The Red Nose Run

Red Nose Run

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This year, we are excited to be back in person for the 2021 Red Nose Run Half Marathon and 5k! This 10th Annual event, updated with your health in mind, raises funds for grants that are distributed to nonprofit organizations serving in the Wiregrass region of Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties. Grants are awarded in several areas of need such as the arts, education, social services, health, youth development, and community development.
Half Marathon
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Early bird special is $40 from 8/1/21 – 8/15/2. Registration will then be $50 until December 10, 2021, then the fee will increase to $75 per person.
Half Marathon registration includes:

Race Bib

Commemorative Medal

Red Nose Run T-shirt (guaranteed when registering by 11/19/2021)

5k
The race will start at 8:15 a.m on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Registration is $25 until December 10, 2021, then the fee will increase to $40 per person.
5k registration includes:

Race Bib

Commemorative Medal

Red Nose Run T-shirt (guaranteed when registering by 11/19/2021)

Prizes
Category winners from the races will receive a festive coffee mug with hot chocolate and a towel. All half marathon and 5K race finishers will receive a medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament!
More information to come!

Red Nose Run Newsletter

FAQ's

WHERE CAN I PARK?

Parking is available in any Flowers Hospital lot EXCEPT the Emergency Room parking lot. 

CAN A FRIEND PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE PACKET PICKUP?

Yes, all they need is a copy of your driver’s license (picture of the ID on your phone works!). You can pick up your packets from 12-6 pm on Friday, at the hospital on the 10th, or from 6-7:30 am on Saturday, the 11th.

CAN I PICK UP MY PARTICIPANT PACKET AND T-SHIRT ON THE DAY OF THE RACE?

Yes. If you are unable to pick up your packet on Friday, the 10th, from 12 – 6 pm, you can pick up everything on Saturday, the 11th from 6:30 – 7:30 am. If you are unable to do this, please contact the Race Director.

WHEN IS THE T-SHIRT CUT OFF?

T-shirts can be guaranteed through 11/19/2021. After that we cannot guarantee t-shirts. 

WHEN IS EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

The early bird special of $40 is available only for the half-marathon and will be running from 8/1/2021-8/15/2021. After that the price will increase to $50. 

WHERE IS PACKET PICK-UP?

Packet pickup will be at Flowers Hospital. I will have to let you know It will be on Friday (noon – 6 pm) and Saturday morning (6:30 am – 7:30 am). 

ARE THE COURSES STROLLER FRIENDLY?

We welcome strollers with small children for both races.

ARE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BIKES OR SCOOTERS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ON THE RED NOSE RUN HALF & 5K?

No, if you are caught on the course with any of these, you will be directed off the course immediately.

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE OPEN?

3 hours.

IF NATURE CALLS, WHERE DO I GO?

We will have porta potties along the way.

HOW MANY WATER STATIONS ARE ON THE COURSE?

The Half Marathon will have 4 water stations and the 5K will have 2. 

WHERE CAN I FIND THE MAPS?

Maps in shared drive

CAN I SWITCH RACES?

Switching from one event to another is only permitted 7 days prior to race day, or until the event into which you wish to switch is sold out, whichever comes first.  You pay the difference in price between events if you are going longer.

HOW CAN I MAKE A CHANGE TO MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION (I.E. MISSPELLING, ADDRESS, EMAIL, T-SHIRT SIZE)?

You can make changes at Packet Pick Up 

IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT TO RUN THE RED NOSE RUN HALF & 5K?

You must be 17 or older on race day to run in the half marathon.  If you are under 18 years of age, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver in order to participate.  Open age for 5K.

I AM INJURED AND/OR CANNOT RUN THE EVENT. CAN I GET A REFUND, DONATE MY ENTRY OR TRANSFER MY ENTRY TO SOMEONE ELSE?

No.  Per our official event rules and guidelines: sale, transfer, or duplication of race entry/bib is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events.  All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event, however, the fee will be added to the funds we grant to our non-profits.

HOW CAN I CONFIRM MY REGISTRATION AFTER I SIGN UP ONLINE OR MAIL IN MY REGISTRATION FORM?

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email.  Check your SPAM folder.

WHEN IS THE RED NOSE RUN HALF MARATHON AND 5K?

The 2021 Red Nose Run Half & 5K will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE THE HALF?

There is a 3 hour time limit for the half marathon (13.74 minute mile pace) as well as the 5K.

WHERE DOES THE RACE START?

The race starts at Flowers Hospital on the Doctors Office Building side. Look for the tent near Southern Bone & Joint’s office. 

WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?

The half marathon will begin promptly at 8:00 AM with the 5K starting after at 8:15 AM. 

DO I GET A MEDAL?

Yes.  Half marathon and 5K FINISHERS will get a medal.

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