FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What time does the race start?
Answer: The Kids' Run will start on Saturday, April 6 at 9:45am, the 10K will follow at 10:00am, and the One-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10:15am. All will start near the park pavilion where the health and fitness fair is located. The Run for Home Half Marathon, Team Relay, and Five-Mile Walk will start on Sunday, April 7 at 11:00am near the tennis courts inside Tuscora Park.

Question: How large is the Run for Home?
Answer: The Run for Home has grown every year. For the past few years, both the half-marathon and team relay have sold out with over 1,300 people participating in Run for Home events each year. 

Question: How can I register?
Answer: Registration is available on-line by following the links available on this website. You will also find on this website a registration form that you can download to register the old-fashioned way with a paper form. We encourage you to register early for the best pricing and to avoid the possibility of the race selling out.

Question: Where can I pick up my race packet?
Answer: Race packets can be picked up during the health and fitness fair in the park pavilion Saturday, April 6 from 8:00am to 1:00pm and Sunday, April 7 from 8:00am to 11:00am.The race packet contains last minute race instructions, your timing device, bib number, shirt and promotional items from various vendors.

Question: Is the half-marathon route certified?
Answer: Yes, the certification number is OH 08023 PR.

Question: Will there be water and sports drink be available along the half-marathon course?
Answer: Yes, there will be eight to nine water stations along the route supplying water and sports drink.

Question: How long is the half-marathon course open?
Answer: The official course will be open for 3-1/2 hours.

Question: How is the half-marathon timed?
Answer: Race timing is provided by ChronoTrack. Results for the half-marathon and team relay will be posted on-line immediately after the race at www.ohiochallengeseries.com. Results of the one-mile fun run will also be posted on this web site, however no times will be posted.

Question: If I register for the Union Hospital Run for Home but can not participate, can I receive a refund or transfer my entry to next year?
Answer: No refunds are permitted, however, you can transfer your registration to another participant by sending an email to racedirector@runforhome.org.

Question: What is the health and fitness expo?
Answer: The Health and Fitness expo will be held in the Tuscora Park Pavilion Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7. A variety of fitness related businesses and organizations will be in attendance.