Run Skeels Virtual Winter Track Meet 2021

Something New and Fun this Winter!  

Run Skeels Virtual Winter Track Meet 2021 is an event for anyone looking to get in shape or stay in shape over the Winter.  Race, Run, or walk, a variety of distances late this winter on any outdoor 400 meter track.  Events include:  200 meters (1/2 lap, .12, 1/8 mile), 400 meters (1 lap, .25, ¼ mile), 800 meters (2 laps, .5, ½ mile), 1600 meters (4 laps, 1 mile) and 5k (12+ laps, 3.11 miles)  All participants receive a custom event shirt.  

One price, $25 enters all participants into all the events for the track meet.  Participants may choose to complete and submit times for all events or just the events they choose.    

The Virtual Track Meet is open over a two week window in order for participants to spread out the events over multiple days if desired, and to hopefully have opportunities to run when the track is clear and the weather is good!    

THE RULES: 

• Between March 1st and March 19th (the last day of Winter), complete the race distances recorded on a GPS enabled device (watch, phone, FitBit, etc.).  Be sure your results are linked to STRAVA. 
• Complete this Google Form to record your times and upload evidence.  Evidence uploaded can be a screenshot or the data from the run on STRAVA saved and uploaded to the Google Form.  200 meters (.12, 1/8 mile, 1/2 lap), 400 meters (.25, 1/4 mile, 1 lap), 800 meters (.5, 1/2 mile, 2 laps), 1600 meters (1 mile, 4 laps), and 5 kilometers (3.11 miles, 12+ laps). 
• Participants may run each distance an unlimited amount of times between March 1 and March 19.  However, only one time from STRAVA for each distance will be submitted via the google form per person, per event, and once submitted cannot be changed.   
• All times recorded and submitted must take place on a 400 meter track, it’s a track meet after all!
• Your STRAVA must record a minimum of the following distances in order to count:
  • .12 mile for 200 meters (½ lap)
  • .25 mile for 400 meters (1 lap)
  • .50 mile for 800 meters (2 laps)
  • 1 mile for 1600 meters (4 laps)
  • 3.11 miles for 5K (12+ laps)

PRIZES!  The fastest female and male overall and masters (40+ years old) for each event:  200, 400, 800, Mile, and 5K will have the choice of one of the following prizes:

• Free entry to Fall Into Fitness 5k in June
• Free entry to Lenawee 10k in July
• Gift certificate to Running With E’s in Adrian
• Cash*!
  • *The amount of prize $ and gift certificates award will depend on the number of registered participants.  To encourage support of our local running shop, Running With E’s, if a prize winner opts to receive cash, the amount of cash awarded will be ½ the amount of the gift certificate they would receive.  For instance, if the gift certificate won is $100, the cash amount awarded would be $50.      

Please note we will not post an official leaderboard to check your times or the times of others.  If you’re looking for the win, be sure to wait to submit your result(s) when you feel you’ve had your best run(s).  

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to be a runner to participate?  No, all are welcome.  As long as you run, walk, or jog without assistance from human or motor/battery powered machines you are good to participate.    

What do I get for registering?  All participants receive a custom tech. fabric race shirt, and a chance to win prizes.

How do I get my shirt?  Race shirts can be picked up at Running With E's - 146 N. Main St. Adrian MI 49221 on or after March 19 during store hours:  Monday 10am to 530pm, Tuesday through Friday 10am to 630pm, and Saturdays 10am - 2pm.  If you live out of the area or don't plan to come to Adrian, we will mail your shirt.  Be sure to choose the shipping option when selecting your shirt.

How do I submit my times?  Make sure your run events are recorded using a GPS enabled device that is linked to STRAVA.  If you don't have STRAVA, it's a free app that is easy to download and use.  Access this link for more information:  STRAVA  
Submit your time(s) and evidence data that you completed the run(s) using STRAVA via this Google Form  

How will I know if I won an event?  Results will be posted and emailed to all participants during the week of March 22nd.  Prize winners will then be contacted to choose their prize. 

Any other Questions, please contact Sam:  runskeels@gmail.com