Here’s the thing, Safety is our number one concern. It can be really dangerous to listen to your iPod with headphones while running! You may not hear cars approaching from behind, or other racers and race officials and someone could get seriously hurt. So officially, we do NOT allow iPods with headphones on the race course. It’s a drag to be sure. On the bright side, we have plenty of entertainment along the course to keep you motivated and having fun. If you are really keen to have music with you, try plugging in a portable speaker like this one, or using the built-in speaker of your iPod or cell phone. Alternatively, run with someone else and start up a conversation. You’ll be amazed at the number of like minded people you’ll meet and how fast the time goes by.