Event Description

Gas prices got you feeling sick? We think it could be caused by the new variant we've dubbed the "Carowner Virus"! Relevant Running brings you another of our uniquely themed "live virtual" races. Join us on Saturday October 1st 2022 to run or walk with other participants from all over the country. This is no ordinary virtual run. It's a unique "live virtual" running event, with thousands of runners who have already experienced and love our race format.  Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday October 1st, 2022 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via TEXT or Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners will text 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 custom engraving on the back of the medal for age group winners. All participants will receive the custom 4 inch one of a kind Carowner Virus 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 of October 1st during the race window (8am to 11am Eastern time USA on race day), you can absolutely still register. Please select the "medal only" option. 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 2-4 weeks before the scheduled race date (sometimes sooner). NOTE: Please select this option with your initial registration if you feel you cannot make it on race day. This is to avoid last minute requests for changes as much as possible******

All registered runners should join 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 being used for other races and challenges. If you register on this runsignup page, you are registering for the Carowner Virus "Live Virtual" 5k/10k scheduled for Oct. 1st 2022..

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

Race Date and start time: Saturday October 1, 2022. Virtual check-in via TEXT or live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time. Virtual race starts at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going until 11am Eastern time so we can handle late check-ins. As noted above, if you cannot or do not wish to participate on/at the scheduled race date/time during the race day window, you can absolutely still register using the "medal only" option, and run whenever you want. 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 1st Class USPS 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 (if applicable). 

Timekeeping: Race timekeeping is handled by each individual runner/walker. Given the unique nature of each participant's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day via text (to be provided in pre-race emails). For example: Treadmill runners 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 using a watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run 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 the runner's choice, and responsibility to maintain social distancing and follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.

Results will be published in the Facebook Group.

5k or 10k runners' medals who place in AG or OA will have laser engraving for the back (runner's 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 for the Race Director: fjjrunning@gmail.com