ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge 2021

Join us for the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge

April 24, 2021: 1 Mile Live Event

April 24 - May 2, 2021: 5K and 1 Mile Virtual Event

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk fundraising event. Join students, staff, families, friends and neighbors and move to raise money for education!

Thanks to the past support of our community and local businesses the event has raised over $100,000 over the course of ten years to benefit the teachers and students of District 25. Each year, there are at least 700 participants in attendance representing 9 schools, in which over half of the runners are students.

In 2019, ABC/25 has partnered with Get Burbed, a local D25 family-owned real estate firm. In return for their long -term financial support of the foundation, they have been granted naming rights to this ABC/25 race.

All proceeds benefit the ABC/25 Foundation, an independent nonprofit volunteer organization that raises funds for innovative learning initiatives that are not otherwise supported by district funds. The Foundation will use proceeds from this year’s event to provide funds for educational enhancements to District 25 through special teacher and school grants. OUR MISSION: To foster Innovation, Creativity and Excellence for the children of District 25 Go to abc25.org for more information on ABC/25 Foundation.

In adhering with the current CDC and IDPH regulations for Illinois, the 2021 event will consist of an in-person 1 Mile run and a Virtual 5K and 1 Mile run.

The in-person 1 mile event will be held on April 24, 2021 at South Middle School. Participants will have an assigned start time beginning at 8:30am and every 30 minutes following that.

The virtual 1 mile and 5K event will begin on April 24, 2021 and participants will have until May 2, 2021 to complete their event and submit their timing.

All registrations prior to 3/31/2021 are guaranteed a technical race shirt and have the option to have their race packet delivered to a D25 school during race week.

All Fees are non-refundable.

This is NOT a drop-off event. All Children under 10 must be accompanied to the event by an adult as childcare is not provided.

Individuals with disabilities should notify South Middle School if they require special assistance or services. Please give the building staff 24 hour advance notice. (847) 398-4250.

A breakdown of age divisions can be found at: https://abc25challenge.org/participant-information-2 .

Race shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by the early registration date of March 31, 2021. All late registrants will receive a shirt while supplies last. Preschool entries will not receive a race shirt.

If you would like to opt out of a race shirt and donate the money to the foundation you will be able to do so during your registration.

April 23 from 2:00 - 5:30 PM

You will have the option to have your packet delivered to your D25 School during your registration. All requests for delivery to schools must be made by April 18, 2021.

The safety of our participants, volunteers and staff is our number one priority. We will be adhering to CDC Guidelines the day of our event. Please respect all participating by following these steps on race morning:

• Only participants with race bibs and volunteers are allowed on the South Middle School property.
• Participants should arrive no sooner than 10 minutes before their assigned start time and go directly to their assigned Wave meeting spot on the South Middle School parking lot.
• Upon completion of the event, should return directly to their assigned Wave meeting spot on the South Middle School parking lot or exit the premises.
• Participants who are feeling ill, or have been in contact with someone unrecovered from Covid-19 should stay home
• Persons from high risk groups for Covid-19 should consult their physician before participating
• Participants should not engage in traditional forms of physical contact - handshakes, high-fives, hugs, partner stretching, etc.
• No Spitting! Participants should bring their own tissues/hand towels for spitting, blowing nose, sweat, etc.
• No Sharing! Participants should not share personal items such as water bottles, energy drinks, towels.
• FACE MASKS! All run/walk participants must wear face masks when not on the race course. Volunteers and spectators should wear face coverings at all times.
• Maintain social distancing of at least 6' at all times with those not in your household.
• Do not linger by registration, water/food tables, sidewalks, restrooms - allowing participants access to these areas without congestion.
• Finish line/Water - please keep moving through the finish area/water to allow all participants to go through without congestion
• Hand Sanitizing Stations. There will be numerous hand sanitizing stations throughout the site. Please use them!
• FACE MASKS! (worth repeating)

Remember! If you are feeling ill, please stay home.

Any participant whose actions do not meet the above expectations, and/or are creating a risk for themselves or others will be asked to leave the site immediately.

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Run anytime before May 2, 2021.
• Choose your own course or run the original race course which will be marked on April 24th for your convenience
• Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!

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 2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge 5K & 1 Mile to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between April 24 and May 2, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge 5K & 1 Mile and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your 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 24 and May 2, 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.