FAQ
Where do I park on Race Morning?
Close parking is a challenge. To park near the Kiwanis park, we encourage you to park in the big BYU parking lots surrounding the law school, surrounding the Taylor building on 9th East and around the elementary school. Side street parking can be found as well. We prohibit parking on the race route. If you are running the 5K, you might want to park in the parking lot near the 5K start at 800N at 600E (approach from the south as 800 N will be closed). Just remember that you will have to get your packet from Kiwanis Park pavilion if you haven’t already picked it up.
Can I wear headphones while I run?
Hmmm. Can you chew bubble gum and walk? Sure, wear your music. We know that USATF got excited about head phones for a couple of years, but they have softened their stance now. We don’t mind if you wear your music so long as you are able to hear instructions from others.
So what is the exciting add for this year? Let the cat out of the bag.
Here is a hint… Wouldn’t you love to have a microfiber running shirt that had a zippered built-in ipod/ID pocket hidden in the side seam? So would we… Does such a shirt exist?… We shall see.
What if I lose my chip?
Well, the chips are expensive too us. We need them back. We know occasionally that the chips get lost or misplaced. We don’t try to gouge you for $20, 30 or even $50. We just try to recoup the cost. We ask that you send us $5 for any lost chips.
Will that funky classic rock band be back entertaining the park?
We’ll have a great classic rock band this year. It’s not the same band as last year, but you’ll love their sound.
Who is in charge of this thing?
Well the entire committee is made up of volunteers. Craig Simons and Scott Summers lead the team. They are ones to complain to. If you have a compliment, please share it with any of the volunteers! The Freedom Festival hosts the whole event. They endure the financial risk and use the proceeds (if we don’t spend it all on great stuff for the runners) to support the other freedom festival events.
I am a vendor, can I get involved?
Sure, we are planning to set aside a section of the park for folks that want to put up a canopy to share information about their event or about their product. Contact us and we will get things rolling.
Can I be a sponsor?
Can you tell we seeded this one in here? SURE! We would love to have more sponsors. We have great space reserved on our huge finish arch for sponsor banners. You can see logos from some of our fine sponsors on the bottom of this page.
Have other questions? Send us an email and maybe we will post an answer here.
Chairperson(s): Scott Summers - summers@byu.edu, Craig Simons - jcraigsimons@gmail.com