Winterpock Elementary School PTA 5K

9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA US 23832

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REGISTRATION- Registration is open to Winterpock students, families, teachers, staff and the local community. The registration fee is $25 through April 15th and $35 until midnight the 29th. There will not be registration on the day of the event. Children ages 4-12 years old have a discounted rate of $10. Each registrant will receive a race bib with tear tag with professional race timing, a finisher medal, post-race refreshments and a chance to win some great prizes. Registration fees are non-refundable. This is a rain or shine event.

RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION- This 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk will begin and end at Winterpock Elementary School. The course will be marked. Traffic will be guided by local law enforcement.

PARKING- Parking will be available in the lot in front of the school and in the lot to the right and behind the school. Please do not park in the drop off loop or bus loop. These areas will be closed off for the event.

RACE NUMBER & PACKET PICK UP- All registered participants will receive a race number/race bib which must be worn the day of the race.

START TIME- The race will start promptly at 10:00 am. Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt, pinned at the front at both the top and bottom.  Be ready to start the race at 10:00 am. The Check-In Desk will close promptly at 9:50 am. Participants who do not have a race bib on the day of the race WILL NOT receive a timed finish and WILL NOT be included in the final race results. You must wear your race bib with your number visible to ensure that your finish time is calculated.

RESTROOMS- The school restrooms will be available from 9:00am – 1:00 pm. Please use your manners and do not leave a mess for the custodians.

AWARDS- All registered participants who finish the race will receive a finish medal.

PRIZES- A $100 cash prize will be awarded to the first place, “overall” male and female participants. The following age groups will receive a prize in both male and female categories: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and up.

 

FIRST AID- This is a PTA sponsored event. There will be two standard first aid kits and latex gloves available at the packet pick up table on the day of the race if you require assistance. All participants MUST have an emergency contact listed on their registration. Children 4 years and younger (walking or in strollers) do not require a registration but cannot participate without a registered parent/guardian in attendance.

RACE ETIQUETTE – Enjoy the race but please follow these rules:

·         PRE-RACE- Listen to pre-race instructions. This is important information about the course and will help keep you safe. Make sure your race bib is visible; please pin it at both the bottom and top. If you are running, please move to the front of the start line. If you are walking, jogging or pushing a stroller, please move near the back of the start line.

·         ON THE COURSE- If you wish to pass someone, please pass on the left. If you are jogging or walking in a group, please do not huddle in a broad line which will not allow others to pass you.

If you need to stop on the course for any reason including to tie your shoe, please move to the right of the course to avoid collision.

Follow the course and do not cut through or attempt to cheat. Be fair and honest. Stay alert (loose dogs, stopped runners, potholes, cars). Non-registered friends or relatives are not permitted to run with you. Only children under 4 years old may participate without registration but must be with a registered participant (parent/guardian). Friends and relatives may attend and cheer you on form the side of the course or at the sides of the finish line. This race course is being held in a neighborhood and on school grounds. Please be considerate and do not cut through lawns or leave litter.

·         AT THE FINISH LINE- Do not stop suddenly at the finish line; keep moving past the clock and through the chute. Only one person may enter the chute at a time. Once you’ve entered through the end of the chute, please remove your tear tag and hand it to the volunteer. Please clear the chute immediately to allow other runners to move through.