Texas Round Up - Race FAQs

What is the date of the 2010 Texas Round-Up 10K-5K-Family Mile?
The 2010 Texas Round-Up 10K-5K-Family Mile will take place on Saturday April 24, 2010.

Is there a course map?
Yes, you can download a course map for our 10K and 5K routes here. The Family Mile course is still being developed.

Where can I pick up my packet?
Packet Pickup will take place at the following locations and times:

Thursday April 22nd at the Bob Bullock State History Museum located at 1800 N. Congress Ave. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking in the museum garage is $8. We recommend walking if you work in the area. If you are bringing your vehicle there are parking meters located along N. Congress Ave. and all surrounding streets.
Friday April 23rd at RunTex Triangle located 4615 North Lamar Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is free parking at the Triangle.
Race Morning, Saturday April 24th at the Packet Pickup booth located in the Texas Round-Up Fitness Festival at 18th St. and N. Congress Ave.

What do I do if I do not want to register online?
You have two registration options if you do not want to register online. The first is to print and fill out this paper registration form and send it, along with a check or cash, to Texas Round-Up, PO Box 50521, Austin, TX 78763.

The other is to register at our packet pickup locations on Thursday April 22nd at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday April 23rd at RunTex Triangle from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or on race morning at the late registration tent before 7:30 a.m. Family Mile registration will be open until 9:50 a.m. on race morning.

I can't participate, but I'd like to volunteer on race day.
We love our volunteers! For information on how to get involved please visit our Volunteer Information page.

Where can I park on race day?
Free parking is available at the State of Texas parking garages located off Trinity Street between 12th St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. There is also ample on-street parking in the vicinity of the capitol complex. Meter parking downtown on Saturday is FREE.

Please note that if you are driving to the start of the race on race morning from any areas west of the Capitol, 15th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. will be closed on race morning between Lavaca Street and San Jacinto Blvd.. We suggest taking 5th St. to get across downtown and then taking Trinity St. north to the available parking garages. Please see the Capitol Complex parking map for more detailed information.

There is no shuttle service from any satellite parking locations. Cap Metro will be limiting its bus service to the Capitol vicinity because of road race related lane closures.

What is the ChronoTrack D-Tag and how does it work?
We are using a timing system which uses disposable tags instead of the timing chips that had to be returned at the end of a race in previous years. The device is called a D-Tag because of it's shape after it is properly attach to a shoe.

The D-Tag is available to runners in the timed 10K and 5K. The D-Tag will be taped to each race bib and directions on how to attach the tag to your shoe laces are inscribed on the timing device.

This is a disposable tag and does not have to be returned at the end of the race. For more information about this chip and user instructions, visit www.wetimeraces.com/RacingSystems/DTags.htm

Is there a clothing drop area at the start line?
A clothing drop-off area will be available on race day beginning at 6 a.m. using tags provided at the drop-off table. The drop-off area is located near packet pickup/on site registration.

Clothing must be retrieved before 11:30 a.m. on race day.

What are the start times for each event?

Wheelchair races will start at 7:55 a.m.
The 10K & 5K run/walk will start at 8 a.m.
The Awards Ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m.
The Family Mile will start at 10 a.m.
The FitKids FunZone will be open from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Can I participate with my children in a stroller?
Strollers are allowed in the Texas Round-Up 10K, 5K and Family Mile. For space and logistical reasons we kindly request that families participating with strollers start towards the back of the pack.

Can I participate with my dog during the race?
For the safety and comfort of all Texas Round-Up participants, we ask that everyone leave their pets at home during the race.

Are there water stops along the course?
We anticipate the water stops to be located at miles 1.5 and 2.5 along the 5K course and at miles 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 5 along the 10K course. These locations are subject to change as the event draws near. Stay tuned.

What are the age groups categories?
The age groups are as follows:
9 and under; 10-14; 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; 80-84; 85-89; 90 and above

The TOP THREE participants in each age group will receive their award in the mail when the official results are confirmed.

Where can I find my race photos?
Brightroom Photography will be taking all race day photos. Once photos are available during the week after the event you will be able to view the photos by bib number and/or last name and are available to purchase.

Is the race certified for the correct distances?
Yes. The race course is certified by the USA Track & Field Association #TX09002JF for the 10K and #TX09003JF for the 5K.

Are there toilets located at the start/finish line?
Yes, port-o-lets will be located in the Fitness Festival as well as each water stop along both the 10K and 5K courses.

Are children allowed to participate in the events?
Yes. Everyone is welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Children are not to be left unattended.

Can my friend pick up my packet? Can I pick up my friend's packet?
You may pick up a friend's packet, or a friend may pick up a packet for you. Whoever will be picking up the packets will need a note (email is fine) from the person who is not there, authorizing you (or your friend) to pick up the packet.

Whoever is there to pick up the packets will need to present that note to our packet pickup team, along with his or her photo ID.

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