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3.2 Run in Remembrance

Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 9AM 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.

Online Registration is open!

  • Volunteer Sign Up - If you are available to volunteer for this event, we would love to have your help!
  • Walk Up registration is available at War Memorial Hall basketball gym on Friday, April 12th from 4pm - 8pm and Saturday, April 13th from 6:30am-8:30am.
  • Please review the map of the route . Please make sure to wear appropriate running and walking footwear and attire.

Lodging Specials:

  • The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is located on the VT campus in Blacksburg, VA.  A block of lodging rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $95.00 per room per night plus applicable tax.  To reserve your room, please call 540-231-8000 or toll free 877-200-3360 and mention you want a room out of the "3.2 Run for 32 room block."  This special rate is available until March 13, 2013 or until block is filled.
  • Holiday Inn Blacksburg - 900 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 - $90.00 for singles/doubles.  For reservations call 540.552.7001 or book online. The discount code is F32.  This special is good until 3/12/2013.

Runner and Walker Event Details:

  • Registration and Check In
    • Please print your email confirmation that includes your QR code and bring it with you when you check in.  If you have misplaced it and would like to have it resent to you, go to this link and register again.  The system will recognize you and resend your confirmation email. Make sure to check your spam and junk mail.
    • Check In Location: War Memorial Hall room 125 (basketball gym)
    • Check In Times:
      • Friday, April 12th between 4PM – 8PM
      • Or Saturday, April 13th between 6:30AM – 8:30AM
    • 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 confirmation email with you.
  • Inclement Weather
    • Check www.vt.edu for announcements about all of the Day of Remembrance activities and updates.
  • T-shirts, Bibs and Banner
    • Please sign the “3.2 for 32” banner at the finish line.  We would love for every runner/walker's name on 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 10:30AM (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 4,000 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
    • Post Run:
      • Saturday from 9:15AM – 11:15AM post run water and refreshments are available to runners and walkers.  These are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
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  • Run Start
    • The START LINE is on the Drillfield in front of War Memorial Hall.  The run begins at 9AM and we will take a picture at the start line at 8:55AM if you want to be part of that picture. 
    • Volunteers at the start line will raise a sign that says “MOMENT OF SILENCE” and that will signal the release of 32 white balloons.  After 32 seconds, the volunteers 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.  
    • 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.
  • Water Stations
    • Water Station 1 is located on Washington Street in front of the Smiths Career Services Building.
    • Water Station 2 is located in front of Cranwell International Center. 
    • Please thank the volunteers who are serving you water along the route. 
  • Group Photo
    • If you would like to be in a group photo, two photos will be taken:
      • 8:55AM at the Start Line
      • 10:30AM on the stairs of Burruss Hall behind the April 16th Memorial 
  • 6th Year Anniversary
    • As the sixth 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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