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Delaware Running Festival Postponed Target Date June 12 & 13, 2021

Baltimore, MD (March 30, 2021) — Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) announced today the 2021 Delaware Running will be postponed. The new target date is June 12 & 13.

After meeting with representatives from the mayor’s office, health department, and the River Front Development, the group decided that at this time rescheduling the event was the safest and best resolution.

We were hopeful that things would turn around with the deployment of vaccines and other metrics but at this time, the city entities are not yet comfortable issuing a permit. Just this week, the Governor updated the outdoor capacity policy and further opened vaccine access so things are moving in the right direction.

Of course, metrics will need to continue to progress before our permit will officially be approved for the agreed upon target date. At this time, the mayor’s office could not put a timetable on the approval. We will continue to work with the city and keep our participants informed with updates and changes. As always, runner safety remains a top priority.

Our mitigation plan will comply with the city’s public health protocols that are in place for outdoor activities. Please be aware that if the event does occur on June 12 & 13 race logistics will be modified to fit state & local health regulations. We will continue to communicate with the health regulators and await their future guidance.

We hope that those who are already registered will plan to join us on our new target date. That said, we understand that the new date may not fit into your schedule. With that in mind, here are your options:

OPTION 1: GO LIVE!

· If you are registered to run live and want to run on the rescheduled target date, June 12-13, 2021 – there is nothing that you need to do on your end. Your registration will automatically be transferred to the new date!

· If you are registered to run virtual but now wish to run live, you can transfer your 2021 race entry into a live race.

· To choose the live option, follow these steps: § Log into RunSignup and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile

§ Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration

§ Click TRANSFER EVENT tab

§ You can confirm Transfer by clicking on the “Start Transfer” button.

· Next, you will be shown the standard registration process where you can select the new event for this Transfer. You will be required to pay the difference in the entry fee when upgrading your entry.

§ You will receive a confirmation email for the new event. · Here is a tutorial with more information on how to change your event: https://bit.ly/3tBE3K1

· If you select to run live but decide later to run virtually or defer, please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

OPTION 2: GO VIRTUAL!

· If you are already signed up for the virtual race, no action is needed.

· If you are registered to run live but now wish to run virtually, you can transfer your 2021 race entry into a Virtual Run. You can run the distance you registered for on your own and we will ship your race shirt and medal.

· To choose the virtual option, follow these steps: § Log into RunSignup and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile

§ Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration

§ Click TRANSFER EVENT tab

§ You can confirm Transfer by clicking on the “Start Transfer” button.

§ Next, you will be shown the standard registration process where you can select the new event for this Transfer.

§ You will receive a confirmation email for the new event. · Here is a tutorial with more information on how to change your event: https://bit.ly/3tBE3K1

· NOTE: The race premium shipping timeline will be adjusted. All virtual registrations received by April 11th will receive their packet by April 25th. Any virtual registrations received after April 11th should not expect to get the packet until after June 13th.

· Those running virtually will receive a follow up email with further instructions on submitting virtual times. You can run your virtual race anytime between April 25th and June 13th.

· If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now going virtual or deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email in the coming weeks with details on this process.

· If you select to run virtually but decide later to run live or defer, please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

OPTION 3: DEFER MY REGISTRATION

· If you cannot run on the June 12-13 date, you can defer your entry until next year’s event to be held in 2022. We have waved our normal deferral fee for the 2021 race. This option is currently available online. The deadline to defer your registration will be May 28th (2 weeks prior to our live race date).

· To complete your deferral, follow these steps: § Log into RunSignUp and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile

§ Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration

§ Click the DEFER REGISTRATION tab

§ Click the CONFIRM DEFERRAL button · Here is a tutorial with more information on how to defer: https://bit.ly/3bgYXo6

· If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email in the coming weeks with details on this process.

· If you defer and later decide you want to run either virtually or live, please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

Per our policy which every runner agrees to during the online registration process, CSE does not offer registration refunds.

OTHER SCENARIOS:

· If you are a Big Freakin’ Deal participant and wondering how this impacts you, please look for an email from us in the coming weeks. Remember you can run live or virtually and remain eligible for the BFD.

· If you have previously deferred your entry, but now wish to participate in the VIRTUAL RUN or on the rescheduled date please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

· If you have previously deferred your entry, and that remains your desire, no action is required on your part.

It is our hope that these options will satisfy every runner. Our staff has worked diligently with city services and key vendors to avoid canceling this year’s running festival. The day is too important to the Wilmington community and will continue to do everything within our means to make it still happen.

