Spider Dash FAQ

Registration Information

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  • Who can participate?

    The Spider Dash 5K is open to all students, staff, faculty, retirees, and alumni — and their dependents and spouse or guest. Registration for the Spider Dash 5K opened in early December to students, staff, and faculty and will open in mid-January for alumni and retirees.

    The 2024 Spider Dash 5k is an in-person race only. The committee will consider a virtual component for future events.

    If you aren’t interested in running or walking but would like to be part of the event, volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. 

  • How much does it cost to register?

    Registration costs are:

    • $15 each for UR Students
    • $25 each for alumni, UR staff, faculty, retirees, and their dependents
    • $10 each for children 9 and under 
  • How should I register?
    Registration is closed for the 2024 Spider Dash. 
  • Where can I pick up my race packet?

    Packet pickup will be held in the Well-Being Center on February 23 from Noon to 6 p.m. Packets may also be picked up the morning of the race prior to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

    Your ID will be required for packet pickup. Please do not forget to bring it along.

    We are unable to mail race packets.

  • Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
    Yes, if you are unable to pick up your own race packet, you may authorize another person to pick up your packet/bib number.
  • Can I receive my packet via campus mail?

    No, packets must be picked up in person.

  • Are you allowing refunds?

    Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate. Race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified.

    If you purchased the race insurance from Run Sign Up, you will need to submit your refund request to the insurance company directly. Read the information here on how to file a claim

Course Information

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Race Day Information

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  • Where can we park for the race?

    Parking will be available for participants in Lots W87, U6, and U8. 

    Lot W87 is the Modlin Center lot. Participants can walk through the Modlin Center, across Westhampton Green, and down to the start at the Heilman Dining Center.

    For lots U6 and U8, participants can walk through the Tyler Haynes Commons to the start line.

    View Parking Map.

  • What time should I arrive on race day?

    We encourage all participants and spectators to arrive with enough time to ensure parking and allow for adequate time to warm up. If you are picking up your packet the morning of the race, please arrive by 7 a.m.

  • Will there be a bag check?

    The Spider Dash 5k volunteers are unable to store personal belongings during the race. Please leave all personal belongings in your room or vehicle. Throw away layers not retrieved by 10 a.m. will be donated.

  • When does the race start?

    The Spider Dash 5k will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The race will run rain or shine. Participants must start the race on time in their chosen wave. So that roads can open as soon as possible, the race start will close at 8:12 a.m. and late starts will not be permitted. 

    There will be 3 waves:

    • 8 a.m. – Runners
    • 8:05 a.m. – Walkers
    • 8:10 a.m. – Runners/Walkers with strollers

     

  • Will spectators be allowed?

    Spectators are encouraged along the racecourse. Those wishing to participate in the post-race brunch and awards ceremony in the Heilman Center Dining Hall will need to purchase a meal prior to brunch. The Heilman Dining Center accepts credit, cash, SpiderCard, Dining Dollars, and student meal plan swipes.

  • Where will my results be posted?
    Results will be available on the Run Sign Up site after the race and on this website later that same day. We will recognize the top finishers in each age group (First, Second, and Third) at the awards ceremony during breakfast in the Heilman Dining Center.
  • Will there be awards?

    There will be an awards ceremony during breakfast. Awards will be given to the top finisher in each age group by gender (Male, Female, Nonbinary). We will recognize first-place with an award, and second and third-place finishers with a certificate.

    Remember to wear your Spider gear! An award will also be given to the participant with the most SpiderPride!