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ARCF Vent 5K Event Rules

These rules apply to all who are planning and executing a Vent 5K Event. Please ensure that all of these points are covered in your event.

  • Course needs to be 5K in distance
    can be multiple laps around a loop, out and back, all in a line, random, shopping mall circuit
  • Need to register a minimum of 5 pushers
    no maximum number, but every pusher must push at some point - no minimum distance
  • Need to raise a minimum of $500
  • For the purposes of this event, a “ventilator” can be any device used to support respiration (IPPB machines are included)
  • Ventilator must be on wheels
    wheels can be added, such as pole mounted vents
    wheels may be modified from original
  • Ventilator may not have any means of propulsion other than pushing
  • Cutoff date for each year will be Oct 1 for winners announced at the AARC’s International Respiratory Congress
  • This is NOT a timed event
  • The ARCF will award prizes in several categories
    Creative course
    Most publicity
    Most money raised
    Best-dressed team
    Best-dressed vent
    Other random categories at judges’ discretion

 

 

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