FAQ’s

The Get There Early and Leave Late Option

There is a small parking lot that will mostly be taken up by staff, volunteers and vendors but we expect a few left over spots for early arriving participants. This lot is next to Javalina Cantina 

The catch is, you will not be able to get in to this lot close to race time and you won’t be able to leave until around 10am since you need to cross the course to do so. So this is good for slower walkers and those who plan to hang out in the beer garden a while – but who do not intend to drink too many beers (please be responsible with your drinking on race day even more than usual since you are probably not used to drinking at 9am).

The Easiest Option

The Studio/Motel 6 on the island has graciously agreed to allow our participants to park in their lot for free on race day, there should be plenty of empty spaces. If you are arriving after 6:45am budget extra time because there will be a delay at the intersection right before the Motel 6. Participants cross this intersection and PD will be allowing cars through when there is a break. Tell PD that you are going to Motel 6 and they will let you through when it is safe.

Go onto the Island and turn left at the first intersection and you will end up here, lot is on your right. 

From the parking lot, you are about 500 yards from the start/finish.

The Overflow/Fallback Option

The Lake Havasu Marina normally charges $10 for non-members to park in their lot but GM Jake Bekkedahl has rolled out the red carpet and waived that for our participants. Show them your bib and you can park in their dirt lot, still a very short walk to the start line. To get there, go past the Island Inn and take your next left.

Directions on their website here.

Yes, you may authorize a friend, teammate or family member to pick up your race packet for you. They must bring a copy of your photo ID and a copy of their signed waiver to packet pick up. Waiver downloadable at this link. Runner’s names and date of births will be matched upon packet pick-up.

Yes! All finishers and those in the virtual run get shirts, bibs and the all-important bling! Keep an eye on our social media for when we preview the medal before the event.

Past Half Marathon Medals

2021 Lighthouse Challenge Medal 

2021 Colorado River Challenge Medal

If you purchased the insurance during registration, then click here for information on filing a claim. Insurance is through a third party and we have no influence over their policies or procedures.
If you did not purchase insurance, you can defer to the following year. Because we will spend money on more and more things for you throughout the year, the fee to defer gets higher the closer to the event it is.
You can switch to a shorter distance at any time, including race day. If the distance you want to switch to is sold out, you might get the medal for our original distance but your time and placement in the results will reflect the event that you complete.
See details on the Transfers & Credits page

See The Course page on this site and for full details including elevation for each race.

If there is enough demand, we will charter a bus from Southern California, Las Vegas, Phoenix or just about anywhere. Check out the transportation page for more details.

All runners must maintain the ability to hear instructions from security and emergency personnel at all times. For the safety of all runners, bicyclists are not allowed on this course during the race. Assistance from a ride-along support team member is cause for disqualification from prize eligibility.

This run is 100% road and is very flat but does have some occasional uneven pavement. Wheelchairs, hand-cycles and strollers should not have any trouble on this course.

Dogs on leash are allowed, but must be on a very short leash, unable to get more than a foot from their runner. You must exercise extreme caution when around other runners with your dog. Dog owners assume 100% liability and will be held legally accountable for their dog’s behavior. Don’t ruin someone else’s run by letting your dog trip them.

See Race Info for additional course details.

Click here for information on Medical aid on course

Transportation to the finish area for stranded or slow walkers without medical problems is provided via the SWEEPER vehicle. In the event you cannot finish the race, please make your way to the nearest water or medical station and ask for SWEEPER assistance. The SWEEPER vehicle will be following the final runner/walker and will pick up any runners as they pass each water station. Unfortunately, those that return to the finish line via the SWEEPER vehicle will be classified “DNF” (Did Not Finish) and do not qualify to receive a finisher’s medal.

Half Marathon  and 5K Finishers Medals will be awarded to all participants who cross the finish line within the allotted time. Special Awards will be given to the first through third Male and Female finishers of each race in 15 different Age Groups (14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up) Age Group Awards Ceremony will take place at approximately 9:30 am in the Post Race Celebration area. Stick around and cheer on your fellow running champions!

The Havasu Half uses Pacific Coast Race Timing who employ the Chronotrack Bib Chip Race Timing System. Typically, all race results are posted immediately online as well as at the Timing Tent in the Post-Race Celebration Area. Visit the Results & Timing page for more details.

Check the Havasu Half Facebook and Instagram for photos of the race beginning shortly after the race wraps up, and here. It will take 4 or 5 days for photos to be posted and tagged by bib number. All photos are free for you to download. Please tag yours #HavasuHalf and #RunLikeYouMeanIt and/or email them to us so we can see them and add them to the folder.

YES! the race wouldn’t exist without the support from hundreds of volunteers! While we have various organizations that provide volunteers, we also welcome individuals to sign up to volunteer. Please send a note to our team with the word “Volunteer” in the Subject Line. You can also visit the Volunteer page for more details.

First check this FAQ Site as it answers the most common on-line registration questions.

Please contact our team if you are still stuck. If we get a question frequently, we’ll post the answer in the FAQ section of this site.

Participants are asked if they are on a team during the registration process. Be sure to tell your team members to select your team name. If you would like to register your team as a group please email our team for more information.

For every 6 people who sign up with your team, you get a free entry, contact our team if you think you qualify or for more information.

Yes, if you are already registered and you would like to join a team please visit this page which contains the process for doing so.

Please visit the Packet Pick Up page

We accept Cash, Venmo and Credit Cards.

If you are unable to find answers to your questions on the website, please email a Mercury Running Events representative.

Walkers & Runners who can’t make it on event day but want to be part of the fun and support the charity, can sign up for the Virtual Run. They will do their own run or walk and will be mailed a shirt, bib and medal from the event. Virtual Run packages will generally be shipped out within two weeks of the event or if you sign up after the event, then give us a week or two to get it to you from that date. We love to see photos of you once you receive your rewards so please share them via email, on our Facebook page or by tagging us on Instagram.