Save the Chubby Mermaids (Manatees) Virtual Race

Saturday, June 24 – Monday, December 25, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
New York
$7.35–$42.26 · 4 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the fun and make a difference at the "Save the Chubby Mermaids (Manatees) Virtual Race," taking place from June 24, 2023, to December 25, 2023, in New York. This exciting event invites participants to run any distance—whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, or your own preferred distance—at your own pace and location. Each registration contributes 30% of the net profit to the Save the Manatee Club, supporting vital efforts to protect these gentle giants and their habitats for future generations.

Participants can look forward to a fantastic virtual experience, complete with digital tools including a certificate of completion, a custom backdrop photo, and access to training plans. Choose from various race packets, including options for medals, shirts, and special souvenirs. Not only will you have a great time exercising, but you'll also be playing an essential role in raising awareness and funds for manatee conservation. Sign up today and help save the Chubby Mermaids while enjoying a unique virtual race experience!

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Races

  • 5k/10k/13.1 Full Packet (Shirt, Medal, Shipping Included)

    Incl. $2.86 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal

    Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $34.86

    Entries closed
  • 5k/10k/13.1 Premium Packet (Full Packet + Souvenir, Shipping Included)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.26 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal, Souvenir

    Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $42.26

    Entries closed
  • Medal Only Packet (Large Medal, Shipping Included)

    Incl. $1.87 Fee & Medal

    Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $16.87

    Entries closed
  • Virtual Packet Only (Emailed)

    Virtual

    Incl. $1.35 Fee

    Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $7.35

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

SAVE THE CHUBBY MERMAIDS!

MANATEES ARE DYING AT AN ALARMING RATE... FOR EVERY REGISTRATION, WE'LL BE GIVING 30% OF THE NET PROFIT TO SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB TO HELP PROTECT MANATEES AND THEIR HABITAT TO PRESERVE FUTURE GENERATIONS.

HTTPS://WWW.WASHINGTONPOST.COM/NATION/2021/06/05/FLORIDA-MANATEE-DEATHS-RECORD-2021/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/05/florida-manatee-deaths-record-2021

SAVE THE MANATEE CLUBS MISSION IS TO PROTECT MANATEES AND THEIR AQUATIC HABITAT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THEIR WORK FOCUSES ON:

- INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
- SPONSORING RESEARCH, RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND RELEASE EFFORTS
- ADVOCATING FOR STRONG PROTECTION MEASURES, SUCH AS BOAT SPEED ZONES AND SANCTUARIES
- TAKING LEGAL ACTION WHEN APPROPRIATE
- SUPPORTING RESCUE, REHABILITATION, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION EFFORTS IN THE WIDER CARIBBEAN, SOUTH AMERICA, AND WEST AFRICA

WITH PREMIUM PACKETS, WE'LL INCLUDE AN EXTRA SOUVENIR/GIFT TO YOU!

RUN A 5K, 10K, HALF-MARATHON, MARATHON, OR ANY OTHER RUN DISTANCE ANYWHERE, ANY PLACE ON YOUR OWN TIME AND ROUTE.

PACKETS CAN ALSO BE REQUESTED TO SENT EARLY! EMAIL YOUR REQUEST TO [email protected] AND FORWARD OUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR EARLY PACKET SENDS!

VIRTUAL RUN: WHAT IS IT? AND 11 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RUN ONE
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VIRTUALRUNS/ https://www.thebestraces.com/virtualruns

THE VIRTUAL PACKET (12 DIGITAL TOOLS TOTAL) WILL FEATURE A COMPLETE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE SENT TO YOUR INBOX. YOU'LL ALSO BE ABLE TO:
- SUBMIT TIMES
- GET A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
- GET A CUSTOM BACKDROP PHOTO
- GET A DIGITAL RUNNING JOURNAL
- FUN WARRIOR FIT TRAINING PLANS FOR 5K/10K/13.1
- ACCESS TO OUR NEWSLETTER AND CONTESTS!

THE MEDAL ONLY PACKET WILL FEATURE THE VIRTUAL PACKET + LARGE MEDAL SHIPPED TO YOUR HOME!

THE FULL PACKET (ANY DISTANCE) WILL FEATURE THE VIRTUAL PACKET + BIB + LARGE MEDAL + A RUNNING SHIRT.

THE PREMIUM PACKET (ANY DISTANCE) WILL FEATURE THE 12 TOOLS VIRTUAL PACKET + LARGE MEDAL + SHIRT + SOUVENIR OR SNACKS SHIPPED TO YOU!


IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:

For International orders, we can ship shirts to U.K., Germany, Canada, and Australia. There will be no surcharge for overseas mailing but custom shirts will be mailed in lieu of medal. Medals can be requested but will require an additional $8.00 for overseas mailing.

For International orders, medals are standard design for all types of medals (Custom Medals CANNOT be shipped overseas at this time).

Location

Anywhere, Anywhere, 10001, NY, United States

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