Event Description

Relevant Running LLC brings you another of our signature "live virtual" races! 2021 has certainly been no ordinary year, and the Goodbye 2021 "Live Virtual" 5k/10k is no ordinary virtual race!

Join us on Saturday January 8th 2022 as we give 2021 a proper (and rather cheeky) send-off. This is no ordinary virtual race. It's a unique virtual running event, with thousands of runners and walkers who have already experienced and love our unique "live virtual" race format.  Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday Jan. 8th 2022 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners and walkers will provide screenshots or pictures of their chosen method of time and distance keeping), a private and active Facebook group dedicated to our live virtual runners and walkers, and custom engraving on the back of the medal for age group winners. All participants will receive the custom Goodbye 2021 medal, with age group winners receiving the engraving on their medal back.

***** If you cannot or do not wish participate on the scheduled race date, you can absolutely still register. Please select the "no extras, just send me my medal" option. You'll receive the same medal as our live virtual runners and walkers, but keep in mind, you won't be eligible for age group awards (laser engraving on your medal) or to be counted among the "official" times posted after race day. For this option, medals will ship in early December 2021.******

All registered runners and walkers should join our private Facebook Group for access to positive discussions and posts regarding our live virtual races, race day live-stream virtual check-in and virtual start (Please note, the Facebook group is very active and in use for our other current and past races and challenges including Monster Challenge, Military Miles, Quarantine Run, Thin Line Challenge, Champa Bay, etc) . If you register on this runsignup page, you are registering for the Goodbye 2021 "Live Virtual" 5k/10k.

Here is the Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/

Race Date virtual check in and start time: Saturday Jan. 8, 2022. Virtual check-in via live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time USA. Virtual race start via Facebook group above live-stream at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going while you are running, and we will be available for late check-ins while waiting for you to complete your 5k or 10k during the race day window of 8am to 11am Eastern time USA. As noted above, if you cannot participate on/at the scheduled race date/time during the race day window, you can absolutely still register for the medal only option. Your medal will still be shipped. But, you won't be eligible for age group awards (engraving on your medal) or to be counted among the "official" times posted after race day.

Pricing includes USPS 1st Class shipping with tracking, and the registration link is priced to include shipping costs within the Continental United States. Any runners outside the Continental United States may have an extra shipping charge, and will be contacted by the Race Director with the amount. 

Timekeeping: Race timing will operate on the honor system. Given the unique nature of everyone's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day via text only (to be provided in pre-race emails). For example: Treadmill users may text a picture of their treadmill console. Or, phone app users may screenshot their completed run on their phone app and text the picture. Or, runners and walkers using a fitness watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run or walk in any way that is safe, legal, and ethical in your area. This may be on a treadmill, trail, track, beach, sidewalk, laps around your house, laps inside your house, etc. It is entirely your choice, and responsibility to maintain social distancing and follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.

Results for those who choose to run or walk competitively will be published in the Facebook Group.

Age Groups for 5k or 10k winners medals to be laser engraved on the back with your time and placement.

Overall, Top 3, Male and Female.
01-09, Top 3, Male and Female.
10-14, Top 3, Male and Female.
15-19, Top 3, Male and Female.
20-24, Top 3, Male and Female.
25-29, Top 3, Male and Female.
30-34, Top 3, Male and Female.
35-39, Top 3, Male and Female.
40-44, Top 3, Male and Female.
45-49, Top 3, Male and Female.
50-54, Top 3, Male and Female.
55-59, Top 3, Male and Female.
60-64, Top 3, Male and Female.
65-69, Top 3, Male and Female.
70-79, Top 3, Male and Female.
80-89, Top 3, Male and Female.
90 and Over, Top 3, Male and Female.

Questions to: fjjrunning@gmail.com