2017 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon and 5k

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  • 07.08.2017 @ 07:00 AM
  • Portland, Maine
Event Closed
Registration is closed for the 2017 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon. We hope to open registration for the 2018 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon in early November.
Bib Number Assignments
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Event Details
07 .08 .2017
starts at 07 :00 AM
ends at 12 :00 PM
Thames Street , Portland , Maine 04101
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Event Information
Race Start Times
The start of the half marathon and the finish lines for both the half marathon and 5k races will be located at Ocean Gateway Terminal area. The start of the 5k is 1 mile away on Cutter St. The half marathon will start at 7:00 (Wave One) and 7:03 (Wave Two). The 5 km will start at 7:20
Registration Fees
Half Marathon:
Opening Registration Special: until 8/31 at 11:59 pm EST: $50

Wicked Low Tide Registration: until 10/21/16 at 11:59 pm EST: $55

Low Tide Registration: 10/22 until 12/31/16 at 11:59 pm EST: $60

Rising Tide Registration: 01/01 until 05/12/17 at 11:59 pm EDT: $65

High Tide Registration: 05/13 until 07/06/17 at 11:00 pm EDT: $70



VIP Half Marathon:

Opening Registration Special: until 8/31 at 11:59 pm EST: $105

Wicked Low Tide Registration: until 10/21/16 at 11:59 pm EDT: $110

Low Tide Registration: 10/22 until 12/31/16 at 11:59 pm EST: $115

Rising Tide Registration: 01/01 until 05/12/17 at 11:59 pm EDT: $120

High Tide Registration: 05/13 until 07/06/17 at 11:00 pm EDT: $125

5K:

Wicked Low Tide Registration: until 10/21 at 11:59 pm EDT: $20

Low Tide Registration: 10/22 -12/31/16 at 11:59 pm EST: $25

Rising Tide Registration: 01/01 – 05/12/17 at 11:59 pm EDT: $30

High Tide Registration: 05/13 – 07/06/17 at 11:00 pm EDT: $35

VIP 5K:

Wicked Low Tide Registration: until 10/21 at 11:59 pm EDT: $70

Low Tide Registration: 10/22 -12/31/16 at 11:59 pm EST: $75

Rising Tide Registration: 01/01 – 05/12/17 at 11:59 pm EDT: $80

High Tide Registration: 05/13 – 07/06/17 at 11:00 pm EDT: $85
What is included with my registration?
Access to the Health and Fitness Exposition on Friday
Custom finisher’s medal
Two complimentary beers after the finish from Shipyard Brewing Company
Post race food, including bagels, bananas and other snack foods
High resolution race photos of nearly every participant will be made available about 4 days after the race: download to computer, email to yourself or friend, share on Facebook, and Tweet
Real time results on your phone, including splits via our Race Joy App, with
live tracking, if you carry our phone during the race
The ability to rent locker space via The Mobile Locker Company or a free bag drop if all items fit inside a single one gallon zip lock bag
VIP Registration Option
Do you want to run the Old Port in style? Would you rather not wait in line to park, pick up your bib, get to a start area portable toilet or get your complimentary post race beers? If so, the VIP Registration Option is for you. Along with race registration and everything that all of our runners are entitled to, you get:

