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frequently asked questions

General

IS EVERY WOMAN'S MARATHON A BOSTON QUALIFIER?

Yes, this event will be a USATF-certified course by race day 2027 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 participation shirt and swag bag at the Wellness Fair & Expo, and a medal at the finish line.

WHAT’S YOUR REFUND POLICY?

Life happens! Please contact our team at contact@everywomansmarathon.com to request a refund and be prepared to provide evidence.

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. Doctor’s note required.
  • Military deployment
  • Significant life events within 30 days of the event (e.g., the death of a family member)

Thank you for your understanding.

IS THERE AN OPTION TO RUN A HALF MARATHON ON RACE DAY?

No, Every Woman’s Marathon is committed to celebrating 26.2 miles and focusing on making the marathon distance an accessible distance to women.

WHY NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA?

Team Milk is thrilled to announce that NOLA is the next stop for Every Woman’s Marathon! Every city brings something special‍—‍and New Orleans is no exception. As the birthplace of jazz music and a foodie’s dream, NOLA truly knows how to celebrate.

WHAT’S THE TEMPERATURE IN NEW ORLEANS IN FEBRUARY?

The weather in New Orleans in February is typically mild and comfortable—the average monthly temperature is around 59°F. However, weather can be unpredictable, so please be sure to check the forecast closer to race weekend.

WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

Details for the start line, course, finish line and Wellness Fair & Expo will be communicated soon! We recommend staying downtown for easy access to the start line, great food, shopping and fun things to do. Check out our hotel booking page for special rates and to book your hotel now while rooms are still available.

registration

CAN I TRANSFER MY BIB TO SOMEONE ELSE OR DEFER TO NEXT YEAR?
EWM does not offer bib transfers or defers, no exceptions. 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 2027, 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 for 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?
EWM is designed to accommodate all levels of runners, so we’re excited to offer a course time limit of 8 hours. This is a run/walk pace of at least 18 minutes and 18 seconds per mile.

EWM will 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?
EWM offers 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, EWM will have pace groups to support runners at every level! Information about our official pace team and times offered will be communicated in summer 2026.
DO I HAVE TO RUN THE WHOLE COURSE?
EWM is a walking-friendly event—we just ask that you can walk at least an 18:18 minute/mile pace.

Getting Involved

CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR THE EVENT?
EWM has lots of volunteer opportunities available during race weekend. More details to come out in summer 2026. If interested, please contact contact@everywomansmarathon.com.