Regulations
USATF Sanction #041-15-09
These regulations are for the safety of all race participants. The Murfreesboro Half Marathon reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who does not conform to these rules.
Refunds/Transfers
The Murfreesboro Half Marathon does not allow transfers, refunds or deferments. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pace Requirement
The course will reopen to traffic on a continuous pace of approximately 15 minutes per mile. The entire course will reopen to traffic at 10:30 a.m.
Walkers are welcome; however, the pace of 15 minutes per mile must be maintained. Walkers should line up at the back of the starting lineup behind the runners. All walkers and runners must be at Mile 6 no later than 90 minutes after the start of the race. Any participant not at Mile 6 within 90 minutes of the start will be returned to the finish area by race officials, and will not be allowed to cross the finish line.
Bib Numbers
The Murfreesboro Half Marathon maintains a NO TRANSFER policy. Do not sell or give away your bib number/registration. Particular participant information is attached to each bib number, and half marathon staff cannot be held responsible for medical liability or other error should a runner participate under another individual’s predetermined bib number.
Bibs must be worn on the front, visible at ALL TIMES while on the course for timing accuracy.
This year, personalization is available on your race bib. Have your name printed above the number to hear the crowds cheer you on by name. Makes a great souvenir!
Timing
Your official time will be recorded by a disposable timing device provided by BestTimes ChampionChip Tennessee, Inc.
The timing device is NOT TRANSFERABLE and must be worn only by the participant to whom it was assigned. If you drop out of the race, please notify a course official. You will be transported to the MTSU track. Do NOT cross the finish line. Personal timing devices (ChampionChips) may not be used.
Allowed
The following items are permitted on the course:
- Heart rate monitors
- Chronometers
Not Allowed
The following items are not permitted on the course:
- Pets
- Baby/jogging strollers
- Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades
- Bandits (unregistered runners)
- Shoes with springs or wheels
- Coaches or team leaders may not accompany their team on bicycles; they must be registered with bib numbers and begin the race at the start.
Race Guideline Against Headphone Use
The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Murfreesboro Half Marathon encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Middle Half.
We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line.
Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
