Elves for the Shelves Virtual Move-A-Thon
114 West Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA US 19087
Radnor Memorial Library’s Elves for the Shelves 3 Week Virtual Move-A-Thon invites library supporters of all ages (furry friends too!) to run, walk, or bike to show their support for the library. During this unprecedented time, we are proud to offer sponsors and other supporters a virtual event that compares to previous years and offers not 1 day, but 3 weeks of fun!
How to Participate
You can participate anywhere! Run, walk, bike, or even walk your dog! You can get moving in your neighborhood, on the Radnor Trail, on a treadmill, or on Peloton! Whether you want to go the distance, or run a 5k, this event has something for you!
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Distance Challenge
Go the distance around Radnor Township! Log at least 16.03 miles to be eligible for prizes. Be sure to record your mileage on the Results page!
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5K Run
Runners, show us your stuff! You have the option to participate by using the free RaceJoy app on your phone. Or, simply time yourself and manually enter your 5k time on the Results page.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for both participation and performance! Record your runs, walks, or rides online to be entered for prizes! Participate with RaceJoy to compete! Or, post a selfie on social media and tag @radnorlibrary to be entered in a raffle! Post a picture while doing a ride on Peloton, a run on the Radnor Trail, or a walk through your neighborhood!
Swag
All registrants are eligible for a race t-shirt! T-shirt pick up will be at the library. You will receive an email when t-shirts are available for pick up. Children ages 12 and under who complete a 5k or the Distance Challenge will also receive a special certificate.
Donations
DONATIONS are welcome! With your $300 donation you will be recognized as a "Family Sponsor." Family Sponsors will be recognized on event signage and on our website. Family Sponsors who donate by November 9 will also be recognized on event t-shirts. Or, with your $100 donation you will be recognized as an "Elf of Encouragement." Elves of Encouragement will also be recognized on signage and the website.
Important notes:
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Participants have three weeks, starting November 14th and ending December 5th to participate.
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REGISTRATION will remain open throughout the course of the event! Encourage your friends to participate with you!
More than ever, we appreciate your support. We wish you and your family all the best during this time. Stay safe and healthy! And we will see you VIRTUALLY!
Additional race information can be found at http://www.radnorlibrary.org/move-a-thon.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Thank you to these individuals and families who have donated to Radnor Memorial Library!
Family Sponsors
Terri Malenfant
Elves of Encouragement
Anny, Jamie and The Beaz
Lisa Borowski
The Brogan Family
Erin and John Croke
Howard and Missy Deck
Carter Fleming
Karen Gaster
The Kimlinger Family
The Murphy Family
Joyce Platfoot
The Record Family
You have the option to participate by using the RaceJoy app on your phone. Simply download the free app, and search for "Elves for the Shelves." There are two ways to use RaceJoy as part of this event. Both options will require you to enter your assigned bib number in RaceJoy.
- Run the "Official 5k Course." This course starts and ends at Radnor Memorial Library. Check out the 5K course map below. The app will give you prompts to follow the course and record your time in the leaderboard on the Results page. If you run the course more than once, RaceJoy will record your most recent time in the leaderboard.
- Run the "5k Anywhere" course using RaceJoy. Simply go out and run, and RaceJoy will track your distance. You will receive prompts after completing each mile and at the end of the 5k. Your time will display in the leaderboard on the Results page. If you run the course more than once, RaceJoy will record your most recent time in the leaderboard.
Participants can also simply time themselves and manually record their time on the Results page in the "Official 5k" or "5k Anywhere" result sets. Participants who do not want to appear publicly on the leaderboard can set their profile to "Anonymous." Click on "Profile" (under the "Donate" button) and then "Edit Profile." Check the box, "Show as anonymous in public participant lists and race results."
The total distance around Radnor Township is 16.03 miles. Make it the total distance around the perimeter of Radnor Township and you will be eligible to win some amazing prizes!
You can log your miles on a treadmill, Peloton, in your neighborhood, on the Radnor Trail or anywhere you like! Be sure to enter your mileage on the Results page under the "Virtual Move-A-Thon" result set. You can enter your mileage each day, or all at once.
Participants who do not want to appear publicly on the leaderboard can set their profile to "Anonymous." Click on "Profile" (under the "Donate" button) and then "Edit Profile." Check the box, "Show as anonymous in public participant lists and race results."
Race Participant Survey
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