A streamlined bib pick up, (your bib and any merchandise already in a VIP bag).
Separate VIP portable toilets at the start area.
Reserved VIP parking
A small locker from the Mobile Locker company (with the option to upgrade to a larger size).
The full dye sublimated tech race shirt.
A separate server in the beer garden.
Our refund option.
Pamper yourself and be a VIP while you are in the Old Port.
Short Sleeve Full Dye Sublimated Performance Race Shirts
To align with our conservation ethic and reduce waste, our race entry fee does not include a race shirt. We take our shirts very seriously and only want to offer something that runners will appreciate. Our short sleeve technical race shirts are printed through full dye sublimation rather than screen printing. Runners must buy their shirt by May 17th, 2017, in order to be guaranteed the desired size on race day. Orders may be placed after this date, however sizes cannot be guaranteed. The cost of a shirt is $12. We will do our best to forecast the number of shirts needed after 5/17. Shirts must be claimed by a runner or their designee at one of the pre-race packet pickups or before 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2017. Shirts not claimed after this time will be forfeited. Shirts will not be shipped after the race.
Race Hats
Our moisture-wicking performance fabric race hats can be purchased for $15.
Glass Mugs
Wash down a pint of Shipyard beer after the race, or buy one as a gift, with one of our commemorative glass mugs. Buy one now while supplies last -- they are only $6.
Zeus and Athena
The Zeus and Athena categories are weight-based divisions for men and women who want to compete with a different set of piers. Participation in one of these categories is OPTIONAL you may select the Age Group category even if you qualify as a Zeus or Athena.
NOTE: If you select one of these categories it will appear next to your name in the Participants List posted on the race website.
Half Marathon Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in the following categories: Overall, Under-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, Zeus (male, 190 to 210 lbs), Zeus (male, 211+lbs), Athena (female, 140 to 160 lbs), Athena (female, 161+ lbs)
5km Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in the following categories: Overall, Under-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, Zeus (male, 190 to 210 lbs), Zeus (male, 211+lbs), Athena (female, 140 to 160 lbs), Athena (female, 161+ lbs)
ID Check
All registrants must present identification at one of the packet pickups before the race. Anyone over the age of 21 must wear a wrist bracelet in order to gain access to the beer garden.
Switching Races
If you register for one race you may switch to another of the races during this race weekend. If you switch to a more expensive race (ie from the 5k to the half marathon) you must pay the difference in entry fees. If you switch to a less expensive race (ie from the half marathon to the 5k) no refund will be given.
Deferral Policy
If you cannot attend the race for any reason you may request a deferral to the next year. Requests must be made by completing the form on the Refunds and Deferrals page of our web site by 6:00 PM (EST) on Sunday 6/11/17. You will be issued a promo code, valued at 85% of your entry fee and merchandise purchases, that can be applied towards your 2018 Shipyard Old Port registration.
Transfer to one of our other races
If you cannot participate in the Shipyard Old Port events, you can transfer your registration to one of our other events, which include the Salomon Trail Running Festival at Pineland Farms and the Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon and Half Marathon.
The transfer is dependent of space available in these two events, that are held in May.
Refund Policy and Refund Option
We offer a flexible refund policy. Your best option is to purchase the Refund Option when you register. It is a set amount, and can be exercised anytime prior to the start of the race. The Refund Option is like buying registration insurance that protects you from unexpected events. We realize that life happens and sometimes it\'s not possible or advisable for runners to participate in a race. Sometimes runners suffer injuries while training, learn that they\'re pregnant, get called to perform military duty, lose a job, or must attend to a family emergency. Sometimes races get cancelled due to acts of God.


Refund Option Rules:

If you purchase the Refund Option at the time of registration, you can request a refund anytime prior to the start of the race. Requests for refunds must be made by completing the form on the Refunds & Deferrals page of our website. If the race is cancelled, you may request a refund only if you purchased the refund option at the time of registration. Refunds will be credited to the credit card used for registration.

If you do not purchase the Refund Option when you register, we will refund partial amounts through 11:59pm EST on June 11, 2017. You need to use the form on the Refunds & Deferrals page of our website to request the refund.
All refunds will be processed through Race Wire, our online registration company. No cash or checks will be sent.


Refund Option Costs (when purchased at time of registration):

