Hi Runners!

Thanks again for being a valued member of the PACE Runs Family! We are honored that you chose to stick with us virtually to complete your Queens PACE Virtual 5K/10K.

Please feel free to use the following apps to track your run: Strava, Nike Run Club, Mapmyrun, fitbit, Runkeeper, Run Tracker, etc.

Join our PACE Runs Strava club and look for the Queens PACE Virtual 5K/10K event.

We will begin accepting submission of your virtual run results starting July 30^th - August 12^th.

Virtual Run Submission

Complete the Virtual Run Finisher Survey (CLICK HERE)

Your Running Route

Be on alert and vigilant while running. This is not a race, meaning that you are not on a closed course. Please try to find an area that is not too congested and be aware of your surroundings.

For this event, some of the PACE Runs team will be at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on August 8^th at 9:30 AM to kick off the Virtual Festival Area. Look for us at the Globe located in Corona Park.

Virtual Festival Area (August 8th ONLY)

YOU’RE INVITED to the Queens PACE Virtual 5K/10K Queens for Queens Virtual Festival Area!

Please join the Virtual Festival Area using the link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pace-runs-queens-pace-5k10k-virtual-festival-area-tickets-115290587250

The fun begins on August 8^th. If you’re ready to earn your Queens PACE 5K/10K medal, join us at the virtual start line for a send off like no other including a warm up with a certified trainer and accomplished runner.

The PACE Runs Queens PACE Virtual 5K/ 10K officially opens on July 30^th and closes on August 9^th. If you’re not planning to run on August 8th, or already earned your medal, join us anyway for the most hype celebration ever. After we send off our runners at 10 am, there will be music, prizes, games, workouts, and workshops for everyone to enjoy!

We're celebrating and empowering our QUEENS, so get those crowns ready.

See the full list of activities below:

Opening Ceremonies
9:30 AM Welcome

9:35 AM Royal Warmup by Cardi Davis

9:45 AM Star Spangled Banner and Black National Anthem sung by Natalie Randall

9:50 AM Special Guests- Commissioner Silver

10:00 AM Start line Send off by Medal Addict

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Mainstage
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Music and Games by Medal Addict

11:00 PM Athlete Celebration

Workshops
10:15 AM- 11:00 AM Workshop #1

Eat like the Royals Nutrition by Dwayne, owner of ReadySetGreat

Health and nutrition tips for women and Black Athletes

11:15 AM- 11:45 AM Workshop #2

Unrelenting Queens- Adaptive Athlete Discussion with:

Lani Woods
Selenia Sosa
Darlene Taylor
Kianna Biggs
Dianna Maddalon
Kimberly Rose

11:15 AM- 11:45 AM Workshop #3

The Royal Treatment DIY Self- Care 101 Workshop by Simone Waugh, Medal Addict, Inc.

11:50 AM -12:35 PM Workshop #4

Crowns Up Panel featuring Mental Health professionals:

Elsa J Smith, MSW, LCSW, NCC Founder/ Owner of Nu Beginning Center LLC
Sonia Sears LCSW- Founder of Soul Vision Wellness
Dominique Miller, LMSW
Krystal Miller, LMSW
Also featuring: Coco Chanel - Branding Specialist

Running Etiquette: Social Distancing

Please practice social distancing when completing your virtual run. Running solo is the way to go! If your prefer running with others, we suggest running with just one other individual. Remember to remain at least 6 feet apart from each other.

Additionally, don't forget your face covering. Especially if you are completing your run during popular running hours, you want to make sure your mouth and nose is covered. If you are someone who has difficulty running with a face covering, try to beat the crowds!

Social Media

Post your before, during and after pics/videos of your virtual experience to be featured in the PACE Runs virtual post run highlights slideshow.

Tag us via IG: @paceruns_

The hashtags for this virtual run are:

#QueensPaceRun

#PaceRuns

#KeepThePace

#medaladdict

Delivery of Run Swag

For this race, run swag includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Shipment details coming soon.