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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