Registration & Logistics
Lottery entry, deferral, bib transfer, expo, packet pickup, and race registration terms.
Terms in This Category
5 termsLottery Entry
Random selection process for oversubscribed races like NYC Marathon and London Marathon.
Bib Transfer
Officially transferring your race registration to another person. Policies vary by race; some prohibit it.
Packet Pickup
Pre-race event where runners collect their bib, timing chip, and swag bag — usually held at the race expo.
Race Expo
Pre-race event with vendor booths, gear sales, and seminars. Where you pick up your race bib.
Race-Day Checklist
A systematic list of everything you need on race morning — from bib and timing chip to nutrition and backup gear.
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