Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
Monday, April 8, 2024
Past event
5:00 AM CDT
Austin, Texas
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5K on Monday, April 8, 2024! This exciting virtual race coincides with a spectacular Total Solar Eclipse, the first in Texas in 146 years, and is sure to draw between 375,000 to 500,000 visitors to Austin, Travis. The eclipse will reach its peak at 1:36 PM, lasting an impressive 1 minute and 46 seconds—a moment you won’t want to miss!
Participants can run the 5K from anywhere before, during, or after the eclipse, making it a flexible and fun way to commemorate this rare phenomenon. As a special treat, all runners will receive a custom race bib, race solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a custom finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will also receive a special Solar Eclipse mood shadow commemorative pint glass for free! With local packet pickup details to be announced, this event promises fitness, fun, and a unique celebration of nature. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity pass you by—join us for a running event that will truly "eclipse" all others!
Participants can run the 5K from anywhere before, during, or after the eclipse, making it a flexible and fun way to commemorate this rare phenomenon. As a special treat, all runners will receive a custom race bib, race solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a custom finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will also receive a special Solar Eclipse mood shadow commemorative pint glass for free! With local packet pickup details to be announced, this event promises fitness, fun, and a unique celebration of nature. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity pass you by—join us for a running event that will truly "eclipse" all others!
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Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)
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Organiser's description
FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Austin, TX. The last Total Solar Eclipse in Texas was 146 years ago. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045 and only a small portion of the Texas Panhandle will experience.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 1:36 pm and will last for an astounding 1 minutes and 46 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Austin for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE AUSTIN BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Austin, TX. The last Total Solar Eclipse in Texas was 146 years ago. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045 and only a small portion of the Texas Panhandle will experience.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 1:36 pm and will last for an astounding 1 minutes and 46 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Austin for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE AUSTIN BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Location
115 Sandra Muraida Way Ste 105B, Austin, 78703, TX, United States
Austin BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
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