Kelvin Kiptum & Coach Tribute Run / Walk Virtual Challenge
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM PST
Palmdale, California
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Join the heartfelt Kelvin Kiptum & Coach Tribute Run/Walk Virtual Challenge on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Palmdale, Los Angeles. This uplifting event invites participants from around the globe to honor the legacy of elite marathoner Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana, who were tragically lost in a car crash.
Whether you choose to run or walk, the challenge encourages you to cover any distance for a total time of 235 minutes, reflecting Kiptum's remarkable World Record Marathon time. You can complete this tribute in one go or break it up into multiple segments throughout the day. As you participate, don't forget to log your activity, submit your results, and share your journey with friends and family by posting photos on social media. Let’s come together to celebrate their memory with movement and community spirit!
Whether you choose to run or walk, the challenge encourages you to cover any distance for a total time of 235 minutes, reflecting Kiptum's remarkable World Record Marathon time. You can complete this tribute in one go or break it up into multiple segments throughout the day. As you participate, don't forget to log your activity, submit your results, and share your journey with friends and family by posting photos on social media. Let’s come together to celebrate their memory with movement and community spirit!
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WHAT: Run or Walk on Sunday, Feb 18 any distance for a total time of 235 anywhere in the world to honor Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana who were tragically killed in a car crash on February 11. This is not a race - it's a tribute run/walk.
HOW: You can do this in one or multiple efforts during the day, totalling 235 (Kiptum's World Record Marathon Time).
LOG YOUR ACTIVITY, SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS (AND ADD A PHOTO): You can run/walk in one effort for 235 or multiple efforts (eg, 3 times during the day for about 1 hour each).
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS/LOG ACTIVITY (AND PHOTOS): Learn More https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
HOW DO I VIEW YOUR DIGITAL BIB: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-digital-bib **share your digital bib on social media print out and include in your photos
HOW: You can do this in one or multiple efforts during the day, totalling 235 (Kiptum's World Record Marathon Time).
LOG YOUR ACTIVITY, SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS (AND ADD A PHOTO): You can run/walk in one effort for 235 or multiple efforts (eg, 3 times during the day for about 1 hour each).
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS/LOG ACTIVITY (AND PHOTOS): Learn More https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
HOW DO I VIEW YOUR DIGITAL BIB: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-digital-bib **share your digital bib on social media print out and include in your photos
Location
39700 30th W, Palmdale, 93551, CA, United States
Kelvin Kiptum & Coach Tribute Run / Walk Virtual Challenge
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