Join us for the 'Walk in Their Shoes' virtual 5k run/walk and 1-mile walk event on November 7th, 2020!
The 2020 virtual 'Walk in Their Shoes' Walk and 5k Run/Walk supports Open Table Ministry's commitment to raising awareness around the issues experienced by those who are unsheltered in Durham, North Carolina. We are committed to holistic support though access to basic necessities like food and clothing, compassionate care and support, and opportunities for access to housing and job support for long-term stability.
Due to current gathering restrictions due to COVID-19 and for the safety of our community members, our event will be virtual! Between November 1 and November 7, 2020, participants will run or walk with their family, friends, colleagues, or pets to create a virtual community walking and running in solidarity for their unsheltered neighbors.
Here are some tips to help connect with other supporters around the Triangle Region and the Country:
-- Choose to walk or run AND choose 1 mile or 5K as your distance.
-- Participate to win great prizes through two Check-in Challenges. Winners will be determined by likes/loves on Facebook and Instagram. Prizes will be awarded for 1, 2, and 3rd place.
- Check-in Challenge: 1 (November 1- 7th) Post the best view from your walk and use the tag #opentableministry.
- Check-in Challenge: 2 (November 1- 7th) Post a selfie of you on your walk, wearing your best winter gear, and use the tag #opentableministry.
- We will also be posting the top 10 results from the 5k running race on our website and the top 3 finishers will receive a prize!
Want to know how to log your time?
- Use the free IYR Virtual mobile app. Install and run the app, find and select our event (search for "Open Table"), and choose your distance (5K). The app will use your phone's GPS capability to track and time your walk/run, displaying your distance, pace and time. The app will notify you when you have completed your distance and prompt you to upload your time into the online results. You can even upload a "selfie" or other photo from your phone into your results!
- Use your watch or your favorite app like MapMyRun or Strava. When you complete your 5K, go to the online results HERE. Find your name, click the Update Time button, and enter your time.
