Unity Virtual “Spring Fling” 5K/1K Run/Walk/Roll
Event Information
About this Event
Join us on March 28, 2021 for the Unity Virtual “Spring Fling” 5K/1K Run, Walk, and Roll.
You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time yourself. You can run alone or with a small group of family/friends.
In the Unity Virtual “Spring Fling” 5K/1K Run, Walk, and Roll event, everyone is a winner. T-shirts are included with your registration, and will be available for pick-up for local participants or mailed to you if you are out of the area.
Short Description (tl;dr)
- Sign up,
- get excited about Spring, and
- join us for some fun!
- Then post your pictures on the Facebook Group page for all to see: #Unity5K1K #UnityWalkRunRoll #UnityVirtualSpringFling
Description
Join a ZOOM group warm-up to kick off the event on March 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., then start your run at 1:30 p.m.—or anytime between Sunday, March 28 through Monday, March 29, 2021! You can run, jog, walk, or roll your 5K or 1K anywhere you like: on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track.
Get your friends and family involved! We will have support, activities, and advice for both novice and experienced runners, and fun ways to include your kids and pets. Invite your friends and family from anywhere to join and celebrate health, fitness, and the return of spring, sunshine, and flowers (socially distanced) together.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please let us know!
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Questions & Answers
How does this work?
Register to attend this event. Registration will continue through the end of March 28, 2021.
Join us via ZOOM Sunday January 10, February 7, March 7, and March 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. for training tips, questions, instructions, and encouragement. You will make new connections and learn helpful ideas.
A special ZOOM call is planned for the event day March 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., including a warm-up for participants at that same link.
If you are new to ZOOM, which we use to present this workshop: this two-minute video will help you get started. You can also download this one-page document with similar information.
Visit the Facebook Group to join the community, share your pictures, share your training, and more! The group will include training tips, which apps to use (and how to use them), how to map out your route, community, support, encouragement, equipment tips and tricks, live videos and zoom chats, and contests (and prizes!) for the training process and day-of event! Post your photos on Facebook and Instagram using #Unity5K1K #UnityWalkRunRoll #UnityVirtualSpringFling.
See you there!
How much does it cost?
All distances are:
- $25 per person (register by January 3, 2021 to get $5 off!)
- $10 for children under 12
Register by Friday March 12, 2021 to make sure your t-shirt arrives in time to wear during the 5K/1K!
Email if you are interested sponsoring this event!
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone and everyone. Adults, kids, pets. All ages and ability levels. It’s an untimed virtual run for the general participants. (A timed run option is also available.)
We will provide instructions for mapping your route, training tips, and training apps to use—even if you’ve never run before.
Who is the fundraiser for?
This virtual race is about you having a great experience and raising money for a great cause by helping people in crisis. In addition to supporting your own personal well-being, your registration will also be supporting Fairfax County Neighborhood and Family Resource Centers, and Britepaths meal and housing programs helping local families in great need during the pandemic.
Who organized this event?
This event brought to you Unity of Fairfax and Unity Spiritual Center of Springfield.
Still have questions?
Contact:
- Nina Gibson ninagibson4@gmail.com (Unity of Fairfax POC)
- Jane Lovas Janelovas@gmail.com (Unity Spiritual Center of Springfield POC )