Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.Charlottesville.gov/FixALeak.
Description
This family-friendly event is staying VIRTUAL again for 2023!
The Fix a Leak Family 5K brings awareness and attention to our rivers as a means of recreation and conservation each year. Information on tackling water leaks in your home, as well as general water conservation tips, resources, and rebates, will be provided digitally to all race participants as part of the water conservation efforts of the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County Service Authority, and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority for Fix a Leak!
This is a FREE virtual 5K race you can do on your own during the the month of March. We will provided some suggested routes from previous Fix a Leak Family 5K races so you can enjoy the Rivanna River. Although we can't run this race in person, we hope you still help us chase down those leaks and stop the "Running Toilet"!
This event is part of the Fix a Leak Events sponsored by the City, ACSA, and RWSA. All events are FREE and the 5K resources and materials will all be provided digitally. We will be selecting several lucky winners that participate in any of our Fix a Leak events to receive a special prizes. This race is open for those that live in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County in Virginia. If you do not live in these locations, you will not be eligible for prizes or included in placed finishes.
Top 5K finishers will receive a $50 gift card to a local running shop. We will also select a lucky winner from all the 5K participants to win a $50 gift card to a local gardening business. You must register, submit your time, and live in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County to be eligible for a prize.
Check out the other Fix a Leak Events including our Home Scavenger Hunt: Charlottesville.gov/FixALeak
Rules
Only those that live in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County will have their results count toward our race and be entered to win a prize.
Please follow Virginia state rules for COVID-19 and if you are running in a City and County park, follow their specific rules as well.
Prizes
Top race finishers (from the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County only) in the adult and youth categories will receive prizes! The top adult and youth runners will receive a $50 gift card to a local running shop. We will also be selecting a random participant that registered and submitted results for a participation prize ($50 gift card from a local gardening business). We will announce the top finishers and participation winner after March 31st. You must register, submit your time, and live in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County to be eligible for a prize.
Only residents of the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County are eligible for prizes.
Digital Race Packet
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In order to keep the cost of this race free for everyone, we are keeping our materials digital! Check out our digital race packet which includes some great information around how to find and fix leaks in your home.
2023 Virtual Fix a Leak Family 5K Digital Race Packet (PDF)
You can also view your own digital race bib after you register under your RunSignup Profile when you select the Virtual Fix a leak Family 5K and then the View Pre-Race Bib link.
When you submit your race results, you will also be given a special race certificate for completing the race! You can find your race certificate under your race results after you submit them.
Race Location Ideas
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You can run your 5K anywhere, but here are some 5K routes from previous Fix a Leak Family 5K races that you can check out.
Past Fix a Leak 5K Race Course Routes (PDF)
Fix a Leak Events
Keep in mind we have another Fix a Leak event happening this March, the Home Scavenger Hunt, check out the scavenger hunt worksheet as part of our race packet to help you FIX A LEAK!
Home Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (PDF)
Put on your detective hat and help us find and fix leaks in your home by going on your own home scavenger hunt! Complete the worksheet (front and back if you are using the PDF) and submit your answers by March 31st to be entered to win special PRIZES! You can also complete the worksheet online here (LINK).
For full details on Fix a Leak Events go to: Charlottesville.gov/FixALeak
Fix a Leak Week (March 20th - 26th)
Fix a Leak Week is a national campaign around the importance of fixing leaks. Check out our social media channels and keep an eye on the media for increased communication and tips around finding and fixing leaks in your home this week.
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Race Contact Info
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Race Participant Survey
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