The Sem Fund Virtual 5K

Join Wyoming Seminary for our 4th Annual Sem Fund Virtual 5K!  All proceeds from this 5K benefit the Sem Fund, which directly supports our students and faculty. You may complete this event in your favorite location any time between September 23th at 12:00AM and September 29th at 11:59PM. You will verify your time by sending an email to Director of Alumni Programs, Liz Clements Katyl '05, at ekatyl@wyomingseminary.org with an attached selfie and a close up of your distance and time.

RACE TIME: This year, participants will have a full week to complete their 5K. They can complete it any time from September 23th at 12:00AM until September 29th at 11:59PM.

RACE REGISTRATION: Register on this website by Friday, September 15, 2023.  $5 for participants ages 0 - 19 and $15 for participants ages 20 and up, plus processing fees. 

RACE COURSE: You may complete the The Sem Fund Virtual 5K anywhere you would like!  Please be aware that no official course will be set-up by Wyoming Seminary nor will there be any assistance as far as water stops, directional signs, mile markers, race clocks, or emergency assistance.   NO TREADMILLS ALLOWED FOR THIS EVENT.

RACE TIMING: Proof of your race results totaling 3.1 miles must be in the form of a screenshot of GPS data used from running apps such as Garmin, Strava, MapMyRun, etc. At the completion of The Sem Fund Virtual 5K run or walk, please take a selfie with a close-up of your device showing your distance & time.   Results can be sent to ekatyl@wyomingseminary.org for official verification and results. 

AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female runners, overall male and female walkers, and 1st place with best overall times in the following age categories:

15 & Under  

16-25

26-39

40-55         

55 & up

We also want all of our participants to have some fun! Prizes will be awarded by a committee of judges to runners/walkers in the following categories:

• Most Sem Spirit (Paint your face blue, wear all of your Sem gear, get creative!)
• Earliest Race Start (Note: the earliest start time would be 12:00 AM on Saturday, September 23)
• Latest Race Start (Note: the race must be completed by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 29)
• Cutest Pet Race Partner

VIRTUAL RACE DIRECTOR: Liz Clements Katyl '05, Director of Alumni Programs, ekatyl@wyomingseminary.org.