Race Policies
Severe Weather Plan
Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme heat. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Fairfield Half Marathon website so that runners can prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course changes.
On race day, the Medical Staff and Fairfield Half Marathon Race Committee will decide if any changes will be made to the race. The race start time can change, the race can be postponed or the event can be cancelled. No Refunds will be given if the event is cancelled due to severe weather. Water, fog and high winds may cause the course(s) to be changed or shortened.
Visible lightning will cause the race to be delayed until lightening stops.
The Fairfield Road Races use a flag warning system in case of high temperatures. Runners should look for a flag at each clock along the Half Marathon course:
Red Flag: The temperature has reached >75 degrees. Heat injury is possible. All runners are urged to slow their pace and hydrate adequately. Those susceptible to heat are at a higher risk and should not compete.
Black Flag: The temperature has reached >85 degrees. Participants are at risk for heat stroke and are advised not to compete. Clocks have been turned off to indicate dangerous conditions.
HALF MARATHON COURSE POLICIES
Time Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Wheelchairs are not permitted on the course due to safety reasons.
Refund/Deferment Policy
More than 30 days before race:
Deferment to next year’s race (1 year only).
Refund of race entry fee minus $10 service fee.
No transfers to another participant.
10-30 days before race:
Deferment to next year’s race (1 year only).
No transfers to another participant.
10 days or less before race:
NO REFUNDS
NO TRANSFERS
NO DEFERMENTS
To request a refund, deferment or transfer, please email the following information to jody@jbsports.com or call (203) 481-5933:
Your full name
Race entered
Reason for refund or deferment
Email address
Each person requesting a refund or deferment will receive an email confirming the status of their request (providing an email address is on file). Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed.
LOST & FOUND
Lost and found items are to be found at the registration/medical tent.
JB Sports will hold the item for up to ONE WEEK following the event. Any item unclaimed after one week will be donated.
Switching Races
If you switch from the Half Marathon to the 5K, the difference will not be refunded. If you switch from the 5K to the Half Marathon you will be charged the difference. Email jody@jbsports.com with any questions.
Corrections to your entry (spelling, age, etc.) please email jody@jbsports.com.
Half Marathon Course Limit
To minimize the impact on local communities and out of consideration for the volunteers who generously support the event, the Half Marathon has a 3 hour course time limit.
To finish within the official course limit, participants must maintain an average pace of 14:53 per mile. Official finish times will only be recorded for runners who complete the course within 3:15:00.
As the race progresses beyond the 14:53 per mile pace, roads along the course will begin reopening to traffic, and water and aid stations will close. Participants who continue beyond the official course time limit do so at their own risk and should be prepared to carry their own hydration and nutrition, such as fluids and energy gels.
Race staff will begin dismantling the finish line once the course officially closes. Runners who finish after the course time limit and are unable to receive a finisher medal on race day may contact the race office within 48 hours after the event to arrange medal pickup.