The Lickety Split Ice Cream Run is a great way to kick off your summer and one you won't want to miss! Mariposa Park sets the stage for this fast and flat loop course. There are Age Group and Overall Awards including ice cream and other treats at the finish as well as a great-looking tee shirt for all registered participants. So, mark your calendar and register today! To register and learn more about the Lickety Split and other RunFit events go to: www.irunfit.org.

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LICKETY-SPLIT ICE CREAM RUN

EVENT INFORMATION 

Event Location:

Mariposa Basin Park

4900 Kachina St. NW

Albuquerque, NM  87120

Event Schedule: June 25, 2023

5K: 7:00 P.M.

Kids K: 7:45 P.M.

PACKET PICKUP:

June 24, 2023

11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

FLEET FEET SPORTS 

North Towne Plaza

5901 Wyoming Suite R 

Albuquerque NM 87109

(Corner of Wyoming and Academy

Just north of Whole Foods)

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION

PARKING:

Mariposa Basin Park

START:

5K: 7:00 p.m.

Kids K: 7:45 p.m. 

All events will start on time. Race day registration and post-race activities will be held near the finish. This race is a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off.  All participants MUST wear a timing chip/bib to be factored into the results and be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards. The event bib MUST always be worn on the front of the person and be visible. 

VIRTUAL RUN OR WALK:

PLEASE NOTE: All registered participants may pick up their event packet: Event Bib and T-Shirt at the time and location listed above, “Packet Pickup.” For those who purchased the “shipping,” (only available to Virtual Run/Walk participants) your race swag will be mailed out beginning June 19, 2023, and continue as registrations come in.

For additional event information, please go to our RunFit website: www.irunfit.org.

If you choose to have your packet mailed to you. please make sure you enter your mailing address when registering for the event and add the additional charge for shipping.

Please note: If you would like your packet mailed to you, please add “SHIPPING” prior to completing your registration. All other packets will be available for Packet Pickup.
 
Follow these 3 easy steps to run/walk your 5K!

Note: Kids K is a non-timed event.

* Step 1:
Walk or run ANYTIME between June 17 – June 25, 2023, and record your race time using: Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com, or a simple stopwatch.

* Step 2:
Email your race completion time to stephenpino@hotmail.com
* Include first and last name, run date, event (5K), city and state, and race completion time in the body of the email. Note: Subject line: Lickety Split Ice Cream Run 5K Virtual Run Result Information
* Run/walk times must be submitted by 11:59 pm (mtn.) on June 26, 2023.

* Step 3:
Submit a selfie on the RunFit Facebook:
* Post on https://www.facebook.com/Runfitabq/

* Submit a selfie after your run/walk or a pic of the location you ran/walked!
* In providing a photo or selfie you allow RunFit to share your pic on the RunFit website and other event social media. (The pic you provide will not be used for sales or marketing purposes without written permission.)

Please note: Steps 2 and 3 are optional.

Bathroom Facilities:

Bathrooms are located near start/finish. Please allow plenty of time to get to the start.

Race (Bib) Number Requirements

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

Medical Support:

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned at every aid/water station along the course.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race that appears in distress or at risk. If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line, please notify event officials or volunteers. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you feel that you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel is aware. Also, please remember to hydrate throughout the day as well as at the water station along the course.

Finish Information:

The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day immediately following the Kid K.

 5K

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 7 and under, 8-9, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Award times will be determined by gun time.

Kids K 

All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in the Kids K. The start of the Kids K will begin at 7:45 A.M. We ask that all participants and parents/sponsors arrive on time for the start. This is a non-timed event.  All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.

5K Course Link:

LICKETY SPLIT 5K 2023 - MapMyRun

Start Information

All races will start promptly at the designated times. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line to check any gear and seed yourself according to your projected pace time. If you are driving to the race plan to arrive early. 
This race is a Chip Start with a Timing Chip finish. All participants who want to be timed as well as being factored into the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib. Note: The Kids K is a non-timed event. No timing chips are necessary.
 Please note: Should severe weather creates dangerous conditions for runners or cause cancellation of the race there will be no refunds.

Race (Bib) Number Requirements

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

Can I run with iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the national governing body of the sport, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prize money are not allowed to use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

Can I run with my Garmin GPS or my Nike Plus device?
Yes, participants may wear their Garmin GPS watches and/or Nike Plus devices. However, these items do not count as “second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.

What is NOT allowed on the course?
The use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras, or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants; and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Inline skates, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted.

Do you have a Lost & Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the racecourse?
Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for items that were lost and found on race day. If you are missing a personal item stop by the finish area or please call: 505.217.4774.

I am injured and/or cannot run the event (family commitment, work obligation, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry or transfer my entry to someone else?
No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.

If I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy, will you give me a refund?
No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.

Can I defer my entry to the next year if I am unable to run this year?
No, participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they are unable to run.

What is NOT allowed on the course?
For everyone’s safety baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted in the 5K only. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack and your child must always be secured in the stroller. Please note: The finish is on grass and may be difficult to maneuver for most strollers.

 
 
Inclement Weather Policy
Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email, as necessary.

The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, extra water will be provided to the athletes, both prior to, during, and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.

Results:
Timing of the event will be done using RunFit’s RACE|RESULT Timing System.  Efforts will be made to post unofficial results at the finish line within 15 minutes of each participant finishing the race. Results will be posted online at www.irunfit.org.  Participants who would like their official time posted and be included in the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib. No timing chips will be given to Kids K participants since this is a non-timed event. Please note: Awards will be presented immediately after each event. All awards must be picked up on the day of the event. No awards will be mailed.

Post Race: 

Post-Race Refreshments: Ice Cream! provided by RunFit.

Results: 

Results will be posted to WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG

Review the Course and Support:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support. 
Water and Gatorade will also be provided at the water/hydration table: see course link(s) below:

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact RunFit at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: stephenpino@hotmail.com

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

The Lickety Split Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers around. Volunteers help us to ensure you feel welcomed and are fully informed; have a safe, successful, and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give hearty, fun-loving thanks!

Race Questions and Information:
RunFit
(505) 217-4774 
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com

WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG