COVID-19 Safety Guidelines For Runners

During the statewide “Stay At Home” order (currently through May 31), we know that staying physically active helps to maintain both physical and mental health. There are great benefits to getting outside and moving your body are numerous and will help us get through these trying times. But in order to ensure the safety of ourselves AND others, we ask you to follow these simple guidelines for your outdoor activities.

KEY SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR RUNNERS

  • GO SOLO - NO GROUPS

    • Do NOT exercise in groups. Period. The only exception is if you’re living with the person/people that you’re working out with, and they are not ill.

  • AVOID CROWDED AREAS - PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING

    • Run in quiet, less crowded areas, if possible. Stay near your home, running on city sidewalks, and give a wide berth to anyone else you encounter.

    • Maintain appropriate physical distancing, giving a MINIMUM of 6 feet clearance on all sides. If you’re unable to maintain a safe distance from others, you need to go somewhere else.

    • Avoid peak congestion times by going early in the morning or later in the evening, making sure that you’re visible to others, by wearing reflective apparel & blinking lights. And as always, let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return.

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  • WEAR A FACE MASK

    • Yes, it’s a serious situation. The MOST important thing you can do is run/exercise where you can practice safe, physical distancing. However - If you must run in areas where you are unable to maintain proper physical distancing of a minimum of 6 feet, such as on city sidewalks, wear a mask or cloth face covering (such as a BUFF or neck gaiter), pulled over your nose and mouth until you’re well clear from others. Note: If you are running in an area where you will not encounter anyone else, there is no benefit to wearing a mask.

    • IMPORTANT: Wearing a cloth face covering is not a substitute for hand washing, physical distancing, or remaining at home when ill.

 
Dave Zimmer