General Policy
For specific questions, on additional policies please, check out our In-Person Race FAQ & Virtual Race FAQ page.
Packet Pickup is Day of Race. Entry gifts will only be given to racers who check in during registration (packet pickup). No Exceptions.
T-Shirt cutoff date is posted on the race form from runmichigancheap.com.
The minimum age for participating in the half marathon is thirteen (13) and half marathon is eighteen (18).
3.5 hours race time cut off for 1/2 marathons -- 2 hours & 25 minutes for 15K -- 2.5 hours for 10 miler. (16 minute miles) There is no time limit for Virtual Races.
Animal companions only allowed if approved by race directors.
Transfers to our other events have to be approved at least a week before your original race for a $10 fee. We do not carry transfers year to year. We do not offer refunds. No refund for switching to shorter race. We do not allow bibs to transfer from person to person.
There is no key/bag check in. Frank Race Management and any person officially connected with this event are not held liable for lost or stolen items.
The use of roller blades, scooters, bikes or other similar items are all strictly prohibited from the race course.
We recommend you do not wear headphones/earbuds during the race. Runners' ability to hear and react to situations and directions given by race officials on the course and in the finish chute is very important. Your safety is always our topmost concern. Wear at your own risk.
Please, do NOT run if you have not been officially entered in the race. Race amenities provided along the course, including fluid replenishment stations and traffic safety concerns are based on the exact number of officially-entered competitors. Any addition to this number by way of unregistered participants will adversely affect the races. Unregistered participants will be removed from the course.
Only racers who are completing their race may enter the chute. Unofficial entrants, spectators or finished racers are not permitted to enter the finish line or chute area. It is important to not obstruct or gather around the chute area for timing and safety purposes.
All bounced checks are subject to a $30 Fee.
Race results will be emailed to you post-race. The results will, also, be posted on our website (under the Results tab).
Although we attempt to take pictures of everyone, we do not guarantee (due to weather, technical difficulty, ect) that we capture race pictures for every runner. The pictures can be found on Facebook. We will not email or post them to you anywhere else. Our system does not allow us to look up specific photographs. You are responsible for finding your race photo in the appropriate album.
I know that running a road race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, that this is an open course and I have to obey all traffic laws, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Frank Race Management - Run Michigan Cheap, the city I am currently racing in, the trail, race employees, volunteers and the Road Runners Club of America, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that this event does not provide for refunds in the event of a cancellation, including but not limited to weather, virus or pandemic, threat of terrorism, or government mandate and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event. I agree to additional policies stated on runmichigancheap.com.
Packet Pickup is Day of Race. Entry gifts will only be given to racers who check in during registration (packet pickup). No Exceptions.
T-Shirt cutoff date is posted on the race form from runmichigancheap.com.
The minimum age for participating in the half marathon is thirteen (13) and half marathon is eighteen (18).
3.5 hours race time cut off for 1/2 marathons -- 2 hours & 25 minutes for 15K -- 2.5 hours for 10 miler. (16 minute miles) There is no time limit for Virtual Races.
Animal companions only allowed if approved by race directors.
Transfers to our other events have to be approved at least a week before your original race for a $10 fee. We do not carry transfers year to year. We do not offer refunds. No refund for switching to shorter race. We do not allow bibs to transfer from person to person.
There is no key/bag check in. Frank Race Management and any person officially connected with this event are not held liable for lost or stolen items.
The use of roller blades, scooters, bikes or other similar items are all strictly prohibited from the race course.
We recommend you do not wear headphones/earbuds during the race. Runners' ability to hear and react to situations and directions given by race officials on the course and in the finish chute is very important. Your safety is always our topmost concern. Wear at your own risk.
Please, do NOT run if you have not been officially entered in the race. Race amenities provided along the course, including fluid replenishment stations and traffic safety concerns are based on the exact number of officially-entered competitors. Any addition to this number by way of unregistered participants will adversely affect the races. Unregistered participants will be removed from the course.
Only racers who are completing their race may enter the chute. Unofficial entrants, spectators or finished racers are not permitted to enter the finish line or chute area. It is important to not obstruct or gather around the chute area for timing and safety purposes.
All bounced checks are subject to a $30 Fee.
Race results will be emailed to you post-race. The results will, also, be posted on our website (under the Results tab).
Although we attempt to take pictures of everyone, we do not guarantee (due to weather, technical difficulty, ect) that we capture race pictures for every runner. The pictures can be found on Facebook. We will not email or post them to you anywhere else. Our system does not allow us to look up specific photographs. You are responsible for finding your race photo in the appropriate album.
I know that running a road race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, that this is an open course and I have to obey all traffic laws, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Frank Race Management - Run Michigan Cheap, the city I am currently racing in, the trail, race employees, volunteers and the Road Runners Club of America, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that this event does not provide for refunds in the event of a cancellation, including but not limited to weather, virus or pandemic, threat of terrorism, or government mandate and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if the event is cancelled before or during the event. I agree to additional policies stated on runmichigancheap.com.
Weather Policy
Runner safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions* listed below are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed, modified or canceled. When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, The Run Michigan Cheap officials, in accordance with the city and the local law enforcement, maintain the right to cancel the event. If threatening weather conditions force cancellation of the event, no refunds can be provided, since funds were already spent in preparation for race day. Such conditions fall under the label “Acts of God,” and will not result in refunding of any race entry fees, entry gift** or future event credits. Less threatening conditions may cause alterations of the course*** to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety.
*The race may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, “Heavy” Rain, other major weather condition. Visible lightning will cause the race to be delayed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15 minute increments. The start of the event may be delayed up to one hour from the posted start time.
**Entry gifts will only be given to racers who check in during registration (packet pickup). No Exceptions.
***Wet, slick roadways, standing water and poor visibility due to heavy rains may require rerouting or shortening the course. Changes may occur to the race start time on the scheduled date, modification of the race format, or cancellation of the event.
Broadcast of Cancellation
If Event is canceled more than 24 hours prior to the start time: We will notify all participants by email.
If Event is canceled less than 24 hours before start time: We will post on Facebook and notify all participants by email.
If Event is canceled during the actual event, all race activities timing, pictures, ect will cease. Participants that continue running do so at their own discretion and risk.
*The race may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, “Heavy” Rain, other major weather condition. Visible lightning will cause the race to be delayed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15 minute increments. The start of the event may be delayed up to one hour from the posted start time.
**Entry gifts will only be given to racers who check in during registration (packet pickup). No Exceptions.
***Wet, slick roadways, standing water and poor visibility due to heavy rains may require rerouting or shortening the course. Changes may occur to the race start time on the scheduled date, modification of the race format, or cancellation of the event.
Broadcast of Cancellation
If Event is canceled more than 24 hours prior to the start time: We will notify all participants by email.
If Event is canceled less than 24 hours before start time: We will post on Facebook and notify all participants by email.
If Event is canceled during the actual event, all race activities timing, pictures, ect will cease. Participants that continue running do so at their own discretion and risk.
