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Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®
March 13, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Coconut Point Mall, Estero, FL
US Hwy 41 and Coconut Road - click here for directions
Registration Fees: Prior to Feb. 26 Feb. 27-March 10 Race day 3/13
Adult 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk $25 *$30 $40
(18 yr. and older)
Adult, Chip-timed 5K Run/Walk $30 *$35 $40
(18 yr. and older)
Youth 5K Run/Walk $10 *$10 $15
(under 18 yr.)
Youth Chip-timed 5K Run $15 *$15 $20
(under 18 yr.)
Registration Deadlines
Oct. 1 to Feb. 26 - Race day packet will be mailed
Feb. 27 to noon, March 5 - Race day packet will be available at any of the Packet Pick Up Sites (listed below)
Noon, March 5 to March 12 - Race day ONLY
Packet Pick Up Sites
Saturday, March 6 - Galloway Ford, Ft. Myers, 10a.m. - 2p.m.
1800 Boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers
Sunday, March 7 - Hollywood Theater, Coconut Point, 1p.m. - 5p.m.
8021 Cinema Way, Estero
Monday, March 8 - Tamiami Ford, Naples, 4p.m. - 6p.m.
1471 N. Airport Pulling Rd., Naples
Tuesday, March 9 - Hollywood Theater, Coconut Point, noon - 8p.m.
8021 Cinema Way, Estero
*Note Registration Fees at Packet Pick Up Sites
Race Course
The competitive Race course is 5K or about 3.1 miles. Click on the 2010 Race Map to view the new course. The 5K Race is sanctioned and certified by USAT&F, FL-07010DL.
Chip-Timed Runners
New this year...your chip will be attached to your bib!! Simply remove the shoe tag and directions from bib. Click here for Chip Directions on how to attach the chip/shoe tag to your shoe. The shoe tag is disposable too!
Race Day Registration
Race Day registration will increase for all adult participants so register in advance online! On Race day, the Registration Tent opens at 6:30 a.m. The Registration and Chip Tents will be located behind Hollywood Theater. If you want to register for the 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk go to the Registration Tent marked with red balloons. If you want to register for the 5K Chip-timed Run go to the Chip Tent marked with blue balloons.
Strollers
We encourage participants with strollers to stay at the back of the crowd on the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk. Please, no strollers during the competitive, chip-timed event. Every participant on the Race Course MUST be registered!
Safety First - Rollerblades, pets
For the safety of all participants, rollerblades and pets are discouraged from participating in this event. Thank you for your cooperation. Those with guide dogs we ask that you please stay at the back of the crowd on the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk.
Team Photos and Gathering Area
Professional photographers from "Picture People" will be taking Team photos behind Hollywood Theatre Race morning. This is also an optional location for teams who would like to meet prior to the Race. Just look for the purple balloons. Team members will be able to pick up a free 8x10 photo at "Picture People" in Coconut Point after March 15th. So gather your team together on March 13th!
Survivor Picture
After the Race, please take your reserved seat at the Awards Stage in front of Dillard's where we will have the survivor group photo. All registered survivors will be able to pick up a free 8x10 survivor group photo at "Picture People" located at Coconut Point after March 15th.
Race Awards
All competitive runners must be registered as a 5K chip-timed runner and wear a timing chip/shoe tag to be eligible for awards. Chips/shoe tags will be available on Race Day only from 6:30-7:45am at the Chip Tent (near the Registration Tent). The following places will be awarded on Race Day:
Rain or Shine
This event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure.
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