Race Day Details
Below are all race day details and reminders. Please make sure to read the information carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at itrikidsracing@gmail.com.
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- RACE DAYS : Please arrive by 3:00PM to allow time for check in and pre-race stretching. Check-in will close at 3:30PM.
When checking in, the participant (or parent / adult guardian) will give their name to a volunteer. Volunteers will then issue the participant's bib number. Participants who registered for the 5-race series bundle will also receive their giveaway at the first race. Participants must check in each race day, if not the participant will count as absent for that race day. Once a participant has been checked in, they must display their bib on the front of their shirt, making sure the number is visible, in the front.
RUN EVENTS WILL START PROMPTLY AT 4:00 PM, so please make sure to arrive on time. Check-in and registration will close at 3:30PM.
- COVID-19 Protocols : As per Miami Dade County Parks and Recreation: We continue to encourage those with underlying conditions, anyone feeling symptomatic, or anyone testing positive to wear masks as a continued health measure in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. As done with any health matter, personal choice and personal responsibility are paramount as our community does its part to keep each other healthy. Visit Miami Dade County for more information.
- WHAT TO BRING : The event is held outdoors, on the soccer field of Tamiami Park, and will go on RAIN OR SHINE. Please make sure you bring whatever you need to be comfortable during the course of the event. Participants should wear comfortable running clothes and sneakers. We advise to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, umbrellas, chairs, blankets, snacks, water, water and more water. We must remember to stay hydrated in our wonderful Miami weather.
**Pets are NOT allowed at the event. If you bring your pet, you will be asked to leave the field.
**Smoking or vaping is NOT allowed at the event.** **Alcohol is NOT allowed at the event.**
- STAY CONNECTED : **PLEASE make sure to follow our SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES, @itrikidsracing, on Instagram and Facebook. Any last minute changes to the event the day of will be immediately posted on these pages.
- CHECK-IN TENT : CHECK-IN WILL CLOSE AT 3:30PM! There will be two areas for checking in, PRE-REGISTERED CHECK-IN for those participants that have registered prior to the day of the event and SAME-DAY REGISTRATION for those participants that have registered the same day of the event, online or at the park. IF you are registering at the park, Zelle or credit cards are the only forms of payments accepted. Cash, checks, CashApp, or Venmo will NOT be accepted
- WARM-UP : Group stretching will start prior to racing, around 3:45pm. Runners will be instructed to go to their designated areas after stretching to line up and running will start at 4:00pm, or soon after announcements have been made.
- GIVEWAYS : Event giveaways are included in all 5-RACE BUNDLE REGISTRATIONS (ie, those that have registered for the 5 race series). Giveaways will be distributed at the first race. Additional iTRI Merchandise: If you would like to purchase any iTRI merchandise, items are available online at our store or the day of the event, while supplies last.
- ENTRANCE TO PARK AND PARKING : The best entrance to arrive at the soccer field at Tamiami Park is located off 112 Ave and Coral Way. Once you enter the park from Coral Way (24th St), continue forward until your first stop sign, then make a left, the soccer fields will be to your right, behind a basketball court. Please use the parking lot in front of the basketball court to park. There is no parking permitted on the open field East of the soccer field. All vehicles must park in the parking lot located in front of the basketball courts, south of the field. Please take a look at the map below for more details.
Restrooms are located West of the parking lot, by the baseball fields. Please make sure your child uses the restroom prior to 3:30PM.
- COURSES : Each course will be marked and explained prior to each race. Parents and/or family and friends are NOT allowed to run with their children and must remember to stay in designated areas and off the running course. We need to ensure we have a safe running course for all the runners, regardless of age or speed. *Courses subject to change on race day due to field conditions.*
- CONDUCT : Good sportsmanship is a big part of what we are trying to teach the athletes. We hope that the parents will help us with this on and off the race course. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. If anybody is found displaying poor sportsmanship, runner or spectator, appropriate action will be taken including but not limited to warnings, suspensions, and/or disqualification. Review runner's etiquette tips below with your young athlete to ensure a safe and fair race for all.
- Runner's Space: you and other runners are entitled to your space, but it is your responsibility to maintain a safe distance to ensure you nor the other runners are in danger.
- Cutting Runners off: with the above said, please remind your young athletes, cutting runners off is not good sportsmanship. All the kids are excited to get to the finish line, but try to stay in your lane without pushing, shoving, or cutting someone off. Warnings will be issued with time penalties and disqualifications to follow if participants continue this behavior.
- Passing Runners: as some parents may know, when passing runners or cyclists in an event, it is custom to say "on your left", to not startle that person you are ready to pass.
- WEATHER : We run rain or shine. We only cancel a race due to course conditions and severe weather conditions. Please make sure to follow our social media pages, as that will be the quickest form of communication to all athletes for any last minute race day changes. No make-up races will be made and no refunds will be given.
- AFTER RACES / RACE BLING : Races are timed, with the exception of the 50 and 75 yard dash. Participants will receive points accordig to their standings after each race. On the fifth race, medals will be given to each participant. Top 3 trophies will be awarded to those participants that have completed in all 5 races. All race bling will be handed out at the fifth race, after all athletes have completed their race. Results will be posted after each race, by Tuesday. You will receive an email with directions on where to find the results.
- FINAL RACE DAY : We celebrate on our finale race Miami Style...with our theme " MIAMI FLAIR DAY "! For the planners you can start thinking of your outfits now!! We want to see everything from funky socks, wigs, tutus, capes, cowbells, etc., Let your kids go wild, and parents too!
Our awards ceremony will take place after all running has been completed. Kids will be awarded for their outstanding performances and great efforts, don't forget your cameras and tissues...it can be a tear jerker!!
-PARENTS, you too get to be part of our awesome event! On the final race day, you are invited to run either the Mile course or the 75 Dash course. So start your training now! Will it be Moms vs Dads? Aunts vs Uncles? Grandmas vs Grandpas? We'll have to wait and see! Parents will be asked to register online as well, that information will be coming soon.
