The Blackberry Bolt
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 1 - Friday, May 7, 2021
The PTO at Blackberry Creek Cordially Invites You to Participate in the
Virtual
Blackberry Bolt 5K Run/Walk!
Please join us virtually this year for our 4th annual BlackBerry Bolt 5k. Complete the race on your own time during May 1st to May 7th. Pick your own route and complete during a time that works for you! Again we thank all the families, teachers and members of the community during this difficult time as we try to create some sense of normalcy and fun for the kids to enjoy. This fundraiser will help continue to enhance the current school curriculum and support the needs of our students and teachers!
Registration fees
5K Registration Closed
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$20.00Apr 1 - Apr 15
5K Route
Race Shirt Pick Up
Race shirt pick up will be on Friday, April 30 from 3:30 PM until 7:30 PM at Elliot Park in Blackberry Creek Subdivision. If you cannot pickup your shirt(s) during this time frame, you will need to contact Erin Slattery at 847-401-5295 to make arrangements. Shirts will not be shipped.
Choose your own course....or follow the Blackberry Bolt 5K Course:
How to run virtually in the Blackberry Bolt!
Below are details on running our virtual race!
- Run anytime between May 1 and May 7, 2021.
- Choose your own course or follow the Blackberry Bolt 5K Course
- Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!
All participants will receive a Blackberry Bolt Cotton Race Shirt! Participants will have the option to upgrade to a Tech Shirt during registration for an additional $2.00/shirt.
Must be registered by 4/15/21 to be guaranteed shirt/size. 2XL-4XL sizes are available for an additional $2.00/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 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 May 1 and May 7, 2021. |
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.
Event schedule
- Fri, April 30, 2021 3:30 PM - Shirt Pick-Up/Registration At Elliot Park (3:30-7:30)
- Sat, May 1, 2021 12:00 AM - Blackberry Bolt Virtual 5K Begins
- Fri, May 7, 2021 11:59 PM - Blackberry Bolt Virtual 5K Ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- Erin Slattery
- kbcpto@gmail.com
- Phone
- 847-401-5295
- Website
- Visit website