MEMORIAL DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10K
RACE GUIDE May 24-26, 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.
MEMORIALDAY WHY MEMORIAL DAY? MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 26th - ”These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. It also typically marks the start of summer vacation season. Join with us in celebrating summer and in remembering all those who lost their lives in 1
MEMORIAL DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10K
the service of this great country. Vacation Races has family in the armed forces. We appreciate the sacrifices those serving and their families make. This race is just one small way we can honor that. By running this race, you are joining with a global running community to enjoy life and remember those who have los their lives. 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 cover the weekend. Run any time from MAY 24-26 but report by 26th!
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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 #memorialdayvr #virtualrace
Report your time by Midnight PDT on MAY 26th to be entered to win prizes. You can report your time and other info at vacationraces.com/memorialdayreport
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 #memorialdayvr #virtualrace
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MEMORIAL DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10K
RACE GUIDE >>RUNNER INFO
RACESTATS Who is running?
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“TEAMS”
99th Dental Squadron | ASPIRE TO INSPIRE | AZ Weekend Warriors | Kickin’ Asphalt | Reluctant Runners | TEAM RWB | The Never Forgetters
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YOUNGER THAN 30 YEARS OLD
6%
OLDER THAN 60 YEARS OLD
5%
20%
ARE ACTIVE DUTY OR VETERANS
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 Youngest Veteran Oldest Veteran Furthest From Home Closest to Arlington Cemetery Highest Elevation Run Lowest Elevation Run Warmest Run Coldest 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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MEMORIAL DAY 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. 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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Thank you... LAURAREID EDNELSON JILLBRITTON DENNISSWIM ANDREWSTROMMEN RONALDHAY LOANOBRIEN KARABAUMAN MARKTHURMAN DONALDKREIS SAMANTHAESTORES ALLENBALABIS CAROLCAMPBELL JENNIFERHAUSER VICKIEBECK JULIESABIN JENNIFERBRADLEY
WINDYCOX JULIEFORMAN CATHERINEBANKS JAMILAWILLIAMS BRIDGETGUENTHER CHRISTINACOURTNEY MICHELLEFERGUSON JEFFREYTHOMAS TANYAMERCADO COLEENLANCASTER SARACASEY JEFFCERRI TAMMISTRANG DIANNDEYO JESSICABRIMER NICOLEBRODRIGUEZ
Thank you to the women and women running who have also served our country.
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EARTH DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10K
HAPPYBIRTHDAY We want to wish a very happy birthday to our runners who’s birthday happens to fall on Memorial Day weekend. Can you think of a better way to celebrate than to go for a run?
SUSANDOMINGUEZ JESSICABRIMER I guess stuffing your face with your favorite treat might be a good way to celebrate too. Well, we’re glad you chose to run our race! Now you can do both and not feel guilty about the treat! :)
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