The Rundown
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Past event
7:00 PM EDT
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
$11.60 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Rundown 5K, taking place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in the picturesque Kill Devil Hills, Dare. This unique race is set against the backdrop of the summer solstice, promising an unforgettable evening of fun and friendly competition. Participants will start and finish in the parking lot of Aviation Park, with the race kicking off at 7:00 PM.
What makes The Rundown 5K truly special is its thrilling twist: runners will be racing backwards! This innovative format means that the tension builds as you navigate the course without seeing the countdown clock, adding an exciting element of strategy to your run. With no personal timing devices allowed, you're in for a true challenge. The event wraps up at 8:00 PM sharp, so be prepared for a fun-filled race that will test your instincts and speed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab your club logo'd solo cup as swag and enjoy light refreshments after the race. Join us for an evening of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Kill Devil Hills!
What makes The Rundown 5K truly special is its thrilling twist: runners will be racing backwards! This innovative format means that the tension builds as you navigate the course without seeing the countdown clock, adding an exciting element of strategy to your run. With no personal timing devices allowed, you're in for a true challenge. The event wraps up at 8:00 PM sharp, so be prepared for a fun-filled race that will test your instincts and speed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab your club logo'd solo cup as swag and enjoy light refreshments after the race. Join us for an evening of fun, fitness, and community spirit in Kill Devil Hills!
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Incl. $1.60 Fee & BEER/BEVERAGE GLASS
Entries closed7:00 PM EDT
$11.60
Organiser's description
THE RUNDOWN 5K
THIS YEAR'S RACE IS BEING HELD ON _FRIDAY JUNE 21, 2024 (SUMMER SOLSTICE)_.
DONT YOU HATE IT WHEN YOU ARE DOING A RACE AND SOMEONE IS ON YOUR TAIL DURING THE ENTIRE RACE ONLY TO PASS YOU IN THE FINISHER CHUTE?
WELL THEN THE RUNDOWN 5K (THE FROSTBITE 5K COURSE) IS FOR YOU. RACE STARTS AND ENDS IN THE PARKING LOT OF AVIATION PARK.
WILL BE PUTTING 100 ON THE CLOCK AND THE COUNTDOWN STARTS AT 7:00 PM.
SINCE IT WILL BE FACING THE PARKING LOT YOU WILL LEAVE WHEN YOU THINK YOU WILL BE BACK AT THE FINISH AT 000.
RACE IS OVER AT 8:00 PM WHEN THE CLOCK RUNS DOWN TO 000.
_NO_ PERSONAL TIMING DEVICES; WATCHES, SMART PHONES, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED. IF FOUND, THEY WILL BE LOCKED UP IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE TO SHOW YOUR BIB TO GET IT BACK.
MOST RACES START OUT IN A CROWD, BUT BEING RUN BACKWARDS, THE BOTTLE NECK WILL BE IN THE FINISHER CHUTE. WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CLOCK DO YOU TRY TO PASS THAT PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU OR DO YOU LET THE PERSON BEHIND YOU GO AHEAD?
SWAG IS A CLUB LOGO'D SOLO CUP.....CURRENT PAID CLUB MEMBERS - $5.00 AND NON-PAID CLUB MEMBERS - $10.00
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD AT AVIATION PARK (SITE OF THE FROSTBITE 5K VETERAN'S DRIVE, KDH ACROSS FROM THE FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL) FROM 5:00 PM TILL 6:45 PM ON THE DAY OF THE RACE, NO EARLIER PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE EVENT. ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN AVIATION PARK.
THIS YEAR'S RACE IS BEING HELD ON _FRIDAY JUNE 21, 2024 (SUMMER SOLSTICE)_.
DONT YOU HATE IT WHEN YOU ARE DOING A RACE AND SOMEONE IS ON YOUR TAIL DURING THE ENTIRE RACE ONLY TO PASS YOU IN THE FINISHER CHUTE?
WELL THEN THE RUNDOWN 5K (THE FROSTBITE 5K COURSE) IS FOR YOU. RACE STARTS AND ENDS IN THE PARKING LOT OF AVIATION PARK.
WILL BE PUTTING 100 ON THE CLOCK AND THE COUNTDOWN STARTS AT 7:00 PM.
SINCE IT WILL BE FACING THE PARKING LOT YOU WILL LEAVE WHEN YOU THINK YOU WILL BE BACK AT THE FINISH AT 000.
RACE IS OVER AT 8:00 PM WHEN THE CLOCK RUNS DOWN TO 000.
_NO_ PERSONAL TIMING DEVICES; WATCHES, SMART PHONES, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED. IF FOUND, THEY WILL BE LOCKED UP IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE TO SHOW YOUR BIB TO GET IT BACK.
MOST RACES START OUT IN A CROWD, BUT BEING RUN BACKWARDS, THE BOTTLE NECK WILL BE IN THE FINISHER CHUTE. WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE CLOCK DO YOU TRY TO PASS THAT PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU OR DO YOU LET THE PERSON BEHIND YOU GO AHEAD?
SWAG IS A CLUB LOGO'D SOLO CUP.....CURRENT PAID CLUB MEMBERS - $5.00 AND NON-PAID CLUB MEMBERS - $10.00
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD AT AVIATION PARK (SITE OF THE FROSTBITE 5K VETERAN'S DRIVE, KDH ACROSS FROM THE FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL) FROM 5:00 PM TILL 6:45 PM ON THE DAY OF THE RACE, NO EARLIER PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE EVENT. ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN AVIATION PARK.
Location
Skate Board Park, 103 Veteran's Drive, Kill Devil Hills, 27948, NC, United States
The Rundown
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