VIRTUAL EVENT

Stars & Strides Virtual 5k

Run 5km

0 Virtual Finishers

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5:00am Wed 1st Jul 2020

By Elena McCown LLC

The event has now ended

Wed 1st - Mon 6th Jul 2020

See how our participants got on.

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This run’s for you, America.

Between July 1st and 5th, challenge yourself to run, walk, or fly like an eagle, then upload your 5k results to the leaderboard and see where you rank! Remember, you are doing this for YOU (and America) so what better way than to reward yourself with a pair of Goodr sunglasses!?

While we are still “all in this together”, sometimes it’s nice to do something just for yourself! You have the option to include the Goodr voucher during registration for a pair of your very own sunglasses that are perfect for runners, cyclists, golfers, beasts, and Bald Eagles or you can just race for your best time...or both...or just go for a leisurely stroll. You have earned it, do what makes you feel best!

You will have 5 days from the start of the race to complete the distance and upload your race data back on this page. Simply record your run using your favorite run tracking app or GPS watch, snap a screenshot of your completed race and a selfie and upload it to the finishers' gallery.

10% of all profits will go towards Hounds for Heroes Service Dogs for Veterans. Their focus is on healing veterans and their families through programs that incorporate the powerful human-canine bond.

N.B. Goodr vouchers are only available to those in the U.S. and will be sent to your inbox after race week.

The finish line

Let's welcome our most recent participants completing their race:

Finisher's GallerySee all 18 photos

Elena McCown ·F / 30 - 34

7 months ago

00:24:43 ·5k

Joshua McCown

00:24:35

Amy Carroll

01:01:01

Shelia Darden

01:09:55

Art Darden

01:09:55

Recent finishersSee all 21 Finishers

PARTICIPANT		DISTANCE	TIME	SUBMITTED
EM	Elena McCown 5k	5k F 30 - 34	00:24:43	7 months ago
CT	Carey Thompson 5k	5k M 70 - 74	00:41:51	7 months ago
JM	Joshua McCown Dog Party 5k	5k M 30 - 34 Dog Party	00:24:35	7 months ago
AC	Amy Carroll 5k	5k F 50 - 54	01:01:01	7 months ago
SD	Shelia Darden 5k	5k F 60 - 64	01:09:55	7 months ago

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How to complete a Virtual Event

Participating in a virtual event means you can complete the distance at any time within the event timeframe in a location of your choice.
Here's what you need to do:

Outdoor

Indoor

Preparing your virtual event

Secure your virtual spot in the event by booking your ticket
Plan your ideal route
Make sure the route is at least the event length and as traffic free as possible
Download a distance tracking app
Ensure your phone and/or GPS watch is fully charged

During your event

Record your activity on a tracker and take a screenshot
This can be either a phone or a GPS watch.
Complete your activity in the designated event completion timeframe
Make sure you go the event distance
But don't worry if you go a bit further, we'll calculate your finish time.
Take a Finisher's Photo to share with your fellow finishers

Submitting your result

Head back to this event page to submit your results
Make sure to submit your results within the event completion timeframe
Upload a screenshot of your activity tracker or GPS watch to verify your results
You can still participate and submit results without this, but we won't be able to verify your results.
Provide your finish time and overall distance
If you go further than the race distance, we'll adjust your time down to the correct distance based on your pace.
Share your Finisher's Photo on the Finish Line gallery
Get featured on our Finish Line where you can celebrate your achievement and inspire others to get active.

Frequently asked questions

How do I record my activity?

To record your activity, you will need to download an activity tracking app that is able to track your distance and time. Popular apps include Strava, Nike Run Club, MapMyRun, and RunKeeper, and are available in the app store for free on your phone. For more details on our favourite tracking apps check out our blog post.

Are there time cutoffs for Virtual Events?

Virtual Events are fantastic in that they can be completed at any pace and location. The only restriction on how long you take is the event submission window, which is generally 48 hours, giving you lots of time to complete your event.

Can I go further than the race distance?

Yes, you can complete a distance further than what the event requires. All you need to do is input distance travelled and time, and we will adjust it down to the time it took to complete the event distance.

Can I take a break during my activity or do I have to do it without stopping?

In order to make the virtual experience as close to a physical event as possible, please submit your total elapsed time that it took to complete your chosen distance rather than total moving time. This will take into account any breaks or stops taken during completion, and mimic the experience of a physical event.

If offered, when will the post-race goodies be mailed?

Any race goodies or merchandise will be posted by the Event Organiser as soon as possible after the event. Please contact the Event Organiser if you have further enquiries about race swag.

Can I take part at any time of day?

You will find the event start time on the event page. Once the event starts, you can complete the event any time within the submission window. Make sure to upload your result and picture within the submission window to verify your results!

Have a question about this event? Ask our team member below and we'll get back to you. In the meantime, visit our Help Center

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For more advice about virtual events, see our Virtual Event Handbook here.