Welcome to the inaugural Mighty Four Miler to Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation Fund in beautiful Waynesville, North Carolina. We are privileged to honor the sacrifice and heroism of Riley Howell and the support the efforts of the foundation with this fun race. This race will be run in conjunction with the Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon.
Race Information
September 3-December 31, 2019 – $25
January 1-February 29, 2020 – $30
March 1 – Race Day – $35
Race Cap: 325
Registration Protection Insurance Program
Through our registration platform, IMAthlete, we are offering this insurance from Allianz Global Assistance. Those purchasing this insurance during online registration are eligible to be reimbursed for the cost of your registration fee should you become injured or another event procludes you from racing. Click HERE for more information about this program.
It does not cover COVID-19, including registration fees lost due to races being postponed or cancelled because of the pandemic.
Should you not purchase the insurance at the time of registration, you have 14 days to go back and purchase it should you decide at a later time you want it.
Friday, April 3 – 4:00-6:00 pm – Wells Event Center, Waynesville (33 Wells Event Center Way)
Saturday, April 4 – 6:00-7:30 am – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
Event Schedule
Friday, October 23
4:00-6:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration -Wells Event Center, Waynesville (33 Wells Event Center Way)
Saturday, October 24
6:00-7:30 AM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
8:00 AM – Half Marathon Start – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
8:15 AM – Four Miler Start – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
The Mighty Four Miler course includes parts of Waynesville and Hazelwood.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 23
4:00-6:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration -Wells Event Center, Waynesville (33 Wells Event Center Way)
Saturday, October 24
6:00-7:30 AM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
8:00 AM – Half Marathon Start – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
8:15 AM – Four Miler Start – Gateway Arch (Main & Depot Streets)
Swag
All runners registered by October 12 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt. Any registrations after this date will be based on availability.
TBA
Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female, top Masters (40 & Over) male and female and top Grand Masters (50 & Over) male and female. Our friends at Jus’ Running in Asheville will be providing gift cards for the top 3 overall male and female ($75-1st, $50-2nd, $40-3rd); top male and female Masters ($40) and top male and female Grand Masters ($40).
Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over.
No double dipping!
The race will utilize chip timing. A timing chip will be on the back of your race bib, which should be worn on your front and visible at all times during the race.
All racers and spectators are encourage to park in the Haywood County Courthouse parking deck on Branner Avenue.
Glory Hound Events has a NO REFUND policy. However, we do offer partial discounts for those canceling during our cancellation periods.
If the event is NOT sold out, a discount code for 100% of your race registration fee will be offered until 7 days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 7 days before the event, if the event is not sold out.
If the event IS sold out, a discount code for 100% of your race registration fee will be offered until 7 days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 7 days before the event, if the event is sold out.
Partial discount codes are only available for cancellations of completed registrations. A registration is considered incomplete if payment was mailed in and has not yet been received. Discount codes can be used to register for the 2020 event.
To cancel or update your registration, go to www.IMAthlete.com, log in, My Races, select this event and make your changes.
Transfers of entries between participants will be accepted through March 30 by completing and submitting this Transfer Form. This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.
Would you still like to be part of this great event but don’t want to run? Volunteering is the perfect way to do that. We have spots available as course marshals and at the finish line.
We’re using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/YsHoXmB
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
RACE SPONSORS
