Sokol SF Virtual 5K Rules:

To enter Sokol SF's Virtual 5K Challenge, please read the following rules carefully:

Eligibility:

  • Our Virtual 5K is open to individuals of all ages

  • Participants from all over the world are encouraged to participate

  • Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program

Guidelines:

At any time during the month of September 2020, participants may choose to complete 5K using any non-motorized means (i.e, walking, hiking, swimming, biking, roller-skating, rafting, etc.).  

You may complete the 5K in one go, or in stages

Once you finish your 5K, please email sokolsf@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Your name

  • If you fall into the <20 Sports Class, < 40 Middle Class, <60 Veteran Class, OR > 60 Senior Class

  • When you completed the 5K

  • Where

  • How

  • A photo of your 5K log (a photo/screenshot if using an app or a sentence describing your accomplishment)

  • A proud selfie

Your 5K must be completed by midnight on 9/30/20

Multiple submissions per person are allowed, so long as they are using different modes (i.e., submission 1: walking a 5K, submission 2: biking a 5K, etc.) 

Recommendation:

You may keep track of your 5K however works for you.  We recommend the following Apps:

  • FitBit,

  • Garmin,

  • Strava,

  • the Health App on iPhones,

  • Mapmywalk,

  • the AllTrails App

Winning Entries:

Modest cash prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories by class division:*

  • Best finishing selfieMost interesting location of completed 5K

  • Most creative method employed to complete the 5K

  • Participant who used the greatest number of modes to complete various 5Ks 

  • First person to complete the 5K challenge and submit their proof of completion

*The number of winners and amounts awarded will depend on the number on participants

 Winners will be notified by email.  Select entries will be posted on the Sokol SF FB page as well as the Sokol SF website, with the first name of the participant and their selfie.  By participating in our challenge, you give Sokol SF permission to use your name and selfie on our FB page and website.


Questions: Please contact sokolsf@gmail.com