Join Us for the #TeamSparkle Virtual 5k

Join Us for the #TeamSparkle Virtual 5k

Once again #TeamSparkle is running the So Cal Ragnar in order to raise awareness & money for Rett Syndrome & Girl Power 2 Cure. This terrible disease has trapped close to half a million girls in their bodies, leaving them unable to speak, walk, or even use their hands. #TeamSparkle is running because these girls can't, but we believe someday they will!

We will be running 200 miles for 200 girls during our #ragnar4rett adventure. But just because you aren't running Ragnar with us doesn't mean you can't participate. This year we invite YOU to join #TeamSparkle and participate in our #ragnar4rett journey by signing up for the #TeamSparkle virtual 5k (& yes, all profits will be donated to Girl Power 2 Cure).

Participating is easy:

1. Sign up for the #TeamSparkle virtual 5k. Registration is open now until 2/24/15. Race fees are $35. You can sign up HERE.

2. Run/walk/roll at least 3.1 miles (5k) anytime between now and Saturday, April 11th, 2015. However, we'd suggest you complete the 5k the weekend that we are running Ragnar So Cal (April 10th-11th). YOU will be receiving a real, actual bib AND a beautiful, sparkly, die cast #TeamSparkle medal the week of April 6th.

3. Share your pictures with the rest of #TeamSparkle on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtags #ragnar4rett and #TeamSparkle. Post pics of your #flatsparkle (the clothes & gear you are rocking), your medal, your run, and anything else you want to share. Although you may be racing virtually, by posting your pics to our Facebook page, or using the hashtags on Instagram & Twitter - we can cheer everyone on!

A real bib? A sparkly, die cast #TeamSparkle medal? Raising money for Girl Power 2 Cure? Who's ready to sign up? I know we are!

If you live in, near, or around Orange County, or happen to be visiting on Saturday, April 4th, 2015, you are welcome to join us for the real-life version of the virtual run -- more details soon.

Can't participate in the #TeamSparkle 5k, or prefer to donate directly to Girl Power 2 Cure? You can do that here: http://www.razoo.com/story/Ultra-Team-Sparkle-Runs-Ragnar4rett

Princess Expo Pick-up Option

The last thing you need to worry about before your race is will your skirt arrive in time. As usual, we will be offering an expo pick-up option for online ordering for the runDisney Princess 1/2 Marathon Weekend. Place your order between February 10 and February 15 and your order will be waiting for you at the expo.

You will find this option at the end of the checkout process. After you enter your "shipping address," choose Expo Pick-up: Princess Expo from your shipping options.

And for all of those wondering which color skirts we will be bringing, here's a complete list: Red, Pink, Magenta, Yellow, Lime, Green, Teal, Pale Blue, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Purple, Gunmetal, Red with White Polka Dots, Neon Pink, Neon Lime, White, and Midnight.

Twitter Party Time

What? Twitter Party!
Who? YOU
When? Wednesday night, 5pm PST
There will be prizes so don't miss out!

Connect with Team Sparkle

* Post your sparkle stories & photos to our Facebook Fan Page.
* Tweet with us at @SparkleAthletic & use #TeamSparkle
* Tag us in your Instagram photos @SparkleAthletic and #TeamSparkle
* Send us your sparkle stories & race recaps for our blog.