Frosty 5K Virtual Run/Walk

Registered runners will have between December 4 and December 13 to complete the Virtual 5k. As a virtual race, there is no official race course. You can use the actual Frosty 5k route (Shown below - course WILL NOT be marked or monitored). Or participants can use their favorite outdoor 5k route, treadmill, or even the ARC Center track. In order to hit a 5k at the track participants would need to run a little over 34 laps (1 mile = 11 laps).

Shirt and swag bag pick up will be as follows:

December 2, 2020:

West Chicago Park District ARC Center (201 W National Street)

A-N 6:00-7:00 p.m.

O-Z 7:00-8:00 p.m

December 3, 2020:

West Chicago City Hall (475 Main Street)

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

VIP swag bags to first 80 that register !!!!

The Park District will be providing 1 day passes to each participant that can be used to run the 5k either on their treadmills or track.

Please note the following rules at the West Chicago Park District ARC Center as it pertains to minors:

Fitness Center:

No children 11 and under. Youth ages 11-13 must be supervised by an adult 18 years of age at all times.

Track Rules:

Children between the ages of 8-12 years may use the indoor track under the direct supervision of an individual 16 years or older. Children 13 years or older can be on the Track on their own.

Updated information regarding the ARC:

Due to recent state restrictions, the ARC Center is currently only allowing members into the facility. They will allow racers to sign up for a day and time to use the track. Sign up for time slots will be during race packet pick up. Once racers chose their time it will be the only time they can use the facility.

Current hours of operation for the ARC:

Monday-Thursday 7:00am-8:00pm

Fridays 7:00am-4:30pm

Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

• All people in the ARC Center must wear a mask while in the building including while they are working out.
• People must maintain social distancing while on the track and should not walk in pairs or groups.
• Children 8-12 may use the track under the direct supervision of an adult 16 years and older.
• When they arrive at the facility they are to check-in at the front desk where we will have the spreadsheet.
• Our locker rooms are closed, so they should not bring valuables into the building with them. We do have a baskets that they can use for their coat and boots or outside shoes and they can change shoes in the lobby before utilizing the track.
• Our water fountains are not to be used, but we do have a water bottle filling station available.
• Bathrooms may be found in the Lobby area.
• The track capacity is 28 people.

Pictures!

Send in photos of your 5k for a chance to win a prize! You can submit directly to this site.

Frosty sends his good luck to all the participants and he can’t wait to see you next year!

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Run anytime between December 4 and December 13, 2020.
• Choose your own course
• Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!

All participants will receive the official Frosty 5K long sleeve race shirt!

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 Frosty 5K Virtual Run/Walk to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between December 4 and December 13, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Frosty 5K Virtual Run/Walk 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 December 4 and December 13, 2020.

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, ice skate or sled your distance!!!