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Gate River Run - Virtual

2021 Virtual Edition

GATE RIVER RUN

Virtual 15K or 5K Run/Walk 2021

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If you are unable to run the live events on March 20th, you can still participate in the virtual 15K and 5K. Below you will find complete details outlining how to sign up, participate, and submit results for this virtual event.


WHAT IS A VIRTUAL EVENT

A virtual event allows participants to complete the race on their own. You are able to run or walk the race distance at your own pace and at a time and location of your choosing.


HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL EVENT?

The Gate River Run Virtual Event allows you to complete either the 15K or the 5K on your own. You will run or walk the race distance at your own pace and at a time and location of your choosing. You choose your own race day from January 1st until March 20, 2021 and your own starting line, whether it’s a treadmill, a park or your neighborhood street.


WHEN CAN I REGISTER?

Registration is now open. Registration closes on March 19, 2021.


Register Now!


WHAT items WILL I RECEIVE FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT?

  • Official Race Shirt
  • Official Finisher Medal
  • Gate River Run Tote Bag
  • Downloadable Race Bib
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate


HOW DO I GET MY SWAG

Shirts and medals will be available to pickup or mail starting Thursday, March 25th

You have two options for receiving your shirt and finisher medal.

1. In town - You can pick up your items at one of our 1st Place Sports stores. You can select store during registration.

2. You can select to have your items mailed to you for an additional $10 fee. This option available during registration.


HOW DO I RECORD MY TIME AND DISTANCE

We strongly encourage you to do your virtual run/walk on March 20th and join the fun on the actual GRR race day.

Run/walk must be completed between January 1st and March 20th.

You have two options for recording the results from your run or walk.

1. Use the Asics Runkeeper app ( this is a free download). See instructions about using the app below.

2. Use your watch or other tracking app and send us a screenshot (details below)


How to track your run/walk using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app:

1. Download Runkeeper app to your mobile device

2. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
3. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your Runkeeper app)
4. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
5. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
6. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary and certificate


UPLOADING A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR RESULTS

If you are able to download the Runkeeper app, or wish to use another method to track your results, we will need for you to upload a screenshot of your watch or mobile device showing the time and distance you completed. Make sure that the distance submitted is the correct distance for your selected event. The 15K is 9.32 miles the 5K is 3.11miles. Submit results HERE


VIEWING RESULTS

Once you have uploaded your results you can check out the results HERE



Registration fees

Virtual 15K Closed

Registration includes virtual tracking through the ASICS Runkeeper App™, downloadable custom branded finisher's certificate, race medal and event shirt.

  1. $50.00
    Nov 23 - Mar 19

Virtual 5K Run/Walk Closed

Registration includes virtual tracking through the ASICS Runkeeper App™, downloadable custom branded finisher's certificate, race medal and event shirt.

  1. $35.00
    Nov 23 - Mar 19

Contact information

Event contact
Ryann Alred Lohman
Email
Ryann@1stplacesports.com
Phone
904-731-1900
Website
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