Really? Where else can you find a Night Race option by headlamp and a 200 foot slip and slide? Who else is going to give you personalized swag? We provide all these and more. Plus, we're just awesome, plain and simple.

Absolutely. There's an athlete in all of us, and whether you run, walk, or crawl the race, we're here to support you getting across that finish line. If you hit an obstacle you absolutely can't do, go around it. You can't get an award, but you'll still get all the finisher gear and the pride of completing the course to your fullest ability.

Let's face it – finishing an alphARace is awesome in itself, but some of us need to go for the win. The Top 3 males and females from each wave on Friday and Saturday are invited to run the championship wave on Saturday. Start time for this wave TBA on race weekend.

You know it. While there's no formal team division to alphARace, you'll have a blast doing the race with a group.

Ah, the most important part of the race – the swag bag. Adults will receive personalized dog tags (with "call sign", alphARace logo, date, and race location), breathable t-shirt, drink voucher (beer or soft drinks), race bib, LIVE music celebration, and admittance to the Friday night bonfire. Kids receive a breathable t-shirt and alphARace logo dog tag.

Both our water obstacles involve a creek, so no swimming. If you fall in, stand up. Both water obstacles are also located next to bridges, which we don't encourage you to use, but are available if absolutely necessary.

Costumes are encouraged – the more creative, the better. Just make sure you have proper running shoes and won't endanger anyone with your costume. (E.G. The fire-throwing headlamp idea? Nix that one.)

Parking is available for a nominal fee ($5), and all parking proceeds will go to a local non-profit group. We definitely encourage carpooling, for extra space and to psych each other up on the drive.

You know it. Children ages 5-13 can compete in a 1 mile obstacle course option.

You bet. We absolutely support alphas in the making, and moral support is encouraged. Just note – your job is to run with them, and let them do the obstacles on their own.

Any age is eligible for the adult course, but minors obviously must have a signed waiver from their legal guardian. Point to consider – if your 8-year-old can outrun you, hundreds of people will witness it.

Breathe deep – packet pick-up is a breeze. Bring your photo ID and pick up your packet. This includes your race bib, timing chip, and t-shirt. You'll also sign your participant waiver. For your friend, you need a copy of their ID, their signed participant waiver, and a signed letter stating that you are authorized to pick up their packet

Yes, but please note that race day registration jumps to $100 and you will receive only your race bib and timing chip. Registrations after May 15 are not guaranteed personalized dog tags.

You – covered in running clothes. Even better, come in creative get-up – costumes are highly encouraged. If you're running the night race, you'll need to bring a headlamp to navigate the course. You'll also need a photo ID for packet pick-up, a change of clothes for after the race (optional), and your completed participant waiver. Most important – bring your alpha attitude. You'll need it.

No outside alcohol, no weapons or firearms, no glass containers. No wimpy attitudes. No cheating schemes – those caught trying to bootleg a race will be sorry. Very sorry.

Start times will be staggered for the day races. When registering, you will choose which wave you want to race in. You are responsible for knowing your start time and checking in, and must report to the starting location 15 minutes prior to your start time. Competitive racers are encouraged to sign up for the earliest waves to ensure a less populated course.

Your timing chip is embedded in your bib, you don't need to worry about it.

Absolutely. We'll have an on-site drop for race-destroyed shoes and will donate them through greenshoes.com.

Drinks, food, and music will be available all day, and will extend into the post-race party.

Sorry, despite being dog-lovers ourselves, no animals are allowed at the race venue.

Our prayers will have been answered.

If it's raining, yes. We're kidding – rinse off stations are available post-race.

If it's raining, yes. Kidding again. Water stations and sports drinks will be available on the course.

There are no refunds under any circumstances.

Race participants must follow ALL instructions from the race director, race staff, volunteers and medical personnel.

Race participants acknowledge alphARace is an obstacle event race and accept all risks that come with an extreme race event, as outlined in the participant waiver.

Race participants must have good faith that they can physically complete the full course and all obstacles.

Race participants must be at least 14 years of age on race day in order to run the event.

Race participants must wear the alphARace race bib provided, clearly displaying the number on front. No one is allowed to race without an official alphARace bib. Anyone found doing this will be disqualified.

Several video cameras and cameras await you on the course. Race participants agree that any pictures or video footage of the event can be used by alphARace or the Midland Community Center (MCC) for future promotional purposes.

Baby strollers or joggers, bikes, skate boards, jet skis, rocket launchers, etc., are not allowed on the course. If it has wheels or propels you, it's off-limits.

Urinating or defecating on or anywhere near the course is strictly prohibited. (Do we really have to tell you this?)

We regret that we have a participant cap, but we do. Registration will close when we reach our maximum limit.

Any race participant who disobeys a race director, staff member, or volunteer is subject to being tossed from the race. We don't like to do it, but if you're unsportsmanlike, offensive, or inappropriate in any way, we'll ask you to leave.

No race participant can return to the course once they have left it.

Any race participant found to be cutting corners, taking short-cuts, or altering the course route in any manner will be disqualified.

If you're not in the race, please stay off the course and away from obstacles at all times. We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you don't follow this request – it's not safe for you or the race participants.

That's the whole point, right? Run, crawl, sweat, plunge, slide, sweat, bleed (not too much) – and challenge yourself. Remember, we believe in YOU.