The Channahon Music Boosters are excited to bring the Forte 5k back in 2021!
While we are hopeful that COVID-19 will be a thing of the past by race day, we wanted to make all of our participants aware prior to registering that there may be a need to implement additional safety precautions, including wave starts, in order to ensure the safety of all our participants, volunteers, and staff.
This COVID Alternate Race Plan will go into effect only if Illinois is in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan on race day.
Registration
Race day registration will be canceled. All participants will need to register online prior to the October 20th cut-off date.
While we are hopeful that COVID-19 will be a thing of the past by race day, we wanted to make all of our participants aware prior to registering that there may be a need to implement additional safety precautions, including wave starts, in order to ensure the safety of all our participants, volunteers, and staff.
This COVID Alternate Race Plan will go into effect only if Illinois is in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan on race day.
Registration
Race day registration will be canceled. All participants will need to register online prior to the October 20th cut-off date.
Packet Pick Up
Race-day packet pickup will be canceled. Packets must be picked up on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Channahon Junior High School, 24917 W Sioux Dr., Channahon, IL 60410, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A table will be set up at the front entrance of the school. Masks MUST be worn while picking up your packet.
Please contact us at Forte5kRace@gmail.com if you need to discuss other arrangements for packet pickup.
Wave Start and COVID-19 Guidelines
The start of the race will be divided into six, 40-person waves beginning at 9:00 a.m. Waves will start every 10 minutes until the final wave is released at 9:50 a.m. Wave times can be selected by participants at time of registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please keep the following social distancing and safety guidelines in mind prior to registering to participate in this event:
Finish Line and Refreshments
There will be water and a selection of baked goods donated from our music booster families available for participants once they have crossed the finish line. The refreshments will be pre-bagged and self-service. Once participants have picked up their refreshments, they should proceed to their vehicle. Participants will not be allowed to congregate near the finish line.
Age Groups Awards and Results
There will be NO race-day award ceremony and results will NOT be posted on site.
Awards will need to be picked up after the race on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Channahon Junior High School, 24917 W Sioux Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A table will be set up at the front entrance of the school. Masks MUST be worn while picking up your award.
Race-day packet pickup will be canceled. Packets must be picked up on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Channahon Junior High School, 24917 W Sioux Dr., Channahon, IL 60410, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A table will be set up at the front entrance of the school. Masks MUST be worn while picking up your packet.
Please contact us at Forte5kRace@gmail.com if you need to discuss other arrangements for packet pickup.
Wave Start and COVID-19 Guidelines
The start of the race will be divided into six, 40-person waves beginning at 9:00 a.m. Waves will start every 10 minutes until the final wave is released at 9:50 a.m. Wave times can be selected by participants at time of registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please keep the following social distancing and safety guidelines in mind prior to registering to participate in this event:
- Participants must follow all CDC safe distancing guidelines.
- Participants must be in good health and symptom-free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
- The race will be limited to 240 participants. All registrations will be done online in advance. There will be NO race-day registration.
- Participants or spectators will not be allowed to congregate near the starting area or finish line before, during, or after the race. Participants should approach the starting area ready to run and proceed to their vehicle as soon as they finish the race.
- All race-day entertainment will be canceled. This includes the singing of the national anthem and the band playing along the race course.
- Waves will be released every 10 minutes. Participants must refrain from entering the starting area prior to their designated wave time. Participants will be allowed to enter the starting area ten minutes prior to their start time, after the prior wave has been released.
- Social distancing guidelines must be followed while in the staring area. There will be markings on the ground in the starting area to help participants maintain a six-foot distance.
- Masks MUST be worn while in the starting area. Participants will be allowed to remove their masks once they are on the course and social distancing guidelines can be followed. Masks should be put back on while passing other participants or anywhere else a six-foot distance cannot be maintained.
- There will be one self-service aid station on the course shortly before the 2 mile marker with small water bottles. If any other support is necessary, participants are encouraged to carry their own water or other nutrition.
- There will be minimal volunteers on the course to help guide participants. Participants are expected to know the course prior to starting and remain aware of signs and course markings to guide them in the correct direction.
- These guidelines are subject to change based on the current CDC guidelines on race day.
Finish Line and Refreshments
There will be water and a selection of baked goods donated from our music booster families available for participants once they have crossed the finish line. The refreshments will be pre-bagged and self-service. Once participants have picked up their refreshments, they should proceed to their vehicle. Participants will not be allowed to congregate near the finish line.
Age Groups Awards and Results
There will be NO race-day award ceremony and results will NOT be posted on site.
Awards will need to be picked up after the race on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Channahon Junior High School, 24917 W Sioux Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A table will be set up at the front entrance of the school. Masks MUST be worn while picking up your award.
Please email us with questions at Forte5KRace@gmail.com.
