Details for the RRKC Group Run This Saturday June 6th!

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We can’t wait to see your smiling faces live and in person this Saturday (June 6th) for our group run. Your health and safety is our top priority. RRKC is following the USATF guidelines for returning to group training, as such we are making some short term changes to our hydration stations (see below). Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new territory together. We want all of our athletes to feel comfortable and have fun.

Checklist for Runners Attending the Group Run

  • Runners who have traveled outside of the Kansas City area must wait 14 days before attending a group run.

  • Runners with or exposed to anyone with active cold or flu like symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing) within the last 2 weeks may NOT attend group runs.

  • RRKC registered runners must agree to notify Coach Amy immediately if they develop symptoms related to or are diagnosed with COVID-19.

Checking IN/OUT

Homebase will have a sign in sheet, hand sanitizer and maps only. No fluids or aid. Hard copies of maps will still be available before the run, but digital maps are also available on our events page. Runners must use sanitizer before handling any supplies at homebase. When you sign in, you are agreeing that you have read and understand our Covid-19 policy and exercise liability waiver.

Hydration Station Updates

In the short term we are switching our water offering from water coolers and cups, to small individual water bottles that will be available for each runner at each aid station. We regret having extra trash and waste at the aid stations, however, this is the best short term solution for keeping everyone safe.

  • The small disposable water bottles will be placed at each aid station prior to the run by a volunteer who is pre-screened as healthy, and who will take extra sanitary precautions when setting up the aid station supplies.

  • All runners must use hand sanitizer at each aid station prior to touching any of the supplies provided (including your individual disposable water bottle, even though you’ll be the only one touching it).

  • In the short term, we will not be providing an electrolyte hydration option (only water). Please bring and carry your own electrolyte tablets or fluids if that is your preference over water.

  • If you run with your own fluids, you will be able to refill your water bottle with the water from a disposable water bottle at our aid stations if you run out.

Group Run Highlights & Benefits

The wait is over and the time is finally here! We can get out and enjoy these summer months, be social in small groups, and get back to doing the things we love. The energy and motivation that we will all receive by physically training together will make all of the extra precautions worth it.

We are proud to be offering new routes this season, inspirational run leads that are there for your safety as you run in the heat and humidity for long distances, and plenty of water at aid stations to keep you hydrated. Maps and details for all of our June runs can be found on our RRKC Events Page.

Please stay tuned to the website for announcements, as things will again change in the coming weeks with the reopening into Phase III.