2020 Team KISS Virtual 5K Walk/RunDue to the challenges associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, FSR has made the decision to transition the annual Team KISS 5K Walk/Run to a virtual event! FSR’s 2020 San Diego Team KISS Walk/Run will be replaced with a virtual race that will take place throughout the month of October.
When:The virtual awareness month walk will take place throughout the entire month of October. That means that you can walk, run, hop, skip, or jump rope the 5K anytime between now and October 31
st, 2020. Starting on October 1
st, your results and time will be visible on the race homepage.
Cost: $15.00 for Virtual Registration
*Note* - The 2020 Awareness shirts are available and virtual registrants will be provided with a coupon code.
How to Participate:See below for detailed instructions on how to participate in the virtual event!
**The email you use to login to ITS YOUR RACE must match the email address that you enter during race registration**
How to Run a Virtual Race with Its Your Race
1. Download the Its Your Race Virtual Mobile App
This app will allow you to run your virtual race and automatically track your pace, distance and overall time. The app will recognize the race distance that you registered for and automatically stop your session at the appropriate distance (eg 3.1 miles for a 5K virtual race) and send your results in. Right now, it is the closest thing you can get to running a real race!
If you do not wish to use the Its Your Race Virtual mobile app for the Team KISS 5K Walk/Run, please see instructions for manually entering your finish time at the bottom of this page.
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2. Log Into Your Its Your Race Account
When you open the app for the first time select the "I've used it before" option and login to your IYR account.
3. Find the FSR Team KISS Virtual 5K Walk/Run in the app and Get Ready to Run or Walk
Search for the FSR Team KISS Virtual 5K Walk/Run, tap it, and go to the TRACKER menu item at the top. Click on the READY FOR MY RACE button. The app will automatically detect the email address that you are logged in with and compare it to the registrations for that race. Select the RACE DISTANCE that you registered for, the is a 5K. The app will pull your registration for that event. If you registered multiple participants under your account, it will ask you which person is running right now. Tap the OK button.
4. Ready to Start? Start Your Race and Allow App Permissions
When you're ready, slide the START RACE button at the bottom. The app will count down 5 seconds and you will receive notifications from your phone to allow motion and fitness activity, and then to allow GPS BE SURE TO TAP OK and ALLOW for these as the app will not be able to track you if you do not allow these permissions.
5. Run, Walk, Skip, Hop, Roll or Jump Rope!
Stow your phone and get moving! The app will automatically calculate your distance, pace and time. When you've reached the exact distance, the app will automatically stop your activity and send your results to the event's results page. You can save a screenshot of your accomplishment and share it with your friends, family and followers!
*NOTE* If for any reason you need to cancel your race once you have started, you can completely close out the app and it will wipe out your session. When you restart the app, you can begin your race again.
Please remember to check your local regulations to see where you can and cannot run or walk at this time and remember to social distance!
6. Check Your Results and Get Your Finisher Certificate
- Go to ItsYourrace.com and search for the Virtual Team KISS 5K Walk/Run, then go to the Results Page.
- Select the 5K distance from the Race
- Search for your name and click on your participant listing.
- Click on the zoom icon over the finisher certificate to open a detailed custom finisher with all your race information. Feel free to download, print and share your certificate!
- Don’t forget to share a “selfie” and tag @StopSarcoidosis and FSR on social media!
7. Manually Enter Your Time
If you do not have a smart phone to use the Its Your Race mobile app, you can simply time yourself and upload your results online.
If you wish to complete the 5K distance in multiple occasions, this is what you need to follow also!
Click here to watch a video on how to manually enter your time.
