Virtual Run!
Lions of District 1-A
Presents the
Helen Keller 5K Run/Walk Virtual Event
Do a Virtual Run/Walk
Team Walkers can still collect 40% back with any amount over $50.00
Register anytime through May 23, 2021
Post your time and or pictures on raceroster.com (Details below)
Helen Keller Virtual 5K Run/Walk
All proceeds go towards the funding of the District Open Area's account, serving people where there is not a local Lions Club. The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, that provides services for the Veterans Administration, infant to adult vision or hearing impaired, plus provides job placement and training. The Lions of Illinois Foundation provides 13 programs that serve the blind, deaf, youth and handicapped. One of the most popular is sending hearing or vision impaired children to summer camp!
Race hosted by:
Registration fees
5K Virtual Run Closed
Complete anytime between 4/25 - 5/23
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$40.00Feb 7 - May 23
5K Virtual Walk Closed
Complete anytime between 4/25 - 5/23
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$40.00Feb 7 - May 23
Who we are
Proceeds from the race will go to:
Open Area's
Chicago Lighthouse
Lions of Illinois Foundation
How to participate in the Helen Keller Virtual 5K!
Below are details on running our virtual race!
- Run anytime between April 25 and May 23, 2021.
- Choose your own course
- Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!
Race Shirt:
All 5K Runners will receive an Official Race T-shirt!
All 5K Walkers that raise $50 or more in donations will also receive an Official Race T-shirt!
Finisher's Medal:
All participants will receive a custom Finisher's Medal upon complete of their 5k distance!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
 TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your 5k distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
 VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between April 25 and May 23, 2021. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board.
Event schedule
- Sun, April 25, 2021 12:00 AM - Helen Keller Virtual 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sun, May 23, 2021 11:59 PM - Helen Keller Virtual 5K Run/Walk End
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dawn Grogan
- dgrogan498@aol.com
- Phone
- +1 708-860-8909
- Website
- Visit website
