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I Love the 80’s 5K – Fort Lauderdale
January 9, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 12:00 pm
What is the best decade? It is without a doubt the 80’s. Those who grew up in the 80’s want to go back and those who didn’t want to go and experience it. It was a time with crazy hairstyles, clothes, music and technology. It was a time when technology was just reaching out to a whole new world. Computers, Atari and Walkmans were ruling the world. The 80’s took us from records and 8-tracks to the amazing and compact cassette tape. It was so amazing that we could fit all our music on this little cassette tape. We could hold this amazing electronic device called a walkman and play our cassette tape. You could rewind, fast forward and pause our music on demand….WOW! Who remembers taking a #2 pencil to fix their cassette tape, we all did it.
The 80’s were a decade of unforgettable clothes, hairstyles and music. There were many hair supply companies that thrived in the 80’s because of all the hairspray used to get your hair just as you wanted it. Girls could not make their hair fluffy or puffy enough. Guys wanted their hair longer and straighter. The mullet was such a work of art. To compliment the great hair women wore wonderful wardrobes with items like jelly bracelets, jelly shoes, leg warmers, shoulder pads Guess jeans and vibrant neon clothing. The men loved to wear denim and members only jackets, baggy pants, tight white shirt and parachute pants. People would spend all this time on their hair and outfits to go out and listen to amazing music. The decade started with some unforgettable bands like Duran Duran, Motley Crew, Bon Jovi, Metallica, R.E.M., Eurythmics, A-Ha, Wham and Depeche Mode. The finished with some amazing group becoming mainstream such as Guns n Roses, Beastie Boys, Madonna and Michael Jackson. The 80’s introduced us to rap with the likes of Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, 2-Live Crew, Slick Rick and N.W.A. The 80s were such a revolutionary time in the music industry and is still a major influence on music today.
There was so many great moments in the 80’s and would like to take you back to this amazing time at the Inaugural I LOVE THE 80’s 5K Run/Walk. The day promises to be a trip down memory lane and an experience to the most unforgettable decade. We will have the best 80’s music playing all day. We ask that everyone dress in the best 80’s outfit (including your hair style). We will award prizes for male and female best hair, outfit and group coordination outfit. Please be creative as you take a trip back to the good old days.
We encourage your to tell your friends and family about this fun day and encourage your to get a group together. Sign up as a group and save 10% on all entries within your group. We will have special prizes for largest group and best dressed group.
Register today to ensure your spot at our visit to the 80’s.
COURSE MAP
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Thursday January 7, 2021: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Office Evolution – Plantation
261 N. University Drive Suite 500
Plantation, FL 33324
*Parking available in parking garage located on west side of Aetna Building. You may park on first floor of parking garage in spot marked for Sheraton. Office Evolution is located within the Aetna Building. PLEASE WEAR A MASK.
Friday January 8, 2021: 8:30am – 10:30am
Office Evolution – Plantation
261 N. University Drive Suite 500
Plantation, FL 33324
*Parking available in parking garage located on west side of Aetna Building. You may park on first floor of parking garage in spot marked for Sheraton. Office Evolution is located within the Aetna Building. PLEASE WEAR A MASK.
Saturday January 9, 2021:
TY Park – Hollywood
3300 N Park Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
6:45am: Park Open
7:00am: 80’s Music begins
7:25am: Announcements and National Anthem
7:30am: I Love the 80s 5K Starts
8:45am: 5K Awards Ceremony
9:15am: Costume Contest
9:45am: Costume Awards
I LOVE THE 80’s 5K – COVID PROTOCOLS
Our goal is to host a fun, competitive, and exciting I Love the 80’s 5K and put together an event that will bring joy, happiness, and memories to so many. Through all the fun and enjoyment our #1 focus is the safety of staff, volunteers, and participants. We have worked directly with several municipalities to ensure we are providing a safe environment and following all CDC COVID-19 protocols. The following is our I Love the 80’s 5K COVID-19 race protocols:
– Masks must be worn at all time EXCEPT when on the race course. Once you are at the start/finish line you may remove your mask. You must carry your mask with you at all times. Once you cross the finish line and have completed the race, you must put your mask on.
Registration:
– All event registration must be completed through our event website. You may register on race day but must do so through your computer, tablet, or phone. There will be no in person race day registration available on site. Participants must register 30 minutes prior to the start of their event.
Packet Pickup:
– We will host pre-race packet pickups (two options). Please see above to see the pre-race packet pickup time and dates.
Race:
– We will implement a rolling start. We will have 4-6 participants starting every 10-15 seconds. We will line everyone in position (proper spacing for social distance start) for the rolling start. Be ready to start at 7:30am, as the rolling start will move quickly.
– Please wear your mask until the start of your race. You are not required to wear your mask while on the course. You will need to carry the mask at all time, even when on the course. Once you have completed the race, and crossed the finish line, you will be required to place your mask on.
– Water stations will NOT be available on course but will be available at the completion of the race. We will have a water station available past the finish line with bottled water. Please plan accordingly if you need on course water.
Awards:
– Awards ceremony area is permitted for only those who have finished in the top 3 overall or top 3 of their age group. You may watch the awards from a location outside the awards ceremony and standing 6′ away from others.
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND IF
– You have a fever
– You have any symptoms of illness
– You currently have COVID symptoms or have had symptoms in the last 14 days
– You have tested positive within the last 14 days
– You have been exposed within 10 days and have not had two negative test since. Exposed is defined as being within 6 feet of a COVID-19 positive person or one who becomes positive, for 15 minutes
We know these are unique and challenging times for everyone. We are all doing our part to ensure a sense of “normal” while following safety guidelines to help put an end to COVID-19. Your support and participations is greatly appreciated and we hope the event will provide you with happiness along with a sense of achievement. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming (safe) event!
