Event Description

Mitzvah Circle is excited to host our 4th Annual Run as a virtual event this year in order to keep everyone safe and healthy, while encouraging as much flexibility, fundraising, and fun as possible.  This year you can choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile fun run/dog walk.  The options are limitless-run the 5K, walk the 10K in two days, or walk the 1-mile while your kids ride their bikes and you walk the dog!   Biking is also permitted (1 mile of running = 3 miles of biking).  The official race dates are October 11-18th; however, if you need to complete your race prior to this week feel free to do so.  Although we can't be together, the virtual race will still allow the community to come together to raise awareness and funds to help our neighbors in crisis due to poverty, homelessness, and serious illness.  The need has never been greater.  We are making the 4th Annual Virtual Run a community event in the following ways:

• Watch the kick-off on the event site to build excitement.
• Ask others to join you virtually or create a virtual team.
• Ask friends/family to sponsor your run/walk and support a great cause!
• We will all be wearing our race t-shirts. 
• We will be wearing the the same race bibs -you will get a link with your registration email and another one the week of October 4 which will be updated with all our sponsors!  Please print it out and wear it while you are walking/running.
• You can begin uploading your results, if you choose, as early as June 13 so everyone can see who has been running/walking!  Directions will be sent to you. Email your pictures to dawn@mitzvahcircle.org so we can post them for you.  You can use your watch, phone, Strava app, Map My Run app (both free) to record your time, distance, & route if you choose.  We work on the honor system!
• Join us for the virtual closing ceremony on Facebook Live on October 18th at 12 pm where we will recognize your achievements, our sponsors, enjoy your photo finishes and more!  Be sure to tune in!  Don't forget those pictures!  

Included with your registration is a T-shirt, customized printable bib, which you will receive with your registration confirmation email, finisher's certificate (receive via email at the end of the race) and runner's swag bag.  You must complete your registration by September 8 in order to guarantee a t-shirt in your chosen size.  You will be able to pick up your t-shirts and swag bag at our warehouse at 2562 Boulevard of the Generals, Norristown, PA 19403.  Dates and pick up times will be emailed to you.  If you are unable to pick up your shirt then it will be mailed or delivered to you.  Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $12 through the store feature.

Special Incentives:  There is discount pricing for teams or groups of 4 or more people who sign up at the same time.  Fundraising is greatly appreciated-ask everyone you know to support your efforts and a great cause!  There will be prizes for the highest individual and team fundraisers, as well as for the captain of the largest virtual team.  All paid participants will be entered into a raffle drawing.  Prizes will be announced at the closing ceremonies!  In the event of a tie for the largest team, registration date of the last member will be used.  In the event of a tie for fundraising, the date the final goal was reached will be used.

A plaque for the largest virtual team will be given to the team captain.

A plaque for the highest fundraising team will be given to the and the team captain will also be able to choose from the highest fundraising awards.

Highest Fundraising Awards: (Winners can pick from the following items, 1st place will pick first and continue through 3rd place- the team captain of the highest fundraising team will also pick a prize in order based on the amount their team raised.)

1.    Four 1 day Disney Hopper passes valid until Oct. 2021.  Good at the Walt Disney World  Florida theme parks.  

2.   Adult Schwinn bicycle with Instep Take 2 Bicycle Trailer for 2 children

3.  $100 gift card to Creekside Sports Bar in Royersford, PA

4.  Neiman Marcus Trish McEvoy Master makeup class for 8 with champagne and bites

5.  $100 gift card to Pottstown United Brewing Company located in Pottstown, PA

6.  $100 gift card to Sweet Ashley's Fine Homemade Chocolate

Thank you for supporting Mitzvah Circle!