frequently
asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Is Every Woman's Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes, this event will be a USATF-certified course by race day 2025 and can be run to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
What is the minimum age to participate?
All participants must be 18 or older on race day to participate.
Will there be any kind of swag for this race?
Yes! Everyone will receive a rabbit EZ short sleeve participation shirt and race packet at the Wellness Fair & Expo, and a medal at the finish line.
What’s your refund policy?

We understand that life happens! Refunds may be granted for the following reasons:

  • Injuries that prevent a participant from safely completing the event. Doctor’s note required.
  • Pregnancy or pregnancy complications
  • Military deployment
  • Significant life events within 30 days of the event (e.g., the death of a family member)

Thank you for your understanding.

Please contact our team at contact@everywomansmarathon.com to request a refund and be prepared to provide evidence, no exceptions.

Is there an option to run a half marathon?
No, Every Woman’s Marathon is committed to celebrating 26.2 miles and focusing on making the marathon distance an accessible distance to women.
Do you have age group awards?
In order to primarily focus on participation and completing the race rather than competition, we are just offering awards to the top three women overall finishers.
What is the virtual Every Woman’s Marathon option?
Every Woman’s Marathon will be hosting a virtual marathon challenge through Strava on the weekend of Every Woman’s Marathon. The challenge will be available to join closer to the event. More details will be shared in the weeks following the completion of the challenge.
Why Scottsdale, Arizona?

The inaugural year of Every Woman’s Marathon in Savannah, Georgia was incredible, and we’re so grateful to the City of Savannah for being such a fantastic host!

In 2025, we’re thrilled to bring EWM to Scottsdale, Arizona! This move was intentional—we want to highlight a new city and accommodate even more runners. Plus, with its stunning desert landscapes and vibrant Old Town, Scottsdale is the ultimate destination for a getaway marathon weekend!

Where should I stay?
Details for the start line, course, finish line and wellness expo will be communicated soon! Expect the hub of activity to happen in and around Old Town Scottsdale, where we recommend staying. Check out our travel tool for special rates and to book your hotel now while rooms are still available.

registration

Can I fundraise for charity bib?

New for 2025! After numerous requests, runners can now fundraise for a bib and run with Girls on the Run International and For All Mothers starting on March 8. This peer-to-peer fundraising opportunity allows runners to rally support from their personal networks to meet a fundraising goal in exchange for race entry. Charity bibs for other charities will be available at a later date, we will make an announcement when they are available.

If runners prefer to just donate, you can still donate to each charity during the registration process.

EWM is excited to provide this new charity opportunity, empowering runners to make an impact while training for race day!

Can I transfer my bib to someone else or defer to next year?
We do not offer bib transfers or defers, no exception. Due to this policy, please be wary of online scams of runners trying to sell EWM bibs. If you are not able to run in 2025, please see the Refund Policy to see if your circumstance applies for a refund.
Can I run with a team?

Yes, you can sign up a team or join a team during the registration process. If you have already signed up and want to be added to a team, you can do that in your RunSignUp participant dashboard.

course & race rules

What is the course time limit? Is it walker-friendly?

We want to accommodate all levels of runners, so we’re excited to offer a course time limit of 7 hours and 45 minutes. This is a run/walk pace of at least 17 minutes and 45 seconds per mile.

We’ll have designated course cutoff locations which will be communicated closer to the race, so participants can see what time they will need to be at specific locations throughout the course. We’ll also have pace team members to help support participants walking at this pace. Our team will accommodate you as best we can to make sure you’re able to complete the marathon. You will still receive a medal even if there are sections of the course you do not complete due to the course cut-off locations and the timeline.

What nutrition and hydration will be offered on the course?
We will be offering nutrition and hydration on the course to support you! Aid stations will be located approximately every 1.5-2.5 miles, stocked with varying products which will be announced at a later date.
Will there be pacers on the course?
Yes, we will have pace groups to support runners at every level! Information about our official pace team and times offered will be communicated in Summer 2025.
Do I have to run the whole course?

We are a walking friendly event, we just ask that you can walk at least a 17:45 min mile.

Getting Involved

Can I volunteer for the event?
We have lots of volunteer opportunities available during race weekend. More details to come out in Summer 2025.

Additional questions?

Email us at contact@everywomansmarathon.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Marathon girl

a marathon to rewrite what’s possible

Here’s what you can expect during this year’s race in Scottsdale.

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