DO YOU LIMIT THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS IN THE RACE?
The 12K is limited to 3,000 runners.  

WILL YOU HAVE PACERS?
There are no pacers for the Battleship 12K.  We will assign runners to corrals based on their anticipated finish times.  Assignments will be included in your race confirmation email that you will receive the week of the race.  Corrals with pace signs will be marked in the start chute.  Please report to your assigned corral area. The faster runners will be in the front, the slower runners will be in the back. All corrals have the same race start time with no set time gaps or delays between the corrals.  Please pay attention to race announcements, on-site signage and instructions. 

CAN I HAVE CELL PHONES, FRIENDS, STROLLERS, DOGS ON THE COURSE?
We encourage you to invite friends and family to cheer you on along the course, but they are only allowed to run with you if they are registered runners. Per USA Track & Field rules, elements that could impede the safety of runners, such as bikes, skates, skateboards and pets on the course, are not allowed. The safety of our runners is our number one priority. By signing or clicking ’I Accept’ on any registration race waiver, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of Competition.

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES?
Participants will be able to use listening devices during the running of the 12K, but they do so at their own risk. Runner safety is, and will continue to be, the priority for all of our events. To ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone, we ask that you please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course. The abuse of portable headphone devices can result in disqualification. Abuse refers to being so distracted that you become a hazard to yourself, your fellow participants, spectators, course marshals, finish line officials, medical personnel, other race officials, police personnel or vehicle traffic.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We must constantly consider the safety of all our participants, volunteers and spectators and review this rule, as well as others in order to ensure the continued safety of our participants.

CAN I RACE VIRTUALLY?
FRESHJUNKIE Racing is an in-person race production company. There are many virtual race options offered by other companies if you would like to participate in a virtual race.

WHAT IF I LOSE SOMETHING THE DAY OF THE RACE?
Lost & Found is located near the awards area.  After the event, please contact info@battleship12k.com to see if items were turned in.  Clothing items left in the start areas and along the course are immediately donated to charity and are not kept in Lost & Found.

IS THERE A PLACE TO DROP BAGS AT THE START LINE?
Yes.  We will have a “morning clothes” drop point near the Starting area race morning.  Please make sure your gear is secured in a bag and marked CLEARLY with your bib number.  We will transport the bags to the Finish area where you can claim them prior to boarding the shuttles to return to Spanish Fort.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BAG IF I FORGET TO CLAIM IT AFTER THE RACE?

Gear Check closes at 11:00am on race day and all bags must be picked up before that time. The Battleship 12K is not responsible for gear bags not picked up by 11:00am, however remaining bags will be brought to our office.  Please contact us at info@battleship12k.com to claim your bag.  After one week, anything remaining is discarded or donated to charity.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK ON RACE DAY?
There is NO PARKING at the USS Alabama or Battleship Park.  The Park WILL NOT BE OPEN prior to race start.  There is plenty of parking in the Spanish Fort Town Center near Bass Pro Shops.  This is where the shuttles will drop participants off after the event so please park there.  Pay attention to NO PARKING signs and DO NOT park near the starting area around Hwy 98.

WHERE DOES THE RACE START AND FINISH?
The 12K will start near the front entrance to Spanish Fort Town Center (intersection of Bass Pro Drive & Hwy 98/Old Spanish Trail). Detailed maps are posted online and emailed to all registered runners prior to the event.  The finish line is in USS Alabama Battleship Park.

WILL THERE BE CORRALS?
We will assign runners to corrals based on their anticipated finish times.  Assignments will be included in your race confirmation email that you will receive the week of the race.  Corrals with pace signs will be marked in the start chute.  Please report to your assigned corral area.  The faster runners will be in the front, the slower runners will be in the back. All corrals have the same race start time with no set time gaps or delays between the corrals.  Please pay attention to race announcements, on-site signage and instructions. 

WHERE CAN I MEET MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFTER THE RACE?
If your family wants to meet you at the finish line, they can enter Battleship Park after 8:00am.  We advise that they arrive early and be prepared to pay the park entrance fee.  ALL ENTERING VEHICLES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE PARK ENTRANCE FEE.  The lines to enter the park can get quite long, so plan accordingly.