Hello OTR 5K crew! We so appreciate you and your patience during this challenging time. As we continue to ensure the safety of our entire community\, we are very sad to announce the official cancellation of the October 17th OTR 5K Walk/Run. \;
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\nOTR 5K Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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When is the last day I can register online?\nYou can register online up until the race start. Just be sure to give yourself time to pick up your materials and get to the starting line!
Register here.\n
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What does registration include?\nRegistration includes timed chip start and finish\, drink ticket (local beer\, soda or bottled water)\, t-shirt\, Taste of Belgium mini-waffle and option for bag drop/drawstring bag drop &ndash\; all with the backdrop of an awesome OTR summer celebration! \;
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Is this only a run or can I walk?\nYou are welcome to walk or run. Strollers are welcome as well.
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Who can participate in the run? \;
\nAny 9 or over is welcome to walk/run in the OTR 5K. For younger kids\, we offer a Kids Race at 10:00 am on the South Lawn: a ½\; mile run for children ages 6-9\, or a ¼\; mile run for kids 5 and under. All Kids Race participants receive a bib\, medal and t-shirt. \;
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Can I run with my dog?\nUnfortunately\, for safety reasons\, dogs are not allowed on the course. But they can be spectators! And PetWants will be on site in the park. Also Washington Park dog park will be open! \;
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What is the route for the race? \;\nYou can view the course map
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Will there be water on the course? \;\nYes! Close to mile 2\, our friends at the
OTR Brewery District will be providing water for you (beer comes after!) to get you to that finish line.
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Where do I get my packet before the race?\nPacket Pickup is at the
Central Parkway YMCA\, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursday\, October 15 and all day (5:00 am - 9:00 pm) on Friday\, October 16. On race day\, you can pick up your packet at registration at Washington Park.
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I can&rsquo\;t get to packet-pickup. Can my friend pick-up my packet? \;\nYes! No ID required\, they can just let us know your information and we will make it happen!
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When is the last day I can register online?\nYou can register online up until the race start. Just be sure to give yourself time to pick up your materials and get to the starting line! \;
Register here.\n
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Can I register on-site the day of the race?\nWe will have on-site registration for the race on Saturday\, beginning at 7:30 am. \;
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Is there anything happening on Friday besides packet pick up?\nWe may be kicking off the
Summer Celebration on Friday evening with Art on Vine vendors and local food trucks in Washington Park from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Head to the
OTR5k Facebook page for updates!
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Are there medals for the race?\nRookwood Pottery Medals will be awarded to the top male and top female in each age category (14 &\; under\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35 -39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60 -64\, 65-69\, 70+) along with:\n
\n - Top 3 overall male
\n - Top 3 overall female
\n - First male and female with stroller
\n - First male and female walker
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Where and when can I find my results from the race?\nYou&rsquo\;ll be able to see the results
here as soon as the race has finished. \; \;
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Where does the money raised from the OTR 5K go?\nProceeds go towards attraction and retention of our incredible local businesses &ndash\; who keep dollars staying local! \;
