Race to the Summit - Leaders of Tomorrow - Virtual 5K

Race to the Summit – NBMBAA – Leaders of Tomorrow 

Virtual 5K - starting April 30 

The LOT® Program is a comprehensive programmatic approach for providing leadership development to high school students. The program is driven by mentoring across five developmental areas: Leadership, Financial Literacy, College Preparation, Career Preparation and Life Skills. The program offers participants resources, knowledge and opportunities in the way of mentoring relationships, scholarships, and internships

The 2024 LOT Summit Conference takes place June 19th - 23rd in Washington DC at American University this will be a time to celebrate our students’ achievements. Your support will provide travel, lodging, and expense to send The LOT® students to Washington DC.

Students will participate in breakout sessions, workshops and engage in fun activities. They will also compete in the national business case competition. Help raise funds to send Atlanta LOT participants to DC! All funds raised will help fund the trip to DC.

How to participate in NBMBAA Leaders of Tomorrow Race to the Summit Virtual 5 K 

Run or walk a 5k (3.1) on the treadmill, around your neighborhood, your favorite walking trail, or your own backyard anytime by May 30,2024. 

Sponsors - We are looking for sponsors and we have several opportunities for your company    or organization to sponsor this event. 

Donate - You can donate to help send our students to DC, any amount is appreciated and welcome. 

Purchase - a T-shirt (Shirt only) designed by our students for $25.00. 

Register starting April 29,2024 on RunSignUp (or make a donation) . You can register as an individual or join a student’s team.

 $30 to participate - Early Registration 4/30 - 5/9 - $40 to Registration 5/9 - 5/30

·       T-Shirt Included with Registration (Designed by LOT students)

·       Finisher Medals

·       Printable Race bib

·       Printable Race Certificate

·       Post your results to the leader board!

·       Great tune up for the Peachtree Road Race

Train – Develop a training plan. One of the benefits of having a virtual race on the calendar is the motivation to stick to your training plan. Training for your race and show up ready to run the distance at your best.

Plan your Race Day – Choose the type of course you like. Sites like Strava or Map MY Run can help create the prefect route. Set a start time and coordinate with buddies, Family and friends if you like. Plan the perfect race day and remember to hydrate. Have Fun!

RUN your Race - Treat your virtual race like a real race. This is key to getting the most out of the experience. Connect with other NBMBAA runners, family, friends and cheer each other on. You could even create your own finish line with crepe paper or streamers. Take pictures! Have Fun!

POST Your Results - CONGRATS on finishing your virtual race. Tracking your run on any health tracking app is easy. You can post a “sweaty selfie” on social media to celebrate with others who ran the race.