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Q: What is the IOA Corporate 5k?
A: IOA Corporate 5k is a 3.1 mile run and walk that serves as a celebration of workplace
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 IOA Corporate 5k?
A: Yes, about 60% of the participants are walkers
Q: Can I participate if I am 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: Is there an event beneficiary?
A: Second Harvest Food Bank
and the Track Shack Youth Foundation - a 501 ©(3) organization that promotes health and fitness
by funding youth athletics and sports programs through a grant application
process.
Q: Can I participate if I am 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: I
can't participate, can I get a refund?
A: No. The registration fees are non-refundable; We do allow you to transfer
your registration to a friend, family or co-worker.
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: Create a team and reserve your tent online through the products page.
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.
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.
Q: What does it mean to run or walk virtually?
A: Running “virtual” means you and your team can run or walk the 5k from anywhere and receive a great team-building experience, and amenities. Running “virtual” also means you can help our Central Florida charities during these difficult times.
Q: *How does this virtual run work?
A: Run or walk anywhere using REAL-TIME REMOTE RACING™ through the free Track Shack Timing & Tracking APP. Real-Time Remote Racing uses your phone’s GPS to track your race. With this technology, you can race WITH OTHERS while receiving real-time data, and visually experience the actual event route.
*Using the app is not required for participation in the IOA Corporate 5k.
Q: Do I have to do my virtual on Thursday, September 30?
A: If you plan on using the app, you must run or walk between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm on September 30.
Q. How do I submit my time?
A: Email your results to your team captain by 11:59 pm on October 3. Include first, last name and finish time from the Track Shack Timing & Tracking app OR from your watch.
Q: How is a team scored?
A: After the race, in person team members report their finish time,
exactly as it appears on the finish line clock, to their Team Captain.
Virtual participants will run or walk on their own or using Real-Time Remote Racing™ through the Track Shack Timing & Tracking APP between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 30 and email results to the Team Captain by 11:59 pm on October 3.
The Team Captain can record all
submitted times AND create scoring teams on manage.Hakuapp.com
The option to submit results and team scores will appear in the Team Captain
Tools after 6:15 pm on race night. The captain tools are mobile friendly!
Q: Who is eligible to
score on a company team?
A. Any registered participant who is a full time employee and who
works for the company / organization for a minimum of 32 hours per week and
employed with organization for at least 3 months.
Q: What is the deadline to
submit results?
A: Team Scores must be submitted by 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday, October 4.
Q: What are the scoring
divisions?
A: Mens', Womens' and Coed teams area awarded in 18 industry categories. 4
individuals on each team.
Q: When & where will
results be posted?
A: Industry category results will be posted on www.Corporate5k.com on Tuesday, October 5.
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 submit
his time to the team captain.
Q: What time should we be
there?
A: We recommend arriving at Lake Eola by 4:45 pm pm due to the large crowd and
race time (6:15 pm).
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: IOA Corporate 5k starts on Central Blvd heading east.
Q: Where do the runners
line up?
A: Runners (wearing orange bib numbers) will line up on Central Blvd. Watch for
signs to the Runner Start lineup!
Q: Where do the walkers
line up?
A: The walkers will line up on N. Eola Drive. 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: Three 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 a small snack will be available for all participants. Each
participant receives one complimentary Michelob Ultra coupon on their bib
number.
Q: Is there Lost &
Found?
A: Located at the Info Tent in Red Zone.
Q: Is there Medical
Support:
A: Medical support will be present in Lake Eola Park at Information/Scoring
tents, on course and the finish line.
For more information, contact info@corporate5k.com.
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