Covid-19
5k Safety Overview
Protective Gear & Sanitation Protocol
- The 5k will employ strict health and safety considerations regarding staff and volunteers. All are required to wear personal protective gear.
- Participants are required to wear a mask pre and post event. Bring your own mask until the race start. Running in a mask is not required. Carry the mask with you in your pocket or running belt and put it on post event.
- Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be accessible through the event venue.
- Portable restrooms handles will be sanitized regularly
Physical Distance
- The 5k will limit participation capacities to ensure local event size restrictions are not exceeded. Capacity information is indicated on each event.
- Physical distancing will be maximized in runner-only areas, including but not limited to bib pick-up area, portable restrooms lines, race start, water stations, finish and post- race food activity.
- The race start will be managed by the release of groups based on pace.
- Spectators are to practice social distancing and must be spread out
- There will be no gear check to minimize the contact and exchange of personal items. All personal items and gear should be left in the car or help by a family member.
Hydration Stations & Refreshments
- Participants will be provided with water in a cup at water stations, but volunteers will not distribute water to participants while running. Cups of water will be placed on a table. If you prefer you may bring your own container
- Water/aid stations will be placed on the course and at the finish line.
- Post-race refreshments may consist of packaged products such as nutrition bars; fruits may include bananas and/or oranges. Sealed water bottle will be available
