What is a Virtual 5K?
A virtual race is like any race except the people participating are in different places!
You can choose to RUN, JOG or WALK.
The race can happen on the road, a trail, on a treadmill, at the gym or a track.
Just sign up, decide on your course, make sure you’re physically ready, then time yourself while you complete your run/walk!
Step-By-Step Guide:
Step 1: Register for our Virtual 5K
Step 2: Plan your route (using something like www.plotaroute.com)
Step 3: Download an app to track your time (we recommend ASICS Runkeeper)
Step 4: Complete your 5K & take a screenshot of your results in the app
*Don’t forget to take a selfie on your run for our Special Awards!*
Step 5: Go to our 5K page (link below) & click/tap the blue “Post Virtual Result”
Step 6: Click/Tap the red “Submit a virtual result”
Step 7: Enter your registration confirmation number & last name and click/tap “Confirm registration”
or
Sign into your Race Roster account
Step 8: Input your data (Hours, Minutes, Seconds) & attach the screenshot of your results
Step 9: Click “Submit” and you’re done!
*Don’t forget to post your selfie with #JanDils5K*
FOR VIRTUAL 5K PARTICIPANTS - those who wish to be eligible for timed awards must use the ASICS RunkeeperTM App OR a similar fitness tracker app to record your race and provide the recorded proof of your finish time as a photo when submitting your results. Download a fitness tracker app, hit record, complete race, take a photo of finished results, and upload the photo of your results when posting your finish time on Race Roster. Those who fail to follow these instructions will be deemed ineligible for awards.
Here are a few tips for a successful virtual race:
- Check the weather. You have a week to complete the race, so choose the day and time that best suits you.
- Remember to warm up, cool down and stretch!
- Fuel up properly by eating well before your run and have some healthy post-race food waiting for when you get back.
- Don't forget to hydrate! Since you won't have official race water stations you may want to carry some water with you or plan your route to include water fountains.
- Have fun!