Coming VIRA Events
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- Irish Scamper 5k
- 3/17/2012
- Run, Walk & Hop 5K
- 4/7/2012
- Empower Race for the Future
- 5/12/2012
- Stride for Packer Pride
- 5/19/2012
- Fast and the Furry 8k
- 5/26/2012
- Willie Walleye 5k
- 6/2/2012
- Legends Run-Walk
- 6/9/2012
- Perham Turtlefest
- 6/23/2012
- The Lakes Run
- 6/24/2012
- Firecracker 5k
- 7/4/2012
- Monticello Riverfefst
- 7/14/2012
- Buffalo Duathlon
- 8/4/2012
- Yellow Rose 5k
- 8/11/2012
- Pumpkin Run-Walk
- 10/20/2012
- Boo-falo 5k
- 10/27/2012
- Shrapnel Happens
- 11/11/2012
Cross-Country Meets
- Monticello Invitational
- 9/6/2012
- Litchfield Invitational
- 10/4/2012
- Wright County Conference
- 10/11/2012
- Pending Conference Meet
- 10/16/2012
Past Events
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/10/2011
- Boo-falo 5k
- 10/29/2011
- Pumpkin Run
- 10/22/2011
- Litchfield Homecoming 5k
- 10/1/2011
- Mankato Mud Run
- 9/24/2011
- Race Against the Odds
- 9/17/2011
- Dassel Red Rooster Run
- 9/5/2011
- Yellow Rose 5k
- 8/20/2011
- Buffalo Lacrosse Duathlon
- 8/6/2011
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/9/2011
- Firecracker 5k Fun Run
- 7/4/2011
- The Lakes Run
- 6/26/2011
- River Rat 5k Run
- 6/25/2011
- Perham Turtlefest
- 6/18/2011
- Legends Run-Walk
- 6/11/2011
- Empower Race for the Future
- 5/7/2011
- Irish Scamper 5k
- 3/12/2011
- Twin Cities Snow Shoe
- 2/5/2011
- Snowflake Shuffle 5K
- 12/11/2010
- BOO-falo 5K
- 10/30/2010
- Pumpkin Run & Walk
- 10/23/2010
- Glory Days 5K
- 9/18/2010
- Litchfield Homecoming Run
- 9/18/2010
- Yellow Rose 5k
- 8/14/2010
- Riverfest 5K
- 7/10/2010
- Big Lake Lakes Run
- 6/27/2010
- Perham Turtlefest
- 6/19/2010
- Twin Cities Snow Shoe
- 2/6/2010
- Marine-OBrien Nordic Ski
- 1/31/2010
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/12/2009
- Boofalo 5k
- 10/31/2009
- Pumpkin Run and Walk
- 10/24/2009
- Hind-Site Blowout 09
- 9/12/2009
- Vibha DreamMile 2009
- 8/29/2009
- Yellow Rose 5k
- 8/8/2009
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/11/2009
- The Lakes Run
- 6/28/2009
- Perham Turtlefest
- 6/20/2009
- ECFE 5k Run, Walk or Stroll
- 4/25/2009
- Twin Cities Snowshoe
- 2/7/2009
- Marine-OBrien Nordic Races
- 1/25/2009
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/13/2008
- Pumpkin Run and Walk
- 10/25/2008
- The Dream Mile
- 9/21/2008
- Stride for Fitness
- 9/20/2008
- Yellow Rose 5k Run-Walk
- 8/9/2008
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/12/2008
- The Lakes Run
- 6/29/2008
- Perham Turtlefest
- 6/21/2008
- Chase a Crisis
- 6/1/2008
- ECFE 5k Run
- 5/3/2008
- Twin Cities Snow Shoe
- 2/23/2008
- Marine-OBrien Nordic Ski
- 1/27/2008
- Blue Hills Ascent
- 1/5/2008
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/8/2007
- Pumpkin Run and Walk
- 10/27/2007
- Vibha 5k-10k Run-Walk
- 9/30/2007
- Stride for Fitness
- 9/15/2007
- Yellow Rose 5km Run-Walk
- 8/11/2007
- Crystal Frolics
- 7/28/2007
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/14/2007
- Whiz Bang Days
- 7/14/2007
- UWS Alumni Assoc
- 7/4/2007
- Firecracker Footrace
- 7/4/2007
- Perham TurtleFest
- 6/23/2007
- Autism Awareness Run-Walk
- 4/28/2007
- Robbinsdale Spring 5k
- 4/22/2007
- Twin Cities Snow Shoe
- 2/24/2007
- New World Snow Shoe
- 2/10/2007
- Tartan Terrific Snowshoe
- 2/3/2007
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/9/2006
- Running Out of Luck
- 9/30/2006
- Vibha 5k & 10k Walk-Run
- 9/17/2006
- Stride for Fitness
- 9/16/2006
- Fish Hook Challenge
- 8/20/2006
- Rise and Shine
- 8/20/2006
- Yellow Rose 5km Run-Walk
- 8/12/2006
- Crystal Frolics
- 7/29/2006
- In and Out of Luck
- 7/15/2006
- Whiz Bang Days
- 7/9/2006
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/8/2006
- Firecracker Footrace
- 7/4/2006
- UWS Alumni Assoc
- 7/4/2006
- Mississippi 12k
- 6/24/2006
- City of Trails 5k
- 6/3/2006
- Robbinsdale Spring 5k
- 4/22/2006
- Twin Cities Snow Shoe
- 2/25/2006
- New World Snow Shoe
- 2/11/2006
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/10/2005
- Running Out of Luck
- 10/1/2005
- Stride for Fitness
- 9/17/2005
- Fish Hook Challenge
- 8/21/2005
- Yellow Rose 5km Run-Walk
- 8/20/2005
- Crystal Frolics
- 7/30/2005
- In and Out of Luck
- 7/16/2005
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/9/2005
- UWS Alumni Assoc
- 7/4/2005
- Firecracker Footrace
- 7/4/2005
- Hit the Trail 5k
- 6/4/2005
- Brookings Marathon
- 5/14/2005
- Scotty Roberts 5k
- 5/13/2005
- New World Snow Shoe
- 2/12/2005
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/11/2004
- Stride For Fitness
- 9/18/2004
- Fish Hook Challenge
- 8/22/2004
- Run for Jamaica
- 8/22/2004
- Crystal Frolics
- 7/24/2004
- In and Out of Luck
- 7/17/2004
- Fat Tire Stampede
- 7/11/2004
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/10/2004
- UWS Alumni Assoc
- 7/4/2004
- Leg it in Luck
- 3/13/2004
- New World Snowshoe
- 2/14/2004
- Snowflake Shuffle
- 12/13/2003
