Wrightsville Beach Jingle Bell Run: Dec. 12th

LIVE IN-PERSON RACE INSTRUCTIONS

While we are excited to celebrate the annual Jingle Bell Run, we want to be sure we’re celebrating safely.

For participants running the race in person, here is our approved social distancing and sanitization plan. 

• Start Line

1. 1. There will be 1 start line and 1 finish line in a separate location.
   2. Ground markings will be at the start line for participants to start 6 feet apart.
   3. Groups will start in staggered waves. Number of participants per wave will be determined on gathering numbers.
   4. Waves times will be listed near the top and bottom of this page in the schedule sections.
   5. Participants are asked to not come to the Start Line until 5 minutes before their Wave Start Time.
   6. Single use face masks will be available at the start line. Per the NC Governor’s Executive Order: Participants are to wear a mask, including at the Start Line, when social distancing is not possible.  Masks can be removed once the race starts. Do not wear while running.

• Finish Line

1. 1. Participants will be asked to exit the finish line area immediately following their race.
   2. Single use face masks will be available at the finish line.
   3. Family, friends, and participants watching the race are not permitted at the Start and Finish Lines to stay within the mass gathering number.  To watch runners, please find a spot anywhere along the course.
   4. Water bottles will be available at the finish line for runners to grab on their own.
   5. No medals or awards will be given at the finish line.

• Water Stop

1. 1. Small water bottles will be available at the water stop for runners to grab on their own.

• Face Coverings

1. 1. It’s Go Time staff and volunteers are required to wear face coverings. 
   2. Single use face masks will be available at the start line. Per the NC Governor’s Executive Order: Participants are to wear a mask, including at the Start Line, when social distancing is not possible.  Masks can be removed once the race starts. Do not wear while running.
   3. Single use face coverings will be available at the finish line.

• Cleaning & Hygiene 

1. 1. Staff will perform routine cleaning of any frequently touched areas.
   2. Hand sanitizer will be readily available at the Finish Line.

• Monitoring for Symptoms

1. 1. Participants are being reminded if they display any of the COVID-19 symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, to remain home.

• Protecting the Vulnerable Populations

1. 1. We are asking all participants who fall into the vulnerable population class to stay home and run the event virtually.

• Packet Pickup & Registration

1. 1. Packet Pickup:  In-Person AND Virtual participants (unless you paid for the mailing option) must pickup their packet at Fleet Feet Wilmington on December 11 from 4 PM – 6 PM. If you cannot make it, you can pickup at the race no more than 10 minutes prior to your wave start time. 
   2. Registration: NO on-site registration will be available at packet pickup or on race morning. Participants interested in registering on-site must be able to sign up on their own personal device. 

 

VIRTUAL RACE INSTRUCTIONS – READ BEFORE YOU RUN!

1. GET THE IYR VIRTUAL APP

– Download the App called “IYR VIRTUAL” on your phone.  IYR has several apps, so be sure to download the one called IYR VIRTUAL. The App is not required, but makes uploading your results automatic.

– Once you open the App, you will be asked for your name and email address to find your registration record.  You will need to use the email address associated with your registration profile. If someone else’s email address was used for your registration profile, you will need to use that email.

2. RUN YOUR RACE

– Run or walk the distance you registered for at any time and anywhere between December 11 and December 13.

3. SUBMIT YOUR TIME (read before you run)

– Option 1: Run with the IYR Virtual App, and let it record your finish time. The App will track your run, tell you when you finish the race, and automatically upload your finish time to the race results.

1) When you’re ready to run, open the IYR Virtual App using the email address associated with your registration record.

2) Search for the name of the race.

3) Click on “Tracker” and then on “Ready for My Race”

4) You will be prompted to enable Background Location in your Settings.  Make sure this background setting is set to ALWAYS, and NOT Only When Using.  The ALWAYS setting ensures that if the phone goes to sleep, or you play music, the App will still track your run.  Following your race, simply go to Settings, find IYR Virtual, and turn off Background Location.

– Option 2: Use the IYR Virtual App to Manually Upload your results from your Garmin, GPS, or Strava to the IYR Virtual App after your race.  After your race, open the App, find the race, click on Tracker, then Upload Results.

– Option 3: Upload a picture of your results through a Google From. Use the following link to send us a picture of your results.  Your results will not post automatically online like those using the IYR Virtual App, as we have to upload these results manually. SUBMIT RESULTS HERE

4. SHARE YOUR PICTURES

– Be sure to take pictures of your run/walk and share them with us.  We will be creating a Facebook album.  SUMBIT PICTURES HERE