The
So Gay 5K 2021 virtual race is a fundraising event held by and for
iNSIDEoUT180, a youth-led organization that hosts community events for LGBTQ+ youth. We provide resources, opportunities for leadership, and safe, affirming spaces for queer youth. The So Gay 5K 2021 virtual race will be held the entire month of April, and is available to complete, at your convenience, in your own gayborhood, anywhere in the world. 100% of proceeds will go directly to iNSIDEoUT180. All race participants will receive a youth-designed sticker commemorating your participation in this amazing event, mailed out after the end of the event on April 30, 2021.
Random prize winners will be selected from among the entire pool of participants, regardless of completion time.
Awards will also be given to fastest adult completion times, fastest youth completion times and a heart and soul award will go to the participant with the longest moving time (no leaving the app running while you take a nap!) Sign up and have a blast with your friends, or get your friends and family to sponsor your participation!
A special prize will be awarded to the individual who raises the most support for their personal race. The ItsYourRace app is free to download and will track your time and post to a virtual leaderboard. Get out and about in a Covid-safe way by walking, running or rolling this virtual race with iNSIDEoUT180!
*Please note, race must be completed on foot, or with an assistive device, such as a wheelchair, not by bicycle*
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT! CLICK HERE
Register for the event online for $20 (plus processing fees) for adults and $10 (plus processing fees) for youth. This includes an event sticker that will be shipped to your door following the last day of our event (April 30th)
Registered participants can begin this virtual race event on April 1, 2021 at 12:00AM.
Once you're registered, click the link below for full instructions on how to record your time and submit your results:
https://rsstestevent.itsyourrace.com/pc/iyrvirtualhowto
Registration for this event will close on April 29, 2021 at 11:59PM. All registrants must complete their virtual race by 11:59PM on April 30, 2021. After that, time submissions will no longer be posted to the results.
All awards and prizes will be shipped out in May, following the close of the event.
Make sure to include your mailing address to receive your sticker and any prize you might win!
1. GET THE IYR VIRTUAL APP – Download the App called “IYR VIRTUAL” on your phone. IYR has several apps, so be sure to download the one called IYR VIRTUAL. Once you open the App, you will be asked for your name and email address to find your registration record. You will need to use the email address associated with your registration profile. If someone else’s email address was used for your registration profile, you will need to use that email.
2. COMPLETE YOUR RACE – Run, walk or roll your 5K (3.1 miles) at any time and anywhere between April 1 - April 30, 2021. Can't do it all at once, no problem! Feel free to stop and restart your race as many times as your need to, even over multiple days. The distance you have travelled is cumulative. Just make sure you have completed the whole 5K by April 30th, 2021.
3. SUBMIT YOUR TIME (read before you run)
– Use the IYR Virtual App, and let it record your finish time. The App will track your distance, tell you when you finish the race, and automatically upload your finish time to the race results.
1) When you’re ready to go, open the IYR Virtual App using the email address associated with your registration record.
2) Search for the name of the race.
3) Click on “Tracker” and then on “Ready for My Race”
4) You will be prompted to enable Background Location in your Settings. Make sure this background setting is set to ALWAYS, and NOT Only When Using. The ALWAYS setting ensures that if the phone goes to sleep, or you play music, the App will still track your run. Following your race, simply go to Settings, find IYR Virtual, and turn off Background Location.
4. CHECK YOUR RESULTS AND GET YOUR FINISHER CERTIFICATE
- Go to ITS YOUR RACE.com, search for your event and go to the RESULTS PAGE.
- Select the distance that you ran or walked from RACE dropdown
- Search for your name and click on your participant listing
- Click on the zoom icon over the finisher certificate to open a detailed custom finisher certificate with all of your race information. Feel free to download, print and share your certificate!
"But, I'm not fast" ... We are offering participation prizes which will be given to randomly selected participants!
"But, I can't do a whole 5K" ... The app allows you to start and stop your race, so you don't have to do the whole 5K all at once.
"But I'm not part of the LGBTQIA+ community" ... So, what? We love you anyhow, and you are welcome to participate!
"But I don't like having fun" ... Well, we can't help you there, but we respect you and your boundaries.
"I don't want to participate, but I would like to donate" ... No problem, just click on the "Donate" link above
Be sure to click on the Awards & Prizes link above to check out our amazing sponsors, learn more about the awards and prizes, and look for special discounts offered to all participants!
Want to be a FUNDRAISING SUPERSTAR?
Click on the Fundraising / Donate tab above and create your own fundraiser. Share the link on social media and have your friends and family sponsor your run. This is a great way to have your loved ones and social media friends show support for LGBTQIA+ youth autonomy, if they prefer not to directly participate in the event itself. A special prize will be awarded to the person who raises the most money for iNSIDEoUT!
Mission
iNSIDEoUT is a youth-led network of safer spaces, resources, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to unite and organize. We elevate and celebrate the voices and knowledge of LGBTQ+ youth from all backgrounds as forces for justice, liberation, and the eradication of all systems of oppression!
Purpose
We seek to create a safer space for all LGBTQ+ youth, both near and far. We work to connect Gay-/Queer-Straight Alliances with one another to strengthen our community. Throughout the year we host multiple events to help people feel accepted and supported for who they are.
We Believe
A grassroots, youth-run structure is essential for harnessing the exponential power of youth organizing.
