The race will meander through the mild rolling hills of Dormont, starting and finishing near the Dormont Swimming Pool. It will be run along paved roads, and two watering stations will be set up at the mile markers of the course.
Q. Where/When Will I Get My Race Chip?
A. We will be using Chronotrack B Tag race chips (attached to your race bib), and they will be distributed with your race packet.
Q. How Does The Timing System Work?
A. We will be using a Pro Bike + Run Timing + Race Management this year. Start AND finish mats will be provided again to electronically monitor your race time. Therefore, your clock time may not match up with your actual real results. Real time results will be available on site and online. “Unofficial times” will be available at the finish kiosks. Official results will be available online and following the award ceremony.
Q. Do You Need Volunteers?
A. Absolutely! It takes many people to have a successful race. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities on race day in the Dormont area to help with registration, packet pickup, bib/shirt distribution, route monitoring, finish line activities and plenty more. We can provide verification of service hours for those anyone who needs community service hours. All volunteers also get a t-shirt. If interested, please fill out our contact form: bit.ly/DormontDashVolunteer
Q. How Do I Register?
A. You can do so online. Participants can continue to register online through race day, or in person during packet pickup. Participants can also register on race morning between 7:00 AM and 8:45 AM at the Dormont Recreation Center (1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216) but are strongly encouraged to register early online!
Q. How Do I Qualify For The Discounted Race Fee?
A. Entrants must pre-register before the Early Bird deadline online to qualify for the discounts.
Q. When And Where Do I Get My Packet?
A. Packets can be picked up in person at various locations the week leading up to the race. Packets will also be available Dormont Recreation Center (1801 Dormont Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15216) the evening before the race from 7 PM-9 PM and on race day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Q. What Is The Course?
A. The race begin and ends on Memorial Drive in Dormont Park and follows the hills and tree lined streets of Dormont on the west side of West Liberty Ave. Check out a map of this year’s course on our Facebook Page!
Q. Where Can I Find The Race Results?
A. The results will be posted here on our website. “Unofficial times” will be available at the finish kiosks. Official results will be available online and following the award ceremony. Results from prior years can be found at athlinks.com.
Q. I’m A Walker or Slow Runner, Can I Still Participate?
A. YES!! All are welcome and encouraged to participate. We do ask that if you plan on walking that you try to adhere to a 15 minute/mile pace. If you feel that you will not make that time limit, we ask for your safety that you get off of the road and switch to the sidewalks to complete your race.
Q. Are Strollers Permitted On The Race Course?
A. Yes, we pride ourselves on making this a family friendly event. However, we do ask that you kindly move to the back of the start line, to avoid congestion.
Q. Are Dogs Permitted On The Race Course?
A. We love dogs! However, dogs may not participate alongside their owners in our race. In order to keep our race safe and enjoyable to all participants, please leave your dog safely at home. There will be many people, loud noises, and this race begins later than most on a very hot Blacktop surface which can be harmful for dogs. Our only exception is for Service dogs – but they must be certified, must wear their official service-dog vest, and must be on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times. The race staff/officials will ask anyone with a dog to withdrawal from the race.
Q. Where Can I Park?
A. There will be limited parking in the Dormont Pool Parking lot as it will be set up for the after party. Additional parking is available in the Kuhn’s parking lot in between Jet’s Pizza and PNC Bank.
Q. I Am Unable to Participate. Can I Transfer my Registration to Someone Else or Get a Refund?
A. Unfortunately due to the volume of runners that we have, we are unable to accommodate refunds or transfers within 30 days prior to the event.
Q. Still Have A Question That Needs Answered?
A. If you have any questions that we have not answered above, please send an email to bbachman@boro.dormont.pa.us