At 7:30 AM, runners checked in at the check-in booth where they received their bib and t-shirt as per their size request made on their Racewire order. At 8:00 AM, keynote speaker Ryan Chow gave an opening speech for the run. Additionally, there were numerous guest speakers and a National Anthem singer. Once the opening ceremony finished, the race started at 8:20 AM. The race finished at approximately 10:00 AM. Once the race finished, there were performances from the Mark Keppel band. At 10:30 AM, the awards ceremony was held. Special prizes were given accordingly to the first, second, and third place winners in the following categories: males 18 and older, males younger than 18, females 18 and older, and females younger than 18. All participants received a participation medal. At 11:00 AM, the event officially ended. Refreshments were then available for purchase.
About the 2018 Run
The 2018 run consisted of several loops around the campus of Mark Keppel, and the event featured prizes and food! Check-in and registration started at 7:15 AM, and the 5K run began at 8AM. Route Monitors were placed along the course to direct the participants and prevent confusions. Top 3 finishers from each category (18+ Male/Female and Younger than 18 Male/Female) received special finisher's ribbons and prizes (4 categories in all). The run was student-coordinated and logistically supported by volunteer parents, administrators, teachers and community members who lead the Mark Keppel Alliance.
Please view the interactive map below of the route for the 2019 Fear the Spear 5K event. If the route is playing too fast for your preference, hover your mouse over the semicircle icon on the bottom black bar to change the speed!