Dick Beardsley Race FAQ’s

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All changes to your registration, besides the runner’s name, can be made free of charge. Simply log in to your Enmotive account to change it. Instructions on accessing/creating your account.

To Transfer Your Registration to Another Runner:

1. The original runner must log into their Enmotive account and scroll down to find their existing race registration under “Current and Upcoming Events.”
2. Click the blue “Actions” button to the right of the race name, and then “Transfer Registration.”
3. Enter the new runner’s email address to begin the transfer process.
4. The new runner will then receive an email from Enmotive with a link to complete the transfer.
5. After clicking the transfer link in the Enmotive email, scroll down to click the green “Accept transfer” button.
6. Complete the registration process, and pay the $10 transfer fee.
7. Once completed, the new runner will receive an email confirmation, and the original runner will receive an email confirming their registration has been cancelled.

If the transaction is not completed by the new runner within 48 hours of the email sent, the transfer request is cancelled, and the registration will remain in the original runner’s name.

Yes. You may switch from one race to another as long as the race that you’re switching to isn’t already sold out.

1. To do so, simply log into your account (you may need to reset your password first).
2. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see your upcoming race on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Click “View registration.” You’ll see your current race distance under “Category.”
4. Just click “Edit,” choose the distance you’d like to switch to.
5. You’ll be prompted to review the rest of your registration, and re-sign the waiver for the new distance.

If you’re switching up to the half marathon or full marathon, then you’ll be required to pay the difference in price. We don’t offer refunds for the difference in price when switching down to the half marathon or 5k. Instructions on accessing/creating your Enmotive account.

Yes! To transfer your entry to another Ventures Endurance event, simply follow these steps:

1. Log into your Enmotive account and scroll down to find your race registration under “Current and Upcoming Events.”
2. Click the blue “Actions” button to the right of the race name, and then “Defer to Another Event.”
3. Locate your desired event location in the dropdown menu, then click ‘Search.’
4. From there, click your desired race category, then follow the onscreen prompts. Once you complete payment, you’re all set and your new registration will appear in your account!

All event transfers incur a $10 fee plus the cost difference of the new race category you choose. If your new event category is cheaper than your current category, you will not be refunded the difference in cost.

All sales are final. No refunds will be given, unless you are registered for a live race and the live race is cancelled by the event organizer, in which case refunds will be given in accordance with the policy outlined in the FAQ titled What happens if the event is cancelled?. A date or venue change is not a cancellation.

In the unlikely event that the race isn’t sold out, you can still register online up until packet pickup ends on race day.

Yes! If someone is picking up your packet, please ensure they have either your confirmation email or a picture of your photo ID (a picture on your phone works great!).

Unfortunately, no. There will be too many runners to add dogs and strollers into the mix.

Yes! Pacers will be provided and will be as follows (hrs): 1:35, 1:40,1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, and 2:45.

Runners must be at least 16 years of age or older to run in the full or half marathon. There is no age limit for the 5k.

For packet pickup and race day, free parking will be offered at the Kent Freeman Arena (1310 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501).

Yes. There will be a Gear Check station.

We will have professional photographers on the course and at the finish line taking pictures. We will send notifications to all participants immediately after the event with instructions on how to access your free race photos.

Ventures Endurance happily welcomes all athletes to participate in our events. Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) include, but are not limited to the flowing athletes, Blade Runners, Visually Impaired Runners, Adaptive / Guided Runners, Pushed Athletes, Push Rim, Racing Chair and Hand Cycles.

To participate as an AWD athlete you must notify the Race Director of your participation a minimum of 20 days in advance. This allows our staff to ensure the safety and security of each athlete on the course prepare the ES (early starters) corral for athletes. To ensure your spot and be approved as an AWD participant please contact awd@venturesendurance.com. Should there be a duo team, a coupon code may be provided for the pusher/coach by emailing awd@venturesendurance.com.

Ventures Endurance Athletes with Disabilities Event Rules.

The marathon is pending USATF certification. When completed it will be a Boston Qualifier, and the USATF certification number will be posted here.

Contact our team at pr@gannett.com.

Anywhere! This is your virtual run, and we want you to complete it wherever and whenever you want between August 7th and September 12th. Sidewalks, trails, and treadmills are all fair game. Want to make this a family run or walk with a stroller or your miniature schnauzer Sprinkles? Now’s the chance! Make the race you want.

The Dick Beardsley Virtual Run includes a commemorative swag item and medal for each distance, plus a virtual bib!

You can complete your run anytime between August 7th and September 12th. Once you complete your run, you can log your results online. After that, you can download your Finisher’s Certificate, see how you rank on our active leaderboard, and upload photos to share with fellow participants. To receive a Finisher’s Certificate, your run must be completed and logged by September 12th.

For the Virtual Run, we accept results on the honor system, but the most accurate tracking is typically via a device with GPS tracking.

After you’ve completed your run, click the Log Result button on your Virtual Run registration to enter your time. Once you’ve entered your run time, click the Finisher Certificate button to download your personalized Finisher Certificate.

Race packets for the virtual run will begin to ship within 1-2 weeks of the live event.

No. Your medal will be mailed to you with your packet after you register!

The Dick Beardsley Virtual Run is currently available only for addresses within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii*.

*Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii will incur an additional shipping fee.

We do not offer any size exchanges post packet shipment. All changes to sizes need to be made prior to confirming registration. We highly recommend that all participants take care to view the sizing chart to order the correct size.