Group Entry
It is possible for groups as large as 10 people to enter as a group. This policy was instituted to avoid situations where a husband got in and his wife did not, or to allow families to ensure that everyone gets in or no one does. Groups can consist of all 10 mile runners, all 5K Run-Walk runners, or a mixture of both 10 mile and 5K Run-Walk runners. Here is how the group lottery registration works:
The first individual of the group to register for the lottery will have the ability to create a group and give the group a “Group Name” such as “The Jones Family Runners.” Once the group is set up, others (up to 10) will be able to affiliate (or join) with the group when they go to sign up for the lottery. You can only sign up either as an individual or as part of a group – not both – and you will not be able to change your status from individual registrant to group registrant once you have signed up. Individuals signing up as both individuals and as a member of a group will have all of their registrations rejected.
Each group will be treated exactly the same as an individual runner when the electronic selections are made. In other words, a group has exactly the same chance to get into the race as any individual runner.
Please note that these Groups are only for purposes of entering the lottery. The Groups cease to exist after they are accepted or rejected. No additional individuals can be added to groups once the lottery sign-up period is closed. Lottery Groups have no relationship with Teams in our Team Competition. Teams may be formed from runners who are accepted into the race after the lottery is over. For details about team competition please contact Team Coordinator George Banker at teams@cherryblossom.org.
