🎄Mount Dora Half Marathon Weekend🦌: COVID-19 Safety Measures & Upcoming Price Increase!

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Can we talk about how cute this year's logo is? 🦌😷😍

Hey guys! I know I have quite a bit to update y'all on from these last few weeks, but before I jump into what's been going on in my life this November, I wanted to take a second and share with you some important updates for the Mount Dora Half Marathon weekend that is less than 4 weeks away. First, and most importantly, is the COVID-19 Safety Measures that the race is putting in place. I love the fact that they have made these measures well-known far in advance so that runners can properly prepare. You can see the protocols outlined below:

MOUNT DORA HALF MARATHON & 5K SAFETY OVERVIEW

😷 PROTECTIVE GEAR & SANITATION PROTOCOL 

• Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5k will employ strict health and safety considerations regarding staff and volunteers. All are required to wear personal protective gear. 

• Participants are required to wear a mask pre and post event. Bring your own mask until the race start. Running in a mask is not required. Carry the mask with you in your pocket or running belt and put it on post event.

• Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be accessible through the event venue.

• Portable restrooms handles will be sanitized regularly

↔️ PHYSICAL DISTANCE

• Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5k will limit participation capacities to ensure local event size restrictions are not exceeded. Capacity information is indicated on each event. 

• Physical distancing will be maximized in runner-only areas, including but not limited to bib pick-up area, portable restrooms lines, race start, water stations, finish and post- race food activity.

• The race start will be managed by the release of groups based on pace.

• Spectators are to practice social distancing and must be spread out

• There will be no gear check to minimize the contact and exchange of personal items. All personal items and gear should be left in the car or help by a family member.

🚰 HYDRATION STATIONS & REFRESHMENTS 

• Participants will be provided with water in a cup at water stations, but volunteers will not distribute water to participants while running. Cups of water will be placed on a table. If you prefer you may bring your own container. 

• Water/aid stations will be placed on the course and at the finish line.

• Post-race refreshments may consist of packaged products such as nutrition bars; fruits may include bananas and/or oranges. Sealed water bottle will be available.

Personally I feel really great about the detail that the Mount Dora race staff has put into these safety measures. Going to an event where many people will gather is inherently risky during those times, but with these measures in place I'm feeling more comfortable with participating. I hope that all participants will respect and follow these guidelines and that they are enforced throughout the race weekend for everyone's safety.

Secondly, I wanted to let you know that *REGISTRATION PRICES ARE GOING TO INCREASE*!! Next Tuesday, December 1, prices are going up for registration and will be as follows:

Mount Dora Half Marathon will increase from $79 to $85

Dora Double Challenge entry will increase from $85 to $89

Register NOW and save an additional $10!

Additionally, you can use code "BIBRAVE" for 10% off your entire registration!

Make sure your register ASAP to get the best price possible, and to secure your spot for a festive, in-person race to end your 2020! I'm really looking forward to participating in this race next month, and I hope you'll join me!