Bimbo Virtual Global Race

 

RESULT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 
(U.S. participants only) 

 

Step 1. Record your timed race distance: 10K or 5K

Step 2: Upload your recorded race to Bimbo Global Race virtual results page

Step 3: Race validation (by race director)

 

Note: participants can only submit (1) race entry. Double entries (for both distances) will not be validated.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Participant must complete the race in (1) day 

• Participant must complete the full registered distance 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) 

• Participant must record the race including time and distance 

• Participant must run or walk the race (no biking, swimming or other activity) 

• Participant must upload their recorded race to the results page for validation by the race week deadline (September 29th, by 11:59pmPST)

   

 

Step 1. Recording Your Time

 

• • • Participant must record their race capturing their completed time and distance 

    • Participant can record their race one of three ways:

      1. 1. Compatible running app

         2. Smartwatch/Fitbit/Treadmill (photo submission required) 

         3. Handheld stopwatch that tracks distance (photo submission required) 

    • Top compatible (free) running apps for use are:

      • • MapMyRun, Runkeeper, Strava, Garmin

        • If using a different running app make sure it exports a GPX, FIT or TCX file

    • Participant will need to ensure they bring/wear their phone, watch or stopwatch on run in order to record their race (time/distance)

 

 

Step 2. Uploading Your Results

 

• • • All participants will upload their recorded race to the virtual results page. (Click the RESULTS header at the top of the webpage to be redirected).

    • Participant will enter name/email and select their individual profile to submit results

    • Once participant is selected, individual can upload their completed race results one of two ways:

      1. 1. Running app export file

         2. Manual entry submission 

 

Running App Submission Instructions: 

• • • • • Select Load Activity from File

        • Export & upload logged race from selected running app

        • File must be a GPX, FIT or TCX file to import

 

Manual Entry Submission Instructions (two-step process): 

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Manually enter your time on the virtual results page (*must complete this step first) 

            2. Email a photo (or screenshot) of your completed time/distance ONLY if using a smartwatch, Fitbit, stopwatch or treadmill, in response to the RACE WEEK email that will go out to all registered participants on Monday, September 22nd. (*this email address is for U.S. participants only) 

 

 

Step 3. Race Validation

 

• • • Race director will validate results within 72hrs of their submission 

    • Race director will reach out ONLY if there is an issue validating results 

    • Participant will be able to see their results & download their finishers certificate after validation is completed - in order to see results in the leaderboard your profile must not be set to anonymous

    • Participant will receive their medal and participant pack within 45 days (upon validation) to the shipping address provided during registration (via USPS) - addresses can not be changed after race week