- Stride For Fitness
- 9/20/2003
- RunWalk for Marfan
- 8/30/2003
- Run for Jamaica
- 8/24/2003
- Fish Hook Challenge
- 8/23/2003
- In and Out of Luck
- 7/19/2003
- Fat Tire Stampede
- 7/13/2003
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/12/2003
- UWS Alumni Assoc
- 7/4/2003
- Leg it in Luck
- 3/15/2003
- New World Snowshoe
- 2/8/2003
- Fish Hook Challenge
- 8/22/2002
- Monticello Riverfest
- 7/11/2002
About VIRA
VIRA© is the Event Management Division of H51 Software. "VIRA" stands for 'Virtual Race Assstant' and is a combination web-service/on-site results processing utility for fitness events, mountain bike races, cross-country running, and nordic ski events. We target small- to medium-sized events and do NOT use RFID technology. We believe that there are many events that can be professionally and effectively timed without chip technology and the corresponding cost.
VIRA© processes results on site, posts results online, and is willing to customize our services to accomodate the needs of our customers. Feel free to contact us directly for a more detailed explanation of our services and pricing.
Our System: Fitness Events
- We provide each event we time with their own web site. They may use this site as the internet home of their event or merely as an administrative tool to enter pre-registered runners and ensure that the event specifics are correct (age groups, awards, race times, location, etc)
- We provide all equipment needed to generate accurate results. This includes watches, computers, printers, a tent, etc.
- We provide our own power and totally control the finish line. Nothing for you to do there. All we require is that there is room next to the finish line for the tent.
- We handle all race day data input. For large events I may ask for assistance from one of your volunteers.
- We post unofficial results as the race progresses, assuming things are functioning smoothly.
- We provide awards-ready results whenever you are ready.
- Viewable, printable, and downloadable results are posted online within an hour of returning home and remain there indefinitely.
- All participants that provide a valid email address (not required) will receive their results by email within 24 hours.
- NOTE: We do NOTHING with the race course at all. Our focus is on ensuring that all participants who cross the finish line receive an accurate time and place.
Our System: Cross-Country/School-based Nordic Ski Meets
- We provide all equipment needed to generate accurate results. This includes watches, computers, printers, a tent, etc.
- We provide our own power and totally control the finish line. Nothing for you to do there. All we require is that there is room next to the finish line for the tent.
- We contact all coaches and ensure that they get their roster (if they are new to our system) and their meet line-ups in on time.
- We allow for limited race day roster/line-up changes by coaches.
- We email line-ups and, in the case of nordic events, running order to all coaches the morning of the event.
- We can post unofficial results as the race progresses, assuming things are functioning smoothly.
- We provide awards-ready results whenever you are ready and coaches will have printed copies of the results to take home with them.
- Viewable, printable, and downloadable results are posted online within an hour of returning home and remain there indefinitely.
- NOTE: We do NOTHING with the race course at all. Our focus is on ensuring that all participants who cross the finish line receive an accurate time and place.
About The Owner
Bob Schneider is a lifelong runner and educator. He currently teaches math at Edina (MN USA) High School. While he no longer runs due to a knee injury suffered coaching high school basketball, running has been one of the defining characteristics of his life.
Bob has developed a software business (online at http://www.h51software.net). They create educational software and services and, as a result of his background in running and inability to run currently, they manage fitness events in the upper midwest.
Bob has also developed an online service for managing high school, college/university, and club cross-country and track & field teams (called eTRaXC). eTRaXC is a comprehensive online coach-directed running team manager.
About Our Timing System
VIRA uses "No Worries" Timing from Summit Systems, Inc. It is not chip technology but is designed for, and successfully used on, running, nordic skiing, mountain bike, and multi events, easily handling upwards of 500 participants or more, depending on factors like race distance.
The system relegates the use of manual bib and time entry to back-up status as all data is entered into the results-processing software electronically. Select timing and the ability to automate wave and interval starts as well as exchanges from one mode to another in multi-events are handled cleanly and efficiently.
