FREEDOM RUN VIRTUAL 5K/10K
RACE GUIDE July 4, 2014
VIRTUALRACE
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE? VIRTUAL RACE - Technology allows community interaction, without demanding that we all be in the same place at the same time. Virtual Races provide runners the opportunity to participate in an awesome race event from wherever they are! Connect with a global running community through social media, share course maps, and enjoy the flexibility of running your own race.
WHY SHOULD I RUN? - Filling out your race calendar is becoming increasingly more expensive and wasteful! Virtual Races keep race entries low and allow you the flexibility to run when and where you want. You can be a part of the global running community whether you are physically running by yourself or you are meeting up with other local runners to participate in these events. A Virtual Race provides the benefit of a race (bling and motivation to run), but all the flexibility and convenience of a morning run.
FREEDOMRUN WHY THE 4th OF JULY? INDEPENDENCE DAY, JULY 4th - ”Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation and freedom in all just pursuits.”
Join with us in celebrating summer and freedom by running in the Freedom Run Virtual 5K/10K. Lets not only celebrate the freedoms and liberties that this country was founded on, but the freedom to choose an active life and a happy life.
-Thomas Jefferson Fourth of July celebrations usually consist of BBQ, picnics, boating, fireworks, etc. At least for us, a race has never been a part of the festivities. But why not?! 1
FREEDOM RUN VIRTUAL 5K/10K
By running this race, you are joining with a global running community to enjoy life and freedom. United in common values and enjoyment of the earth’s beauty, lets get out there and run wherever we are.
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL HOW TO RUN A VIRTUAL RACE
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REGISTER
You can register for a race online at vacationraces.com/virtualraces When registering, you have 4 options: 1. Run with shirt and medal 2. Run with medal only 3. Run with shirt only 4. Just run (entered to win prizes)
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TRAIN Train for a virtual race like you would any other race. In fact, Virtual Races make great training runs for other events. Get the motivation you need to train, and reward yourself for hitting that milestone!
GET SHIRT IN THE MAIL (If you selected one)
RUN
1. Choose a course 2. Choose a start time 3. Run alone or with friends. The race will be on July 4th. Run any time during that day but report by midnight!
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CONNECT
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REPORT
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WIN PRIZES
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WAIT FOR MEDAL
Brag about your achievement by sharing pictures and status updates on social media
In a virtual race you select when you run, where you run, and who you run with! Look to running groups or online to pick the best course for you. Run in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or somewhere totally exotic! You decide.
@VacationRaces #freedomrunvr #virtualrace
Report your time by Midnight PDT on JULY 4th to be entered to win prizes. You can report your time and other info at vacationraces.com/freedomrunreport
All runners that report their time will be eligible to win prizes.
Once times are reported we will begin shipping medals. Please allow 3-4 weeks.
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RACE GUIDE >>SOCIAL MEDIA
CONNECTONLINE We won’t be there with you, but we want everyone running this race to feel connected. We can’t do that without your help! By sharing pictures and status updates and course maps online it helps foster this sense of community. Technology allows us all to be connected, so let’s take advantage of it.
SOME OF THE RACE PRIZES WILL BE DETERMINED BY PICTURES SUBMITTED. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE! We will be making a slideshow video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #memorialdayvr *Any prizes that require photo verification (i.e. prettiest course) will only be eligible if the photo is posted on your social media profile. Social media activity is critical to create an event atmosphere. If your privacy settings prevent us from seeing your posts then they will not be considered for prizes or included in out race slideshow and photo album.
@VacationRaces #freedomrunvr #virtualrace
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FREEDOM RUN VIRTUAL 5K/10K
RACE GUIDE >>RUNNER INFO
RACESTATS Who is running?
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“TEAMS”
AZ Weekend Warriors | CSI Eagles | Firecrackers | For Pete’s Sake | Kickin’ Asphalt | McKern Family | Purple Regiment | Reluctant Runners | Sole Sisters | Super Friends | Team Challenge | Team turtle | The Liberty Belles | TRAUMA TREKKERS
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YOUNGER THAN 30 YEARS OLD
7%
OLDER THAN 60 YEARS OLD
6%
ARE RUNNING THEIR FIRST 5K or 10K
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RACEPRIZES All runners that report their time will be eligible for prizes! Prizes are not determined by time, but by different qualifications listed below. First to Report Time (Eastern) Last to Report Time (Eastern) First to Report Time (Central) Last to Report Time (Central) First to Report Time (Mountain) Last to Report Time (Mountain) First to Report Time (Pacific) Last to Report Time (Pacific) First to Report Time (Other) Last to Report Time (Other) Most Patriotic Picture Most Scenic Course
Youngest Runner Oldest Runner Closest to Philadelphia Closest to Staten Island Furthest From Home Highest Elevation Run Warmest Run Random Treadmiller ‌ and 20 RANDOM prizes!!
We will have great prizes ranging from free race entries to food, from running gear to merchandise. You won’t be dissapointed!
AND TONS MORE!
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FREEDOM RUN VIRTUAL 5K/10K
RACE GUIDE >>REPORTING
RACEREPORTING Reporting your time is absolutely necessary if you want to be entered to win prizes as well as to receive your medal. We WILL NOT ship you a medal if we don’t get a time report from you. We’re not just selling cool t-shirts and medals here, you’ve got to earn it! We don’t care what your time is at this point, we just want simple verification that you did in fact complete the race. Reported times and info will be reviewed and awards will be announced the following day. Once we have your reported time we will ship out medals. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your medal to arrive.
“I have no formula for winning the race. Everyone runs in her own way, or his own way. And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.” - ERIC LIDDELL
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NEXT RACE: NPS BIRTHDAY RUN AUGUST 25, 2014
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HAPPYBIRTHDAY We want to wish a very happy birthday to our runners who’s birthday happens to fall within the week of the Fourth of July. Can you think of a better way to celebrate than to go for a run?
KARENGALLAGHER FRANCESCHRISTIAN GEORGEEMKES THOMASDOYLE YAVONNELIJENQUIST BRANDONDEHAAN