CHERRY GARCIA RUN: 10K, 5K AND KIDS K

1505 Candelaria Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Running > 1k, 10k, 5k

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Event Description

The 17th Annual Cherry Garcia Run is a RunFit production. This is an Albuquerque favorite and a must for any seasoned athlete or weekend warrior ... or for those who just want to run or walk and enjoy ice cream and more at the finish. All registered participants will receive a quality cotton t-shirt. A portion of the event proceeds benefits RunFit -- After School Running Program for Kids throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico.

 

 

Event details and schedule

CHERRY GARCIA RUN 2020

 

EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location:

Valley High School

1505 Candelaria Rd. NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

 

Event Schedule: June 21, 2020

 

10K: 8:00 A.M.

5K: 8:15 A.M. 

Kids K: 9:15 A.M.

NOTE: Please arrive to the start 15 minutes prior to the above scheduled start times.

 

Runner Packet Pickup and Late Registration: 10K, 5K and Kid Events

 

June 20, 2020

11:00-3:00 P.M.

FLEET FEET SPORTS

North Towne Plaza

5901 Wyoming suite R 

Albuquerque NM 87109

 

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION; HOWEVER, ALL PRE- REGISTERD PARTICIPANTS MUST PICKUP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.”

 

If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must decide for a representative to pick up your packet. Any out of town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration area between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

 

PARKING:

Parking is available at Valley High School. There will be volunteers instructing you where to park. Please DO NOT PARK ON VALLEY POOL RD OR ON DIRT JUST NORTH OF

VALLEY POOL RD. Also, please do not park along the race route: San Isidro Rd., Candelaria Blvd., Rio Grande Blvd. and Griegos Rd. There is also parking available at Griegos Elementary School just north of Valley Pool Rd. 5K & Kids K Participants: please Park at Valley High School

Note: Please enter the parking lot via Candelaria Blvd. only. Parking is available on the south side of campus (front of school) and north side of campus. No parking on Valley Pool Rd.

10K Participants: Please park at Griegos Elementary School on the north side of campus.

Note: Please arrive between 6:30 a.m. and no later than 7:30 a.m. Valley Pool road will be closed to traffic after 7:30 a.m.

 

START

5K & 10K: Valley H.S. Football Field/Track

Note: All events will start on or near the Valley H.S. Track. 10K will start immediately east of the track in the school parking lot. 5K and 10K participants must be at the start no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The Finish is located at the Griegos Elementary School Field just north of Valley Pool Road. Race day registration and post race activities will be held near the finish.

 

Reminder: This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off. Out of town participants (only) may pick up their packet on race day at the Griegos Elementary School Field, just north of Valley Pool Rd. All participants MUST wear a timing chip/bib in order to be factored into the results and be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards – as well as to be eligible for the Chunky Challenge (Participants must run the 2020 Cherry Garcia and 2020 Chunky Monkey Run). Event bibs must be worn on the front of the person and must always be visible during the event.

 

Bathroom Facilities:

Bathrooms are located near start/finish—next to baseball fields. Please allow plenty of time in order to get to the start.

 

Race (Bib) Number Requirements

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

 

Medical Support

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned at every aid/water station along the course.

The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race that appears in distress or at risk. If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line, please notify event officials or volunteers. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you feel that you need help at any point, please ask for it!

If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel are aware. Also, please remember to hydrate throughout the day as well as at the water stations along the course: 5K: 2 Water Stops 10K: 3 Water Stops.

 

Finish Information

The overall and age group division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day immediately following the Kids K.

 

 

10K

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.

Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 19 and Under, 20-24 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Award times will be determined by gun time.

 

5K

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.

Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 7 and Under, 8-9, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59,

60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Award times will be determined by gun time.

 

Kids K

All registered participants (12 and under) are eligible to participate in the Kids K. The start of the Kids K will begin at 9:15 A.M. All Kids K participants will start on the Valley High School Track. We ask that all participants and parents/sponsors arrive on time for the 9:15 a.m. start. This is a non-timed event.  All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.

 

Start Information

All races will start promptly at the designated times. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line in order to check any gear and seed yourself according to your projected pace time. If you are driving to the race plan to arrive early. See parking information above.

This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun goes off. All participants who want to be timed as well as being factored into the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib (see “RESULTS” information below).

Please note: Should severe weather that creates dangerous conditions for runners cause cancellation of the race there will be no refunds.

 

Race (Bib) Number Requirements

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

 

Can I run with iPod/headphones?

Yes. USATF, the national governing body of the sport, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prize money are not allowed to use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

 

Can I run with my Garmin GPS or my Nike Plus device?

Yes, participants may wear their Garmin GPS watches and/or Nike Plus devices. However,

these items do not count as “second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.

 

What is NOT allowed on the course?

The use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants; and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Inline skates, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted.

 

Do you have a Lost & Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the course? Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for items that were lost and found on race day. If you are missing a personal item, please call: 505.217.4774.

 

 

I am injured and/or cannot run the event (family commitment, work obligation, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry or transfer my entry to someone else?

No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.

 

If I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy, will you give me a refund?

No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.

 

Can I defer my entry to the next year if I am unable to run this year?

No, participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they are unable to run.

 

Can a friend pick up my packet for me if I cannot attend Packet Pickup?

Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet for you.

 

What is NOT allowed on the course?

For everyone’s safety baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack and your child must always be secured in the stroller. Please note: The finish is on grass and may be difficult to maneuver most strollers.

 

Inclement Weather Policy

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.orgso that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email as necessary.

The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If

extreme heat is predicted, extra water will be provided to the athletes, both prior to, during and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.

Results:

Timing of the event will be done using the Race|Results Timing System. Participants must wear a Timing Chip/Bib in order to receive results.  Event bib/chip must be worn in the front of the person and must always be visible. Efforts will be made to post results at the finish within 15 minutes of each participant finishing the race. Results will be posted near the finish immediately during and after the event as well as online at www.irunfit.org. Participants who would like their official time posted and be included in the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib. No timing chips with bibs will be given to Kids K participants since this is a non-timed event. Please note: Awards will be presented immediately after each event. All awards must be picked up on the day of the event. If you are unable to pick-up your award at the finish, you may pick it up at Fleet Feet beginning on Wednesday, June 26. No awards will be mailed.

 

Post Race:

Refreshments provided by RunFit,

 

Results:

Results will be posted to WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG

 

Review the Course and Support:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support. Water and Gatorade will also be provided for the 10K and 5K events: see course link(s) below.

 

 

Course Links:

COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN. See course link below:

10K: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/189739106

5K: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/7625186

 

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact RunFit at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: stephenpino@hotmail.com

 

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

The Cherry Garcia Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers around. Volunteers help us on race morning to ensure you feel welcomed, are fully informed; have a safe, successful and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give hearty, fun- loving thanks!

 

Sponsors

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Fleet Feet Sports, Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of NM, LLC, Cycle Bar, Apollo Chiropractic, Creamland and Por Vida Therapeutic. We would also like to recognize Valley High School and Griegos Elementary School for their support of RunFit.

 

Race Questions and Information:

RunFit

(505) 217-4774

Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com


 

 


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