Georgia Southern True Blue 5K VIRTUAL EDITION
The True Blue 5K is all about showing your TRUE BLUE pride! Traditionally held during homecoming, this year due to the current pandemic we have decided to go VIRTUAL! This is the perfect opportunity to experience the fun kickoff to homecoming weekend wherever you are and get an awesome GEORGIA SOUTHERN TRUE BLUE 5K shirt in the mail via USPS!
The 2020 race is sponsored by The Abbie DeLoach Foundation.
While at GSU, Abbie joined the Kappa Delta Sorority, a legacy she shared with her mother. Her leadership skills shined amongst this lovely group of women as she was the Recommendation Chairman, a member of the homecoming step team, she played many intramural sports, and was on the championship intramural basketball team for Kappa Delta. She was a Junior in the Nursing program when her and 4 fellow nursing students were killed on their way to their last clinical rotation in Savannah. We hope you will join us in honoring Abbie’s legacy at the True Blue 5K. For more information on the Abbie Deloach Foundation please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Abbie DeloachFoundation/
- First 300 registrants receive finisher medal!
- T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 300 5K registrants.
- The Abbie DeLoach Foundation will donate $1,000 to the student organization or their philanthropy for registering the largest number of participants.
- Homecoming Points: You must have at least 5 participants to receive the participation points and must have registered by November 6th by 5:00pm.
- No Refunds.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Georgia Southern True Blue 5K VIRTUAL EDITION.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
This year's TRUE BLUE 5K is going virtual. Let's come together as a community while staying apart!
Here is how it works...
Step 1. Register to run/walk the virtual 5K - wherever you are! Don't forget to invite your friends to join!
Step 2. Your race swag will be delivered to your door via USPS starting in the first week of November! Shipping is included and you will receive email with tracking # as soon as your items are shipped!
Step 3. Run/walk the distance on your own, using our RaceJoy app or one of your other favorites to track your time and distance! Then, submit your time to be added to the True Blue 5K results leader board. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #TrueBlue5K
Step 4: You did it! Celebrate and enjoy yourself!
Q: Do I have to be in GA/From GA to do this event?
A: No you do not have to be in or from GA to do this, anyone in the world can do this event!
Q: I chose to pick up my packet. When do I do this?
A: Once you sign up and choose the pick-up option, your packet will be curated and you will receive an email when it is ready to be picked up. Please understand due to a few factors your packet may not be ready immediately.
Q: I chose to have my packet shipped to me, when will I receive it?
A: Once you sign up and choose the mail option, your packet will be curated and will be sent to you. Please understand due a few factors your packet may not be ready immediately.
Q: I just want to run and I don’t need the shirt and medal, can I do that?
A: Absolutely! Simply select the option to donate your race fee.
Q: How do I record my miles?
A: You will record your race using the RaceJoy APP.
Q: Do I have to run or can I walk?
A: you can Run, Walk, Run/walk, any way you can to get the miles. It's your challenge, as long as you are purposefully moving, it counts.
Q: Do I have to run/walk outside?
A: You can run anywhere! That being said the RaceJoy app uses GPS to map your race and record your time so an outdoor run may be best!
Q: Do have to complete the race on November 7th?
A: No, you can complete the race at any point before.
Q: Is there a planned course?
A: You can complete the race ANYWHERE! That being said, we will have an outlined race course through the Georgia Southern campus for those who are able to run in Statesboro.
If you have any other questions, please contact Race Director: Kkiely@georgiasouthern.edu
Race Participant Survey
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