Frequently Asked Questions

All Westfield Half Marathon, 10K and 5k participants, both in-person and virtual, will receive a unique medal and a short sleeve technical shirt. All participants are invited to the post-race festivities with live music, food and plenty of fun. Please bring your race number with you to the post-race party as that is your ticket for food.

You can register online or by mail.

You must be 12 years of age to run the Half Marathon. We encourage participants of all ages to join us for the 10K or 5k. Parents or guardians are encouraged to run with their minor children but must be registered for the race. Responsible adult family members must be present at the finish to receive their minor children as there will be no additional security beyond the secured finisher’s area, and no specific parent/child reunion area!

Yes, we will have plenty of participants who will walk. The 13.1 mile course will be open for 4 hours, for runners, which equates to a 18:19 minute per mile pace. Participants on the 5k course must maintain a 20 minute per mile pace. 

It’s New England, so be prepared for anything!

There are absolutely NO refunds and NO transfers – NO exceptions.

It is imperative that the registration data associated with your race number does in fact belong to you, the participant.

Our past races have been marred by numerous participants running under the guise of someone else’s race number. While this may seem harmless to the parties perpetrating the unauthorized bib transfer, it does convey serious consequences to the organizers and participant field alike.

From race results to finishers’ awards being impacted, as well as medical staff being able to correctly identify participants in need of treatment, it is imperative that the registration data associated with your race number does in fact belong to you, the participant.

Yes, they are allowed, but if you choose to run with a baby jogger, you must seed yourself behind all other runners. It is your responsibility to make sure your baby jogger does not impede other runners, and you must take extra precaution to ensure your safety, your child’s safety, and the safety of others around you. We reserve the right to pull any person from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves.

No, pets are not allowed. This is to ensure runner safety and comply with liability insurance policies.

Headphones and other listening devices are allowed (but not encouraged) for any runner.  Please just be alert of any runners or vehicles that are around you.

Yes, there will be water & gatorade stops approximately every 2 miles on the course and at the Start & Finish line.

Police Cadets will direct to open parking spots. 

Westfield Half Marathon will promptly start at 11:00 am

10K 11:05 am

5K 11:10 am

Kids Fun Run 10:30 am

No.

Yes, participants in the Westfield Half Marathon are limited to 4 hours, an 18:19 minute per mile pace.

Yes, there will be plenty of space to view your runner finish. We also invite you to stay and take part in the post race party. There will be a small meal fee if a non runner wishes to eat. The fee is $5.00.

No, due to the course changes this years races are not certified. 

You must have your ID to pick up your race number – NO EXCEPTIONS. We will not mail your race packet before the race.  Packets can be picked up the day of the race or during early packet pick up on Friday 9/9/22 at the Boys and Girls Club located at 28 West Silver St from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Yes, as long as they have a copy of your photo ID and a letter signed by you providing permission for that person to pick up your packet. If you are picking up race numbers for others, you must have your ID, a note from the person you are picking up for authorizing you to pick up their packet and a copy of their ID – NO EXCEPTIONS. You may pick up a family member’s race packet as long as your last name is the same and you have your ID

Yes, but we encourage everyone to sign up online, as it makes the registration process much easier.

Yes!

Yes, approximately 2.5 hours after the start of the race. Prizes will be awarded to overall and age group winners. All winners will receive free entry into next years race.

Yes, we will be using timing chips.

Results can be found on the race website after the race and at the Boys and Girls Club on race day.

Photos can be found on our site after the race.