Routes & Details FAQ

1. What are the exact routes for the event? Will the routes for the 2008 LIVESTRONG Challenge events be the same as 2007?

Courses in Portland, Philly and Austin will be very similar to the 2007 routes. We are working with jurisdictions in San Jose to determine an exact start/finish location and to develop a safe and scenic route. More information about all routes will be available in the coming months.

2. I am a beginner participant. Will I be able to complete the events?

Absolutely! The LIVESTRONG Challenge is designed to have something for everyone; you don't need to be a seasoned athlete to participate. Please note that for the ride, the longer course options may have challenging hills that the novice rider may not be comfortable with. We do not recommend that you register for the 70 or 100-mile options if you are a novice rider or under 16 years of age.

3. Are the routes all on the road? What type of terrain should I train on?

Expect cycling routes to be on roads and paved pathways. There is potential for running routes to include off-road terrain. As soon as we have completed routes, we will post these to www.LIVESTRONGchallenge.org.

4. Will there be hills on the various routes?

To be prepared, we encourage you to include hills in your training. Final routes are currently under development but as soon as they are available, we will post to www.LIVESTRONGchallenge.org.

5. What is the estimated ride time for the various ride route options?

Each rider's completion time for the course will vary. Although route hours will differ by city, riders choosing the 100-mile option will be the first group to be released on each event. This group will have the full time the route is open to complete the course. There will also be a cut-off point on the route that riders will need to reach before a specific time in order to complete the route in its entirety. Riders who arrive at this check point past the cut-off time will be redirected and allowed to complete a shorter course. Please note that the longer course options may have challenging hills that the novice rider may not be comfortable with. We do not recommend that you register for the longer options if you are a novice rider or under 16 years of age.

6. Will the course be the same for the walk/run as for the ride?

No. Mixing runners, walkers and cyclists on the same course at the same time is very dangerous. Our first priority when designing the route is safety. Because of this, the walk/run and ride will not follow the same course.

7. How far is a 5K?

A 5K is 3.1 miles.