FAQ
RUNNING/WALKING FAQ'S
What is a virtual run? A virtual run is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. At your own pace, you can run, jog, walk, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track. AABB and NBF encourage you to show your race pride in stride and post your photos, videos, and share your #teamblood stories on AABB’s social media, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. #AABB21.
Why virtual? We are all practicing safe physical distancing to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus - and this is critical. AABB and the NBF recognize the importance of physical and mental health during this time. A virtual run provides us the ability to exercise safely while also socially interacting with our community (online). While an in-person NBF Run for Research is ideal, online interaction can be a healthy way to reconnect with friends, family, and our running community. It’s a wonderful alternative to continue supporting the NBF and its mission to fuel innovation in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies for the benefit of patients and donors.
When must I complete my run? For this event you must complete your run (whatever distance you signed up for) from October 17 – October 19, anytime and anywhere.
What is RaceJoy? RaceJoy is a real-time, innovative race day experience! It’s an interactive app that will track your time via GPS. Check out more information HERE.
Is there a specific way to track our time? The NBF Virtual Run for Research, like most, is based on the honor system. You may track your time on RaceJoy, with another app on your phone, watch, or any fitness device of your choice.
How do I submit my time? It's not required that you submit your time, but if you would like to appear in the online results, as well as be able to access your finisher certificate, you will need to submit your time. You can do this by navigating to the Results Page, through the results link HERE, search for your name and add your time or via RaceJoy automatically after your run.
Contests / Competitions: All winners will be highlighted in AABB News!
Individuals
- Fastest 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Male / Female in each age group: under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, over 60)
- Best exercise companion (Child, dog, parrot, etc. Post a photo on AABB’s social media, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. #AABB21 Photo with the most likes wins!)
- Most fun running outfit (Again, fun pics, post them. Photo with the most likes wins!)
Teams
- Fastest 5-member and 10-member team 5K / 1-Mile Walk (Team member times will be averaged)
Team that donates the most money to NBF (During the registration, each team member will have an opportunity to add a donation to their race registration)
Organization with the most event participants
How do I print my race bib? When you receive your Registration Confirmation...Go to the bottom and you will see “Don’t forget to check out the virtual bib for your registration! You can view it and download it here:”
How do I get my Finisher Certificate? From the online Results Link HERE.
How and when should I expect to receive my t-shirt? Your t-shirt will ship within 2 weeks post event to the address provided at the time of registration.
