Record Day: I wanted to share an update with the RMEC on the Ford's Colony Race. Yesterday was a record day, with 24 Ford's Colony registrations. In fact, we added of 75 runners in the last week. We are very excited about the popularity of the race, and are pleased to see we are attracting every thing from competitive runners to runners who are racing their first 5k.Selling Out: At the time of the post, there are only 14 spots left in the 10k, and seven in the 5k. A few more spots are currently being held back for sponsor exemptions. These may be added for the general public if they are not claimed. If you plan to race, I would sign up now. It is very doubtful that we will have race day registration in the 5k and 10k.
Volunteers: Although we are well ahead of last year with registered runners, we are currently way behind in regards to volunteers. Last year we had an amazing group of volunteers. Even though the race course is pretty easy to follow, we still need people to help with all kinds of jobs like packet pickup, parking, setting up, water tables, finish line, etc. Please try to encourage friends and family to volunteer. Yes, we will need them to arrive early, but the overall event is short, and they will likely be heading home before 11:00 am.
Fun Run: You have seen that we added a new Family Fun Run to this years event. We heard feedback from last years participants that this was a gap, and we responded with a 1.5 mile un-timed event. We kept the entry fee at $10 for everyone, with no price increases. We really hope to see more families and children will sign up to participate. Despite tremendous growth in the main races, the Fun Run is below our expectations right now. As a reminder, for $10 runners get a race shirt, finishers award, and of course post race snacks too. Please come join the fun.
Medals: If you have not seen them already, we have posted a picture of this years award medals on the race website. Look under the "What's New" section for details.
Kelly and I signed up to volunteer this year....Just let us know what you need us to do. Robin
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly and Robin. I could use 20 more just like you!
ReplyDeleteThe 5k is now sold out. There are a few spots still left in the 10k however.
i can help with packet pick up, I have to work the day of the race though for 12 hours. Let me kknow when and what time!!!
ReplyDeleteTracy H
duh, how bout when and where??
ReplyDeleteTracy H
Just in case anyone is checking this post. . . we offically have seven volunteers right now. We need 30 to have things covered.
ReplyDeleteThis is not a tough race to volunteer for, because it is short, and local. Please help encourage people sign up as a volunteer online.
We need to start assigning volunteer duties, and right now we don't have close to enough names to pull it off. Thanks!
So far we have:
ReplyDelete1) Amber P.
2) Jon S.
3) Lauren N.
4) Robin J.
5) Kelly A.
6) Steven O.
7) Corinne D.
8) Michael S.
9) Josh M.
10) Dave S.
11) Frank L.
12) Eric S. (VERY tentative)
We also have two young children in the mix. We are getting close, but still are not quite half way there.