Q: What is the SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR?
A: SimplyIOA 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.
Individuals can run or walk with the Track Shack Fitness Club team.
You must be 8 years old to participate. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Can I walk in the SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR?
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 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 while
supplies last.
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 Maps (available by April 13th.
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 difficult times.
Q: How does this virtual run work?
A: Run or walk anywhere!
Q. How do I submit my time?
A: Email your results to your team captain by
11:59 pm on Sunday, April 24. Include first, last name and finish time from
your watch or phone.
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 and email results to the Team Captain by 11:59 pm on April 24.
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, April 25.
Q: What are the scoring
divisions?
A: Men's, Women's and Coed teams are 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, April 26.
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
their time to the team captain.
Q: What time should we be
there?
A: We recommend arriving at Lake Eola by 4:45 pm due to the large crowd and
race time (6:15 pm).
Q: Where do we park?
A: 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: SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR 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 canned food item for
Christian Service Center?
A: Food drive collection on race day is on Eola Drive near near Washington Blvd.
Q: What post-race
refreshments are provided?
A: Michelob Ultra, bottled water and a small snack will be available for all participants. Each participant receives one complimentary beer coupon on their bib number.
Q: Is there Lost &
Found?
A: Located at the Info Tent in the Gold 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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