BBQ BOLT

The safety of our participants, volunteers and staff is our number one priority. We will be adhering to CDC recommendations and state guidelines the day of our event. Safety guidelines are subject to change following state guidelines.

• The Downers Grove Park District recommends face coverings and social distancing for participants who are not fully vaccinated.
• 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.
• Please do not linger by registration, water/food tables, sidewalks, restrooms - allowing participants access to these areas without congestion.
• Water Station on Course - self serve. Filled water cups will be spread out on numerous tables at two locations on 5K course allowing participants to grab water. Volunteers will not hand out water.
• Finish line/Water - please keep moving through 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!

The BBQ BOLT Run/Walk will be held at:
McCollum Park
6801 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL
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The 5K course will start behind the concession stand on the road behind the Fire Station. The 1-mile walk will also start behind the concession stand but on the park path.

Parking

Two ample parking lots are located at McCollum Park off of Main Street in Downers Grove. The north lot is located nearest to Miner Mike's Adventure Golf. The south lot is located near the ball fields.

Groups of 4 or more can create a TEAM and receive a discount on registration! Members of a team can participate in any distance they choose. If you are a family of 4 or more, create a team and receive the discount! Discount of $5 per registrant will take place during checkout. Teams must register by Aug. 26.

CREATE A TEAM: The person creating the team will first register themselves by picking the race distance of their choice and then under the TEAM section of the registration form, they will choose to "create the team", pick a team name, create a password and include themselves on the team.

JOIN A TEAM: Team members select the race distance they want to participate in and then in the TEAM section of the registration page, pick "choose to be added to a team" and pick from the team names in a drop down menu.

5K COURSE MAP

5K RUN/WALK

The 5K course will be timed and is for runners and walkers. Participants must keep at least a 20-minute pace. The course starts at McCollum Park, continues on neighborhood streets and finishes at McCollum Park. Strollers and dogs are permitted on the 5K course. Dogs must be leashed and kept close to you at all times. Please be mindful of runners around you.

1-MILE WALK

The 1-Mile Walk will not be timed and is for WALKERS ONLY. The walk course will take place on the path that loops around McCollum Park. Strollers and dogs are permitted on the 1-Mile course. Dogs must be leashed and kept close to you at all times. Please be mindful of others around you.

The BBQ Bolt supports Downers Grove Park District's inclusion services, through SEASPAR, for people with disabilities who want to participate in a park district program or activity.

For important race reminders and information about check-in, water stops, routes and more, visit bbqbolt.org.

Drive-Thru Packet Pickup:

· Friday, Aug. 27 from 3-7 pm

· Downers Grove Recreation Center located at 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove

· Drive-thru will occur in the circle drive at the entrance of the facility

· In the case of inclement weather, packet pickup will be moved inside the facility

You may also pick up your race packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM at McCollum Park.

NOTE: There will be no race day registration

5K Start Line: Located on 67th Street just north of McCollum Park.

1-Mile Start Line: Located at the start of the path inside McCollum Park in the far northeast corner.

NEW! Virtual Race Option

Want to participate in the BBQ Bolt, but want to do it on your own time at your own pace? Register for our virtual options! Choose to participate in the 5K or 1M course and run or walk from Aug. 23 to 29.

Register by Aug. 26: $30 per racer

Virtual Racers Receive:*

· Short-sleeve tech shirt

· Finisher medal

*Virtual racers will not receive the BBQ meal or qualify for finisher awards.

Drive-Thru Packet Pickup:

· Friday, Aug. 27 from 3-7 pm

· Downers Grove Recreation Center located at 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove

· Drive-thru will occur in the circle drive at the entrance of the facility

· In the case of inclement weather, packet pickup will be moved inside the facility

Track Your Course:

For those who want to track and share their run/walk experience, instructions for submitting your time are below and will be sent to registered virtual participants prior to Aug. 22. Share your selfies with us by emailing events@dgparks.org.

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 BBQ Bolt to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between August 23 and August 29, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the BBQ Bolt and follow prompts to start recording 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 August 23 and August 29, 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. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance

Registration has ended for the BBQ Bolt.