2020/09/27 07:30:00

2020 BLUEGRASS HALF MARATHON
POWERED BY THE WELLNESS CENTER

WHEN:
Sunday, September 27th at 7:30am

WHERE:
Founder’s Park

TIME:
Race & Relays begins at 7:30 a.m.

** Kid’s Race (Sept. 26) More info to come.

Runners / Relay Teams

For participants in the 2020 Bluegrass Half Marathon, click here.

Online Registration

Volunteers

It takes a lot of volunteers to make the Bluegrass Half Marathon a success. Sign up here to help out.

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Kid's Mile Run

Kid’s will have the opportunity to run 12.1 miles leading up to race weekend and together we run the last mile on Saturday, Sept 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Online Registration

Pacers

Want to run and help out at the same time? Please fill out this form and we will be in touch.

We are working with The Wellness Center to encourage kids to run or walk 12.1 miles so we can run The Last Mile together on Saturday, September 26. They have started a FREE running program at The Wellness Center on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. You can sign up at the front desk at the Wellness Center.

All participants will receive a super fun t-shirt and finisher medal.

2020 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

1.

Online (Preferred)

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online Registration closes at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.

2.

By mail:

Bluegrass Half Marathon
3101 Browns Mill Road, Ste. 6-182
Johnson City, TN 37604

*Please mail form in advance to ensure that we receive it*

Download the Registration Form

3.

Walk-in:

200 Med Tech Pkwy #200

Johnson City

4.

Late registration walk-in:

Only on the following dates:

PACKET PICKUP

September 26th 3-7 p.m.

The Wellness Center

200 Med Tech Pkwy #200, Johnson City

* No race day registration or packet pickup

If you are unable to make it to packet pickup on Saturday, please e-mail us at info@thegoosechase.org to make arrangements.

Packet pickup

The Wellness Center (basketball court)

Please make a conscious effort to make it to packet pickup. If you are local or have a friend/family member that can assist with this, please try to use all resources before contacting us for same day packet pickup. Same day packet pickup is for out of town participants traveling in on Sunday morning. Please help us manage this so we can provide you with a great race experience! Thank you so much for your help!

COURSE INFORMATION

START & FINISH will be located at or near the Farmer’s Market Pavilion at Founder’s Park. The parking area at the Pavilion will be closed for the staging of the finish area and post race celebration.

PARKING will be throughout the downtown area.

RELAY TEAM EXCHANGES are stationed throughout the course and they will include restrooms, a hydration station, medical services and ETSU Bluegrass. The exchanges will be located at the following: Exchange #1 – Local Motion on Alabama St., Exchange #2 – Southside Elementary in the Historic Tree Streets, Exchange #3 – Tomy Thai & Little Chicago parking lot across from EarthFare on St. of Franklin. Some distances will be longer than others so please plan accordingly. Shuttles will be located for Relay Members near the start area.

Early Start option – This is ONLY if you think you will finish in more than 3 hours 15 minutes. You are welcome to start early, keep your own time, and turn it in to the official timer when you cross the finish line. Meet at the starting line at 7 a.m. to check in and get started.

A PDF Version of the 2020 Bluegrass Half Map.

Individual Registration

$50per entrant

$50 through Feb. 29
$55 March 1 - May 31
$60 June 1- July 31
$65 Aug. 1 - Sept. 25
$70 Race Weekend

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2-Person Relay Team Registration

$30per entrant

Price Per Team Member
$30 through Feb. 29
$35 March 1 - May 31
$40 June 1 - July 31
$45 Aug. 1 - Sept. 25
$50 Race Weekend

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4-Person Relay Team Registration

$20per entrant

Price Per Person
$20 through Feb. 29
$25 March 1 - May 31
$30 June 1 - July 31
$35 Aug. 1 - Sept. 25
$40 Race Weekend

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Kid's Registration

$20per entrant

$20 until September 25
$25 Race Day

Sign up

Virtual

$20per entrant

$20 through Feb. 29
$25 March 1 - May 31
$30 June 1 - July 31
$35 Aug. 1 - Sept. 25
$40 Race Weekend

Sign up

The Goose Chase has a no refund policy due to the pre-ordering of event shirts, medals, bibs, etc. We understand that emergencies or last minute schedule changes do occur, therefore, to better accommodate you, we have some other options instead.

