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Effective April 17, 2026

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using the STRIDE Race Guide website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Welcome to STRIDE Race Guide (strideraceguide.com), operated by [STRIDE Race Guide LLC]. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, features, and services offered through the site. By accessing or using STRIDE Race Guide, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website.

Throughout these Terms, "STRIDE," "we," "us," and "our" refer to STRIDE Race Guide and its operators. "You" and "your" refer to you, the individual accessing or using the website.

Section 1

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using STRIDE Race Guide in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. This includes visiting any page on our site, submitting a race listing, signing up for our newsletter, making a payment, or submitting a form of any kind.

You represent that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this site. If you are using the site on behalf of an organization (for example, as a race director submitting a listing), you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.


Section 2

Description of Services

STRIDE Race Guide is a race discovery platform that helps runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes find marathons, ultramarathons, trail runs, triathlons, and other running events across the United States. Our services include:

  • Race Discovery: A searchable, browsable directory of running and endurance events, filterable by location, distance, type, and other attributes. Browsing race listings is free and does not require an account.
  • Editorial Content: Articles, guides, travel tips, and stories related to endurance sports, race destinations, and the running community.
  • Newsletter: A free email newsletter delivered via Beehiiv, featuring weekly race picks, travel tips, and curated content for endurance athletes.
  • Race Listing Submissions: Race directors and organizers can submit their events for inclusion on STRIDE Race Guide. We offer a free standard listing tier and a paid Featured listing tier ($99) with enhanced visibility.
  • Contact and Partnership Forms: Forms for general inquiries, race listing questions, and partnership opportunities, processed through FormSubmit.co.

STRIDE Race Guide is an informational and discovery platform. We do not manage race registrations, collect entry fees on behalf of race organizers, or serve as a registration portal. All race registration links direct users to external, third-party websites operated by the respective race organizers.


Section 3

User Accounts

STRIDE Race Guide does not currently require users to create an account to browse races, read editorial content, or access the core features of the site. You may interact with STRIDE through form submissions (such as the contact form, partnership inquiry form, or race listing submission form) and newsletter signups, none of which require a traditional user account.

If we introduce user accounts in the future, additional terms may apply and will be presented at the time of account creation. Those terms will be incorporated into and governed by these Terms of Service.

When you submit information through any form on our site, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for the accuracy of all data you submit to STRIDE Race Guide.


Section 4

Race Listing Submissions

Race directors and event organizers may submit their events for listing on STRIDE Race Guide. By submitting a race listing, you agree to the following:

  • Accuracy: All information you provide about your race must be accurate, complete, and not misleading. This includes but is not limited to race name, date, location, distances, pricing, and registration links.
  • Authorization: You represent that you are authorized to submit the race listing on behalf of the event organizer and that the listing does not violate any third-party rights.
  • Right to Review: STRIDE Race Guide reserves the right to review, edit, reject, or remove any race listing at our sole discretion, for any reason, including but not limited to inaccuracy, inappropriateness, non-compliance with these Terms, or any other reason we determine necessary.
  • No Guarantee of Publication: Submitting a race listing does not guarantee that it will be published on the site. We curate listings to maintain quality and relevance for our audience.
  • Updates and Corrections: If your race details change (date, location, cancellation, etc.), it is your responsibility to notify us promptly at rachel@strideraceguide.com so we can update or remove the listing.
  • Removal Requests: You may request removal of your race listing at any time by contacting us. We will process removal requests within a reasonable timeframe.

STRIDE Race Guide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated information in race listings, including those submitted by third parties. Athletes should always verify race details directly with the event organizer before registering or traveling.


Section 5

Featured Listing Payments & Refund Policy

STRIDE Race Guide offers a Featured listing tier for race organizers who want enhanced visibility for their events. The Featured listing is currently priced at $99 per listing and is processed securely through Stripe.

What Featured Includes: Featured listings receive priority placement, enhanced styling, and increased visibility within search results and relevant category pages on STRIDE Race Guide. Specific features of the Featured tier may evolve over time.

Payment Terms: Payment is due at the time of submission. All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD). By completing a payment, you authorize STRIDE Race Guide to charge the specified amount to your payment method via Stripe. You agree to provide valid and current payment information.

Refund Policy:

  • Before Publication: If your Featured listing has not yet gone live on the site, you may request a full refund within 48 hours of payment. To request a refund, contact us at rachel@strideraceguide.com with your payment confirmation details.
  • After Publication: Once your Featured listing is live on STRIDE Race Guide, the payment is non-refundable. This is because the service (enhanced placement and visibility) has been delivered.
  • Rejected Listings: If STRIDE Race Guide rejects your listing submission for any reason after payment has been made, you will receive a full refund.

STRIDE Race Guide reserves the right to modify Featured listing pricing at any time. Any price changes will not affect listings that have already been paid for.


