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How It Works
Starting on November 1st, participants will be able to complete the 5K "race" (about 3 miles) at their own pace. You may run all 3 miles at once, 1 mile at a time, or any combination that suits you!
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Upon registration, participants will receive a link to a virtual race kit from SCRC, including a printable bib and a "Before the Race" guide via email with instructions on how to plan your 5K route and progress. This link will be updated to include your Finisher's Certificate after November 30th.​
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​All proceeds will directly fund SCRC's free support services for caregivers, including education and training, short- and long-term care planning, case management, counseling and support groups, and more. For more information about SCRC's mission and values, visit our About Us webpage.​
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Purchasing a T-shirt​​
Optionally, participants may purchase an exclusive Caregiver Strong 5K t-shirt here. T-shirt cost is NOT included in the base registration fee; any participants who register but do not place a separate order for a T-shirt will not receive one. T-shirt orders are fulfilled by Redbubble, a third-party vendor.
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If you experience any issues with your t-shirt order, including issues with payment or fees, shipping, or delivery, please contact Redbubble's Support team here.
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Finding Other Racers
We encourage racers to join our Facebook group, Caregiver Strong Virtual 5K: Runners and Walkers Unite. Here, participants can introduce themselves and find other runners and walkers to complete the 5K with! All posting and content guidelines as established by Facebook apply.
Please note that, upon joining the Facebook group, you will be prompted to answer one free-response question. This is to prevent spam accounts and bots from accessing the group; if you do not submit a response to this question, you will not be added to the group. We appreciate your understanding.
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Sharing Your Photos and Progress
We want to see your #CaregiverStrong photos! We encourage all racers to share pictures of their progress by:
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Posting them to the Runners and Walkers Unite Facebook Group
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Emailing them to scrc@caregivercenter.org with the subject line "5K Photos"
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Texting them to (858) 717-8658
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Posting them to Facebook or Instagram and "tagging" Southern Caregiver Resource Center
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Charitable Donation Receipts
If you would like to request a charitable donation receipt for your registration fee, please send an email to our Community Outreach Specialist, Jessica Romero, at jromero@caregivercenter.org.
Please note that T-shirt purchases are NOT tax-deductible.
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Additional Questions and Contact Information
Have a question about the 5K that's not answered here or in your racer's guide? Please send an email to our Community Outreach Specialist, Jessica Romero, at jromero@caregivercenter.org.
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How to Support SCRC
Not able to join us for this year's 5K, or just looking for more ways to support family caregivers in your community? Visit SCRC's Donations webpage to explore all of our tax-deductible giving options, including:
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Monetary donations
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In-kind donations
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Employee gift matching and corporate giving campaigns
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Planned giving, including gifts of retirement assets, life insurance policies, and real estate
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Giving as part of a Year-Round Corporate Partnership (YRCP) or community partnership
​Corporate Sponsorship Information
Are you or your company interested in sponsoring the Caregiver Strong Virtual 5K? Please send an email to our Community Outreach Specialist, Jessica Romero, at jromero@caregivercenter.org.
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