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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I begin?
Want to Participate?
Just register here and join us!
You can now create and manage your own personal page, share your photos, goals and get sponsors.
Want to sponsor a runner? Click here for details.
If you have further questions, please contact (contact name and phone number) or (contact email address).
2. What are the Race Options and Schedules?
There are two races all runs will take place rain or shine:
1m Run/Walk: 8:00 am sharp
5k Run/Walk: 8:30 am sharp
3. What Does Pledging to the Run Mean, Exactly?
By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds for youth and family missions.
WoodsWork is a youth and adult led mission trip that seeks to build faith and build homes through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Every year 100 youth and adults are sent out to be the hands and feet of Christ to folks in need all over the east coast. This year we are going to Union County, North Carolina to build three homes.
Furthermore, the 5K will also help fund mission opportunities for children, youth and families throughout the year (Family Mission Nights, picnic table build, mission retreats, Homeless Awareness Operation Sandwich and more).
We wish you all the success possible. Train, set and achieve new goals, enjoy the race… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you cross that finish line, we will all be winners!
4. How can my sponsors submit payment?
Online contributions can be made by credit card on the runner’s personalized page found on our website at. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of runners.
5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Can I meet this goal?
Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the programs the Run supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly.
6. Is the Run only for Runners?
No! The Run is designed as a day of fun and fitness for the whole family. This is our and we hope to attract more than 500 runners from the Baltimore - Annapolis area, but it is also attended by thousands of family members and friends and supporters from the community who look forward to it as a fun and exciting community gathering.
In addition to the races, the Run features a family fun event running all morning with sponsorship booths, music and more. Runners enjoy additional benefits that include pre-race stretches and warm-ups led by professional fitness staff, precision race-recording, free tee-shirts and other great giveaways; awards for the top three winners in each age category and more.
7. Do I Run Alone or as a Team?
Either! Participants can run alone or create their own team to run a route through a fast- flat course along the B&A trail
8. Where is packet pick-up?
For all those who have pre-registered for the race, you can pick up your race packet on Friday, May 13th at Woods Church starting at 6:00 p.m. You will also be able to purchase pizza, drinks and snacks on Friday with the proceeds being donated to Samaritan Women. Same-day race registration will also be at Holy Grounds.
9. Is there a refund/exchange policy?
Yes. If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections. Race registration fees are not refundable.
10. Is parking available?
Please note that the church parking lot, Cypress Creek field parking, the community center and nearby school parking will be available throughout the morning. Please allow sufficient time for parking and registration. |