Section 6

Intellectual Property

All content on STRIDE Race Guide, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, editorial articles, page layouts, code, and the overall design and look-and-feel of the site, is the property of STRIDE Race Guide or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The STRIDE name, STRIDE Race Guide logo, and all related branding are trademarks of STRIDE Race Guide. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from STRIDE Race Guide without our express written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing a link to a specific race listing or article.

If you believe that content on STRIDE Race Guide infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at rachel@strideraceguide.com with details of the alleged infringement.


Section 7

User Content & Submissions

When you submit content to STRIDE Race Guide, whether through a race listing form, contact form, partnership inquiry, or any other submission mechanism, you grant STRIDE Race Guide a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with the operation and promotion of the site.

This means, for example, that if you submit a race listing with a description and logo, we may display that information on the site, in our newsletter, on our social media channels, or in promotional materials.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
  • Your content does not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
  • Your content is accurate and not misleading.
  • Your content does not contain any viruses, malware, or harmful code.

STRIDE Race Guide does not claim ownership of your submitted content, but we do require the license described above to operate the site effectively. You retain all ownership rights to your original content.


Section 8

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use STRIDE Race Guide for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent race listings or other information.
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the site without our written permission.
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the site, including introducing viruses, overloading servers, or conducting denial-of-service attacks.
  • Use the site to send unsolicited communications, spam, or promotional material to other users or race organizers listed on the platform.
  • Impersonate STRIDE Race Guide, its staff, or any other person or entity.
  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute site content for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, server, or connected systems.
  • Use the site to collect personal information about other users without their consent.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action against any user who violates these prohibitions, including removing content, blocking access to the site, and pursuing legal remedies.


Section 9

Third-Party Links

STRIDE Race Guide contains links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. These include race registration links that direct you to external sites operated by race organizers, race timing companies, or registration platforms (such as RunSignUp, Ultrasignup, Active.com, or others).

When you click a race registration link or any other external link on STRIDE Race Guide, you leave our site and are subject to the terms, privacy policies, and practices of the third-party website. We strongly encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

STRIDE Race Guide:

  • Does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website.
  • Is not responsible for any transactions you conduct on third-party websites, including race registrations, payments, or refunds.
  • Makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on linked third-party sites.
  • Is not liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party website or service.

The inclusion of a link on STRIDE Race Guide does not imply endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.


Section 10

Disclaimer of Warranties

STRIDE Race Guide is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the site or the information, content, or materials included on it.

Specifically, STRIDE Race Guide does not warrant that:

  • Race information displayed on the site is accurate, complete, current, or reliable. Race details such as dates, locations, distances, pricing, and availability may change without notice. Always verify race details directly with the event organizer before making travel plans or registration decisions.
  • The site will be available without interruption or error-free.
  • Any defects or errors on the site will be corrected.
  • The site or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • The results obtained from the use of the site will be accurate or reliable.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, STRIDE Race Guide disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

STRIDE Race Guide is a discovery platform, not a race registration service. We aggregate and present race information for convenience but are not the source of truth for any race details. Athletes assume full responsibility for verifying all race-related information with the respective event organizers.


Section 11

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, STRIDE Race Guide, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
  • Damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to use the site.
  • Damages resulting from inaccurate race information displayed on the site, including incorrect dates, locations, distances, or pricing.
  • Damages resulting from travel arrangements, registration fees, or other expenses you incur in reliance on information found on the site.
  • Damages resulting from any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or submissions.
  • Damages resulting from the conduct of any third party on or related to the site.

In no event shall the total liability of STRIDE Race Guide to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of the site exceed the amount you have paid to STRIDE Race Guide in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.


Section 12

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless STRIDE Race Guide, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of STRIDE Race Guide.
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service.
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Any content or information you submit to the site, including race listings, form submissions, or any other materials.
  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
  • Any dispute between you and a race organizer, registration platform, or other third party that you connected with through the site.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of STRIDE Race Guide.


Section 13

Termination

STRIDE Race Guide reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the site at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, and without liability. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service.
  • Conduct that we reasonably believe is harmful to other users, race organizers, third parties, or the business interests of STRIDE Race Guide.
  • Submission of fraudulent, misleading, or otherwise objectionable content.
  • Requests from law enforcement or government agencies.
  • Discontinuance or material modification of the site or any service offered on the site.

If you are a race organizer with a paid Featured listing and your access is terminated due to your violation of these Terms, you will not be entitled to a refund for any remaining Featured listing period.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.


Section 14

Changes to Terms

STRIDE Race Guide reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice through the site.

It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the site following the posting of updated Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as by posting a prominent notice on the site or sending a notification to our newsletter subscribers. However, your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree with any updated Terms, you should stop using STRIDE Race Guide immediately.


Section 15

Governing Law & Contact Information

Governing Law: These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to them or to the use of STRIDE Race Guide shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if it cannot be modified, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and STRIDE Race Guide regarding your use of the site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Waiver: The failure of STRIDE Race Guide to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us at rachel@strideraceguide.com.