What is Hillsboro Harvest 5k?

Lace up those shoes, ask a friend to join you and participate in a fun event that you can make your own.  This is a 5k where you choose the path, the race and the time of day.  This is an event geared toward promoting physical activity for the entire family while following social distancing guidelines. Register prior and print your own custom race bib.  Take photos of your 5k and send them in to be included in the 5k video. Costumes are welcomed.

When is Hillsboro Harvest 5k? October 17 with a Facebook Live event at 9am for stretching.

What is the Fee? This event is free to the public

How do I register?  Online 

How do you do a virtual 5k? You do the distance by yourself on October 17.  We will have a Live Facebook event at 9 am that day for those who can make it at 9 am, but any time works on that day.  Make sure to check into the event so we know you are there! If you are unable to attend the live event, and complete the 5k at another time that day, make sure to turn in your documents to add to our finishing slide show. 

What is the scoop on Bib numbers? We have a printable event bib so you can share on social  media, as well to keep for your historical documentation.  You can even send us a picture of it to show that you did the 5k!

Rules

• Exercise from home or at a location without crowds
• Do not participate if you are sick
• Maintain a  physical distance of 6 feet or more
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after activity
• Avoid public restrooms and drinking fountains  Document your race with photos/videos/results.  Post your documents onto the Facebook event page or email to Brooke.Ives@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov.  All photos will be collected, and an event slideshow will be created to share with you all and to the community. We are all in this together!

Are there any tips for completing a virtual 5k?

• Map out your course prior to October 17
• Create your own route in or around your home
• Use a tracking device while walking or running at a park following social distancing guidelines
• Use an app to find a safe route
• If you would choose  to do another form of exercise, use the activity conversion chart to determine how long you would need to do a certain activity in order to reach a 5k.