Fuel Your Competitive Spirit With the EMU Athletics Virtual 5K

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Even though we can't cheer on Eastern Michigan University athletic programs on campus this fall, you can fuel the competitive spirit by participating in the Eastern Michigan Department of Athletics Homecoming Virtual 5K.

You read that right! The Eagles are excited to announce the Homecoming Virtual 5K Presented by Kroger. With the cancellation of the fall's Homecoming football game and fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Virtual 5K will allow the Eastern community to compete and interact in a safe way while supporting both EMU Athletics and our students as a whole.

During Homecoming Week, Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2020, participants can run, walk, or jog their five kilometers (3.1 miles) and submit their times online to EMU Athletics via FitRankings. This platform is compatible with FitBit, Apple Watch/Health, Garmin, Suunto, and much more. The great aspect about this event is you can run anywhere that's convenient for you! Whether it's running on a treadmill, running with your dog, or even just a brisk walk around the neighborhood.

Top finishers will receive custom Adidas gear, courtesy of Eastern Michigan Athletics, while every participant will receive an EMU Virtual 5K prize pack (includes event t-shirt, event race bib, and an Eastern Athletics and EMUCU fanny pack). But, make sure you register quickly as the first 200 people to register will also receive a 2020 EMU Homecoming Remix t-shirt in addition to their prize pack.

The cost to register for the event is $40 for EMU Alumni and fans, and $30 for current EMU students. Ten dollars ($10) from every registration will go to the EMU Student Emergency Fund. This fund awards a one-time monetary assistance to students who are experiencing an unforeseen crisis; to cover expenses which can impact a student's ability to continue their education. The remaining revenue will directly benefit the EMU Department of Athletics and its student-athletes.

HOW TO SUBMIT A RACE TIME
The FitRankings virtual race platform syncs with fitness apps (FitBit, Apple Watch/Health, Garmin, Suunto, and much more) to easily upload times for the 5K. After signing up, participants will be automatically sent a link with instructions to submit their race times. At any point during the time of the event runners can submit their time.We will have Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners "tiers" for runners to participate in. This way they can compete against other EMU runners at about their same speed and level of athleticism.

Submit your time between Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 4 to see how you stack up against the rest of the Eastern Family with our virtual leaderboard.

Eastern Michigan Athletics

Fuel Your Competitive Spirit With the EMU Athletics Virtual 5K

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