FAQ's..................
Quick Links Registration Team Tents Seeding Runners Scoring and Scorecards Event Information
About
Q: What is the Corporate 5k?
A: Corporate 5k presented by IOA is a 3.1 mile run and walk through downtown Orlando that serves as a celebration of work place fitness.Q: Who can participate?
A: Any group of individuals who come together under a company or organization name. For profit and non-profit organizations of all sizes participate for fun, fitness and team building.Q: Can I walk in the Corporate 5k?
A: Yes, about 60% of the participants are walkersQ: Can I participate if I’m not affiliated with any company or organization?
A: Yes, you can register under the umbrella of Track Shack Fitness. Click Register, Join a Team and click on ‘Track Shack Fitness’ and proceed with the registration process.Q: How do I keep up to date on Corporate 5k?
A: Sign up for Corporate 5k e-news by going to www.corporate5k.comQ: Is there an event beneficiary?
A: The Track Shack Foundation - a 501 ©(3) organization that promotes health and fitness by funding youth athletics and sports programs through a grant application process.
Registration
Q: Can I participate if I’m not affiliated with any company or organization?
A: Yes, you can register under the umbrella of Track Shack Fitness. Click Register, Join a Team and click on ‘Track Shack Fitness’ and proceed with the registration process using Team Password: runwalk. This allows unaffiliated individuals to participate but there is no meeting spot or tent on race day.
Q: I can't participate, can I get a refund?
A: No. The registration fees are non-refundable; We do allow you to trasfer your registration to a friend, family or co-worker.Q: I am the team captain; When I log in login to manage my team, I notice that some of my team members are listed as incomplete. What should I do?
A: If you have incomplete registrations, please click on the checkout button to complete the registration process for all of those registrations. Team members have to click on the checkout button or their registrations will be incomplete.
Team Tents
Q: Why would my company rent a Team Tent?
A: Companies rent tent for hospitality as a way to entertain employees, clients and/or vendors.
Q: How do we rent a team tent?
A: Using the Tent Application form
Q: May we bring our own team tent?
A: No, team tents are available for rental only
All others will be removed.
Q: Our team has a team tent. How do I find it around Lake Eola?
A: Please see the Team Tent Zone Map
Q: May we hang a banner in our team tent?
A: Yes, one banner is allowed but must fit within tent.
Q: May we bring a grill?
A: No.
Seeding Runners
Q: What does it mean to ‘seed runners’?
A: To position fast runners (i.e. finish under 25 minutes) in a reserved, corralled area at the very front of start line. Captains may “seed” 10% of their participants (i.e. 45 participants = 5 seeded runners), up to a maximum of 25 runners.
Q: How are runners seeded?
A: When the Team Captain picks up the team's Race Pack (t-shirts, race #'s, etc.) at Track Shack, race staff will offer wrist bands to be given to the seeded runners on their team. Only those runners who wear the wristband will be allowed in the "seeded corral" at the start line which is indicated by signage, barriers and volunteers. Seeded runners receive a red wrist band.
Scoring & Scorecards
Q: How is a team scored?
A: After the race, team members report their finish time, exactly as it appears on the finish line clock, to their Team Captain. The Team Captain records all times on a scorecard and turns in the scorecard to the Information/Scoring tent by 8:45 p.m.
Q: Who is eligible to score on a company team?
A: Any registered runner or walker who is a full time employee and who works for the company/organization for a minimum of 32 hours per week. A CEO is eligible to score on a company team. A runner or walker can only be placed on one scorecard, except for the CEO.
Q: Who is the CEO?
A: The most senior full-time employee of a company with four or more full time employees. A person does not necessarily need to hold the CEO title (i.e. President, Owner, etc). There is only one CEO/ team. A CEO must complete and turn in the green scorecard to be included in the results.
Q: Who is an Entrepreneur?
A: The owner of a company with three or less full time employees. An Entrepreneur must complete and turn in the green scorecard to be included in the results.
Q: Where do we get Scorecards?
A: In the Team Captain Race Pack which is available during Race Pack pick up. Also on race night at the Information/Scoring tent.
Q: What are the scoring divisions?
A: Mens’, Womens’ and Mixed teams area awarded in 25 industry categories
Q: When & where will results be posted?
A: Industry category results will be posted on www.Corporate5k.com the next business day.
Event Night Information
Q: What time should we be there?
A: We recommend arriving at Lake Eola by 6 p.m. pm due to the large crowd and race time (7:15 p.m.).
Q: Where do we park?
A: Twenty parking garages in downtown Orlando have been identified on the Parking Map. Other suggestions include using side streets, car pooling and walking together from downtown office buildings.
Q: Where does the race start?
A: Corporate 5k starts on Central Blvd heading east.
Q: Where do the runners line up?
A: Runners (wearing orange bib numbers) and walkers (wearing purple bib numbers) will line up on Central Blvd. For the safety of all participants, runners and walkers will be directed to separate start areas. Watch for signs to the Runner Start lineup!
Q: Where do the walkers line up?
A: The walkers should line up behind the runners, near the intersection of Central and Rosalind. For the safety of all participants, runners and walkers will be directed to separate start areas. Watch for signs to the Walker Start lineup!
Q: Where do we drop off my canned food item for Christian Service Center?
A: Two drop off locations will be set up: 1) On Rosalind Ave. near the Amphitheatre and 2) Eola Drive (Panera side).
Q: What post-race refreshments are provided?
A: Water and bananas available for all participants. Each participant receives one complimentary Michelob Ultra coupon on their bib number. Additional Michelob Ultra may be purchased.
