec Results and the Run Stillwater Facebook page
• Staffed water stations to serve and cheer you on with water and Gatorade available (Most race-day support staff is provided as part of Run Stillwater’s Volunteer for Donation program. Learn more HERE.)
• Restroom facilities at each start and at approximately two-mile intervals on the course
• Finish line recovery food and beverages
• A Buy-One/Get-One at Lift Bridge Brewing for a cold beer or beverage! Redeemable at Lift Bridge Brewing Company tap rooms in Stillwater and New Richmond

Changing Your Distance

Injured or feeling so fit you want to run further? You may change your distance at packet pickup. For guests moving to a longer distance you’ll just pay the difference. There’s no charge for moving to a shorter distance. Pick up your bib as usual and bring it to the In-Person/Changes table to make the switch.

Slow runners and walkers are welcome provided you maintain progress on the course and do not deviate from the course. Stopping is not allowed for any other reason except a medical condition, hydration and/or to use the restroom, and will mean disqualification from the race and the possibility that race support will no longer be available.

We will have Bag Drop at each start. Details are…

• All Bag Drop items must be in a bag
• Bags provided at each start are clear and 15″ x 18″
• You may use your own bag provided it is approximately 15″ x 18″
• No large backpacks or suitcases are accepted in Bag Drop
• Race bibs will have a tear-off tag with your bib number to be used for Bag Drop
• Place the bag drop tag INSIDE the clear bag where is it EASILY VISIBLE for sorting
• Your race bib and Bag Drop tag must match to pick up your items
• Bag Drop pick-up will be staffed at the finish area until approximately 11:00 a.m.
• Run Stillwater, Inc. is not responsible for lost or damaged items left in Bag Drop

Pacers for the 10 Mile Race:

Pacers are provided by Midwest Pacers for all 10 mile participants to help runners reach their race day goals.

Packet pick-up Friday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Race day (Sept. 16), 6 a.m.

Location: Water Street Inn, 101 Water Street S., Stillwater

NOTE: Runner-guests will receive an email Thursday of race week with their bib number information. Remember this number. You will need it to pick up your packet.

The Water Street Inn is our official race headquarters hotel, welcoming runners before and after the race. On race morning the hotel offers breakfast for $3.00 off for race participants.

Picking Up Someone Else’s Packet

You may pick up another runner’s packet. Pleases confirm that you have agreed to do this in advance so there is no confusion with volunteers at packet pick-up.

If you paid for the Mail-My-Packet option, you can expect your packet to arrive within two weeks of race day. See the Race Pricing Schedule for specific mailing date information.

Safety and Rules of the Road:

• For the safety of all runners and walkers, the following are NOT allowed on the course: Unregistered participants (including family, friends, or pacers); bicycles; in-line skates; or pets.
• The following are allowed with prior approval from race staff: runner escorts for parasports athletes, adapted wheel chairs, jogging strollers, certified service animals.
• Headphones and earbuds are permitted, but runners are strongly encouraged to use only one ear bud and turn the volume down so you are alert to traffic and able to follow instructions from race officials.
• The race courses are not 100 percent closed to traffic so we ask that you be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Registration for all Run Stillwater races is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Race registration is nonrefundable and nontransferrable. The race will take place rain or shine and we must have waiver information for every participant. Thank you for your understanding.

We recommend The Water Street Inn. Contact the Water Street Inn directly to book accommodations. See the Discover Stillwater website for additional recommendations.

Parking:

Runners are encouraged to carpool to downtown Stillwater. Parking is available in various locations throughout downtown. Pay lots utilize Passport Parking via the app or a kiosk on-site. Follow this link for parking information. A downloadable map of the downtown Stillwater area with recommended parking locations is available on the race homepage.

Shuttles to the Start Areas

• All runners will be shuttled to the start areas from downtown Stillwater
• Shuttles will load on Mulberry Street north of the Water Street Inn. From the hotel, follow the paved Loop Trail north to the shuttle area (approximately two blocks)
• Buses start at 6:15 and the last bus leaves downtown Stillwater at 7:30.
• Buses are marked for each race distance. We highly recommend taking the shuttle to the start as start locations are congested and busy with buses, runners, race marshals and safety officers.
• Bag drop, water, and portapotties are all available at the start areas.
• After the race, runners will be bussed from the finish area at Boom Site Park north of downtown Stillwater back to the same pickup location.

Shuttles to/from the Finish and Downtown Stillwater for SPECTATORS and RUNNERS:

The finish area will be serviced continuously by shuttle buses beginning at approximately 8:15 am. Spectators may find buses on Mulberry Street two blocks north of the Water Street Inn. Follow the paved Loop Trail on the river side of the hotel to get to the shuttle area. The ride from downtown Stillwater is a short 6-7 minutes to the Boom Site and will bring our runner-guests and fans back to Stillwater and the headquarters at the Water Street Inn after the race. There is positively NO PARKING AVAILABLE at Boom Site Park or along the adjacent highway.

Start Time:

8 a.m. for all races. Last shuttle to the starts leaves at 7:30. Course details can be found on the course maps.

All start areas have portable restrooms, water and bag drop available.

The finish line is at the Boom Site Park three miles north of Stillwater on Hwy 95. The first 5K runners will cross the finish around 8:17 to 8:20. 12K runners are expected around 8:40 on, and 10 Milers will arrive after 9:00 a.m.

Weather Considerations:

We have direct contact with the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities and rely on their forecasts in making weather decisions regarding the race.

Runner safety is our number one priority. The race will occur rain or shine.

In the event that there is lightning in the race area, we will delay the race until no lightning strikes have occurred in the race area for 30 minutes and until there is no lightning forecast to be in the race area during the time period the race would occur.

If the National Weather Service forecasts that there will be a lightning risk in the race area during the scheduled race period the race will be canceled in the interest of runner safety.

There will be over 65 course marshals and public safety officers stationed around the course to guide runners in good weather and bad.

Post Race Information:

Race results are available www.mtecresults.com.

We will not hold an awards ceremony after the race due to space limitations at the finish. Top three finishers in each age category will receive awards in the mail after the event.

Course Information:

Course maps are available on the Course Maps page.

Course certification numbers:

10 Mile: MN16042RR
12K: MN17029RR
5K: MN16043RR

We welcome adaptive athletes at our events. All athletes, including escorts, must be registered in advance and where a bib number. The following are allowed with prior approval from race staff: runner escorts for parasports athletes, adapted wheel chairs with runner escorts, jogging strollers, certified service animals. Please contact us if you need more information.

Return/Refund and Privacy Policy

All Run Stillwater, Inc. races occur rain or shine. Fees are not refundable and race numbers and timing chips are not transferable to a different person than the individual to whom the bib number is assigned. Participants must agree to the terms and conditions of participation prior to entering payment information during the registration process. For details regarding the Run Stillwater, Inc. privacy policy, click HERE.