Proof of time submissions

[RnbwSktles]

Can someone clarify what constitutes a "certified" race to use as proof of time? Is it any race that is chipped with results displayed online?

The half-marathon I had planned to use as my proof of time for the marathon might end up being canceled, so I am looking into a few other options last minute. I don't want to end up doing a race that won't count for some reason.

 

[paxsarah]

Can someone clarify what constitutes a "certified" race to use as proof of time? Is it any race that is chipped with results displayed online?

The half-marathon I had planned to use as my proof of time for the marathon might end up being canceled, so I am looking into a few other options last minute. I don't want to end up doing a race that won't count for some reason.

I contacted them by e-mail to clarify, and they simply replied that it needed to be "certifed." I followed up by asking them again to clarify whether they specifically meant a USATF certified course, and I didn't get a response. You might want to try it yourself; the e-mail is disneysports@trackshack.com.

In the meantime, you can check the websites for the races you're considering to see if they're on USATF certified courses (in which case I'd say you're golden), or you can search the USATF site to see if they are: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/

 

[RnbwSktles]

I contacted them by e-mail to clarify, and they simply replied that it needed to be "certifed." I followed up by asking them again to clarify whether they specifically meant a USATF certified course, and I didn't get a response. You might want to try it yourself; the e-mail is disneysports@trackshack.com.

In the meantime, you can check the websites for the races you're considering to see if they're on USATF certified courses (in which case I'd say you're golden), or you can search the USATF site to see if they are: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/

Thanks for the advice. I looked up all the courses in NJ and ironically the race I am already scheduled to do is not on the list, but the other 2 alternatives are! I will try emailing RunDisney to find out more info.

 

[RnbwSktles]

This is the response I just got. I am not sure if it makes me feel better or not about the race I chose lol

Thank you for contacting us. In order to complete your runDisney race registration update, please provide us with the following details from your race:

-Name of Race
-Distance
-City
-State
-Date
-Time Finished

Please note that the distance must be 10k or longer for our 10-Miler and Half Marathons; a 10 Mile or longer distance is required for the Full Marathon when submitting a proof of time.

With regard to certified, what we are really looking for is that the race management team measured out the course. You ran 13.1 not 12.8 or 13.4. Typically if they are timing you (you are wearing a chip or b-tag device), then they have measured it out.

Once this information is received, we will send notification of completion.

 

[paxsarah]

Ooh, good to know. They seem not to be insisting on USATF certification, just something professionally timed and accurately measured.

 

[RnbwSktles]

Ooh, good to know. They seem not to be insisting on USATF certification, just something professionally timed and accurately measured.

Sounds that way. If my race isn't canceled I might decide to do another anyway. This makes me nervous for some reason.

The race I was supposed to do is the Seaside 1/2 Marathon in NJ. If you haven't heard, part of the course and the restaurant semi-sponsoring it were damaged in a large fire yesterday. Even if they continue with the race, the course will have to be moved. I guess even if the course had been USATF certified, it wouldn't be once moved!