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THE RACE 2020 PIVOT EDITION
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WE ARE 3 WEEKS AWAY FROM THE RACE 2020 WEEKEND!
and here is what you can expect...
Have you visited your RunSignUp registration confirmation and double, triple, quadruple checked your mailing address, preferred shirt size, and basic information is confirmed and correct? Click HERE to check that out?
(reminder we switched platforms from active.com to RunSignUp on 8/1/2020 so if you were registered before 8/1 you will need to go in and claim your RunSignUp registration - This notice was emailed on 8/11/2020)
Georgia residents. Save the dates for Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. We will be hosting a local drive-thru and wal- up packet pick up event Atlanta. This will be an OPTIONAL early packet pick up opportunity for all those in the Atlanta, Georgia area. You will receive your official invite on Monday. (don't worry, if you can't make it, we will mail your packet)
Registered 5K, Half Marathon, & Bike Ride participant race packets will begin to ship on Monday, September 21st and all will be shipped by Wednesday, September 23rd. Please allow 5-7 postal business days for your packet to arrive before inquiring.
There are just over 400 registrations remaining for The Race 2020 Pivot Edition. Are your friends and family joining you? Please share The Race with them and encourage them to join you for YOUR race in October.
The Race 2020 Pivot Edition Schedule and Events listed and detailed below!
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The Race, Race Director, Tes Sobomehin Marshall is using the heightened awareness of Black Excellence as a platform to expand the reach of the Mission and Purpose of The Race.
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"The Goal is that The Race becomes the World Major of the Black Running Community and just another excellent race for runners & walkers of all races, creeds, paces, and speeds to have on their race bucket list"
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READ feature story in MidStrike Magazine
LISTEN to feature in Running Through It Podcast
WATCH feature in Charge Running App YouTube Series
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THE RACE WEEKEND
More than a just medal and a shirt!!
4-Day Weekend of EXCELLENCE
Thursday, October 1st - Opening Night Welcome Event
Live Streamed Event from Steady Hand Beer Co.
Co-hosted by runningnerds & Our Culture Brewing
Entertainment with DJ Magnificent Maal & The Queen Sheba
Friday, October 2nd - The Race 2020 Virtual Expo
Powered by EventHub
Excelled by JUVARE
Showcase of Corporate and Small Business Partners
Speaker Series excelled by Citizens Trust Bank
Hosted by The Run Duo & The Race
Saturday, October 3rd - The Race Half Marathon, 5K, & Bike Ride
Live Digital 5K & HM Race Events w/ Charge Running App
- 5K MC'ed by Coco-Chanel Jones
- Half Marathon MC'ed by Dane Robinson
Strava Cycling Challenged hosted by Dope Pedalers Bike Club
Race Day Festivities hosted by Medal Addict
Sunday, October 4th - Community Impact Service Day
RACErs serving with hands and feet all over the nation in the spirit of Service & Impact
The Race 2020 Excellence Wrap Up Party at Monday Night Garage
Black is Beautiful Beer + The Race Collaboration Release Party
Join us and bring along your family and friends!
Registration & Info for The Race 2020 Pivot Edition
The Race archives and info hub at www.theraceuc.com
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CALLING ALL KINGS
Fellas...men...dudes...gentlemen... what's up with this chart??
We've got to do better!
Ladies, can you help? Do you have a man, boy, prince, phenom in your world that needs to be joining us for The Race? Let's get them signed up and give them an opportunity to experience their own finish line and achievement. Next 50 men who use code KINGS will enjoy $5 off their registration. Can we get to 70/30 split at least???
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The 7 Pilars of The Race:
BLACK EXCELLENCE, OWNERSHIP, SERVICE, LEGACY, IMPACT, UNITY, & LOVE.
The Race partners have continued to show tremendous support through these challenging times in our world. We applaud their tenacity as small and corporate business entities and will continue to reciprocate that support and love.
RACErs Please #SUPPORTBLACKOWNEDBUSINESS and #SUPPORTLOCAL as often as you are able!
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The Race 2020 Sponsor & Vendor Partners
Juvare
HJ Russell & Company
Citizens Trust Bank
Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
HelloHealth Today
Monday Night Brewing Co.
AlkaVita Water
Elite Feet
Clarion Inn & Suites
Concessions International
iwi Fresh Garden & Day Spa
RelieveIt
Kika Stretch Studio
Aire PT to PR
ProBlk Health Vitamins
Charge Running App
Base Performance
Your Crescendo
CamSwank
Olle Fitness
Allie T's Resiliency Beanies
Angie O'neal Designs
Natural Fit Designs
runningnerds
Steady Hand Beer Co.
Our Culture Brewing
goodwipes
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Elite Feet
Elite Feet is a black family owned and operated run specialty business that sells high quality footwear and apparel for the entire family. RACErs can contact owners Jason & Joy Hunt for virtual gait analysis, running shoes, & accessories orders. Mention THE RACE for 15% off and FREE SHIPPING on all orders.
302-420-7524
info@elitefeet302.com
www.elitefeet302.com
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Charge Running App
We will meet on Race Day October 3rd in the Charge Running App!
Live EmCee!
Music
Live Chat!
Live Stats!
Live Leaderboard!
Live Map Tracking!
You choose your route but through the technology of Charge Running we can all run TOGETHER!
Learn More & Try it out for 14 days HERE.
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AlkaVita Alkaline Water
This limited edition bottle honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Red, Black, & Green Flag is available for pre order. 10% of all cases sold will go towards organizations and families who have fought against social injustice in the United States!.
Pre-Order TODAY!
Visit website AlkaVita.Life or Dial 1-855-904-VITA!
#STAYHYDRATED
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RelieveIt Gel & Footspray
In the late 1800's on the island of Trinidad a community healer called Mother Skinner created an amazing pain remedy using Carribean pine resin. It's extraordinarily restorative qualities can now be found in RelieveIt. First prevention of the onset of muscle soreness aka "Muscle Fever".
LEARN MORE & ORDER 20% off code RUNNINGNERDS20
http://www.2relieveit.com
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BASE Performance
The Race 2020 welcomes training partner, BASE Performance. Try out the amazing products with a BASE Sample Pack.
BASE Sample Pack comes with the following:
1 bag of Cran-Razz hydro
1 flavor of each bar
1 flavor of each gel
LEARN MORE & ORDER
33% off code TEAMSAMPLE2020
https://www.baseperformance.com
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SHOP THE RACE
www.theraceuc.com/shop
- Hightlighted Items: The Race Hoodies & Beanies - Fall is Near
- Lowest markdown on final inventory of The Race Legacy Jackets & Singlets!
Tag @therace_uc on all your virtual races, runs, and workouts! #reptherace #repyourcity #repyourhood #supportblackowned
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SERVICE & IMPACT
How will you serve your community over The Race Weekend?
We are excited to provide monetary donations opportunities to several amazing charity and non-profit partners including .....
We encourage every RACEr to set up a volunteer experience for The Race Weekend Oct. 1st-4th to give back to your community.
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THE RACE PLAYLIST
The Race 2020 Playlist on Tidal
curated by DJ Magnificent Maal
The official playlist of The Race 2020
Songs of inspiration, love, dopeness, and legacy!
Exclusively on Tidal
Download and Listen HERE
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www.theraceuc.com
Visit The Race website for all the latest updates and info, including media features, hotel accommodations, sponsor partner application, volunteering etc.
The Race 2020 is October 1st-4th!
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