FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No, unless it is required by executive order from the government.  However, we would ask that you respectfully socially distance yourself whenever possible. 

The water stations have been eliminated this year.  We are encouraging participants to bring and carry their own water bottles.  

There will only be bottled water available for participants upon completing the race.  

There will be a staggered start to allow for proper social distancing for all participants.  Runners will begin the race, once all runners have departed the walkers will then begin the course.  

We strongly suggest all participants respectfully socially distance themselves whenever possible.  

Yes, participants that place within their respective age group will receive an award.  Due to COVID-19, we ask that you not gather in large groups and stay socially distanced. 

When a winning participant's name is announced, the racer can proceed to the awards table.  

Any winner that does not feel comfortable receiving their award can pick up their prize the following week at the South Rockwood Library during regular business hours.  

No, due to COVID-19, participants will receive their medals before the race during your package pickup.  

Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past August 26th due to national supply chain issues.  

Yes, 250.  We recommend you sign up early.

No, the course will not have any trucks or machinery in operation on race day. The course will be groomed and safe for all participants as long as all safety procedures and directives are followed.

Please, no open-toed shoes are allowed at the quarry. We highly recommend a good pair of tennis shoes for everyone who is in attendance at the Quarry Challenge, including spectators. 

Strollers are NOT allowed on the Quarry Challenge course.

Pets are NOT allowed due to safety concerns; service dogs are the exception.

You have 90 minutes to complete the 5K.

Overall Male/Overall Female

Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female runners in each of the following age groups:

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

The award ceremony begins at 10:15 a.m.

Yes, you are able to transfer your registration if transferred by September 10th.

Please contact friendsofsouthrockwood@gmail.com to do this.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide a different t-shirt size than what was originally ordered. 

No – there will be NO refunds or deferments. You are able to transfer your registration if transferred by September 10th.

We would love to have you volunteer with us at the race. Please contact friendsofsouthrockwood@gmail.com for more information. 

Your 5K race entry fee includes an event t-shirt, finisher's medal, award eligibility, post-race refreshments, access to aid stations, timed race results and downloadable pictures.

Please note: Shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrants past August 26th due to national supply chain issues.  

We discourage the use of headphones, but it is permitted.

The event will go on rain or shine with only the possibility of delay in the event of lightning.

The course will be measured correctly but not certified. It is certifiably challenging, though!

Due to the ever changing landscape of the active Sylvania Minerals Quarry, the course will not be setup until the day before the event.  

Yes, if the race is not sold out. Please check the Registration page for details.

Before Race Day

You can pick up your race packet on Friday, September 24th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 25st, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Village of South Rockwood campus.

5676 Carleton Rockwood Rd.
South Rockwood, MI 48179

Day of Race

You can also pick up your race packet the day of the race (7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) in the Community Room on the Village of South Rockwood/South Rockwood Library campus.
(This is the same location as parking/bussing).

Masks will be required to be worn while riding on the bus to and from the race.  

Masks will be required to be worn while inside the South Rockwood Library campus.  

5676 Carleton Rockwood Rd.
South Rockwood, MI 48179

You will be shuttled to quarry by bus. Busses start running at 7:00 a.m. and the LAST BUS before race time leaves at 8:45 a.m. We encourage you to get there early!

Returning busses will run until 11:30 a.m. from the Quarry to the parking location.

Masks are required to be worn while riding on the bus to and from the event.

We strongly encourage all runners to pick up their own race packet. It is important for runners to verify their data and make any necessary changes. However, if it is not possible for you to pick-up your own packet, you may have someone pick it up for you. That person will be responsible for verifying personal race information (name, age, birthdate, etc.).

Yes, we will have a dedicated location with volunteers to watch your personal items.  There will be a pull tab on your race bib to identify your personal items.  (NO CASH, JEWELRY, OR ELECTRONICS PLEASE)

*We are not responsible for any lost or misplaced items.