2020 To the Clock Tower and Back

Register for 2020 To the Clock Tower and Back

Join us for a scenic and fast 5K that starts and finishes at the Summit Lake Community Center. The To the Clock Tower and Back 5K race helps to support the Coventry High School Cross Country Program.

RACE STARTS AT 8:00AM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH


We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. We are thankful for getting the OK to run in-person and want to make sure that we are all following the rules as we take the safest steps to running again. Below are the basics for the race.

 

Race Location: Summit Lake Community Center - 380 W Crosier St, Akron, OH 44311

Start Time: 8:00am

Parking: There are two main parking lots at the Community Center AND an overflow parking lot on W Crosier. Please arrive early enough to find a spot.

Packet Pickup: You can pick up your packet / your friends packets on Friday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Coventry High School (1135 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319). You can also pickup your packet on Saturday starting at 6:45am. Please remember to wear a mask!

 

Race Day

Physical Distancing: We are asking everyone to keep space between themselves prior to the start of the race. The start area will be marked off with tape on the ground for you to stand on. Faster runners please pick a spot towards the front, slower runners towards the back. It is a chip start so there is no hurry to get across the starting line. We will send off 10-20 runners at a time. Please LISTEN to our Race Director as she instructs you to move forward in preparation for your start.

 

Masks: You MUST wear a mask upon your arrival to the race site UNTIL 30 seconds before your start. Please carry your mask with you while you run. Once you finish, take a few breaths then put your mask BACK ON. We will be monitored by the Health Department and future racing will only continue if we play by the rules.

 

Course: The course is a basic Out and Back with the Start and Finish in two different areas. You will run South along the Towpath until you reach the Turnaround. Please follow the directions of our volunteers. The Turnaround will take you into an ACTIVE parking lot where you will make a small loop before returning North to the Finish Line. Please keep TO YOUR LEFT as your run. The Towpath is not closed for our race which means there may be a few people walking, biking, running while the race is happening.

 

Post-Race: Once you finish please cool down and then head to your cars. There will be no post-race awards ceremony.

 

Awards: Results will be tabulated as runners cross the finish line. You can see your time by visiting https://hub.enmotive.com/results-and-photos

 

Common Sense: Please use common sense while participating. Simple things like not running 4 people wide, announcing that you are passing someone, and listening to directions goes a long way!