Print PDF registration form HERE.

Event details and pre/post race information

We have been greeted with open arms into Elizabethton to bring you this first year annual event, which will showcase the uniquely beautiful scenery of Elizabethton/Carter County. Graciously, we have jumped at the opportunity to partner with this fast growing community. Not only will the Music & Miles Half Marathon and Relays be happening Saturday morning but Elizabethton will host their very first First Friday in Downtown Elizabethton brought to you by Main Street Elizabethton. With much conversation and planning including the Elizabethton/Carter Co. Chamber of Commerce, Elizabethton Parks & Recreation and Main Street Elizabethton, we were able to incorporate our event into the First Friday event. Please consider the following information about the available activities that can benefit both events and local shops in the community.

First Friday Details (Friday, May 7, 2021)

Music at Covered Bridge Park 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Music & Miles Packet Pickup – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Elizabethton/Carter Co. Chamber of Commerce

Runners – We have partnered with Jiggy Ray’s for a coupon good for one (1) FREE beer WITH BIB AND I.D.

Music & Miles Half Marathon and Relays (Saturday, May 8, 2021 start time 8:30 a.m.)

Packet Pickup – 7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at Covered Bridge Park (start/finish)

Runners – We have partnered with Riverside Taphouse for a coupon good for one (1) FREE beer WITH BIB AND I.D.

Print PDF registration form HERE.

COVID PROCEDURES

PLEASE help us get races back in the area by assisting us with the following recommendations for the safety of all involved with this event.  We want everyone to remain healthy and have fun.  

Onsite registering 

• No race day registration with paper forms.
• Day of registrations: Participants will go to designated tent/table and verbally register for race.  Payments will be through Venmo or Square.
• Contact-less packet pickup (minimal contact).  Dynamic bib assignment which allows people to register from their laptop or smartphone up to race time.  Participant will get bib when they arrive at table and crew members check them off on a laptop.  Crew members/volunteers will abide by the protective guidelines provided by the State of Tennessee.  We have the technology to minimize contact and keep people socially distant.

Parking

• Location Specific. Please see website for more information.

Check-in and packet pickup

• We will be spacing our tables throughout the area.  These will be spaced all throughout the area to assist with social distancing.
  • Table one – pickup your bib
  • Table two – sign your waiver
  • Table three – record your bib with We Run Events
  • Table four – pickup your race shirt
  • Table five, six, seven, etc…. These are tables for additional race merch and vendors so please visit them too.
• Hand sanitizer and mask stations will be available in the bib pickup area and throughout the race area.
• Race shirts will be ordered (race specific).  To guarantee your shirt during packet pickup, please register prior to that date.  We have ordered extra shirts but will do a reorder after race day if necessary.
• Everyone MUST sign a COVID waiver at the event.

Restrooms

• Location Specific. Please see the website for more information.

Race 

• STAGING FOR RACES:
• Each wave will be no more than 30 and will be properly spaced out for social distancing.
• We will be communicating updates to the registered participants closer to the race.
• Runners should not run in packs of more than 4.  Runners should keep socially distant during the race.  Do not draft on other runners.
• Runners are to bring their own water or fluid.  No water stations on the course.
• Masks are not required during the race but we encourage you to weara mask when not racing.
• Please utilize sidewalks where available where streets will not be closed and no police officers will used (race specific).
• Volunteers and signs will be along the course.
• RACE ONLOOKERS:  Will be allowed to space out along the route

Post Race

• Water and individually wrapped snacks will be provided near the finish area
• We will play music before and during race

Results and awards

• When the runners finish they will receive a text message with their time and finish result.  They can also check their results on-line on their smart phone or when they get home.  No results kiosks.
• No awards ceremony.  Awards can be picked up at the designated table near the finish line.

Social Distancing

After finishing, please avoid congregating in groups (10 or less).

Thank You to our partners and sponsors!