Event Description
Happy New Year!!!!!
After much thought, deliberation and out of an abundance of caution Run in the New Year 2021 has changed gears and will host a VIRTUAL 5K RUN this Year. The health and safety of our community, families and runners must be our first priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you but We look forward to hosting our first Run in the New Year 2021 VIRTUAL 5k on Jan 1st, 2021.
The virtual race begins 6am on January 1st. You can run or walk your 5k (3.1 miles) on the treadmill or outdoors. You have 48 hours to complete your race and submit your results on www.runsignup.com. Registration ends at 6am on January 3rd. Race results must be submitted by 6am on January 3rd.
Pick up T shirt and other race items on Dec 30-31st and until Jan 9th. Stay tuned for guidance!
Please indicate if you are not local and need us to mail these items. Include best mailing address.
Disregard info below this line, for future use in 2022
What a great way to celebrate the start of a new year than joining us:
Jan 1st at the Recreation Complex in Cullowhee
5k Kicks off at 11am (chip timed event)
9:45am-10:45am race day sign up and packet pick up!
11:45am untimed 1/2 mile fun run. 12 and under get a free participation ribbon.
Awards:
Overall Male and Female 1st place
Age Groups Top 3 in each category:
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Long Sleeve shirts guaranteed to first 100 runners to sign up! So don't delay!
***The Race Director, has the authority to cancel the race in the event of inclement or threatening weather. If threatening weather conditions force cancellation of the event, the event WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED and no refunds can be provided, since funds were already spent in preparation for race day.***