April 22nd-25th

NIRSA Region I 5K

Welcome to the inaugural NIRSA Region I 5K where universities and colleges from across the region will come together to have a first of its kind event! This virtual event will promote healthy activity, engagement, and encourage some socially distanced fun. The Region I Virtual 5K is an activity that can be completed from any location you choose. A treadmill, a neighborhood street, a track, a foothill trail…it’s up to you. You get to choose your own route, at your own pace, and time it yourself!

And of course we are going to spice things up with the college rivalry and participation challenges. The institution with the most participants will earn bragging rights and take home the Region I Cup! Participants from each Region I State and D.C. with the top referrals will also earn a prize!

This event will support NIRSA’s Region I Endowment which awards student scholarships to NIRSA educational events.

Here’s How It Works

Race Details

Sign Up:

Registration fee is $15 per person

Upload results and verification photos by April 25, 2021 at 11:59pm

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Entry to the NIRSA Region I Virtual 5K
Official 2021 NIRSA Region I 5K t-shirt
Downloadable Personalized Race Bib
Downloadable Personalized Finisher Certificate

NIRSA Region I 5K T-Shirt Sizing

HOW TO COMPLETE THE REGION I VIRTUAL 5K:

- Complete a 5K between April 22nd – April 25, 2021. Simply run, jog, or walk (hike, stroll, etc.) 3.1 miles any time and any place that works for you. In your neighborhood, your favorite trail, or even on a treadmill!

- We will ship your official NIRSA Region I Virtual 5K t-shirt directly to you! Sorry we are unable to ship International (U.S. based addresses only)

- After you complete your 5K, upload and submit your results to your HAKU registration account.

Be sure to show off in your custom race bib! Post a photo on Instagram with #Region1Run

SPONSOR YOUR STUDENTS!

Would you like to sponsor students on campus or provide an incentive for your staff or department to participate?!

PRE-PURCHASE EVENT REGISTRATIONS

Event admissions are available for pre-sale!
Contact us directly NIRSARegion1Run@gmail.com
We will provide assistance for purchasing and setting up coupon codes to waive the race fee.

Codes & Registration

Institutions are responsible for distributing and promoting their codes once issued.
ALL event participants are required to register and set up their own individual HAKU event account and complete the event waiver.

Promote on Your Campus!

Media Kit

The NIRSA Region I 5K Cup!

The College or University with the most registered participants will receive the coveted NIRSA Region I 5K Cup! All participants will select which institution they are representing when they register. Friends, Family, and Alumni are all welcome to participate and show off their school spirit! Much like the Stanley Cup…we hope the winning school will tour it around their campus, use it to serve candy, eat ice cream or cereal, and hoist it proudly at our Region I Fall Conference.

Refer Your Region Prize!

Participants with the most referrals will earn a super sweet Region I 5K quarter zip shirt! Here’s how it works:

Register for the NIRSA Region I Virtual 5K!
Once your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email.
Share your unique link with friends, family, classmates and post on social!
When a referral uses your code and registers for the event you get 1 point.
5 participants from each state (and D.C.) with the most referrals will win!
- Tiebreaker goes to the participant who registered the earliest.

Refer Your Region Quarter Zip Prize!

NIRSA Region I 5K Quarter Zip Sizing

FAQ

How Long Is A 5K?

3.1 miles

How Can I Complete This Distance?

Run
Walk
Jog
Hike
Trail
Treadmill

5K Your Way!

Where Can I Run/Walk?

Anywhere! This event is virtual, so that means you can complete it at a time and location of your choosing between April 22nd-25th!
Sidewalks, paths, treadmill, or trail–make this event your own! Want to make this a family jog or walk with a stroller, maybe bring Fido along? Absolutely!

We encourage all participants to share in this fun and healthy activity together with family and friends!

What Items Are Included With The NIRSA Region I 5K?

Official 2021 NIRSA Region I Virtual 5K t-shirt
Downloadable Personalized Race Bib
Downloadable Personalized Finisher Certificate

Institutions / Recreation Departments also have the ability to pre-purchase admissions for their students!

When Do I Need To Complete My Run?

Beginning on April 22, 2021, you can log your results and complete other post-race experience actions, like download your personalized Finisher’s Certificate, see how you rank on the leaderboard of other participants, and upload your photos. All time and photo submissions need to be entered by 11:59pm on April 25, 2021.

How Do I Track My Distance And Time?

Since this event is virtual results are on the honor system, but everyone is encouraged to use their phone or wearable device to track and upload verified results. Participants are able to upload their results and proof of completion from many wearable devices as well as post screen shots from their phone or device.

More detail in our HAKU registration system and coming here soon…!

When Will My 5K Shirt Ship?

Official 5K T-Shirts and Prizes will ship within approximately Two Weeks following event completion.

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND providing your permanent home address for shipping purposes.

Sorry we are unable to ship internationally, but can mail to all US Postal service locations.

Can I Exchange Or Swap My 5K Shirt?

We are unable to offer any size exchanges post shipment.

All sizes and home shipping addresses must be updated or confirmed in your HAKU account prior to Wednesday April 28th!

NIRSA Region I 5K T-Shirt Sizing

Tell Me A Little More About NIRSA and This Event!

The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is a leader and advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness in collegiate recreation. With the ongoing constraints placed on colleges and universities for in-person programming, the Region I 5K Committee utilized NIRSA’s Strategic Plan to respond to the new challenges faced by our colleagues in the recreational sports profession. Our mission is to support and enhance the positive effects of recreation programs and inspire communities of wellbeing in diverse settings. One of NIRSA’s greatest strengths is the active involvement of recreation departments and we thank all of you for your interest and participation in the inaugural Region I 5K!

What States Are In NIRSA Region I?

How & Why Should Our Institution or Rec Department Get Involved?

Colleges and Universities are all in various states of re-opening and levels of programming as the academic year draws near to a close. The NIRSA Region I Virtual 5K is an active, healthy, and easily implemented program that your campus department can get involved and run with…literally!

All digital marketing materials, event details, and race logos provided.
Easy, all-in-one program that requires minimal time and effort.
Freedom to put your spin on social media posting language and personalize with your school’s logo.
Zero cost to your department for participating.
Option of purchasing race entry vouchers/coupon codes for your department and/or students.
No registration management! All enrollments are completed by participants and managed by HAKU.
T-shirts and prizes shipped directly from our vendor to all registered participants.
Local and regional community building.
A chance to win the Region I 5K cup for your school!

Questions?

Race Committee

University of Connecticut
	Michael Dalfonso Donald Quinn IV
Fairfield University
	Eli Olken-Dann
Georgetown University
	Maegen Stoner Christie Tippett
University of New Haven
	Ryan Hagen
Marketing & Graphics
	Haley Harrington-Thomas \| Georgetown Ryan Suh \| University of Connecticut