NH Giving Thanks 5K Run/Walk 2021

Neighbors' House is a not-for-profit, faith-based, community development organization partnering with DeKalb County students, and families, to help them fulfill their God-given potential for academic and relational success. We do this through no-cost programs like: Summer Reading Vacation, Spring Break Music Vacation, and Reading & Homework Clubs. Our year-round programs take place in income-eligible apartment complexes throughout DeKalb County. Events like this help us serve about 200 kids per year. www.neighborshouse.org

MEDALS & AWARDS
Awards given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers in 5K. Age category awards for the top male and female finishers: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

*Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.

T-SHIRT
Participants will receive a memorable long-sleeve race t-shirt.

RESULTS
Results will be sent to all participants that have a valid email address.

There will be pre-race day packet pickup/check-in on Wednesday, November 24th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Terrace Room at Hopkins Park in DeKalb.

Packet Pickup will also be available on race day from 6:30-7:30am in the Terrace Room.

Please note that our race has slightly changed from previous years,
due to construction on the original route.

The race route will continue down 1st Street, all the way to Royal Dr.
which will take you back into Hopkins Park to the finish line.

Virtual Race Option

Can't make it on race morning?... Choose to participate in the 5K on your own and run it between November 21-27! The NH Giving Thanks 5K route starting at Hopkins Park will be marked through the week of November 21-27 OR pick your own route in your neighborhood, favorite park, country roads, or whatever safe location you choose and run/walk/jog the distance to participate. Check back here for some of our suggested routes when it gets closer to race week. After your race, you’ll submit your time to us to be added to our online finish results. We’d love for you to share race pictures and updates on social media using the hashtag #NHGT5K

Virtual Racers Receive:

· Long sleeve shirt

· Race bib

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 NH Giving Thanks 5K Run/Walk 2021 to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between November 21 and November 27, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the NH Giving Thanks 5K Run/Walk 2021 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 November 21 and November 27, 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 using the hashtag #NHGT5K

We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance!!