IMPORTANT Event FAQs You Need To Know!


How do I participate in a VIRTUAL 5K/1Mile event?

  

1) Choose your course- treadmill, neighborhood, local path, etc.


2) Set your distance and timer (5K = 3.1 Miles). If you’re outside, try downloading a free and user-friendly running app, such as RunKeeper or
MapMyRun


3) Count down… and Run, Walk or Roll to show your support for Marklund


4) Cross your personal 5K or 1Mile finish line and stop those timers


5) 5K Participants ONLY: Enter in your time and fill out your finisher certificate by clicking the J3 Timing link located on Marklund’s webpage at www.marklund.org/5kgeneva
. NOTE: the timing site will open on 12 AM on Thursday, October 15th and close 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 18th


We believe in using the “honor system”, so please be courteous of other participants by entering in your correct time!



1 Mile Participants
: Fill out your finisher certificate located at www.marklund.org/5kgeneva (not the J3 link!)


5K and 1 Mile: Post your distance, time and a fun picture to social media, tagging @MarklundChartities and using #RunWalkandRoll #MarklundStrong


 


How can I connected with Marklund and other participants virtually?

1) Upload pictures and videos to your One Cause registration page.
All that do will be featured in the participant Photo Gallery!


2) Follow the Run, Walk & Roll Facebook event page and Marklund Instagram.  We will be bringing you race updates, videos, photos and much more! Remember to comment post and share your personal journey by using #RunWalkandRoll #MarklundStrong and tagging @MarklundCharities.


3) Not on Facebook or Instagram? Visit our Marklund YouTube page to view all of our
RW&R videos starting at 8:30 AM on Sunday, October 18th.


 5K awards will be announced through Facebook and posted online on Monday, October 19th




What’s is included in the race packets?

  • Gildan Hoodie *Guaranteed to participants registered before September 18th 

  • Finisher key chain sponsored by Stumm Insurance!

  • Participant Bib and safety pins

  • Additional goodies/SWAG provided by our race sponsors




Where can I pick up my packet before Sunday, October 18th?

Stop by our drive thru, contact-free packet pick up to claim your gear. 


Where?  Marklund Foglia Education Center: 1S450 Wyatt Dr, Geneva, IL 60134​

When?  Wednesday, October 14th (4:00-7:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 17th (10 a.m.- 1 p.m.)




When does registration close?  

Online Registration closes Monday, October 12th at 11:59 PM. ​




Is there a deadline to receive a hoodie?

All participants that register before September 18th will be guaranteed an event hoodie. 

After the September 18th, hoodie quantities and sizes may vary. 




Will there be medals given for the 5K?

Medals will be given to the top 2 overall finishers in the 5K, as well as the top 2 male and female finishers in each of the following divisions: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-60, and 70+.


Please give us enough time to order and send out medals after Sunday, October 18th. 





Will there be awards given to the Top Fundraisers?

Fundraise $100+ to enter our GRAND PRIZE raffles for the chance to win a FitBit Versa 2  or $100 Meijer Giftcard!

Raise $250+ for entry into the grand prize raffle AND a guaranteed prize mailed to you after the event



All awards will be sent out after Sunday, October 18th.