Shelter, Inc. 5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz

Shelter, Inc. 5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz

Virtual Run!

To our valued participant,

It is with great consideration that we are converting the upcoming Shelter 5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz to a virtual race. After viewing CDC guidelines and our local government recommendations, we made the decision to protect participants staff members, volunteers and our overall community.

Our choice to change the event to a virtual race may bring with it many questions, and we would like to explain why this decision has been made. In unprecedented times, the best cure for fear and the unknown is community support, hope, and connection. This event will give us a way to connect with one another in a positive way, stay active at home while social distancing, and support those who are most vulnerable in our community. Our goal is to create a positive event that you can still participate in, while adhering to the local government recommendations for safety.

To participate in the virtual 5k, we invite runners to use your phone timer, app, Fitbit, Apple Watch, or other running device to individually record your time and distance for the 5k. You can run the race in a variety of places, such as around your neighborhood (while keeping social distance), or even on your treadmill at home. Then, post screenshots of run times on the virtual event page and join in the conversation to encourage other participants. If you do not have a way to record your time, that’s okay too! You can post a selfie from your run instead. You can run your race and post results anytime between April 20 and May 9, 2020.

• Run anytime between April 20, 2020 and May 9, 2020.
  • Run with your family who is with you during the “shelter in place” period
  • Be safe and enjoy being outside. Clear your mind and get away from the news for a while.
  • Choose your own course
  • Time your run - send in your result – see instructions below on how to submit
  • Send a short article about how you are staying healthy – both physically and mentally!
  • Make a bib to wear. Choose your bib number. Design a bib yourself, or use one from a prior race…..or don’t use one at all!
  • Submit a photo of yourself or a screen shot of your run!
    • Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X1T0eS5oro&feature=youtu.be

To manually add your finish time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6mbR2njkz4&feature=youtu.be

Virtual Results can be found at: https://results.raceroster.com/results/pf67y47yddxbqx2j

Due to the event changes, all participants will receive a free event T-shirt! We will contact you when we have details on how you will be getting your event T-shirt.

Also, the Shelter Board of Directors will match up to $3,000 of donations and registrations for this event. Tell your friends to register now to double their donation and help us reach the match goal!

In the meantime, we invite you to continue staying active and prepare to run or walk at your own pace in our virtual 5k. We are so grateful for your support for children in crisis, and we hope to see you in person at the race next year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at bmazursky@shelter-inc.org

Best,

Barbara Mazursky

Please contact bmazursky@shelter-inc.org with any questions.

Visit CDC.gov for additional information and important updates on COVID-19