Please be safe.

Corrigan Sports | [email protected]

We understand participants need to plan and finalize their travel in advance for various reasons. If we are not permitted to run on April 24-25, we will plan to run the race live on a date (TBA) in late May or early June. Our final decision about hosting a live running festival will be announced no later than April 1.  Your options at this time are:

OPTION 1: KEEP YOUR REGISTRATION ACTIVE (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

• If you want to wait along with us to see if we are running live- there is currently nothing that you need to do on your end. Once we have confirmation of the status of our race, we will reach out if there is any action needed.  We will have a decision by April 1.

OPTION 2:  GO VIRTUAL! 

• If you are already signed up for the virtual race, no action is needed.
• If you are registered to run live but now wish to run virtually, you can transfer your 2021 race entry into a Virtual Run.  You can run the distance you registered for on your own and we will ship your race shirt and medal.
• To choose the virtual option, follow these steps:
  • Log into RunSignup and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile
  • Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration
  • Click TRANSFER EVENT tab
  • You can confirm Transfer by clicking on the “Start Transfer” button.
  • Next, you will be shown the standard registration process where you can select the new event for this Transfer.
  • You will receive a confirmation email for the new event.
• Here is a tutorial with more information on how to change your event: https://bit.ly/3tBE3K1
• NOTE: The race premium shipping timeline will be adjusted.  While we will do our best to ship them out in a timely fashion, do not expect to get your gear prior to the scheduled race day.
• Those running virtually will receive a follow up email with further instructions on submitting virtual times.  We will set a deadline to complete your virtual run once the reschedule date is confirmed.

• If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email after April 1 with details on this process.

• If you select to run virtually but decide later to run live or defer, please email [email protected]  and we will assist with your change.

 OPTION 3: DEFER MY REGISTRATION (ACTION REQUIRED)

• If you decide not to wait to see if we are running live, you can defer your entry until next year’s event to be held in Spring of 2022.
• We have waved our normal deferral fee for the 2021 race.  This option is currently available online. Once a new date is confirmed we will set a deferral deadline which will be no earlier than April 11 (or 2 weeks prior to any live race date).
• To complete your deferral, follow these steps:
  • Log into RunSignUp and go to your profile: https://runsignup.com/Profile
  • Under the Upcoming Events section, click MANAGE REGISTRATION next to your Delaware Running Festival Registration
  • Click the DEFER REGISTRATION tab
  • Click the CONFIRM DEFERRAL button
• Here is a tutorial with more information on how to defer: https://bit.ly/3bgYXo6

• If you paid to have your packet mailed to you and you are now deferring your entry, you will receive a separate email after April 1 with details on this process.

• If you defer and later decide you want to run either virtually or live, please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.

Per our policy which every runner agrees to during the online registration process, CSE does not offer registration refunds.

OTHER SCENARIOS:

• If you are a Big Freakin’ Deal participant and wondering how this impacts you, please look for an email from us after the April 1 announcement. Remember you can run live or virtually and remain eligible for the BFD.
• If you have previously deferred your entry, but now wish to participate in the VIRTUAL RUN or on the rescheduled date please email [email protected] and we will assist with your change.
• If you have previously deferred your entry, and that remains your desire, no action is required on your part.

It is our hope that these options will satisfy every runner. Our staff has worked diligently with city services and key vendors to avoid canceling this year’s running festival. The day is too important to the Wilmington community and will continue to do everything within our means to make it still happen.

Please be safe.

Corrigan Sports  |  [email protected]

As spring quickly approaches, we are all anxious to return to in-person running events. We are encouraged by positive trends such as the steady decline in the coronavirus positivity rate, the weekly increase in national vaccine distribution efforts, and local professional teams allowing fans in the stands for the upcoming season.

We have had discussions with key groups to present our additional mitigation steps to comply with COVID-19 guidelines for a safe outdoor event. For example, one proposed major adjustment includes the introduction of wave starts to promote socially distanced participation while on the course.

If we run live, we will move the 5K to a twilight event with wave starts on Saturday, April 24 to stretch the event over two days and further promote social distancing. If you have registered for that distance, or are waiting to register for it, please note the date change.

We remain hopeful that we will be permitted to run live but still do not have the necessary confirmations from the city. That said, we are determined to stay the course. We’ll provide immediate updates of the festival’s permit application status as soon as decisions are made by key parties. Thank you for your patience and support of the Delaware Running Festival.