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You can run a 5K, right?

"Damn right I can!"
We thought you would say that...

but can you qualify to run the RONA 5K?

Wait... what... Qualify for a 5k?

The virtual race is on Cinco De Mayo, as in May 5th, 2020. The Grand Taco Tuesday!
To qualify, beginning 7 days prior to race day you MUST complete one of two Elevation Challenges:

Everest
​29,029'

Spicy! ​ You know, the highest mountain in the World.  
Run, ride, climb, self propel yourself 29K+ feet in the week prior to the event you are qualified for the RONA 5K. 
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​Alternative Ride or Run 300 Miles or 20 hours

Denali
20,308'

OK, Weak Sauce, only the highest mountain in North America.
Run, ride, climb, self propel yourself 20K+ feet in the week prior to the event you are qualified for the RONA 5K.

​Alternative Ride or run 200 Miles or 13 hours

Complete one of the Challenges and the 5K and you're in the drawing for FABULOUS Prizes:

But wait there are two challenges, what gives?
Everest +5k=  5 Lottery tickets for the prize stash
​Denali +5k= 1 Lottery ticket for the prize stash. (AKA Weak Sauce Challenge)

No entry fee?
Prizes?  ​I love prizes!

We love prizes too!  However the person writing this does not make the podium often, thus I am usually left with a swag bag full of stickers, experimental gels, sometimes some great socks, and a shirt with a 1000 sponsors' names on it.

This event is different- as in if you complete the challenge, you are eligible for some amazing prizes.  Please bear in mind this event is free; when purchasing new gear remember those who provided you some love and motivation during the Virtual Covid5k. Those providing the love are:

Prize Stash

Yo, Athlete!

We’re  stoked you want to participate in what could be your most challenging 5K ever.  Our hope is this challenge will keep you motivated during this unprecedented time by keeping your physical stamina in check, but more importantly keeping the squirrels out of your head!

Read this... No seriously Read it!

We’re  taking this pandemic seriously and you need to as well. During your training you must adhere to the  social/physical distancing guidelines provided by various organizations that know a lot more about viruses than us.  For example the CDC, WHO, and other organizations who derive their information from people  with alphabets behind their name (Ph.D, MD, ... you get the idea). 

Please be responsible:  Trainers, treadmills, stairs, roads, loops around graveyards, isolated trails, stadium stairs are all acceptable training grounds for this challenge. 

How it Works- Ch. 5

Starting on Tuesday, April 28, the goal will be to complete the elevation for either Everest or Denali (or there alternative qualifications) within 7 days. If you complete either elevation challenge by Tuesday, May, 5, then you are qualified to run the 5k!   At some point on Cinco De Mayo you must complete your 5k and upload to the Strava Club.  ReName your 5k -   COVID5k- Everest or COVID5k Denali, to let us know how you qualified (we'll check).  On May 6, we will do a drawing from all participants to see who wins the FABULOUS prizes. 

Important Info

“I ran the fastest 5k, do I win the prize?”   NO! However you are eligible for the prize drawings and will be acknowledged as a fast human being. 

How are prizes awarded? Everyone who completes the COVID 5K has a chance at winning the prizes.  If you have a problem with that, or will complain (even privately to you friends) go sign up for a Virtual Triathlon.  This challenge is exactly that, a challenge.  See if you can complete it;  if you can, revel in that!

Verification of Qualification

  • You must  join the COVID5k Club on Strava and complete the Elevation Challenge to be qualified.
  • Run a 5k - no later than Midnight PDT on Cinco De Mayo (you know, May 5, Taco Tuesday!)
  • You can do the elevation in one day (OMG!) or spread throughout the week, including the day of the 5K.

SIGN UP 
​AND START CLIMBING

To qualify for the 5K contest you need to prove your hours in the week prior to the 5k