Not interested in racing in-person this year or maybe you just can’t make it to Niantic? No problem, keep the tradition alive and take part in the Virtual O’ Niantic 5K! Run or walk the 3.1 mile race distance anywhere and anytime you’d like between March 7-15, then submit your 5K results through your haku participant account to make it official! All participants in the Virtual 5K still maintain their eligibility to be a part of the Lucky or Li’l Lucky Challenge!
VIRTUAL 5K
PERKS
Register for the Virtual 5K option to get in on the race action from wherever you’d like!
- Event swag mailed to your door!
- Eligibility to take part in the Lucky or Li’l Lucky Challenge!
- Verified Results DETAILS
- Results must be submitted through your haku account between 12:00 AM on Saturday, 3/8 and 11:59 PM on Monday, 3/17.
- Advanced wearable technology integrations
- Virtual Enhancements DETAILS
- Downloadable race bib
- Customizable finisher certificate
- Custom Run Irish themed playlist curated by the professionals at Powerstation Events
REQUIREMENTS
Virtual race participants are urged not to run the official course on race day. Otherwise, run anywhere you want! Start right at your front door, jump on a treadmill, head to your favorite bike trail, or create and explore a special new route to commemorate the race. Just be safe and have fun!
Registration fee is $27 for the Virtual 5K.
Participants must be at least 5 years of age to enter the Virtual 5K.
This event gives participants the flexibility to participate when and where it is convenient. As such, there are no deferments for virtual events.
No awards presented in the virtual 5K. Results for virtual races will be displayed as their own category and will not be combined with the in-person results.
RESULT SUBMISSION
Participants will be timed and measured using their own timing device. To make your race official, submit a run or walk through your haku participant account between 12:00 AM on Saturday, March 7 and 11:59 PM on Monday, March 16 using one of the two following options:
- OPTION 1 /// ADD FROM WEARABLE – Sync a compatible wearable device prior to your activity. Once your device syncs, select the activity within the haku results platform to submit.
- Compatible with: Suunto / Polar / FitBit / Garmin
- Don’t have a wearable device? No problem! Download the free MapMyRun on your smartphone and use it to track your pace, time, and distance.
- OPTION 2 /// ADD MANUALLY – Enter results manually. Feel free to submit an image for verification of your activity.
For details regarding activity tracking, wearable devices, timing, and results submission, CLICK HERE
For issues with haku participant accounts, device syncing or leaderboard data, please contact support@hakusports.com
