Race Status Registration Options

March 19, 2021

We understand participants need to plan and finalize their travel in advance for various reasons. If we are not permitted to run on April 24-25, we will plan to run the race live on a date (TBA) in late May or early June. Our final decision about hosting a live running festival will be announced no later than April 1.  Your options at this time are:

OPTION 1: KEEP YOUR REGISTRATION ACTIVE (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

  • If you want to wait along with us to see if we are running live- there is currently nothing that you need to do on your end. Once we have confirmation of the status of our race, we will reach out if there is any action needed.  We will have a decision by April 1.

OPTION 2:  GO VIRTUAL! 

  • If you are already signed up for the virtual race, no action is needed.
  • If you are registered to run live but now wish to run virtually, you can transfer your 2021 race entry into a Virtual Run.  You can run the distance you registered for on your own and we will ship your race shirt and medal.
  • To choose the virtual option, follow these steps:
    • Log into RunSignup and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile
    • Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration
    • Click TRANSFER EVENT tab
    • You can confirm Transfer by clicking on the “Start Transfer” button.
    • Next, you will be shown the standard registration process where you can select the new event for this Transfer.
    • You will receive a confirmation email for the new event.
  • Here is a tutorial with more information on how to change your event: https://bit.ly/3tBE3K1
  • NOTE: The race premium shipping timeline will be adjusted.  While we will do our best to ship them out in a timely fashion, do not expect to get your gear prior to the scheduled race day.
  • Those running virtually will receive a follow up email with further instructions on submitting virtual times.  We will set a deadline to complete your virtual run once the reschedule date is confirmed.
  • If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email after April 1 with details on this process.
  • If you select to run virtually but decide later to run live or defer, please email [email protected]  and we will assist with your change.

 

 OPTION 3: DEFER MY REGISTRATION (ACTION REQUIRED)

  • If you decide not to wait to see if we are running live, you can defer your entry until next year’s event to be held in Spring of 2022.
  • We have waved our normal deferral fee for the 2021 race.  This option is currently available online. Once a new date is confirmed we will set a deferral deadline which will be no earlier than April 11 (or 2 weeks prior to any live race date).
  • To complete your deferral, follow these steps:
    • Log into RunSignUp and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile
    • Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration
    • Click the DEFER REGISTRATION tab
    • Click the CONFIRM DEFERRAL button
  • Here is a tutorial with more information on how to defer: https://bit.ly/3bgYXo6
  • If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email after April 1 with details on this process.
  • If you defer and later decide you want to run either virtually or live, please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

 

Per our policy which every runner agrees to during the online registration process, CSE does not offer registration refunds.

OTHER SCENARIOS:

  • If you are a Big Freakin’ Deal participant and wondering how this impacts you, please look for an email from us after the April 1 announcement. Remember you can run live or virtually and remain eligible for the BFD.
  • If you have previously deferred your entry, but now wish to participate in the VIRTUAL RUN or on the rescheduled date please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.
  • If you have previously deferred your entry, and that remains your desire, no action is required on your part.

 

It is our hope that these options will satisfy every runner. Our staff has worked diligently with city services and key vendors to avoid canceling this year’s running festival. The day is too important to the Wilmington community and will continue to do everything within our means to make it still happen.

Please be safe.

Corrigan Sports  |  [email protected]

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