The Arc of Northern Virginia Corporate & Community Virtual Team Walk
April 15th – April 29th
For more than 40 years, The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Corporate and Community Team Challenge has brought together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holding the event virtually during the coronavirus pandemic expanded the opportunity for more family and allies to participate, regardless of their location. So even though the 5k run will be held in person this year, we had to keep the Virtual Team Total-Distance Walk. We hope to continue to grow the event, encouraging walkers from coast to coast to join a team. Let’s fill in the map, getting at least 1 walker in all 50 states!
About the VIRTUAL Team Distance Walk
Because of its popularity, we are very excited to once again offer this virtual total-distance walk again this year.
What is a virtual distance walk?
A virtual distance walk is one that you complete where ever you would like, and your distance is combined with others on your team, resulting in your total team distance. Walking teams can have up to 10 participants. Each participant chooses one day during the event window that they will do their walk. On this day, the participant records their distance for that one walk. Individual walkers will report their distances, and those individual distances will be compiled to determine the final team results. This is meant to be a fun walk, one that is pet, family, wheelchair and even stroller friendly!
How to join in the fun as an Individual Walker:
1. Register for the distance walk using the button below.
2. Pick up your race package. It will be shipped to the address you provide at registration, or you may pick up your packet at a location and time to be determined.
3. Complete your distance walk on any one day between April 15th through April 29th.
4. Submit your distance walked following the instructions received when you registered.
5. Awards will be announced at the Team Challenge on May 1st, and posted online afterwards.
How to join in the fun as a Walking Team of up to 10 participants:
1. Designate a team captain. Have your team captain download a registration form by clicking on the button below.
2. Pick up your race package. It will be shipped to the address you provide at registration, or you may pick up your packet at a location and time to be determined.
3. Complete your distance walk on any one day between April 15th through April 29th.
4. Submit your distance walked to your team captain by the end of the day on Friday, April 29th.
5. Awards will be announced at the Team Challenge on May 1st, and posted online afterwards.
Selecting a course:
Selecting a good course is a very important part of having a successful and fun walk. If you need help, some suggested course ideas will be shared when you register for the event. We also suggest walking your race day course for warmups or practice prior to the event window. You want to make sure there are no dangerous road crossings, heavy traffic on roads, or other hazards if you’re walking a trail. Using apps to record your distance can help make sure you get the most accurate results possible.
Do I use a specific app to document my distance?
An app is not required. You are welcome to use whatever tool you wish to record your distance.
Awards:
Trophies will be awarded to the top three walking teams. Individual gift cards will be awarded to the top 5 distance walkers.
Registration Fees:
Walking team ( Up to 10 people): $500 Individual walker: $25
All preregistered participants will receive an event t-shirt and bib.
Register as a team BY APRIL 1st and receive these additional benefits:
• Custom printed t-shirts with your group’s logo on the sleeve and your team listed on back, -and-
• Submit a team photo or collage of photos of your team members, and we’ll send you an engraved plaque with your team photo to commemorate your participation.
Registration Now Open!
Virtual Walk Team Registraton:
Team Captains should download the Team Registration Form, enter your team details,
and email the completed form to: teamchallenge@thearcofnova.org
Virtual Walk Team Payment:
Team Registration fees may be paid online by clicking button below, or by sending a check to:
The Arc of Northern Virginia,
2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200,
Falls Church, VA 22046.
If you require an invoice for your company, contact Diane Monnig or Alyssa Zawicki at: teamchallenge@thearcofnova.org
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Event Sponsorship Opportunities!
Since our first race event more than 40 years ago, we have been fortunate to have the support of generous businesses, corporations, organizations, families, and individuals. Our Team Challenge sponsors, through their contributions to the event, help ensure that the funds raised from this signature event are maximized to support and expand programs and services to the individuals and families we serve. It’s also a great way to associate your name with a highly-respected charitable organization and at the same time demonstrate your commitment to serving our community.
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General Event Information
All team participants will receive customized event t-shirts.
Packet Pick-Up and Delivery:
Pick up your race package. It will be shipped to the address you provide at registration, or you may pick up your packet at a location and time to be determined.
Team Registration Due by April 1st:
Teams can register after April 1st but they will not be able to get our beautiful customized t-shirts.
Team Photographs and Recognition Plaque :
We are asking teams to make arrangements to take a team photo. This can be done via a Zoom meeting with all participants in their video boxes, or in-person but properly socially-distanced. Be creative and fun, but safe. When you submit your team photo, we will include it on the recogniton plaque to be delivered after the race event.
Event Schedule
April 15th: First day to record your individual walk distances
April 29th: Deadline to finish your virtual walk
May 1st: Awards Presentation Ceremony at Burke Lake Park at 10:00 a.m.
Join the community and stay connected:
Follow The Arc of Northern Virginia on Facebook and Twitter! Join our Team Challenge 5K Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thearcofnova.team.challenge. Post pics of your warm-up routine, starting your run/walk, crossing the finish line, and celebrating with your team. Use the hashtag #RaceForInclusion to share with the community. Throughout the next few weeks, we will be posting challenges, work outs and fun activities to engage in at home!
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TEAMS AND SPONSORS
We would like to thank the following sponsors and teams who have registerd for this year’s in-person and virtual Team Challenge events:
Platinum Sponsor*:
Premier Sponsor*:
Silver Sponsors*:
Bronze Sponsor*:
BHA Winged Foot
Community Systems, Inc. Virginia
Champion Sponsors*:
The Connally Family
Rikki Epstein & Ron Shapiro
Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy, PLC
Mark & Helen Russell
Michael & Karen Thomas – Team Drew
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas
Team Sponsors*:
Creswick Family
Harbitter Family Fund
Race Warm-up Sponsor:
Gerard Rugel, Attorney at Law
Additional Teams*:
Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
FreshEye Innovative Solutions
L’Arche GWDC
Shana O’Brien & Family
Parsons Corporation
ROCS Grad Staffing
Special Olympics
St. John’s Community Services
Team Maddox
United Bank
*(includes running and walking teams)
List complete as of COB 4/21/2022
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Questions? Just Ask!
Team, registration, and race logistic questions can be directed to: Diane Monnig, Race Coordinator
Sponsorship, team payment, and donation questions can be directed to: Howard Stregack, Director of Development
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