COVID-19 UPDATES/FAQs/GUIDELINES
For 2021, the Spring Fling Prairie Dog event will be IN PERSON!
Racers that attend the in-person event agree to the following COVID-19 Related guidelines:
We are following the current City of Arvada, Jefferson County, and State of Colorado guidelines. We will update this info as it changes.
When signing up for the Prairie Dog Half, 10k or 5k you will agree to a set of COVID guidelines and social contract. Those guidelines will include:
1. You agree to wear a mask/face covering when in the expo area, start corral after you cross the finish line. Face covering will not be required while you are running.
2. You agree to social distance of at least 6ft while at the event including in the start area, finish area, and expo.
3. Must be "healthy" to attend. Please stay home if you are exhibiting any covid-like or other illness type symptoms including, but not limited to: fever, cough, sneezing, sore/scratchy throat, etc.
4. You will not get to the expo more than 30 minutes before your scheduled start time/wave. When you arrive, you are instructed to go to the starting area and your starting corral section (marked by signs and volunteers). After you finished, you are instructed to leave as soon after as possible and not cross through the starting area.
5. Advanced Packet Pick Up is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to limit unneccesry lines/crowds on race day.
In addition, all runners will be sent out in small waves (of 25 - subject to change) to allow for social distancing (waves assigned at registration ). While in the expo area, talking to vendors, and getting finisher food, masks will be mandatory. You will also see all of our staff wearing masks at all times and volunteers wearing gloves while handing out finisher food/water. As the regulations change due to this ever-changing pandemic, we will keep registered racers informed with the most recent guidelines.
