Accept the Challenge 5K

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE DONATIONS BEING USED FOR? We will purchase new equipment at Cass County Fitness with the funds raised! Also, we will give a portion back to a Cass County non-profit organization! 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL REGISTERED RACE PARTICIPANTS
WHEN is the 5K Challenge! #Accepted Race
The 5K Challenge! #Accepted will take place on Saturday, Nov 13th 2021. The 5K Run & Fitness Walk will begin at 8:30am in the Cass County Fitness parking lot

WHERE DO I PARK? 
Participants can park behind the gym in the open parking lot. 

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE GREAT RACE?
Online registration is open. You can register here.

IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL THE EVENT BECAUSE OF COVID-19, WILL I GET A REFUND?
If COVID-19 forces the in-person event to be canceled in 2021, we will shift to a virtual format and provide options for registered runners regarding their participation.

I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND. CAN I GET A REFUND?
Cass County Fitness does not offer refunds or deferrals but you may transfer your registration to another runner. 

DOES THE RACE COURSE FEATURE A LOT OF HILLS?
The course is has hills/downhills.

CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN IN THEIR STROLLER?
Baby joggers, bicycles, strollers, are permitted on the course.

DOES THE COURSE HAVE A TIME LIMIT?
Due to public safety reasons, we ask that all participants in the 5K maintain a 18 minute-per-mile pace for medal contention. If you cannot adhere to the permitted pace per mile, you can be in the 5K Fitness Walk with NO time limit. 

Packet Pick Up:   Wednesday, Nov 10 10-6 p.m Thursday, Nov. 11, 10-6pm Friday, Nov 12 10-6pm Saturday, Nov 13th 7:30-8:00  at CCF. 
All participants are responsible for picking up their individual materials. Each registered individual can pick up a total of four packets (i.e., your own bib/shirt plus as many as three other participants’ bibs/shirts). When picking up someone else's packet, please bring your photo ID