Southside Medical Center "Keep The Space Virtual Race" COVID-19 edition

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic, our annual "Run for Health” race will be VIRTUAL! A virtual race can be completed from any location you choose. You can run, jog or walk at a local trail, in a neighborhood or on the treadmill -- whatever makes you comfortable. Basically, run at YOUR own pace and on YOUR own time! step out and show your support to our front line workers and those personally effected by this pandemic! 

This year, we will be hosting TWO special races: 

-Mile Runner Challenge Race: Each runner will be challenged to complete a minimum goal of 15 miles in 7 days (at least 2 miles a day). The challenge will begin Sunday, July 5th - July 12th. You will have 7 days to get in as many miles as you can. 

AND/OR

-The 5k Race: Each runner will be challenged to complete a 3.1 mile race held on Sunday, July 12, 2020. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. EST and will end at 1:00 p.m. EST  

REGISTRATION PRICING: (adjusted price will be applied at checkout) 

• General Admission: $25
• SMC Employee: $15 
• Children ages 12 and under : $10. 
• *Register for both events* BUNDLE PACKAGE: 40$

-All participants will receive a SWAG BAG prior to our race start date. Once registered, the SWAG BAG will be mailed to you and includes the following: t-shirt, face mask, hand sanitizer and a participation medal. 

*Bundle Package DISCLAIMER*: participants who register for both events will receive ONLY ONE Swag Bag 

TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: we would like to encourage you to download the “Nike Run Club App” on your phone to record your time / miles for you to submit your results. Join our challenge board and see others progress throughout the week by adding us as a friend: smcrunchallenge@gmail.com 

RESULTS: you will receive an email or text message requesting you to submit your completed time/distance of your run each day. To learn how click HERE

PRIZES will be given to our top two male and female runners of each age group. This will be determined by the fastest 5k time and most miles ran.  *YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A PRIZE*

MAKE SURE YOU TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ONCE YOU’VE REGISTERED AND BEFORE / DURING / AFTER YOUR RUN! We’d love for you to share photos of you and your family with us to post on our pages!

Hashtag #keepingthespace or #IRUNFOR(name) under any photo you post on social media to support those who are effected by COVID-19

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We look forward to seeing you get active and “Keeping The Space” in our Virtual Race to support our front line workers and those effected by this pandemic! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER 
**Remember to have fun, wear your mask and KEEP THE SPACE!**