2021 BT5K Your Way Participant Guide

Saturday, May 22 —Kick Off

Sunday, June 6 —Celebration

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2021 BT5K Your Way

Virtual Event

Participant Guide

PARTICIPANT GUIDE

:  A future where not one life is lost to a brain tumor

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With RaceJoy, you can have your 5K route tracked in real-time and automatically reported to the events team! Here’s how to use it:

1. Download RaceJoy

2. Find the BT5K Your Way Event

3. Run your route of choice!

For a more detailed RaceJoy guide, click here.

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FAQs Is my registra on fee tax‐deduc ble? No, registra on fees are not           tax‐deduc ble.  If you make a       dona on while registering, your   dona on is tax‐deduc ble to the extent allowed by law. 

Can my registra on be transferred to another person or refunded? There are no transfers of               registra on fees to another          par cipant or another event.       Registra on fees are not         refundable for any reason,          including inclement weather, cancella on of the event, or par cipant withdrawal from the event. 

Can I change the mailing address for my shirt? Yes. Email events@abta.org with your new address. 

Where will the virtual BT5K Your Way be hosted? The BT5K Your Way's virtual   celebra on will be hosted       virtually on Sunday, June 6.   Before the celebra on, we    invite all par cipants to       complete the 5K on their own me in whatever way they'd 

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How can I par cipate in the virtual event? All you need to do is register for the event and complete your 5K before June 6. 

About: The Virtual BT5K Your Way allows you to run or walk our 5K wherever and whenever you want! The 5K will kick-off on Saturday, May 22, and end with our live Celebration Show on Sunday, June 6.

Location: Anywhere! Complete the 5K in your neighborhood, on a trail, or even on a treadmill.

Distance and Time: Distance and time can be tracked via the RaceJoy app, but it is not required to report any of that information to us. The RaceJoy app is free to use and a link will be provided to participants closer to the event date.

BT5K Shirt: Your shirt will be shipped to the mailing address given at registration prior to the June 6 event.* *This is guaranteed for participants who registered by May 24. If registered after May 24, your shirt may arrive after the event.

Tribute Wall: If you would like to include a photo of yourself or a loved one that has/had a brain tumor for our virtual Tribute Wall, please send photos to Erika at eeringis@abta.org by May 21. Please be sure to have the permission of the person(s) photographed before sending any photos. In the email, include the survivor’s/patient’s first name, last name, and one of the following phrases: “In loving memory of…” “Currently Fighting” “Survivor of X years” (please include the number of months and/or years.)

Sponsorship: If you secure a sponsorship for the BT5K Your Way, we will attribute their sponsor amount to your personal fundraising amount, helping you (and your team) reach your fundraising goals! Matching Gifts: Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage charitable giving among its employees. Check with your employer to see if they are a matching gift company, and use this to your advantage when asking fellow coworkers to support your efforts. Social Media: Post your fundraising or team page to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Adding a personal touch such as why you're participating in the BT5K Your Way increases the likelihood someone will donate to you. BT500: Raise $500 or more on your individual fundraising page and get a BT5K-branded item sent to you.

Classy FAQs

Someone made a dona on to my team page but I want it under my personal fundraising page. Can I move it? Yes. Email events@abta.org with the dona on details and we will move it for you.  

A team member did not join my team when registering. Can I add them to my team? Yes. Email events@abta.org with your team member’s name and your team name and we can add them to your team. 

I never received an email to claim my account. Please check your spam, as well as other inboxes. You can also email us at events@abta.org and we can get your account claimed for you. 

I’m not receiving emails from the ABTA. This can happen if your email is incorrect in the system. Please reach out to us and we can    update your email address on file. 

Why doesn’t my life me fundraising show my actual funds raised? We transferred to a new     fundraising system in 2019, so total fundraising will only reflect 2019 and onwards.  

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Our fundraising platform, called Classy, has a number of helpful guides so you can navigate the website and maximize your fundraising efforts.

1. Dashboard overview

2. How to edit your fundraising page

3. How to edit your team page

4. How to post updates to your page

5. How to thank your donors

If you have any more questions or need help, please reach out. Email us at events@abta.org or call 800-886-1281.