Welcome to the Virtual Chew Valley 10k 2021!
This year, we have had to significantly reduce the number of entrants to our in-person event, but you can still join in the fun and earn yourself a lovely bespoke CV10K medal and the option of a Tech T-shirt!
By taking part in our Virtual CV10K, you will be supporting our beneficiary charities - Bishop Sutton School Society, NICU Support, Chew Valley School Society and The Lymphoma Research Trust, in memory of Bishop Sutton resident and much loved family man, Mr Mark Wookey.
So, how does it work?
- From the afternoon of Sunday 12th September until Sunday 31st October 2021, it's all about completing a 10k distance in a safe way (according to the latest Government guidelines)
- In order to encourage activity in these strange times, we have created new tickets to cater for all ages and budgets:
- A Junior Virtual Chew Valley 10k ticket for under 15's (no minimum age), who will receive a bespoke CV10k event medal and the option of a Tech T-shirt
- A ticket for 15-18 year olds who will receive a bespoke medal and the option of a Tech T-shirt
- An Adult Virtual Chew Valley 10k ticket who will receive a bespoke CV10k event medal and the option of a Tech T-shirt
- Complete your 10k whenever and wherever you want from the afternoon of 12th September to 31st October 2021 – just remember, please stick to the latest Government guidelines
- If you want to, download the Race Nation App for free and join the Chew Valley 10k on Strava and let your friends and family know when you are running it, so they can virtually support you (optional). Entrants can be tracked in the Race Nation App, meaning that friends, family and colleagues can still track the entrant's virtual progress! Please note: entrants will have the ability to turn tracking off if they wish, as well as securing their tracking via friend codes. You can also upload a photo within the App for us to use in our gallery (if you would like to!) This is all optional.
- After your 10k completion from the afternoon of 12th September to 31st October 2021, post a photo/evidence of completion on our Facebook page, on Twitter (tag us in @chewvally10k) or Instagram (tag us in #chewvalley10k). This is optional, but allows us to inspire your fellow runners in the CV10k community. Or you can simply email us the photo at email@chewvalley10k.co.uk, or add evidence in the field on your account at race-nation.co.uk (using your email address as your log in).
- Why not run to raise funds for one of our beneficiary charities - at the click of a button on the entry page, you can create a Sportsgiving fundraising page. Or, maybe you want to run for a charity close to your heart, or for the NHS, or just for yourself – the choice is yours and we will gladly share your stories on our social media platforms, so do get in touch!
- Once all the above is complete, we will then get your medal (& T-shirt, if applicable) to you, after 12th September 2021.
Younger Junior Virtual CV10k Entrants
With the benefits of exercise well documented for both physical and mental health, we wanted to use our event to encourage activity amongst younger people too (as well as adults) - an opportunity to take a break from studies to enjoy training for and taking part in our Virtual event . For our younger participants, please feel free to use your imagination and take several days or more to complete a 10k distance (there are no strict rules on our part.) Run, walk, cycle, at home or out with your household, or in your garden - simply let us know when you have completed it and send us some photos. You can do this by email at email@chewvalley10k.co.uk, or tag us in #chewvalley10k on Instagram, on Twitter @chewvalley10k or on our Facebook page. Or add a note in the field on your Race Nation account.
Small Print
Just as a final reminder, it is really important that you follow the latest Government guidelines when completing your 10k distance. We just want to encourage activity local to your home, so that everyone can reap the positive benefits, have some fun and receive our CV10k medal as a minimum, supporting our event and beneficiary charities in the process . We ask that you take responsibility for your actions and we ask that you supervise any junior activity within your household unit to ensure they are safe.
Good luck with your training! You can keep up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Twitter @chewvalley10k and Instagram or can contact us at email@chewvalley10k.co.uk.