Half Marathon: $ 10
5 km: $5

Refund Cost (not purchased at time of registration):
Prior to 05/07/17:
Half Marathon: $10
5K: $5
5/8/17-6/7/17:
Half Marathon: $20
5K: $10
Cancellation Policy
Although rare sometimes races must be cancelled due to unexpected unsafe race conditions – i.e. Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. If there is an event due to an Act Of God — i.e. hurricane, lightning, dangerously high heat and humidity (Wet-bulb globe temperature index >82 degrees F — government shutdown, or a state of emergency is declared by municipal authorities the race will be cancelled. If the race is cancelled due to a situation that is beyond the race director’s control it will not be postponed and no refunds will be given.
Chip Timing
A disposable timing chip will be attached to the back of each person's race bib. Please do not remove or fold the timing chip. The timing company will send you a text message and email after the race with your race results. When you register please be sure to include your cell phone number and email address. Your bib needs to be worn on your front, so that the timing company can see it clearly at all split points and the finish. This is used as a backup, in the event that your chip doesn't function properly.
Wave Start
A Wave Start process will again be used to facilitate a more efficient and convenient race day experience for all participants. This process is necessary because a large field of runners is anticipated and due to the presence of bottlenecks on the course. During the registration process half marathon runners will be asked to submit their expected pace. Every runner will be assigned a start wave before the race. Your bib will be color coded either green or orange to indicate which of the two waves you are stating in. Wave Two will start approximately 3 to 4 minutes after Wave One. A start mat will be used to keep track of the precise moment that each person crosses the start line and to calculate their total time.
Locker rentals
Store your belongings safely and access them easily anytime before and after the race. The affordable locker rentals are $10 for 12”x12”x12” locker. They will be conveniently parked near the finish line for you!
Participant Search
Want to search a list of registered participants? Click here to search!
Entry Transfer
Want to transfer your entry to another participant? Click here to get started!
Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
2017 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon and 5k Waiver PLEASE READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY (AWRL) BEFORE REGISTERING I acknowledge that running a road race is an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in this event, and have not been advised against participation by a qualified health professional. I acknowledge that my statements on this AWRL are being accepted by GiddyUp Productions, LLC, the City of Portland, Maine, and all the race sponsors, vendors, volunteers, organizers and administrators in consideration for permitting me to participate in this event. In consideration for allowing me to participate in this event, I hereby take the following action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs next of kin, successors and assigns, or anyone else who might claim or sue on my behalf, and I expressly acknowledge that it is my intent to take these actions: (a) I AGREE to abide by the Competitive Rules adopted by this event (b) I AGREE to abide by any decisions of race officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run; (c) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE from any and all claims, losses (economic and non-economic), or liabilities, for death, personal injury, partial or permanent disability, property damage, medical or hospital bills, theft, or damages of any kind, which may in the future arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in or my traveling to or from this event, or cancellation of the event for any reason THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: GIDDYUP PRODUCTIONS, LLC, CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE, AND ALL EVENT SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE, EVEN IF SUCH CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE PERSONS OR ENTITY I AM HEREBY RELEASING; (d) I ACKNOWLEDGE that there may be vehicular traffic or persons on the course route, and I ASSUME THE RISK OF RUNNING OR PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT under these circumstances; (e) I ASSUME ANY AND ALL OTHER RISKS associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls, contact and/or effects with other participants, effects of weather including high heat and humidity, precipitation, lightning, high winds, defective equipment, the condition of the roads and trails, eating food or drinks provided at aid stations or the finish line area and any hazard that may be posed by spectators or volunteers, all such risks being known and appreciated by me; and I further acknowledge that these risks include risks that may be the result of the negligence of persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) or of other persons or entities. I FURTHER COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE any of the persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) for any of the claims, losses, or liabilities that I have waived, released, or discharged herein; and I INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) from any and all expenses incurred, claims made, or liabilities assessed against them, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and litigation expenses, arising out of or resulting from, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, (i) my actions or inactions, (ii) my breach or failure to abide by any part of this AWRL including but not limited to my covenant not to sue; (iii) my breach or failure to abide by any of the competitive Rules; (iv) my failure to abide by any decision of a race official; or (v) any other harm caused by me. I FURTHER GRANT FULL PERMISSION to any and all of the above parties mentioned above in subparagraph (c) to use all registration information and/or likeness relating to my participation in this event, as well as use of any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, website images, recordings or any other record of this event, and I WAIVE all rights to any future compensation to which I may otherwise be entitled as a result of the use of my name, contact information, image, or likeness. I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. For persons under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the AWRL below. The undersigned parent and natural guardian of the minor who is registering for the event hereby acknowledges that he/she has executed the foregoing AWRL for and on behalf of the minor named herein. As the natural or legal guardian of such minor, I hereby bind myself, the minor, and our executors administration, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns to the terms of the foregoing AWRL. I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the minor named herein, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the persons or entities mentioned in the foregoing AWRL for any expenses incurred, claims made, or liabilities assessed against them, as a result of any insufficiency of my legal capacity or authority to act for and on behalf of the minor in the execution of the foregoing AWRL or in the execution of this consent and authorization for medical treatment. I hereby authorize any licensed physician, emergency medical technician, hospital or other medical or health care facility (Medical Provider) to treat the minor named herein for the purpose of attempting to treat or relieve any injuries received by said minor arising out of or relating to this event. I authorize any such Medical Provider to perform all procedures deemed medically advisable by the Medical Provider in attempting to treat or relieve any such injuries and any related conditions of said minor that may be encountered during the course of attempting to treat or relieve such injuries. I consent to the administration of anesthesia as deemed advisable during the course of such treatment. I realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complications and unforeseen consequences in any medical treatment, and I assume any such risk for and on behalf of said minor and myself. I acknowledge that no warranty is being made as to the results of any medical treatment. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.