Dear Xtra Mile B.A.A. 5K team,
As a registered runner you should have heard by now from the B.A.A. that
the B.A.A. 5K has been postponed until a future date due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Special Olympics Massachusetts is committed to supporting our team to help each of our runners navigate any issues this change may cause.
Since this news is just breaking, we are still working with our partners to learn what the path forward will look like for all of our runners. At the moment, we are going to look at this as the most positive outcome, because the race will still go on and you will have the opportunity to achieve what you have been preparing for.
One question that is high on everyone's mind is the fundraising component of running for the Special Olympics Massachusetts Xtra Mile team.
We are extending the fundraising deadline - minimums do not need to be met by April 17th. We hope this helps alleviate some concerns.
As with the Marathon,
we expect
any decisions about deferment or transfer of bibs to be forthcoming. Special Olympics Massachusetts is a charity partner organization and we will continue to be in contact with the B.A.A. to make sure we are able to support any of your needs.
We plan to be in touch with additional details as they become available from the B.A.A., but in the meantime, if you have any specific questions, please let us know.
