The Virtual Special Olympics P.E.I. 5K Race; Hosted by Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf

1. Register as an individual or as part of a fundraising team of up to 10 members - Run, walk, jog or hike: 5k or the Kids Fun Run (ages 14 and under) wherever you want between August 28th-30th.

Make sure to follow the safety measures that have been laid out by your local government regarding COVID-19.

-Share your registration with friends and family

-Download our Official Playlist (coming soon!)

-Start fundraising with your peers

-Receive your personalized race bib in your email

-Track your activity using a fitness app like Runkeeper (see instructions below)

-Upload your results to our results page

-Download your personalized finisher certificate

Our top fundraiser will win a spot at Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf's table at the 2021 Enriching Lives Gala

Our top local fundraising team (up to 10 registered individuals) will win a table at the 2021 Enriching Lives Gala

2. Submit your best time HERE from your activity into the Virtual Results between August 28th-30th. Your distance has to be at least as long as the distance you signed up for, but it's ok if it's longer. If you're using the Runkeeper app, your race result will automatically be sent to the results page!

*For complete instructions on how to manually submit your result, visit this Link*

3. We want to celebrate your achievement with you! Post your virtual event photos on social media with the hashtag #SOPEIVIRTUALRUN

4. We are creating an Official Playlist. Tag @elishaphaneuf on Instagram with your favourite song to run or walk to and use the hashtag #SOPEIVIRTUALRUN to have your song included on our Official Playlist!

5. There will be random prizes awarded to registered participants who submit their results and fundraise!

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 Virtual Special Olympics P.E.I. 5K Race to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run/walk, simply click the flag icon in your app, select The Virtual Special Olympics P.E.I. 5K Race and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your run/walk 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".

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