Run Wild Racing : FAQ

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What is AMB Chip Timing?
How does the chip record times?
Do I have to wear the AMB chip?
Do I have to wear the AMB chip around my ankle?
Does RWR wash the ankle straps after each race?
Is the online registration secure?
Why did RWR stop using signmeupsports.com for online registration?
What if I do not want the gift certificate that I won?
Why does RWR offer gift certificates at events?
What is an RWR ID#?
What if I did not get my Run Wild Racer ID card?
Will my RWR ID # always be the same?
Why is the race day registration fee more?
Where do I get an entry form?
Can I use a credit card at FrontRunner to pay for races?
What form of payment does RWR accept?
Where do I mail in my entry form?
Who do I make my check payable to?
How often does the Wild Times Newsletter come out?
How do I subscribe to the Wild Times newsletter?
Does RWR sell my information to third parties?


What is AMB Chip Timing? Run Wild Racing uses chip timing technology from a company called AMB i.t. US. OVERALL, it is an accurate and timely way to score and time running events that is approved by the USATF.
How does the Chip record times? The chip itself does NOT record your times, but acts a trigger for the antenna wires on the course and on the start / finish line. Basically, it use Radio Frequencys and antennas.
Do I have to wear the AMB Chip? Run Wild Racing has a policy that if you want to be accurately timed, scored, and included in the awards, you must wear the chip. No Chip, no times or awards…
Do I have to wear the AMB around my ankle? Yes, because the signal needs to be as close the ground as possible. It MAY NOT pick up your chip if you wear if on your wrist or in your hand.
Does Run Wild wash the ankle straps after each race? Yes, the bands or straps are soaked in gentle disinfectant after each event, rinsed thoughly and hung to dry before the next event.
Is the Run Wild online registration secure? Yes, Run Wild Racing uses the latest security measures and tools through Authorize.net's secure server.
Why did Run Wild Racing stop using Signmeupsports.com for online registration? Each time a participant registered for a Run Wild event, they were charged an extra 5% to 6% for a processing fee. Run Wild now pays the credit card fee with our own online credit card processing instead of charging the participants.
What if I do not want the gift certificate that I won at a Run Wild event? Return the gift certificate to Run Wild Racing, Inc. at P.O. Box 3239 Westerville Ohio 43086 and we will order you a trophy (Allow 4 to 6 weeks)
Why does Run Wild Racing offer gift certificates at events? Run Wild Racing gathered feedback from participants and awards like trophies, plaques, and medals just seemed to be old and not useful.
What is a RWR ID#? Run Wild Racing has created a concept called a Run Wild Racer ID. Once a person does a Run Wild event for the first time, we issue you a card with your PERMANENT Run Wild Racer ID number. The next time you want to register for an event with us, all you need to do is give us your RWR ID #, sign the waiver, and submit a payment. Online registration simplicity to follow in 2005. Also, we are trying to tie in discounts to local businesses.
What if I did not get my Run Wild Racer ID card? Please send and e-mail to Doug Grout and we will get a new one issued to you.
Will my RWR ID # always be the same? Yes, it will be a permanent number for you with regards to Run Wild Racing events.
Why is the race day registration fee more? Because we have more overhead and manpower requirements in order to allow for the efficent process to take place on race day and get the event started ontime. NOTE: We prefer to have people pre-register because if provides less chaos and better shirt counts to everyone gets their size.
Where do I get an entry form? Run Wild mails them out to our active participant list, places them at local health & fitness locations, and Running speciality stores, and you can download them in pdf format off of each individual race page. NOTE: You can also register online.
Can I use a Credit Card to pay for the race at FrontRunner? Yes, Run Wild Racing has our own credit card processing machine at FrontRunner, so you can use you Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and check cards.
What form of payment does Run Wild Racing accept? Credit Cards, Debit Cards,Check, Money Order, Cash
Where do I mail in my entry form? Run Wild Racing, Inc. P.O. Box 3239 Westerville, Ohio 43086
Who do I make my check payable to? Run Wild Racing, Inc.
How often does the Wild Times e-newsletter come out? Monthly from February to December (January is down time)
How do I subscribe to the Wild Times newsletter? Go to the home page of Run Wild Racing and provide us your e-mail address.
Does Run Wild Racing, Inc. sell my information to other organizations? Absolutely NOT! Run Wild Racing, Inc. will never sell our database because we value our participants privacy.