Virtual Race Guide
Follow these simple steps to participate in the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils Virtual 5K Run & Walk between October 3 - November 3:
Step1: Download the free RunGo App for iPhone or Android, or make sure you have the latest update. We suggest creating a free RunGo account to keep track of your completed runs, but this is optional to participate. Scan this QR code with your phone to get the app:
Step 2: All registered participants will receive a link to the virtual course, which can be accessed via the RunGo app. We've created an audio-guided run with a special shape highlighting some of the stories of our healthcare heroes and sending encouraging messages from current New Jersey Devils players.
Step 3: Run the RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devil's custom race course anytime and anywhere. This is not a real-life route! You'll be running with RunGo's unique Virtual Mode, from anywhere, indoors or outdoors. Please make sure to obey all local traffic laws while running.
Open the route in the RunGo app. On iPhone, tap "Follow Virtually" then "Outdoor" if outdoors and "Indoor" if on a treadmill. On Android, tap "Virtual" then "Outdoor" or "Indoor."
Enjoy your audio-guided run, and make sure you can hear the phone, via earbud(s) or speaker. You may lock and put the phone away while running. You can start the route as often as you would like, to test or re-run, anytime in the race window.
iPhone screens:
Android screens:
Step 4: Submit to the leaderboard. At the end of the run, the app will have a pop-up to submit your time. It should populate with your race's name. If not, look for "Share" -> "Submit to Race" and type in your race's name - Running with the Devils. Your submission will seamlessly add your run to the leaderboard on the race website. You will be asked to validate your race submission. Please use your bib number obtained from your RunSignUp profile. You can also submit via an email address, but it will take longer to sync with the leaderboard, and results may not be accurate if you used one email address for multiple participants.
You can enter as often as you wish, with your most recent time being used on the leaderboard for prizes.
Step 5: Celebrate! You did it. Way to go! Check the race's website, rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils, as the leaderboard will be updated daily. The final results will be posted on October 29 in the evening.
Create a #RWTD5K share image, on iPhone, through the Share button on the Run Summary screen.
Tell us your story! Share your run, photo, or video on social media, and mention @RWJBH, @NJDevils, #RWTD5K, or #RWTD23. Social posts may even win you additional prizes!
FAQ
Do I need to run with RunGo? To be considered for any prizes, you must be a registered participant and submit your time via the RunGo app.
Can I listen to music while using the RunGo app? Yes, RunGo will lower the music volume for a moment while telling you where to go or any specific event messaging then the music will return.
How do I find the official route in the RunGo app? The virtual race course is private and for registered virtual participants only. You will only get the official "Virtual" course via email before the race window.
How much does the RunGo app cost? It's free. Your race has partnered with RunGo to make this free.
Does the RunGo app use cellular data while I'm out? As soon as you start the route, no additional data is used by the app. The route is saved to your phone, so the app works offline.
Can I run with my Apple Watch and without my iPhone? If you start the official "Virtual" race course on your Apple Watch, even without your iPhone, you will be able to run with the full experience. Submit from your iPhone after exporting the run from the RunGo watch app to your phone.
You must submit your time to be considered for awards and prizes! It is not enough to just complete the run using the RunGo app. You must confirm the submission of your time to be considered.
Thank you again for helping us to honor the more than 38,000 healthcare workers and frontline heroes who continue to help keep our communities safe.
Scan this QR code to download the free RunGo app
