Runners/Walkers: We are back for another season of MAY-hem with celebrations and CHALLENGES! The Utica Roadrunners are bringing back this great event yet again and we will kick things off on May 6th! This year the cost to jump in is completely FREE for Utica Roadrunners members ($10 for non-members) with the option to upgrade and buy a T-shirt ($15). If you are joining the challenge, there are a variety of ways to participate and lots of optional challenges to take part in. For those who sign-up and post pictures on either Facebook or Strava for the challenges, you can still win UR swag bag prizes. We'll also be letting you know about some fun meet-ups where we can run and then hang out, eat, drink, and socialize. The official Five After Five Virtual Challenge itself begins May 6 and continues for 15 days until May 20. During this time, runners can aim for these basic challenges: Run/Walk 5k or 5 miles every day for all 15 days. Run/Walk a total of 50k (31 miles) or 50 miles over the 1
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Utica, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
