SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR

May

09,

2024

6:45 PM

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SimplyIOA Corporate 5k presented by Key HR

Q: What time does the Corporate 5k start on May 8?
A. 6:45 p.m.  – Runners Start
6:55 p.m. (Approx.) – Walkers Start

Q. What is the new distance of the Corporate 5k?
A.  2.4 miles

Q. With the time and distance changes, will we score our participants the same way?
A. Yes. After the race, in person team members report their finish time, exactly as it appears on the finish line clock, to their Team Captain.

Q. Virtual Scoring?
A. Runners and walkers will run 2.4 miles and email their results to the team captain by 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 12.  Include first, last name and finish time from your watch or phone.

Q. With the time and distance changes, what are the estimated finish times for runners and walkers?
A. Estimated time of first runner:  7:05 p.m.
Estimated time of last walker:  8:35 p.m.

Q. Can I get a refund?
A. All entry fees are non-refundable, and may not be deferred toward a future event. Track Shack Events (TSE) may cancel, shorten, alter any event or course or delay the start time due to weather or for any other reasons within or not within the control of TSE. 


About

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.


Registration

Track Shack carefully monitors conditions surrounding community health. Pease note, should community health conditions decline, the event many be switched to virtual .

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.


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: 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,

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.


Virtual 5k

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, May 12.  Include first, last name and finish time from your watch or phone.


Scoring 

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 May 12. 

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, May 13.

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, May 14. 

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.


Event Night Information

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.

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 items?
A: All food and funds are to be dropped off at Second Harvest Food Bank.

Call ahead to schedule: 407-514-1006.
No food donations are accepted at the 5k.
Use the donation form to acknowledge your company when donating.

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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