FAQS

First, log into your participant account. Once logged in, under your Publix Savannah Women’s Half dashboard, select ‘Get Check-in Pass.’ From there, runners can find their bib number, category and corral assignment.

If you continue to have issues locating your information, please email [email protected].

Anyone at the age of 6 or older can register for the 5K.  Anyone the age of 16 or older can register for the half marathon.

Yes. Both the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K are timed using DELMO Sports. Participants will be able to view their results through our event app or on the website after the race here. Timing does not start till participants cross the start line.

Yes, both races have a time limit. Participants of the Half Marathon must complete the course in less than 4 hours. The 5K participants must complete the course in less than 1 hour.

Weather

The race will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, the race will either have a delayed start (maximum 30-minute delay) or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be canceled. The determination will be made by the Event Management staff and local law enforcement to determine the proper action. Legally, the race cannot take place while lightning is in the area for liability reasons.

As a reminder, the registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Lightning Policy

Event operations will shut down when lightning is 10 miles out from the event areas. Event operations will not resume until the lightning is 10 miles out, moving away from the event areas. Event Management staff will determine this using the Flash to Bang Rule* and weather radar. The Event Management staff and local law enforcement will decide on a course of action to utilize the operational rain plan, delay the event, or cancel the event. Any action will not take place till race morning.

*Flash to Bang Rule* is applied by measuring the time (in seconds) between a visual lightning “Flash” and hearing the resulting “Bang”. This time is then divided by a factor of “5” to obtain distance in miles. For example, 50 seconds between “Flash” and “Bang” divided by “5” equals 10 miles.

Check out the links below to view your results and your race photos!!

Results:     2024 Race Results
Photos:      2024 Race Photos

*Please note: Pictures may take a few days to be uploaded to the photo website.

Yes, walkers are welcome at the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K. We ask that walkers please make sure you enter the correct estimated finish time so that we may place you in the appropriate corral.

Yes, however it MUST be a jogging stroller. This is for each runner’s safety and to help with pace. Please position yourself appropriately at the start line to limit hazard during the start.

No, dogs are NOT allowed at the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K.

Yes, spectators can watch the race along the route and will be able to cross the route in designated areas when runner traffic is low.

There is an abundance of parking garages around the city that are a convenient walk from the start and finish line area in Forsyth Park. There is also on-street parking available around the city. For more information on race day parking options, please click here: RACE DAY PARKING.

The best way to stay up to date on the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K is to follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We are always updating the page with information about the race, as well as offering occasional registration discounts to those who follow us. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/SavannahWomensHalf.

Yes, the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K donates money to multiple charities involved with the event, but our official charity for the race is Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia. For a list of our charities and how to donate yourself, please click here.

Yes, we have lots of volunteer opportunities available for the race. To volunteer, click here.

For more information about Savannah, please go to www.VisitSavannah.com. Here you will find information about transportation and parking as well as information about restaurants, hotels, and activities around the city for you and your family and friends to enjoy. Also, check out our Facebook page and Twitter.

Yes, each participant is allowed to pick-up two additional race packets for friends or family. Please provide the following, if possible:

• Registration confirmation printout
• COPY of valid photo ID for the person whose packet the other is picking up

Please provide either your confirmation email or a valid photo ID. Anyone under the age of 18 is not required to show an ID as long as they have a confirmation email.

Yes, we will have race day packet pick-up available on race morning at the Solutions tent from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. in Forsyth Park near the start line.

Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K. If you can’t make it to the run, you can still pick up your packet and participant bag or have them mailed to you. You may also switch to the virtual race.

Yes, we offer transfers to new participants. Our transfer fee is $20 for all transfers to new participants. Visit your participant account to transfer.

To transfer your registration to someone else, please do the following:
1. Log in to your participant account
2. Click “YOUR REGISTRATIONS”
3. Click “VIEW REGISTRATION” for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K.
4. At the bottom right-hand side of the page, click “REGISTRATION OPTIONS”
5. Click “TRANSFER”
6. You will need to enter the Name and Email Address for the person that you are transferring to. You will have the option to Pass The Fee or Pay The Fee.

The transfer is not complete until the person you are transferring to has accepted the registration.

Deadline to transfer your registration to a new participant is April 1, 2025.

Yes, we offer deferrals to participants. Our deferral fee is $35 for the half marathon and $20 for the 5K for all participant deferrals. Visit your participant account to defer your registration to a future year.

To defer your registration for the future, please do the following:

1. Log in to your participant account
2. Click “YOUR REGISTRATIONS”
3. Click “VIEW REGISTRATION” for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
4. At the bottom right-hand side of the page, click “REGISTRATION OPTIONS.”
5. Click “DEFER FOR FUTURE” and then click “DEFER.”

Deadline to defer your registration to a future year is February 14, 2024.

Yes, you can transfer your entry to another race by visiting your participant account.

1.) Log into your Participant Account

2.) At the top of the page, click on “Your Registrations”

3.) On the right side of the tile, click on “Edit Registration”

4.) At the bottom right, click on the grey button labeled “Registration Options,”

5.) Then select “Switch Category”

Simply click the Register button in the upper right-hand corner of our website, where it will take you to our registration platform.  Packet Pick-Up is on April 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 7 pm at the Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo. There will be NO race day registration available but you are able to register at packet pick-up.

