Weekly Update July 23

Weekly Update: July 23 Edition

I'll be posting weekly updates on the website until Race Day (September 12!) draws near! Keep checking back to stay in the know on 5k On The Farm!

We're up to ___6___ registrants for the run! Hey, it's a start! Right now, there are three people signed up for Virtual Run and three signed up for 5K. No one signed up for the 1-Mile course yet... If you've been thinking about signing up, please go ahead and do so! Don't wait until the last minute because in the last week the price goes up five dollars! You want to get a deal, right? So, do it now! Click the RunSignUp link over there in the side bar, or click on the SignUp! tab above! :)

Running in the USA
With our race being on RunSignUp, we were automatically posted on the Running in the USA website! So, that's cool.  Running in the USA is a website I check frequently when looking for races, especially in places I'm traveling to. It was kind of surreal to see my race on their website, but very cool!

Race Bibs
Race Bibs have been ordered and are expected to arrive no later than July 31. For you three Virtual Runners who have already registered: once I get the bibs in and the t-shirts printed, I'll begin mailing out your race packets. I'm meeting with a t-shirt printing place today to get started on that process.

FACEBOOK: 5K On The Farm has it's own Facebook page AND a Facebook Event. Our Page is up to 97 "likes"-- just a few people away from 100! If you haven't yet, get on there and "like" the page. That way you won't miss any info about the run. Then, while you're on FB anyway, make sure you join the official 5K On The Farm Facebook Event!

Maroon and Gold Fun Run
If you're in the Hi-Line, MT area and love to run just like I do, you'll want to sign up for the Maroon and Gold Fun Run in Havre on August 22. They're offering 1-Mile, 5K and 10K distances. Proceeds will support the first ever MSU-Northern Cross Country Teams! They're just getting a program up and running, so this is a fundraiser event for them. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the 10K, and I'll be there handing out info about the 5K On The Farm! Here's a link to their website, where you can download registration forms and read more info: Maroon and Gold Fun Run

Connect with 5k On The Farm

Lots of news to report today, everyone!  I've been busy making updates, tweaks, and changes to this site as well as creating new ways you can connect with 5k On The Farm!  We now have a Facebook Page, a Facebook Event, online race sign-up through RunSignUp, and we're also now offering a Virtual Run! Wow. 

For a complete overview of 5k On The Farm, click on the "About" tab above. To register for the race, click the "Sign Up!" tab. 

Online Race Registration

This is probably the coolest news of all-- we are now offering online race registration through RunSignUp! If you haven't used their site for a race before, you'll be amazed at how easy it is. You can sign up for any of our race distances: 5K, 1 Mile, or Virtual Run on the RunSignUp site. You can also simply make a donation to our cause on their site. Registration is quick and easy. They do charge a nominal processing fee, starting at $2.50. 

To visit the 5k On The Farm online registration site through RunSignUp, please click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Inverness/5KOnTheFarm

As always, clicking on the "Sign Up!" tab in this website will give you the most detailed information on how to sign up. 

Virtual Run

Some of my friends and family who don't live in Montana have indicated they'd still like to participate in the race, even if they can't be here in person. While we'd love to see everyone we possibly can on the farm on race day, we understand that it is just not possible for everyone to be here. That's why we decided to also open a Virtual Run. 

What's a Virtual Run? You pay your race registration, then we mail you your stuff and you run or walk any distance you choose at any time you choose. It's a great way for people who live far, far away to still connect with 5k On The Farm and be with us in spirit. 

You can sign up for the Virtual Run the same way you sign up for the regular race, with the registration form OR online registration. Virtual Runners will pay $20.00, and will receive a race t-shirt and bib in the mail. There is a DEADLINE FOR VIRTUAL RUN REGISTRATION: September 5, 2015. This is to ensure we can mail you your shirt and bib before race day. Again, visit the "Sign Up!" tab to print a PDF Registration form or click the link to go to RunSignUp and register online. 

Facebook

You can Like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/5kOnTheFarm 

On the Facebook page, I'll be posting news and updates, and will link to every post I create on this website. This site will still have the most information about the race, but the Facebook page will allow you quick access to news and information, too.

Through Facebook, you can also like the 5k On The Farm Facebook Event. Here's a link to the Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1030981450245709/  Facebook Events seem to be one of the most effective ways to tell people about real events taking place. Click on over when you're on Facebook and let us know if you plan to come to the race. 

Please Like and Share the Facebook page and Event page so we can spread the word about the race! The more people we reach, the more runners we will have! 

Thanks, everyone! 

Welcome!

Welcome!

5K On The Farm will include a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile run/walk. The race will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Awards and bbq hamburger lunch using Bangs beef will follow!

Please click through the tabs of this website to read more about the race and to download and print registration forms.

We look forward to seeing you on race day!