FAQs & Contact Us

We understand how important Race 13.1 Durham is to our runners, which is why we’re committed to providing a seamless race experience. If we’re forced to cancel before the race begins for any reason, you will receive your entire registration fee back in the form of race credit, which will not expire for one year and can be applied to any Capstone Races event.

You are not allowed to transfer bib numbers to another person. Runners are able to defer their registration if needed. Runners can defer their registration for race credit without paying a deferral fee until August 6, 2025. From August 7, 2025 – November 26, 2025, runners can defer their registration for a $10.00 deferral fee. The deferral window will close on 11/26/25 at 11:59PM. Defer your registration by completing THIS FORM.

Please note that our “No Refund” and “No Transfer” policies will still be in effect for this race. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to providing a memorable race experience for you.

If you would like to change your distance, you may do so by completing the change distance form here.

Race 13.1 reserves the right to reject any entry. Also, we adhere to the standard running industry policy. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is noted on our registration application and when you register for our events you must agree to this policy. You may not give or sell your number to another individual – if you do, this will result in your disqualification as well as the runner who uses your race number.

Entry Fees will only be awarded as race credit if the event were to be canceled prior race day.  Fees and associated costs (including optional product purchases, spectator tickets, and donations), paid in registration for this Event are not refundable for any reason under any circumstances, including but not limited to injury, a scheduling conflict, and/or event cancellation.

Registration will be available until 1 hour before the close of our packet pick-up.

Yes, we offer both a student and military discount. Please email us at info@race131.com and we’ll send you a unique code for 10% off your registration. We ask that all students email a valid student ID to receive the code.

Yes, the half marathon course is USATF certified. The certification number is: NC21018DF

No, this race is not a Boston Qualifier.

An elite athlete may receive one comp entry if he or she meets the standards listed below:

• • Time standards: 1:14:00 for males and 1:28:00 for females.
  • Time standards must be met in the the 12 months preceding the race date.
  • Runners must have proof of their time. Email info@race131.com for details.
  • Race 13.1 reserves the right to adjust time standards at any time.
  • All elite athlete requests must be submitted at least 10 days prior to race day to info@race131.com.

Yes, all participants will receive a medal!

The time limit for this event is 3 hours and 30 minutes, which is a 16-minute per mile pace. The cutoff time is determined by our event permit, which permits us to use the roads, police support and other city resources for a specified period of time. After the permitted period ends, roads will reopen and we will no longer be able to provide participants with critical course support, including road closures, police and medical coverage, hydrations stations and course markings.

When the course closes at the cutoff time, any remaining participants must move off of the roads and onto a sidewalk. Anyone who decides to utilize the course route before or after the permitted time will not be considered an active participant and must follow pedestrian laws. Participants who do not meet the cutoff time will not receive an official time.

Strollers are not allowed on the race course for the safety of race participants, spectators and stroller passengers.

It is unsafe to wear headphones while running. Event organizers will not restrict headphone use and leave it up to the athlete on his/ her ability to follow direction while wearing headphone devices. If you do choose to wear headphones please keep the volume level down so you are able to hear and follow the direction of course volunteers.

Pets are NOT allowed on the race course for the safety of race participants, spectators and the animals.

However, service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Should you decide to run the race with a service animal, please email your information to email. Runners with ADA service animals will be placed in the last corral behind individual runners for safety purposes.

No, pets are NOT permitted in the post-race area.

We plan to provide water and a sports drink at each of our aid stations.

Plenty of parking will be available to runners at Johnson Volvo Cars Durham: 966 Southpoint Autopark Blvd, Durham, NC 27713.

Participants will need to access the start/finish venue from NC-751 on race morning and not from Highgate Drive to avoid road closures.

Runners can take I-40 to Exit 274 and then turn directly onto Southpoint Autopark Blvd from NC-751 to reach the start area.

Audubon Lake Drive and Highgate Drive will be closed to traffic during the event.

Participants will need to access the start/finish venue from NC-751 on race morning and not from Highgate Drive to avoid road closures.

Runners can take I-40 to Exit 274 and then turn directly onto Southpoint Autopark Blvd from NC-751 to reach the start area.

Races are held, rain or shine, unless we determine that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Race Officials and local law enforcement officials. If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Capstone Event Group reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

It is your responsibility as a race participant to follow instruction from race officials and law enforcement in regards to inclement weather. If you disregard instructions from race officials, you are doing so at your own risk.

No, there will be no gear check for this event. There’s plenty of parking near the start and finish area so we ask that you leave your gear in your vehicle.

Yes, there will be port-a-johns at each aid station along the course. Plenty of porta-johns will also be located throughout runners village.

All results can be found on our results webpage.

If there is anything wrong with your result, such as a missing time, incorrect age, gender, etc., please complete the Results Correction form which will be posted on the top of this closer to race day.  If your results are not displaying properly, we will work with our timing company to get it corrected.

All runners will receive an email from our photography partner 2-3 days after the race with a link to view / purchase their photos. You can also find the link to our photos on this webpage.

Sorry, we cannot mail awards.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to stay for the award ceremony and believe you won an overall award please see the Customer Service Tent race day to ensure you receive the medal. Overall and Age Group awards will NOT be mailed out after the event.

We encourage anyone who finds something on the course or in Runners’ Village to bring lost items to the Customer Service Tent. If you lose something during the race, please check with the Customer Service Tent for the item. You can also email info@race131.com if you realize you lost something after the race.