You can confirm your registration by visiting your participant account.

Participants of the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K will receive the following items with their registration:

• Exclusive runner gift
• Finisher medal
• Invitation to our Virtual Race Bag for exclusive coupons
• Goodies from some of our local partners
• FREE admission to our Yoga in the Square event on Sunday, April 6, 2025

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K is a women’s specific event with gifts, themes, and vendors all being tailored for women. However, men are allowed to register for the event. Men will NOT be eligible to receive any post-race finisher awards (top overall, top age group) in either the Half Marathon or the 5K.

No, we do not have any group registration available at this time.

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon will be limited to 4,000 runners.

For unit/squad/department discounts, please send us an email.

Yes, the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K offers participants the option to purchase tickets to the VIP Experience, which provides participants with VIP access after you finish the race, where you are free to enjoy the VIP tent. This package includes an exclusive VIP gift, access to the VIP tent on race day in the post-race party area with hot breakfast, coffee, mimosas, massages, lounge seating and more. There are only 200 spots available so don’t delay! Make your weekend unforgettable!

You can sign up for the VIP Experience when you register for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K. Click here to register for the race. If you have already registered for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K, but want to add the VIP Experience to your registration, please click here to add VIP.

If you’ve already registered for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K, but want to add the VIP Experience to your registration, please click here.

No, all registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. VIP Experience passes are also not deferrable.

No, you must register for the race separately.

VIP packages can be picked up at the VIP booth at the Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo or on race day, you can visit the tent entrance and your name will be on the list.

Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo is at the Charles Morris Center on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Address:
Charles Morris Center
10 East Broad Street
Savannah, GA 31401

You will receive your Participant Gift when you pick up your VIP wristband at the Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo. If you cannot make it to the Fashion Fitness Expo, you can come to the VIP tent on race day Saturday morning and they will have a list to get you your SWAG and wristband.

Brooks Fashion Fitness Expo is at the Charles Morris Center on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Address:
Charles Morris Center
10 East Broad Street
Savannah, GA 31401

All guests over 8 years old will need a VIP wristband to access the VIP area. You may purchase multiple VIP tickets if needed for family.

Yes, you may purchase a non-participant registration for the VIP Experience.

Please email us prior to pick-up with the name of who will be picking up the package so we can make note: [email protected] 

The VIP tent is located in Forsyth Park about 50 yards from the start line.

We will email all pertinent information about the VIP package 3 days before the race.

For race day, there is an abundance of city parking garages and on-street parking available around Forsyth Park, which is where the start and finish line are. For Saturday parking options, view RACE DAY PARKING.

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K offers a self-seeded system for this event. We ask participants to sort themselves in whichever corral area best suits them; the corral areas are setup by pace per mile. We ask that participants please be courteous and start in a time that matches their running pace so that everyone has an enjoyable experience during the race.

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half will have pace groups for the race. Pace group leaders will be holding signs with the appropriate time on their card. You can join a pace group by joining up at the start line or you can find out more information at the Fashion Fitness Expo table for pace groups.

• 1:45
• 1:50
• 2:00
• 2:05
• 2:10
• 2:15
• 2:20
• 2:25
• 2:30
• 3:00

The start line corral system allows for a smooth race start for participants of varying levels. Based on the estimated pace you plan to run/walk you will line up with other participants of similar running pace.

Before you enter your assigned corral, drop off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the Gear Check. While you run, your gear will be held at Gear Check. Participants may pick up their Gear Check bag at the Fashion & Fitness Expo when you pick up your packet or on race day at the Gear Check tent. The Gear Check tent will be located inside Forsyth Park near the post-race party area near the solutions/packet pick-up tent. Write your bib number on your bag in the space provided on the bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew. After the race, reclaim your checked bag at the designated Gear Check area. Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag. The event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before close of the Finish Line Festival on race day at 12:00 PM.

Participants are given a maximum time for both the Half Marathon and the 5K. The Half Marathon must be finished in 4 hours. The 5K must be finished in 1 hour.

There are 5 Medical Stations located along the half marathon course with 1 of those located on the 5K course as well. There is also a medical tent at the Finish Line area.

To ensure the safety and well being of others during the race, please adhere to the following: No dogs, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates or unauthorized wheeled vehicles will be permitted on the Half Marathon or 5K course. Jogging strollers are permitted with approval from the event organizers. To ask for approval, please contact us through the website.

Once you cross the finish line, you’ll enter the Secure Zone, a fenced off area designated for participants only. In the Secure Zone, you will have the opportunity to refuel with food and water as well as receive your finisher medal and participant gift. After leaving the Secure Zone, you CANNOT re-enter. Just outside of the Secure Zone, you will find the Post-Race Party area.

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K timing system is provided by DELMO Sports. All runners will receive a bib with the timing tag affixed to the back of that bib. Nothing is required of the participant to activate the timing. Please ensure the following to receive an accurate time:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Race bib is pinned on all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

If you want to learn more about volunteering opportunities, please email Marissa Guarneiri ([email protected]). Please allow up to 48 hours for a response. Thank you!