Running Safety Guidelines

For the safety of participants and our communities, we urge everyone to practice safe social distancing and to commit to COVID-19 related running safety guidelines until Phase 5 is reached.

 

Please adhere to the following guidelines in order to participate in any of our events:

  • Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, and or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19.

  • Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 complications should consult their physician before participating.

  • Do not engage in traditional forms of physical contact (handshakes, high-fives, hugs, partner stretching, etc.).

  • Do not engage in close group pictures/selfies.

  • Do not spit or blow nose while running in the group. Must be away from others, and at least six feet away from others.

  • Do not share personal items, such as hydration, energy gels, towels, etc.

  • Participants must wear a mask or face covering while gathering pre- or post-run, and anytime they are within six feet of others. Runners may remove their face cover while running when they can maintain physical distance.

  • Participants are expected to self carry personal hydration (bottles/packs), and to use hydration stations for refill only.

  • Participants must abide by local travel quarantine orders should they travel out-of-state during the program.

  • Participants may be required to exit the programs/events temporarily or permanently should their actions not meet expectations and or they are creating risk for themselves or others.

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We’re working on creating the safest possible environment for our participants, staff and communities.

In an effort to ensure a safe experience for all our participants, we are following guidelines provided by the Chicago Area Runners Association and the Chicago Park District.