Folsom Blues Breakout Half Marathon

Date was just changed to October 17!

FBB Event Management is optimistically looking ahead to 2021 and planning to hold REAL events. For updates, visit us here or on FolsomBluesHalf.org, and watch for eblasts. In the meantime, we hope this Covid version of Folsom Prison Blues courtesy of Dale Robbins puts a smile on your face!

Photos! We're looking for photos to document these historic (and hopefully one-and-done) virtual events. Please share along with any of your thoughts about your virtual run experiences. View the 2019 photos on this "Race Wrap": https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/news_article/show/1061720

Until we get the race results formatted and posted on the FBB website, your race results are posted on the Run Sign Up website. Use this link (or click on the banner) for quick access to either the Half Marathon or 5K. Again, Congratulations! https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/news_article/show/1130717

REMINDER: End of day on Monday, November 2 is the last chance to pick up your well-earned T-shirt, medallion, and protective face mask at Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods. Don't forget to bring your 20% off Coupon! https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/news_article/show/1125676

Tomorrow October 17, begins the days allowed to complete your Folsom Covid Blues Virtual Half Marathon or 5K, be it on the actual course as posted here (https://www.folsomblueshalf.org//5858463-course-maps-and-i), or on a course of your own choosing. Be sure you take photos along the way, wherever you run, and post them here. Once you have completed you run, your medallion, t-shirt and mask are waiting for you at the Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods Store, 1003 E. Bidwell Street (unless you opted to have them mailed to you).Don't forget to bring your Dick's 20% off coupon! https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/news_article/show/1125676 Enjoy your run, be sure to stay hydrated during these warm Fall days, and stay safe out there - obeying all the important running etiquette and Covid-era social distancing rules. And again, GOOD LUCK!

Registration has closed and we welcome all who have signed up. We hope your training is going well. Results may be submitted between October 17 until 11:59 pm on October 25. Use this link to report them: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/27463 And here is the link to download the RaceJoy app for the FREE runner tracking service: https://www.racejoy.net/download

Here's a sneak peak of the Folsom Covid Blues shirt and mask art. If you missed the medallion and ribbon preview, it's there too. Don't get locked out, get decked out! Deadline to register is September 15. https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Folsom/FolsomBluesBreakout

Are you new to Virtual Runs? Pick the FCB Half Marathon or 5K for a great way to give one a try. Easy as ABC! A: Register for a distance. B: Decide on a course route where you are comfortable running. C: Plan on how you are going to track your distance and time and how you want to load up your results (choose the event's RaceJoy App (the easiest; see below) or use just your GPS device, or even a simple wrist watch on a known 13.1 Mile or 5K route. ... THEN... collect the great swag, load up your photos, and brag forever! Here is the RaceJoy App info, the best option for tracking your distance on your GPS device and allowing your friends and family to track you. It's FREE! FIRST A: Download the app to your phone. B: Sign up for the FCB RaceJoy race in the app C: Identify yourself by your bib number; then pick the "Actual" 13.1 route in Folsom on the path or an "Anywhere" route - your choice. The Event's Racejoy App is all set to assist you with GPS tracking, mile markers, pace updates, and finish total time - on EITHER the actual or anywhere routes based on your phone being a gps tracker. ON YOUR RUN DAY A: Turn on your phone B: Let the App and your GPS device do their thing. C: When you are finished, the RaceJoy App will ask if you are ready to load up your time to the FCB results roster, automatically! DONE! https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Folsom/FolsomBluesBreakout

Deadline to enter the Folsom Covid Blues Virtual Half Marathon or 5K is September 15! https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Folsom/FolsomBluesBreakout

Here's a sneak peak at the Folsom Covid Blues finishers' medallion and ribbon. Register to make them your own! https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Folsom/FolsomBluesBreakout