Virtual Race
How the Free Bird 5K Virtual Race Works
The Free Bird 5K virtual race allows runners to participate in a running event in a "do it yourself" way. There are no packets or bibs and no scheduled date/time when you have to run. All you need is to register and install a smartphone app to record your run, whenever you're ready to.
Making it Fair and Consistent
To make the Free Bird 5K virtual race as fair and consistent as possible for all participants, we implemented the following guidelines:
- Common Course. We decided on a common 5K course since allowing arbitrary courses with different elevation gain, number of turns, prevailing winds, etc. gives an unfair advantage to runners running easier courses.
- Common Smartphone App. We picked Strava because it's free, and we wanted participant's results to be on the same platform so we can quickly verify results and troubleshoot issues.
Three Parts of the Race
Once you have registered, participating in the virtual race consists of 3 parts:
1. Downloading and installing the STRAVA app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
2. Using Strava to record yourself running the course.
3. Saving a screenshot of the Strava recording showing time, distance & avg. pace and emailing it to the race director.
See below for additional information.
Scoring
We will post results as they are submitted and verified. Virtual race participants are allowed to submit race recordings TWO TIMES if they desire. So if you find you've been edged out in the standings by a familiar rival, go out and run the course again. There is always a chance for redemption.
How to Use STRAVA
Click on the link below to view the PDF on using Strava
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
