registration

A person who runs a race without officially registering, using resources meant for paying participants—a serious breach of running etiquette.

A participant who receives a guaranteed race entry by committing to raise a specific amount of money for a partner non-profit organization.

When a runner registers for a race but never shows up at the starting line due to injury, illness, or other circumstances.

A method of race registration that bypasses the lottery, usually achieved by meeting a specific time standard or completing other requirements.

A system used by popular races to randomly select participants when the number of applicants exceeds the race capacity.