You can have someone pick up your packet for you
You can transfer your entry to someone else
You can switch to the virtual option and turn in your virtual race time at a later time, and still receive the shirt and medal.
You can defer to the next year

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@thegoosechase.org

Guaranteed Shirt & Size Deadline is September 18, 2020

Online registration closes at 9 p.m. Friday, September 25th

Packet pickup date & time 3-7 p.m. Saturday, September 26th at The Wellness Center in Johnson City.

***Please note – All finishers will receive a medal IF they have a bib.* *If you do not have your bib on race day, please find a member of The Goose Chase team.***

Picking up packets for a group?

Let us help!

If you have a group of packets (five or more) you need to pick up, send us an email to info@thegoosechase.org with the names and birthdates and we will have them preset and ready for you. This will not only help you but also help us with keeping the wait time down for others in line.

**There is NO race day registration**

*If you have a conflict with the packet pickup time, please contact us at info@thegoosechase.org so we can better accommodate you*

FAQs

How can I register?

Where do I mail my registration packet?

Can I register late?

Where can I pick up my registration packet?

Is the course certified?

What awards will be presented?

What is your policy on dogs and strollers?

Do you need volunteers?

Start and Finish Area - Address

How can my business become a sponsor?

Do you offer Hand Cycle?

Water Station

How can I register?

You can register in three ways this year:

Online (preferred)
Mail In (download form)
Walk In (The Wellness Center in Johnson City)

Where do I mail my registration packet?

Mail your registration packet to:

Bluegrass Half Marathon
3101 Browns Mill Road, Ste. 6-182
Johnson City, TN 37604

Can I register late?

You can register via walk in at packet pickup.

Packet Pickup – Sept. 26th 3-7 p.m. in the gym at The Wellness Center (200 Med Tech Pkwy Johnson City, TN 37604)

You cannot register on race day.

Where can I pick up my registration packet?

You can pick up your packet on the following days:

Packet Pickup – DATE & TIME TBA at The Wellness Center in Johnson City.

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SAME DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.

If you are unable to make packet pickup, please e-mail or call us at 423-946-0519 to make arrangements.

Is the course certified?

Yes! The course is a USATF Certified Course.

What awards will be presented?

Trophies awarded to male and female competitive / runners only in the following categories:

Overall (top 3), Top Masters, Top Grandmasters

Age groups (top 3): Under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over.

Four-Person Relay Teams: Top Open, Family, Corporate

Two-Person Relay Teams: Top Coed, Male, Female

Medals will be presented to all runners and walkers who complete the race. NO BIB = NO MEDAL. If you have forgotten your bib, please find a member of The Goose Chase near the finish line the morning of the race.

What is your policy on dogs and strollers?

For safety purposes, no dogs or strollers allowed.

Do you need volunteers?

Yes, the Bluegrass Half Marathon needs approximately 200 volunteers for the week of the race. Please reserve your spot today by clicking this link. Thank you.

Start and Finish Area - Address

Founder’s Park Pavilion
106 S. Commerce St.
Johnson City, TN

How can my business become a sponsor?

Thank you so much for your consideration in becoming a sponsor. We offer several levels of involvement and would be happy to discuss them with you. Please email (info@thegoosechase.org) or call (423-946-0519) us and we will be happy to create a package that fits your business needs.

Do you offer Hand Cycle?

We did offer a hand cycle event for several years. However, the participation level declined to only one cyclist per year. The decision was made by several within our organization to discontinue this race option. We support our hand cyclist and wish them the best.

Water Station

Water & Lemon/Lime Gatorade will be at the water stations this year. Each exchange area will offer beverages and then there will be additional ones along the course.