MEMORIAL DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10KRACE GUIDE

May 24-26, 2014

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VIRTUALRACEWHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

MEMORIALDAYWHY MEMORIAL DAY?

VIRTUAL RACE - Technology allows community interaction, without demanding that we all be in the same place at the same time. Virtual Races provide runners the opportunity to participate in an awesome race event from wherever they are! Connect with a global running community through social media, share course maps, and enjoy the flexibility of running your own race.

MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 26th - ”These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. It also typically marks the start of summer vacation season. Join with us in celebrating summer and in remembering all those who lost their lives in

WHY SHOULD I RUN? - Filling out your race calendar is becoming increasingly more expensive and wasteful! Virtual Races keep race entries low and allow you the flexibility to run when and where you want. You can be a part of the global running community whether you are physically running by yourself or you are meeting up with other local runners to participate in these events.

A Virtual Race provides the benefit of a race (bling and motivation to run), but all the flexibility and convenience of a morning run.

the service of this great country.

Vacation Races has family in the armed forces. We appreciate the sacrifices those serving and their families make. This race is just one small way we can honor that.

By running this race, you are joining with a global running community to enjoy life and remember those who have los their lives. United in common values and enjoyment of the earth’s beauty, lets get out there and run wherever we are.

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1 REGISTER

2 TRAIN

3 GET SHIRT IN THE MAIL

4 RUN

5 CONNECT

6 REPORT

7 WIN PRIZES

8 WAIT FOR MEDAL

INSTRUCTIONMANUALHOW TO RUN A VIRTUAL RACE

You can register for a race online atvacationraces.com/virtualraces

When registering, you have 4 options:1. Run with shirt and medal2. Run with medal only3. Run with shirt only4. Just run (entered to win prizes)

Train for a virtual race like you would any other race. In fact, Virtual Races make great training runs for other events. Get the motivation you need to train, and reward yourself for hitting that milestone!

1. Choose a course2. Choose a start time3. Run alone or with friends.

The race will cover the weekend. Run any time from MAY 24-26 but report by 26th!

Brag about your achievement by sharing pictures and status updates on social media

Report your time by Midnight PDT on MAY 26th to be entered to win prizes. You can report your time and other info at vacationraces.com/memorialdayreport

All runners that report their time will be eligible to win prizes.

Once times are reported we will begin shipping medals. Please allow 3-4 weeks.

In a virtual race you select when you run, where you run, and who you run with! Look to running groups or online to pick the best course for you. Run in your neigh-borhood, on a treadmill, or somewhere totally exotic! You decide.

(If you selected one)

@VacationRaces#memorialdayvr #virtualrace

RACE GUIDE >>SOCIAL MEDIA

CONNECTONLINE

@VacationRaces#memorialdayvr

#virtualrace

We won’t be there with you, but we want everyone running this race to feel connected. We can’t do that without your help! By sharing pictures and status updates and course maps online it helps foster this sense of community. Technology allows us all to be connected, so let’s take advantage of it.

SOME OF THE RACE PRIZES WILL BE DETERMINED BY PICTURES SUBMITTED.PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE!

We will be making a slideshow video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #memorialdayvr

*Any prizes that require photo verification (i.e. prettiest course) will only be eligible if the photo is posted on your social media profile. Social media activity is critical to create an event atmosphere. If your privacy settings prevent us from seeing your posts then they will not be considered for prizes or included in out race slideshow and photo album.

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RACE GUIDE >>RUNNER INFO

RACESTATS

22 “TEAMS”

Who is running?

99th Dental Squadron | ASPIRE TO INSPIRE | AZ Weekend Warriors | Kickin’ Asphalt | Reluctant Runners | TEAM RWB | The Never Forgetters

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5%RUNNING THEIR FIRST 5K or 10K

27%YOUNGER THAN30 YEARS OLD

20%ARE ACTIVE DUTY OR VETERANS

6%OLDER THAN

60 YEARS OLD

RACEPRIZES

First to Report Time (Eastern)Last to Report Time (Eastern)First to Report Time (Central)Last to Report Time (Central)First to Report Time (Mountain)Last to Report Time (Mountain)First to Report Time (Pacific)Last to Report Time (Pacific)First to Report Time (Other)Last to Report Time (Other)Most Patriotic PictureMost Scenic Course

All runners that report their time will be eligible for prizes! Prizes are not determined by time, but by different qualifications listed below.

We will have great prizes ranging from free race entries to food, from running gear to merchandise. You won’t be dissapointed!

AND TONS MORE!

Youngest RunnerOldest RunnerYoungest VeteranOldest VeteranFurthest From HomeClosest to Arlington CemeteryHighest Elevation RunLowest Elevation RunWarmest RunColdest RunRandom Treadmiller… and 20 RANDOM prizes!!

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RACE GUIDE >>REPORTING

RACEREPORTINGReporting your time is absolutely necessary if you want to be entered to win prizes as well as to receive your medal. We WILL NOT ship you a medal if we don’t get a time report from you. We’re not just sell-ing cool t-shirts and medals here, you’ve got to earn it!

We don’t care what your time is at this point, we just want simple verification that you did in fact complete the race.

Once we have your reported time we will ship out medals. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your medal to arrive.

“I have no formula for winning the race. Ev-eryone runs in her own way, or his own way. And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.”

- ERIC LIDDELL

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7 EARTH DAY VIRTUAL 5K/10K

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Thank you...

Thank you to the women and women running who have also served our country.

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HAPPYBIRTHDAY

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We want to wish a very happy birthday to our runners who’s birthday happens to fall on Memorial Day weekend. Can you think of a better

way to celebrate than to go for a run?

I guess stuffing your face with your favorite treat might be a good way to celebrate too. Well, we’re glad you chose to run our race!

Now you can do both and not feel guilty about the treat! :)

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