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3.2 Run in Remembrance

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 8AM on Virginia Tech's Campus 

The 3.2 Run in Remembrance is held to remember the 32 Hokies who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. The event strives to bring fellow Hokies together, to feel the support of the community, and to celebrate the lives of our friends and family members.

(Those who received emails from the Remembrance listserv, I apologize for the error. The problem has been resolved so this cannot happen again. The listserv will only be used to announce details about the run during the week of the event. The list will be deleted immediately following the event.)

Online Registration Is Now Closed:

  • Walk Up registration is available at War Memorial Hall basketball gym on Friday, April 13th from 4pm - 8pm and Saturday, April 14th from 6am-7:30am.
  • Please review the map of the route . Please make sure to wear appropriate running and walking footwear and attire.

Runner and Walker Event Details:

  • Registration and Check In
    • Please print your email confirmation that includes your BARCODE and bring it with youwhen you check in.  If you have misplaced it and would like to have your barcode resent to you, go to this link and register again.  The system will recognize you and resend your confirmation email. http://www.recsports.vt.edu/fitness/events/32-run/register
    • Check In Location: War Memorial Hall room 125 (basketball gym)
    • Check In Times:
      • Friday, April 13th between 4PM – 8PM
      • Or Saturday, April 14t between 6AM – 7:30AM
    • Parking: Perry Street Parking Lot & Garage - More parking information is available at: www.parking.vt.edu
    • You may check in a friend or family member if you have their barcode with you.
  • Inclement Weather
    • Check www.vt.edufor announcements about all of the Day of Remembrance activities and updates.
  • T-shirts, Bibs and Banner
    • At War Memorial Hall, we will have a large banner that reads “3.2 for 32.”  We would love for every runner/walker to sign the banner.  At the end of the run, we will take a large group photo with the banner on the front stairs of Burruss Hall at 9:30AM (behind the April 16th Memorial).
    • Run bibs are available at Check In and they say “I run 3.2 for…” and you can fill in a name of who you are running in memory of or what you are running in memory of.  This is optional.  Use the safety pins provided to put the bib on the front of your shirt during the run.
    • Commemorative t-shirts will be available to the first 5,000 who registered online.  When you show up to Check In, you will receive your shirt.  Any shirts that have not been picked up will be available on a first come, first served basis on Saturday morning.
  • No Pets Please
    • Although we love animals.  Please do not bring pets since it will be such a crowded event.  Thank you for understanding.
  • Restrooms
    • Nearest restrooms to the start of the event are inside War Memorial Hall or there will be Port-A-Johns located outside of War Memorial Hall on the plaza. 
  • Refreshments
    • Breakfast:
      • Saturday from 6AM – 8AM, breakfast food will be available for purchase.  Thank you to Dining Services for arranging this.  Options include: Cups of Coffee $1, Refills or fill your own mug of coffee $.50, Bottles of OJ $2, PowerAde $2, Whole Fruit (Bananas and Apples) $.50, Muffins $1, Scones $1
    • Post Run:
      • Saturday from 8:15AM – 10:15AM post run water and refreshments are available to runners and walkers.  These are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
    • Lunch:
      •  Following the 3.2 Run in Remembrance, please join the Virginia Tech community at a Baseball BBQ to show your appreciation for our first responders, public safety personnel, and medical staff at English Field as the Hokies take on the University of Miami.  Wear your 3.2 T-shirt or run bib to get a free meal starting at 12:30 p.m.  Food is available on a first come, first served basis.  Game starts at 2:00 p.m.
  • Run Start
    • The START LINE is on the Drillfield in front of War Memorial Hall.  This is different from previous years when we started at Alumni Mall. The run begins at 8AM and we will take a picture at the start line at 7:55AM if you want to be part of that picture. 
    • Group Number:  Please line up according to the description below – (you decide which group fits you)
      • Group 1 - if you plan to run competitively
      • Group 2 – if you plan to run semi competitively
      • Group 3 – if you plan to jog casually
      • Group 4 – if you plan to walk competitively
      • Group 5 – if you plan to walk casually
      • Group 6 – if you have a stroller or wheel chair
    • The Corp of Cadets will raise a sign that says “MOMENT OF SILENCE” and that will signal the release of 32 white balloons at the front of the run.  Please be on the lookout for when the Moment of Silence begins.  I know many of you will not be able to see this happening so look out for the volunteers along the sides with signs.  After 32 seconds, the Corp of Cadets will turn the signs to read “RUN SAFELY” that signals you to release the maroon and orange balloons and begin the run.  That will be your only signal the event has started – there will not be any other prompt.  Enjoy the run and the people around you! 
  • Balloons
    • The balloons and strings are biodegradable – this special start to the event will also be environmentally friendly. 
  • Event Route
    • Watch for volunteers in brightly colored vests along the route – they will direct you.  Feel free to thank the volunteers along the way.  There will also be a lead golf cart for the lead pack to follow.
    • To look over the route map: https://www.recsports.vt.edu/sites/drupal.recsports.vt.edu/files/pages/2012%20Run%20in%20remebrance%20map.pdf(you may need to set the size to 50% to view this)
    • Please note that the route does include Lane Stadium by entering through the TUNNEL that the football team enters through for every home game.  Since this does get narrow and slower, feel free to use the ALTERNATE route and bypass the stadium if you prefer.
    • IMPORTANT!!!  The football team has a scrimmage at 10:45AM.  All runners and walkers will have to use the ALTERNATE ROUTE AFTER 10AM.  As long as you pass the stadium by 10am, you can still go through the tunnel.
  • Water Stations
    • Water Station 1 – on Washington Street in front of the Smiths Career Services Building.
    • Water Station 2 – in front of Cranwell International Center. 
    • Please thank the volunteers who are serving you water along the route. 
  • Group Photo
    • Two photos will be taken:
      • 7:55AM at the Start Line
      • 9:30AM on the stairs of Burruss Hall behind the April 16th Memorial 
  • 5th Year Anniversary
    • As the fifth anniversary of the April 16, 2007 tragedy approaches, we are reminded that anniversaries often are accompanied by challenges. Students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Virginia Tech community, whether they were on campus or not, may find themselves confronted with unexpected feelings or memories that they may have thought were resolved or in the past. Although we have seen many examples of how our campus community has been resilient, and many people will not need support on or around the Day of Remembrance, there will be services available for anyone who needs or wants to speak with a counselor. http://www.weremember.vt.edu/2012-events/2012-resources.html

 

 

 

The Student Planning Committee involves members of the SGA, SAA, RHF, GSA, CISO, Panhellenic Council, IFC Council, VTU, Students for Non-Violence, Corp of Cadets, the Undergraduate Representative for the Board of Visitor’s.

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