Back The Blue "Live Virtual" 5k/10k
- Date Sat 8th May 2027
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $26.44 - $31.74
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Back The Blue "Live Virtual" 5K/10K on Saturday, May 8th, 2027! This exciting event, taking place in Wesley Chapel, Pasco, is dedicated to honoring America's law enforcement and promises a unique virtual running experience. Participants can choose to run either the 5K or 10K distance, all while connecting with thousands of fellow runners across the nation.
Join the fun with a scheduled race start at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, and enjoy the thrill of a live-stream check-in. Whether you're running on a treadmill, a local trail, or your neighborhood streets, you can submit your race time via text. All registrants will receive a special blue line silicone bracelet and a custom medal, with age group winners earning engraved recognition on their medals. If you can't make the race on the scheduled date, there's a "medal only" option available too! Don't miss this chance to participate in a meaningful event while enjoying camaraderie and competition from the comfort of your own space. Mark your calendars and get ready to Back The Blue!
Join the fun with a scheduled race start at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, and enjoy the thrill of a live-stream check-in. Whether you're running on a treadmill, a local trail, or your neighborhood streets, you can submit your race time via text. All registrants will receive a special blue line silicone bracelet and a custom medal, with age group winners earning engraved recognition on their medals. If you can't make the race on the scheduled date, there's a "medal only" option available too! Don't miss this chance to participate in a meaningful event while enjoying camaraderie and competition from the comfort of your own space. Mark your calendars and get ready to Back The Blue!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS THE MAY 2027 RACE
To honor America's Law Enforcement, Relevant Running brings you another of our signature "live virtual" races!
Join us on Saturday May 8th 2027 for our 5th annual BACK THE BLUE "LIVE VIRTUAL" 5K/10K. This is no ordinary virtual run. It's a unique virtual running event, with thousands of runners who have already experienced and love our unique live virtual race format. Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday May 8th 2027 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via text or Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners/walkers will text screenshots or pictures of their chosen method of time and distance keeping), a private and active Facebook group dedicated to our runners and walkers. All participants will receive a blue line silicon bracelet, and the one of a kind custom BACK THE BLUE 5K/10K themed medal, with age group and overall winners receiving laser engraving of their time and placement on the back of their medal! (see pictures below for the medal and swag)
******* If you cannot or do not wish participate on the scheduled race date of May 8th 2027 during the race window (7am to 11am Eastern time USA on race day), you can absolutely still register. Please select the "medal only" option, and we'll ship you your medal and blue line silicone bracelet about a week prior to the race date so you can run it whenever you want.******
All registered runners should join our private Facebook Group for access to positive discussions and posts regarding our live virtual races and challenges, race day live-stream virtual check-in and virtual start (Please note: joining the Facebook group is NOT required to participate. You can always check in on race day via text)
Here is the Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/
You are also encouraged to bookmark our Linktree page with links to all our open races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Race Date live virtual check in and start time: Sat. May 8, 2027. Virtual check-in via text or live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time USA. Virtual race start at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going while you are running, and we will be waiting for you to complete your 5k or 10k during the race day window of 7am to 11am Eastern time USA.
Pricing includes US shipping, and the registration link is priced to include shipping costs within the Continental United States. Any runners outside the Continental United States may have an extra shipping charge, and will be contacted by the Race Director with the amount. Please note - Shipping is via USPS 1st Class Mail (aka Ground Select) with tracking.
Timekeeping: Given the unique nature of each runner's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day (only) via text (phone number to be provided in pre-race info emails). For example: Treadmill runners/walkers may text a picture of their treadmill console. Or, phone app users may screenshot their completed run/walk on their phone app and text the picture. Or, runners/walkers using a fitness watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run or walk in any way that is safe, legal, and ethical in your area. It is entirely the participant's choice, and responsibility to follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.
Results for those who choose to run competitively will be published in the Facebook Group.
Age Groups for 5k or 10k participants (custom engraving of your time and placement for the back of the medals for age group winners)
Overall, Top 3, Male and Female.
