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Ashland Balloonfest 5K Run/Walk
June 27, 2020
The 26th Annual Ashland Balloonfest 5K will be put on by the Ashland Cross Country Parents Organization (ACCPO). The Balloonfest 5k Run and Walk is the longest running 5K in Ashland County. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the children of Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School cross-country teams. This race supports fund raising efforts that directly benefit our Ashland Middle School and High School Cross Country Athletes.
We also recognize that now, more than ever, it is important to help maintain your health with good habits such as running, social engagement, and being outdoors.The goal is to provide our community with a competitive race while adhering to CDC recommended social distancing and safety guidelines. Generally speaking, the only contact runners should have is their feet hitting the ground. Vertical Runner Race Management will provide chip timing. The race will have a staggered start with social distancing at the starting line. We ask that you maintain a safe distance with others outside of your household/family unit. Avoid shaking hands. We recommend that you do not attend this event if you are feeling unwell or have a pre-existing medical condition that puts you in a high-risk group. All Balloonfest 5k volunteers will have a temperature check and health screening when they arrive at the race site. Please note the following for 2020 participants:
Pre-registered Participants are asked to not arrive at the race site before 8am.
To help ensure the safety of the participants, we ask that you adhere to the following recommendations:
- Participants are required to be completely self-sufficient. There will not be a water stop at the mid-point.
- Participants are to follow the CDC safe distancing guidelines.
- Participants must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event. For any participant with a prior positive Covid-19 test, you must be symptom free for the prior 30-day period.
For more information and a schedule of events for the Balloonfest, please visit our website.
