Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://thecommunitycenter.org/index.php.
Place
Litchfield, CT US 06759
Description
The tradition continues and we are grateful that you will be participating in this special run/walk organized in memory of Bob & Peg Andrulis and to benefit Litchfield Community Center. Due to State of CT mandates, the Litchfield Community Center’s 2021 Sweetheart 5 Mile Run & 3 Mile Walk will be virtual this year and we are excited to bring you a virtual experience like none other! The Litchfield Community Center is teaming up with Fast Track Timing and RaceJoy to offer all registered participants a fun and challenging run or walk. Yes, we want you to have fun! And the challenge? Get it done! We will have the traditional 5 mile and 3 mile courses ready for you to do your run or walk any day, and at any time you wish, between Saturday, February 6 –Sunday, February 14th – starting and finishing at The Community Center. Or you can choose your own route and run or walk it from wherever you are in the world! By using the RaceJoy App you will be officially included in this year’s results and share in the spirit of this wonderful event (we will provide all the important info about the free app perks when you register) The first 150 registrants are guaranteed an artistically designed, long sleeve, full of virtual hugs, t-shirt and goodie bag. Of course there is candy in it!
Your participation hits our sweet spot too! It helps our non-profit organization stay open and continue serving the local community the best we can, especially during these pandemic days which are so difficult, for so many. Thank you!!
T-shirt and goodie bag pickup will be available at the Community Center:
Saturday, February 6 9 – 12 noon
Monday February 8 – Friday February 12 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 13 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Do you live more than 20 miles away from Litchfield? We will mail the Sweetheart bag to you!
Registered participants will also be included in a drawing to win one of three exciting gifts:
$100 Gift Certificate from Sportsmen’s of Litchfield
$100 Gift Certificate from The Village Restaurant
$100 Gift Certificate from The Market CT
Winners will be notified on Tuesday, February 16
**USATF CERTIFIED 5 MILE COURSE #CT13035JHP** AND 3 MILE COURSE WILL BE MARKED AND AVAILABLE TO THOSE WISHING TO FOLLOW THE TRADITIONAL COURSES - FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 14 OR YOU CAN RUN OR WALK WHEREVER YOU LIKE!
TRADITIONAL COURSE START & FINISH AT THE LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER 421 BANTAM ROAD LITCHFIELD CT
COURSE IS OF VARIED TERRAIN (1/4 MILE PACKED TRAIL REST PAVED OR DIRT ROAD) THERE WILL BE NO ON COURSE SUPPORT**REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 14 12 NOON *$30.00 *$10 CHILDREN (10 & UNDER) *80 & OLDER FREE!
Race Contact Info
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RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 19th Annual Bob and Peg Andrulis Sweetheart Run & Walk.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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