Mount Vernon Fit - 5k and Pump & Run Hosted by Siemens

Mount Vernon, OH

The Second Annual Mount Vernon Fit - 5K and Pump & Run hosted by Siemens is a family friendly event for all ages and abilities. The 5K portion is open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. The Pump & Run is for those individuals who enjoy the added challenge of a bench press prior to running a 5K. All proceeds of this event go to the American Cancer Society. There will also be a Kids' Fun Run at 9:15 AM, which will not be timed event.

5K - Walk/Run
The 5K event is open to walkers and runners and is a timed event.  Awards will be given to the top finisher in each of the following Male and Female groups in the 5K;  Overall, 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.  Note, overall winners are not eligible for their age group award.

Pump & Run
The Pump & Run event begins with a bench press based upon your age and weight (see calculation details below).  Each rep deducts your overall time by 30 seconds with a maximum deduct of 30 reps (15 minutes).  The 5K will be run with the 5K participants, but awards will be separated between the two events and Pump & Run participants are not eligible for the 5K awards.  Awards will be given to the top finisher in each of the following Male and Female groups in the Pump & Run;  Overall, 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.  Note, overall winners are not eligible for their age group award. Please note that Pump & Run participants will be emailed their bench press time slot the week of the race.  Please be on the lookout for this email.  Anyone who arrives after 9:30 AM will receive 0 reps and no time off their overall 5K time.

Important Note: It is expected that Pump & Run participants be able to safely bench press at the time of the event. 

Bench Press Weight Calculation
Males
Ages 15-39, 100% of body weight
Ages 40-49, 90% of body weight
Ages 50-59, 80% of body weight
Ages 60-69, 70% of body weight
Ages 70+, 60% of body weight

Females
Ages 15-39, 70% of body weight
Ages 40-49, 60% of body weight
Ages 50-59, 50% of body weight
Ages 60-69, 40% of body weight
Ages 70+, 30% of body weight

*Shirts are available while supplies last

*Please be advised that awards are based upon the event in which you register, i.e. if you register for the Pump & Run, then you are not eligible to win an award in the 5K.

*Please be aware that registering for the Pump & Run entails a bench press portion.  It is expected of those who register for the Pump & Run to understand how to bench press safely at the time of the event. 

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When & Where

Sep 10, 2016

Saturday

7:00 AM

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