Race Day Terms
Corrals, chip time, gun time, aid stations, DNF, DNS, and race logistics.
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6 termsCorrals
Fenced sections at the start line grouping runners by expected pace to prevent congestion.
Chip Time
Your official time measured from when YOU cross the start mat, not the gun. What matters for PRs.
DNF (Did Not Finish)
Starting a race but not completing it. No shame — every runner has a DNF story.
Aid Station
On-course stops offering water, sports drinks, gels, and sometimes medical support.
Wave Start
Staggered starting format where groups of runners begin at timed intervals (every 5–15 minutes) to reduce congestion.
DNQ (Did Not Qualify)
A race result indicating the athlete finished but did not meet the qualifying standard for a future event, such as the Boston Marathon BQ time.
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