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To celebrate the launch of our new 5K Your Way training plans and Virtual Race feature, we’ve planned a special Virtual Race for the week of April 10-16: The Spark Into Spring 5K. Simply sign up for the race, join one of our training programs (optional), and complete your race during the second week of April. Share your time on our Virtual Race page for a chance to win prizes just for participating!
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SparkPeople will conduct a random drawing of all eligible members who complete a race and enter their time in our April 10-16 Virtual Race! Prizes include:
  • One randomly selected participant will receive a $100 gift certificate to Zappos.com to buy new workout shoes
  • 10 randomly selected participants will receive a SparkPeople T-shirt.
To participate and enter the prize drawing:
  • Click here to go to our April 10-16 Virtual Race page. There, click the “Join This Race Now” button. Note: You can run or walk a 5K, or choose from the 10K or 1 mile race options.
  • Train for the race, using our 5K Your Way training plans if you’d like.
  • During the week of April 10-16, return to the race page and enter your time.
  • Winners will be drawn by April 22.
  • Click here for our contest terms and rules.