Wave Starts System

THREE-STAGE START SYSTEM (A → B → C)

To keep starts smooth, safe, and on time, runners are guided through three clearly marked start areas before entering the course.

  • Area A → First staging area (arrival & check-in)

  • Area B → Ready zone (final prep)

  • Area C → Start line (go time)

For the 2026 event, the entire wave start system will be led and enforced by our Special Forces Volunteer Team—a group composed of former military operators and elite professionals by ARMY, Navy SEAL and Air Force teams.

Wave Timing (Standard Waves)

  • Waves start every 5 minutes (example: 6:15, 6:20, 6:25, etc.)

  • All runners are encouraged to arrive 20 -30 min to the event before their wave and be ready to move through area A 5 - 10 before.

Standard Start area Flow

For most waves, runners will move through the corrals/areas in this order:

  • 15 minutes before your start → Corral/area A

  • 10 minutes before your start → Move to Corral/area B

  • 5 minutes before your start → Move to Corral/area C

  • At your wave time → Released onto the course from

    Corral/area C

    Example: 6:20 AM Wave

    • 6:20 AM → GO

    • 6:25 AM → Corral C / Start Line

    • 6:30 AM → Corral B

    • 6:35 AM → Corral A

  • Special Exception: First Morning Waves (6:00–6:10 AM)

    Due to early-morning logistics, the first three waves follow a modified process:

    • 6:00 AM wave → Directed straight to Corral C / Start Line ( Please arrive 15 min prior start time)

    • 6:05 AM wave → Directed to Corral B ( Please arrive 15 min prior start time)

    • 6:10 AM wave → Directed to Corral C( Please arrive 15 min prior start time)

    Starting with the 6:15 AM wave, all waves follow the standard Corral A → B → C flow.

Late Arrival Policy

We understand things happen, but late arrivals are handled carefully to keep the course safe.

Late but Within Your Wave Window

  • Runners may enter through designated late-entry gates

  • Entry point depends on where your wave currently is (A, B, or C)

  • All directions are given by Special Forces Volunteers

More Than 15 Minutes Late OR Your Wave Has Started

  • Runners must enter through Late Entrance C

  • Release onto the course will happen only when safe, based on:

    • Crowd density

    • Upcoming wave capacity

    • Overall course flow

⚠️ Important Notice

  • All late releases are controlled only by Special Forces Volunteers

  • Final decisions are made on-site and at their discretion to protect runner safety

Runner Tip

Arrive early, know your wave time, and follow volunteer guidance. Doing so ensures the best experience for you—and everyone on the course.