Q) Is there a pacing requirement for each event?Ī) The required pace for each event is as follows: Not less than 18 years of age for the 50K distance. Not less than 14 years of age for distances greater than 10K up to and including the marathon. Not less than 10 years of age for distances greater than a mile up to and including 10K. Not less than 5 years of age for the one-mile distance. Since the MCMO is not staffed to verify such a detailed and prolonged medical process, and is also fully committed to ensuring our events are staged with health and safety as top priorities, we are not prepared to allow children under the following minimum ages to participate in MCMO events: The consensus conclusion of medical experts is that children should only participate in endurance running events under close supervision from health professionals, and with a full medical evaluation before initiation of training, throughout training, as well as 6 to 12 months post-race. Q) Is there an age requirement for each event?Ī) The MCMO’s review of current sports medicine peer-reviewed literature addressing the participation of children in distance running events reveals consistent concern for overuse injuries, stress fractures and psychologic burnout. Q) Will virtual race options be offered in 2023?Ī) Yes! A limited number of virtual entries will be available for most MCMO events. Q) Will the Distinguished Participant program be offered in 2023?Ī) Yes! To see which events qualify runners for the exclusive Distinguished Participant medal, visit here. Q) How can I redeem my MCM deferment?Ī) Runners who deferred their registration received a dedicated email with instructions and a registration link in January 2023. For personal assistance, email the MCM at Q) What health and safety guidelines are in place for MCMO events?Ī) Event operations will follow all COVID-19-related State, Federal and CDC guidelines and COVID-19 mitigations will be in place, including additional hand sanitization stations and social distancing.
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