Important Notice in Regard to Covid-19

UPDATE:  August 27, 2021

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Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at an event.

 

Please take personal responsibility and precautions for your own health and safety while at a race - and the health and safety of others. We encourage you to follow safe practices, as well as CDC guidance and local laws and restrictions.

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Covid Policy

UPDATE:  July 19, 2021

In accordance with CDC guidelines, face masks are required unless you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

do not meet the age requirement to get vaccinated

cannot medically tolerate a face mask

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The Urban Ultra Dallas and The Plano Half Marathon

UPDATE:  January 14, 2021

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Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, new directives from the City of Dallas and the City of Plano exclude The Urban Ultra Dallas and The Plano Half Marathon from continuing.

 

If you registered for either of these races you have been sent an email with your options.

 

Please check our website and social media for further updates. 

 

We want to thank our beloved running community, as a whole, for your support.

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It's time to run. What to expect when attending an event.

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The safety of the Ultra Expeditions team, volunteers, runners, spectators and community is a top priority and we are mindful and monitoring the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19). We will follow the Texas Health and Human Services recommended guidelines and also follow any city, park and venue requirements.

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions race registration will be limited. Please register early to guarantee your race entry. 

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• Here are the details for the Guidelines for Outdoor Events. 

• If things change, we will abide by any updated recommendations and guidelines. To learn more about the state managed requirements and to get any updates, visit the official Government website.

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Here are a few things to expect when attending a race.

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We will diligently work to limit the spread or transmission of the virus by continuing to provide important supplies at all races and take extra precautions to create a safe environment.  Here are a few of the measures being implemented:

 

• Social Distancing - We will practice social distancing throughout the event by recommending each registered participant and spectators keep a minimum distance of 6 feet apart, not congregate in groups of more than 5, and adhere to all recommended CDC guidelines. We ask that racers please limit the amount of spectators that they bring with them.

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• Start/Finish Procedures - Racers will be socially distanced through staggered starts at the beginning of the race. After finishing we ask that all racers not congregate at the finish and quickly move through the finishing chute.

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• Packet Pickup - Racers will be pre-assigned bibs numbers which will be put in a packet along with their race shirt to expedite the packet pickup process. We ask that you practice social distancing (keep a minimum distance of 6 feet apart, not congregate in groups of more than 5) and wear a mask.

 

• Wearing of Masks - We recommend wearing a mask at the beginning and end of the race. Runners may remove their masks after the start of the race when runners have dispersed.  We will have a trash cans on the course to properly dispose of masks at the end of the race.

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• No Race Day Registration - There will be no race day registration. Registration cutoff will be 48 hours before race day or when the race hits its capacity.

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• No Race Day Edits - There will be no race day edits to distances. Cutoff to make any changes (up or down in distance, etc.) will be 48 hours before race day.

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• Wellness Checklist - Racers will be required to read the Texas Health Services Questionnaire before race day. Any participants that feel they do not meet the protocols outlined are asked to please stay at home.

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• Indoor Race Briefings – Indoor race briefings that take place the evening before a race, will be cancelled.  Instead, pertinent and important race information will continue to be given at packet pick up and at race briefings held at the starting line, 20 minutes prior to each race. You can also find this information on the Ultra Expeditions website.

 

• Hand Sanitizer – Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at start/finish, all aid stations and porta potties.  Please use products, as needed. We highly recommend that you bring your own supplies if product is not available.

 

• Gloved Volunteers – Volunteers who are in contact with food and drink areas will continue to wear gloves.

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• Aid Stations – As has been our policy, bleach wipes, sanitizer, individually packaged water and food, etc.  Please do not share bottles with others. If you are not comfortable having snacks and foods from aid stations, please feel free to bring drop bags with your own supplies. 

 

• Sickness – We are asking for personal accountability.  If you are a runner, spectator or volunteer and feel that you are not well or you experience any of the known symptoms of the flu or coronavirus (COVID-19), please refrain from attending these events.  If you are unsure of your symptoms, please visit the official CDC website. 

 

• Questions – You can find information about policies, race, etc. on the FAQ page of our website. 

 

We ask that you do your part to keep the running community safe by following common sense preventative practices and proper hygiene.

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