CARLISLE DOWNTOWN MILE IS NOW VIRTUAL

After careful consideration of the health risks posed by COVID-19 to runners, volunteers, staff, and the greater Carlisle community, we have decided to turn the 2020 edition of the Carlisle Downtown Mile into a virtual race and have renamed it the Carlisle Virtual Downtown Mile. We will hold the Mile Race, Fun Walk, and Team Challenge virtually. You may walk, run (hop, skip, etc.) on our original course, around town, on a track, in the woods, on a treadmill, in the pool, or anywhere else you want to for one mile. You can do that anytime from Aug. 1 through Aug. 9. Then enter your time on RunSignUp. Results will be posted as the race progresses and the fastest time in each race category (age and gender, or team) wins bragging rights. We will use the honor system for reporting times, so be honest. All participants will receive a special, collector’s item, Carlisle Virtual Downtown Mile t-shirt. Post photos online of your run or walk to be entered into daily drawings for raffle prizes and fun awards such as best costume or family picture.

With many in our community having lost their jobs and others seeing significant reductions in hours and/or duties, the services the Employment Skills Center provides are in greater demand than ever before. All of our programs and classes are offered without charge. Those programs range from basic literacy skills; to course work, tutoring, and testing for the high school equivalency diploma; to work force development including nurse aide training, fork lift training, and environmental technician certification. Thank you for your support during this difficult time and ask that you share with family and friends the news that the Carlisle Virtual Downtown Mile will be run this year from Aug. 1 through Aug. 9.

RACE CATEGORIES

VIRTUAL Just For Fun Run / Walk

Walk or run for one mile and enter your time or indicate you completed the mile on RunSignUp.

VIRTUAL Mile Run

Run for one mile and enter your time on RunSignUp. Results will be posted by gender for the following age groups:

10 and under

11 – 13 years old

14 – 19 years old

20 – 29 years old

30 – 39 years old

40 – 49 years old

50 – 59 years old

60 & over

VIRTUAL Team Challenge

Each member of the team runs for one mile (team members do not have to run together) and the team captain enters each team member’s time on RunSignUp. Each team must consist of 3-5 runners. The total time of the fastest 3 runners on each team will be used to determine team placement. Results will be posted in the following Team Challenge categories:

Healthcare

Non-Profit/Government

Protect & Serve

Business/Corporate

Education

RACE T-SHIRTS

All participants will receive a special, collector’s item, Carlisle Virtual Downtown Mile t-shirt. If you register by July 20, you will be able to pick up your t-shirt before the race. Perhaps even wear it during your Carlisle Virtual Downtown Mile run / walk. If you register after July 20, t-shirts will be available after the race closes Aug. 9. This year we are offering the option to have t-shirts shipped to you for a small fee to cover the cost of shipping. If a shipping order is placed by July 20, your t-shirt should arrive prior to the start of the race. If placed after July 20, your t-shirt will be shipped on Aug. 21.

UPLOADING YOUR TIMES

Participants will be able to record their time, track other racers, and challenge themselves. And remember, this is based on the honor system. No need to upload data to Strava or record your mile with a GPS. No one will be looking to DQ you. Once you are registered, you will be able to upload your time using the following steps:

Step 1: Make sure you are logged into RunSignUp (use the email you used to register).

Step 2: Click on the RESULTS then click on the blue box that says SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS. Search for your name.

Step 3: Add your time and save your results. It might take a few minutes to update in the overall results but you can refresh the page and wait. That's it! You are done.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Carlisle Downtown Mile is usually run on our one-mile USA Track and Field certified course along High Street in Carlisle, PA. The one-mile race begins at the Subway Car Wash near the corner of High and Orange Streets and ends near the corner of High Street and Court House Avenue. For 2020 you may run / walk for any mile you choose, including our certified course. (see below for certification and map).