01-09, Top 3, Male and Female.
10-14, Top 3, Male and Female.
15-19, Top 3, Male and Female.
20-24, Top 3, Male and Female.
25-29, Top 3, Male and Female.
30-34, Top 3, Male and Female.
35-39, Top 3, Male and Female.
40-44, Top 3, Male and Female.
45-49, Top 3, Male and Female.
50-54, Top 3, Male and Female.
55-59, Top 3, Male and Female.
60-64, Top 3, Male and Female.
65-69, Top 3, Male and Female.
70-74, Top 3, Male and Female.
75-79, Top 3, Male and Female.
80-89, Top 3, Male and Female.
90 and Over, Top 3, Male and Female.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at fjjrunning@gmail.com
Race Contact Info
To honor America's Law Enforcement, Relevant Running brings you another of our signature "live virtual" races!
Join us on Saturday May 8th 2027 for our 5th annual BACK THE BLUE "LIVE VIRTUAL" 5K/10K. This is no ordinary virtual run. It's a unique virtual running event, with thousands of runners who have already experienced and love our unique live virtual race format. Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday May 8th 2027 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via text or Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners/walkers will text screenshots or pictures of their chosen method of time and distance keeping), a private and active Facebook group dedicated to our runners and walkers. All participants will receive a blue line silicon bracelet, and the one of a kind custom BACK THE BLUE 5K/10K themed medal, with age group and overall winners receiving laser engraving of their time and placement on the back of their medal! (see pictures below for the medal and swag)
******* If you cannot or do not wish participate on the scheduled race date of May 8th 2027 during the race window (7am to 11am Eastern time USA on race day), you can absolutely still register. Please select the "medal only" option, and we'll ship you your medal and blue line silicone bracelet about a week prior to the race date so you can run it whenever you want.******
All registered runners should join our private Facebook Group for access to positive discussions and posts regarding our live virtual races and challenges, race day live-stream virtual check-in and virtual start (Please note: joining the Facebook group is NOT required to participate. You can always check in on race day via text)
Here is the Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/
You are also encouraged to bookmark our Linktree page with links to all our open races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Race Date live virtual check in and start time: Sat. May 8, 2027. Virtual check-in via text or live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time USA. Virtual race start at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going while you are running, and we will be waiting for you to complete your 5k or 10k during the race day window of 7am to 11am Eastern time USA.
Pricing includes US shipping, and the registration link is priced to include shipping costs within the Continental United States. Any runners outside the Continental United States may have an extra shipping charge, and will be contacted by the Race Director with the amount. Please note - Shipping is via USPS 1st Class Mail (aka Ground Select) with tracking.
Timekeeping: Given the unique nature of each runner's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day (only) via text (phone number to be provided in pre-race info emails). For example: Treadmill runners/walkers may text a picture of their treadmill console. Or, phone app users may screenshot their completed run/walk on their phone app and text the picture. Or, runners/walkers using a fitness watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run or walk in any way that is safe, legal, and ethical in your area. It is entirely the participant's choice, and responsibility to follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.
Results for those who choose to run competitively will be published in the Facebook Group.
Age Groups for 5k or 10k participants (custom engraving of your time and placement for the back of the medals for age group winners)
Overall, Top 3, Male and Female.
01-09, Top 3, Male and Female.
10-14, Top 3, Male and Female.
15-19, Top 3, Male and Female.
20-24, Top 3, Male and Female.
25-29, Top 3, Male and Female.
30-34, Top 3, Male and Female.
35-39, Top 3, Male and Female.
40-44, Top 3, Male and Female.
45-49, Top 3, Male and Female.
50-54, Top 3, Male and Female.
55-59, Top 3, Male and Female.
60-64, Top 3, Male and Female.
65-69, Top 3, Male and Female.
70-74, Top 3, Male and Female.
75-79, Top 3, Male and Female.
80-89, Top 3, Male and Female.
90 and Over, Top 3, Male and Female.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at fjjrunning@gmail.com
Race Contact Info
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