In support of:
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
WHEN: September 19 - November 30, 2020
WHERE: VIRTUALLY!
WELCOME TO THE 2020 ITS A VIRTUAL THING... RUNNING GONE MAD 5K & 10K
This event was created in partnership with one of RLAG's community members, the host of MAD Dashers. 2020 has created a virtual running world for us and this year raising awareness and funds for Diabetes has also gone virtual. In 2012 she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and in 2015 joined Team Diabetes, from there she formed the MAD Dashers - Making a Difference for Diabetes and began her quest to help all living with diabetes.
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Canada. Currently, 11 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes –a number expected to rise to more than 13 million by 2025, if we don’t take action. Funds raised through Team Diabetes helps Diabetes Canada deliver on its mission to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure, obtain on-going research to better technology, diabetic education, programs such a D-camps for kids with living with diabetes and advocacy on behalf of those living with diabetes across Canada.
The Diabetes Charter for Canada presents a common vision: all people living with diabetes in Canada should be given the opportunity to manage their diabetes to the best of their ability and to achieve their full health potential through equal access to needed care and support.
The Charter can be used to:
- speak to policy makers and promote best care outcomes for people living with diabetes;
- increase awareness through stimulating dialogue about issues important to people with diabetes;
- improve supports for people living with diabetes; and
- highlight public policy concerns that impact the self-management of people living with diabetes (e.g. poverty, food security and food environment).
RACE INFORMATION
HOW IT WORKS
Virtual Racers:
Signing up to race virtually means you are choosing to support our event and achieve your goals while running on your favourite trail or in your neighbourhood. Your race package will be mailed to you. This gives you the option to help us raise money and awareness, run where you live, (maybe create a group run with friends?!), and we can all run together around the world supporting the same cause!
Your registration fee includes your bib number, a finisher’s medal, race bag and a donation to Diabetes Canada.
We are giving you the opportunity to complete your virtual race between September 19 to November 30, 2020. November is Diabetes awareness month however you are able to choose a day that works within your training schedule and perhaps you are able to find a sunny day!
COURSE INFORMATION
Start and Finish:
As a virtual race you can run anywhere you would like, below are some local (lower mainland of BC) route options. Below are just suggestions if you are looking for a route!
The 5km Distance Info:
- $30.00
- Suggested local route
- Please download the RUNGO APP - 5km MAD Dashers - Dash for Diabetes, Route for turn-by-turn instructions
The 10km Distance Info:
- $30.00
- Suggested Local Route
- Please download the RUNGO APP - 10km MAD Dashers - Dash for Diabetes, Route for turn-by-turn instructions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- To make a donation please use this link: http://crm2.diabetes.ca/goto/
MADDASHERS2020 - All racers receive a finishers Medal.
- Please download the RUNGO APP if you are looking for turn-by-turn instructions on the local race routes. Each route can be found under 5km MAD Dashers - Dash for Diabetes or 10km MAD Dashers - Dash for Diabetes.
- You can purchase a race shirt during registration!
- You will have the opportunity to upload your race results to the race roster site once you have completed your run, information on how to do this will be emailed to you closer to race date.
– We will have 3 draw prizes and also prizes for the following:
1. Funniest selfie photo
2. Racer who lives the furthest from Vancouver BC
3. Farthest doggy distance
4. Best twinning photo
5. Best race costume photo
Trail Etiquette
- We highly encourage you to throw out a HIGH FIVE, a WAY TO GO, GOOD JOB, or a PAT ON THE BACK to other runners! (however this year we encourage a way to go from a distance)
- We are all out there giving it our all and supporting each other!
- If you wish to listen to music while racing please only put in one ear or keep your music low, you need to be able to hear others around you for your and others safety
If you are running in a popular destination for trail or other users, to ensure everyones safety please follow these guidelines:
- avoid bunching up into one large
- keep your distance while passing others
RACE SWAG
Event tank tops and t-shirts (in mens and women's) are available for purchase during online registration!
The finishers medals are hand made from MysticalEngraving and are wood design. (image coming soon)
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Virtual Racer Closed
This event is $30.00 per person. Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. From September 19 - November 30, 2020 (any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with a race bib number and a heart full of determination. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your race package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail. We encourage you to send us photos of your run so we can share!
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CA$30.00Aug 4 - Sep 19
10K Virtual Racer Closed
This event is $30.00 per person. Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. From September 19 - November 30, 2020 (any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with a race bib number and a heart full of determination. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your race package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail. We encourage you to send us photos of your run so we can share!
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CA$30.00Aug 4 - Sep 19
Race Policies
Our registration, event cancelation and transfer policy is as follows:
– We do not offer bib transfers, if you can no longer make our local event then we like to offer the virtual option.
– If you have registered as a local racer and can no longer make it you can transfer your race status to virtual and we will mail your package, you are responsible for paying for the shipping.
– Our policy includes no bib transfers to following race years or to other people. If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.
– We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.
– In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other extenuating circumstances, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. will provide the following:
The option to convert registration to a virtual runner, there are no extra costs associated with this. Your race package is mailed to you and you can run where you live, track your run and upload results online;
AND
Early access to registration for the same event for the following year only; a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
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A 25% discount in our online store along with early access for the same event registration for the following year only;
In addition: the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and the option to receive the event shirt, purchased event merchandise or any other produced event items, for the cost of shipping.
** Deferrals (with the 25% discount) are only applicable for one calendar year from the race you transfer out of (meaning the race entry can be deferred to any OTHER race, but not the same race one year later). Entries can only be deferred a single time, to a single event. – If you have extenuating personal circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney McQueen
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
- Visit website
