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The (No Stress) Loch Ness Virtual 5K/10K/Half & Running Challenge

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7:00am Sat 9th May 2020

By Sasquatch Racing

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Sat 9th May - Sun 12th Jul 2020

Results may be submitted anytime through Sun 12th Jul 2020 2:59 PM

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Note: Times can be submitted any weekend leading up to July 12!

The (No Stress) Loch Ness Virtual 5K/10K/Half & Running Challenge includes a handcrafted race woodallion from Elevation Culture, an awesome lifestyle friendly race shirt, a virtual goodie bag with great deals/offerings from Hill City, A Runner's Mind, Taft Street Winery, Nuun, and more!

Included in your registration is access to the Challenge which includes a private Facebook group, weekly email newsletters with training content and sponsor offers, ten weeks of virtual running challenges, training schedules, and more!

We'll be sending out your shirt, race woodallion, and custom bib as soon as we can via USPS. Please bear with us as it is taking a bit longer than usual to print/produce shirts and race woodallions with our vendors.

You'll be receiving details soon around how to join the private Facebook group, Zoom Happy Hour (Fridays at 5PM PST), virtual running challenges, and more starting the week of Mon, 5/4. FYI, the Challenge runs through Sun, 7/12.

NEW: THE TRIPLE NESSIE CHALLENGE

Knock off a 5K, a 10K, AND a half by 7/12 and get a Sasquatch Racing technical running trucker hat and a Sasquatch Racing buff

If you have any additional questions/concerns, drop us a line at...

[email protected]

The finish line

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

Finisher's GallerySee all 24 photos

Scott Rowe ·M / 50 - 54

a month ago

00:49:01 ·10k

Kelly Lackey

01:14:25

Elodie Townsend

00:50:07

david rotstein

00:41:58

Ellen Maddock

00:22:57

Recent finishersSee all 45 Finishers

PARTICIPANT		DISTANCE	TIME	SUBMITTED
SR	Scott Rowe 5k	5k M 50 - 54	00:24:31	a month ago
SR	Scott Rowe 10k	10k M 50 - 54	00:49:20	a month ago
KL	Kelly Lackey 10k	10k F 40 - 44	01:15:38	a month ago
ET	Elodie Townsend 5k	5k F 20 - 24	00:50:37	a month ago
DR	david rotstein 5k	5k M 50 - 54	00:41:58	a month ago

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How to enter the The (No Stress) Loch Ness Virtual 5K/10K/Half & Running Challenge

Once you register, you'll need to finish the distance in any interval or pace within the completion timeframe designated for your Virtual Event.

5k
Run 5km
3:00pm Sat 9th May 2020
Booked 3 times this week
$45
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10k
Run 10km
3:00pm Sat 9th May 2020
$45
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Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
3:00pm Sat 9th May 2020
$45
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The Triple Nessie Challenge
Run 36.1km
Sat 9th May 2020
$70
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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 run 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 run, you will need to download a run 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 running 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 run 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 do my distance over a few days and break it up and add up my total time to submit?

Unfortunately, while you can complete the distance at any pace, it must be completed in one go. 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 run the event at any time of the 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.