Running with the Chromies 10K & 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk

DESCRIPTION Running with the Chromies 10K/5K/1K Run Walk or Roll Benefitting individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This 7th Annual Running with the Chromies 10K/5K Run Walk or Roll and 1K Fun Walk will follow the beautiful paved Gemini Springs Trails, portions of which have beautiful tree canopied areas.  This race is fully accessible, whether you are walking, running on rolling and the 10K and 5K are chip timed on USTAF certified courses (links are provided below).  This event is held in March in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  Following the race, in the Oak Tree Area at Gemini Springs, is a family resource and fun day, where families will be able to interact with various businesses and organizations that offer services and information.  

Welcoming Hearts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with Special Needs by providing information and support to individuals, families, professionals and the community through education and social settings. Since its inception in 2015, Welcoming Hearts has been providing social opportunities for families through playdates, teen club and mom's/dad's nights out.  In addition we have family events for Easter, Summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, giving families the opportunity to celebrate when they otherwise wouldn't, due to their children's needs.

Also Welcoming Hearts hosts an annual resource fair, bringing out local organizations and businesses who provide resources or services for the special needs community.  We continue to work on getting resource information into pediatrician/specialists offices to hand out to families in need.  Our long term vision is a facility to allow us to expand our programs to better service the special needs community, like day, after school and summer programs. Thank you for your support!

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* * * Due to the constantly evolving pandemic situation any specific changes to event operations for protecting participant health and safety in compliance with the most up-to-date recommendations and requirements will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the race. * * *

We can't wait to see you at the Running with the Chromies 10K/5K/1K Run Walk or Roll

RACE INFORMATION REGISTRATION

10K
$35 - Registration Fee
$25 - Children 4-12 years old 
FREE - Children under 3 years old and all VIPs

5K
$25 - Registration Fee
$15 - Children 4-12 years old 
FREE - Children under 3 years old and all VIPs

NOTE: All Registrations fees increase by $5.00 on March 1, 2022

SCHEDULE

* Final pre-race packet pickup and race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants and volunteers the week prior to the race. 

7:45 am - Registration & Check-in
8:30 am - 10K Starts
9:00 am - 5K Starts
9:45 am - 1K Starts
10:00 am - Awards

* Registration ends for each event 15 mins before start time.
* Start by time slots. Queue 10 min. before start.
* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety

INFORMATION

Race Location: Gemini Springs - Oak Tree Area (37 Dirksen Drive, Debary, FL 32713).

Course Information: The course takes place on the Gemini Springs paved trails; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. The 10K and 5K are chip timed and the courses are USATF certified. 

The Running with the Chromies 10K race course has been certified by the USA Track & Field, with the certification number of FL18003TY and the official race map can be found here
https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL18003TY

The Running with the Chromies 5K race course has been certified by USA Track & Field, with the certification number of FL17091TY and the official race map can be found here 
https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=FL17091TY

EVENTS

*Everyone is welcome to participate!  All participants of the 10K and 5K will have chip-timed results that will be posted online.  All Welcoming Hearts, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race! 
* No bikes permitted in the race. 
* We strongly discourage participants wearing headphones of any sort while racing for their own safety and so they can properly hear instructions on the course.
* Kids in strollers must be with a parent registered in either the 10K/5K/1K. Kids in strollers must be properly buckled into the stroller, and we strongly encourage them to wear a helmet.  We also ask for all strollers to line up towards the back of the que when starting the race for everyone's safety
* If you or one of your party have a physical or developmental need that may require special accommodation please contact us at least one month prior to the event to discuss reasonable accommodations that may be available. 

WATER

There will be a water stations on the course and near the finish line.  Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.

PACKET PICK-UP

Early packet pickup details will be announced the week prior to the race.  All other registrants can pick up their packets race day.

VOLUNTEERS

We need your help! If you're available to assist us with registration, handing out water, and cheering on runners please sign up to volunteer between 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. As a thank you for your help all volunteers will receive a token for lunch from the Welcoming Hearts food tent after the race!

RACE SOUVENIERS

All participants who register for the 10K or 5K by February 25, 2022 will guaranteed a finishers medal and t-shirt.  1K Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for $10 until February 25th.

AWARDS

The following awards will be given for 10K and 5K participants:

10K AWARDS
Top Male/Female Overall
Top Masters (Ages 45+) Male/Female
Top Male/Female Age Group (9 & Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)

5K AWARDS
Top Male/Female Overall
Top Masters (Ages 45+) Male/Female
Top Male/Female Age Group (9 & Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)