Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

The safety and health of all racers and volunteers are of upmost importance.  While all risk cannot be eliminated, the in-person race will have the following mitigations in place.  A summary of our precautions are below, and our full COVID plan is available here.

• Event will comply with all local, state, and federal restrictions including participation limits.
• Check-in and start times will be staggered from roughly 7:15am until 9:15am. 5 mile runners will check-in first and then 10-milers.  We may need to shift and adjust check-in times based on the number of people that sign up for each race.
• Groups 20ish people will start every 5 minutes. Smaller groups will start if there is not a queue.
• Check-in is touchless and event will be chip timed.
• It is expected that each runner is ready to run when they check-in.  Please warm up and use the bathroom before you check-in.
• Portajohns will be available in the start queue while the runner is getting ready to start. We do not want people checking in and going back to your car.
• Race giveaways (T-shirt) and post-race food and water are grab and go only and pre-packaged. We will have breakfast burritos, but the selection of food will be smaller than normal.
• Parking, check-in, start, and finish areas of the event will have ample room for social distancing.
• Signage will be used to remind people to wear their face coverings and stay socially distanced at all times.
• Face coverings are required at all times when in check-in, starting, and finish areas.
• Runners must carry a face covering during event (when running) and use when passing if ample distance is not available on the trail. If a racer doesn't have a face covering, then one will be provided to them during check-in.
• Aid stations are staffed for safety only - no water will be provided with the exception of one water refill station at about the halfway point on the course.
• Athletes are required to carry their own hydration.
• There is no post-race awards ceremony.
• Runners are not allowed to stay after the race except to cool down.
• Spectators are not allowed.
• Ample restrooms (portajohns and park bathrooms) are available to minimize queues. All restrooms will be sanitized once every 2 hours by EX2 staff.
• Hand sanitizer stations available at check-in, start, and finish.
• All racers will be required to self-validate that they do not have COVID symptoms or have been exposed to anyone suspected to have COVID for the 14 days leading up to event.