VIRTUAL RACE REMINDERS

6 VIRTUAL RACE REMINDERS

The journey to your virtual race finish line is going to look different than what you would have experienced in Chicago on race day. Everyone is encouraged to read the following considerations when planning their virtual race.

Create a hydration plan for your run to ensure you are drinking enough fluids and utilizing both water and a sports drink like Gatorade to stay hydrated and maintain your sodium levels.

Pay attention to your local weather forecast and dress for the appropriate weather conditions. Note, that conditions may change throughout the duration of your run. If conditions don’t look ideal for your race, follow local guidance and consider participating at a later date.

CONTINUE

When planning your course route, follow guidance from local government and public health officials to safely complete the distance of your choice in your own community. Participants are encouraged to obey traffic signals and identified pedestrian crossings during their run.

Most importantly, stay within your physical limits and listen to your body during your run. Do not ignore pain and/or discomfort that may result from your participation. If necessary, stop your run and seek medical attention especially if you experience new or persistent symptoms that do not resolve with rest or are abnormal for yourself.

DIGITAL BIB NUMBER

BTN Big 10K participants will have access to a digital event bib numbers for this year’s race. Registered participants can download their official bib number by clicking on “BTN Big 10K” under the “Your Registrations” tab in their “participant account.

RECREATE RACE WEEKEND Kick off your race experience by recreating iconic elements of the inperson race in your neighborhood. Digital elements, including an official RECREATE BTN BIG 10K IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! RECREATE BTN BIG 10K IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! finish tape, and other event signage examples are available to download at btnbig10K.com!

Plan your course route and designate Plan your course route and designate a start and finish line a start and finish line Use the signage examples as inspiration to Use the signage examples as inspiration to create the environment for your experience create the environment for your experience Print out the official finish tape and recruit Print out the official finish tape and recruit loved ones to hold it up when you finish loved ones to hold it up when you finish Post photos throughout your experience Post photos throughout your experience using #BTNBig10K using #BTNBig10K

Start line signage

Start line signage

START START FINISH FINISH

Finish line signage

Finish line signage