Race Information

Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®
March 12, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.
Coconut Point Mall, Estero, FL
US Hwy 41 and Coconut Road - click here for directions


GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

T-SHIRT INFORMATION

PARTICIPANT CENTER INFORMATION

VOLUNTEERING AT THE RACE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Q: When is the Race?
A: Saturday, March 12, 2011.  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.

Q: Where should I park on Race day?
A: Plan to arrive an hour prior to the Race Start to allow plenty of time to park.  We ask that you also carpool with others.  Parking is available throughout Coconut Point Mall on a first come, first served basis.  A parking map will be available after January 1.  A special parking area will be reserved for registered breast cancer survivors.  Starting at 9 p.m. on 3/11/10, Fashion Drive will be blocked for parking due to Race for the Cure festivities.

Q: What is the Race route?
A: Click here to view the 2011 Race route (please note parking areas on map may change.  The Race course is 5K or about 3.1 miles.  The 5K Race is sanctioned and certified by USAT&F, FL-07010DL.

Q: Are strollers allowed at the Race?
A: We strongly urge participants with strollers/baby joggers to join in the Non-Competitive 5K or the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk rather than the Competitive 5K. We ask those with strollers to line up towads the back so that the other participants can enter the course first. EVERY participant on the Race Course must be registered!
 
Q: Are pets, rollerblades, skateboards or bikes allowed at the Race?
A: 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 Non-Competitive 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Q: How much does it cost to register?
A: Registration fees will be posted no later than October 1.

Q: What are the deadlines to register?

• Register between Oct. 1 - Dec. 30 (by 5 pm*), your packet will be mailed to you at no extra charge!  
• Register between Dec. 30 (5 pm*) - Feb. 25 (by 5 pm*) and pay an optional $5 shipping fee to have
  your packet mailed to you; otherwise, it will be available at a Packet Pick Up Site (TBD).          
• Register between Feb. 25 (5 pm*) - March 3 (by 5 pm*), your packet will only be available at a 
  Packet Pick Up Site (TBD) or on Race Day. 
• Register after March 3 (5 pm*) - March 10 (by 5pm*), your packet will be available Race Day only.
   *Eastern Standard Time

Q: Why do I need to log in prior to registering?
A: By logging into your Participant Center, the registration process will be a breeze for you!  Also, any contacts and pictures will also be available from last year to help make setting up your Personal and/or Team Page easier!  Click here for directions on how to make changes to your Participant Center.

Q: What portion of my registration fee is tax deductible?
A: The IRS does not allow deductions when you receive items of value for the entry fee.  However, all additional donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Q: What does it mean if I register as a Chip-Timed Runner?
A:  By registering as a Chip-Timed Runner you will be participating in the Competitive Timed Event, which starts at 8 a.m.  Your chip is disposable shoe tag that comes on your bib.  Simply remove the shoe tag and directions from bib.  Click here for Directions on how to attach the shoe tag to your shoe.

Q: Can I register Race morning?
A: Race Day registration fees will increase for all participants.  On Race day, the Registration Tent opens at 6:30 a.m.  The Registration and Chip Tents will be located behind Hollywood Theaters.  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.

Q: Are there Race awards for the Competitive Chip-Timed Runners?
A: All competitive chip-timed runners must be registered as a 5K Chip-Timed Runner and wear a disposable shoe tag(timing chip) to be elligible for awards.  The following places will be awarded Race day:
Top 3 overall breast cancer survivors
Top 3 overall participants for males and females
Top Master, Grand Master and Senior Grand Master for survivors, males and female

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

Q: Where does my money go?
A: We maintain the philosophy of “what is raised here stays here” with 75 percent of net proceeds being used for local programs, and 25 percent used to fund breast cancer research nationally. The Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate serves Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.

Q:  Do I have to collect donations to participate in the Race?
A: We do encourage all participants to fundraise above the entry fee. Just Imagine the IMPACT - If every Race participant raises just $100 in addition to their registration fee, we would bring in an additional $1,000,000 to support local screening, treatment and educational programs in our community!

Q: Are there fundraising incentives/awards?
A: Fundraising incentives/awards will be posted on our Web site after Dec. 1.

T-SHIRT INFORMATION

Q: Will my Race Day Packet (T-shirt included) be mailed to me?

• Register between Oct. 1 - *5 pm, Dec. 30 and your packet will be mailed to you at no extra charge!  
• Register between *5 pm, Dec. 30 - *5 pm, Feb. 25 and pay an optional $5 shipping fee to have
  your packet mailed to you; otherwise, it will be available at a Packet Pick Up Site (TBD).          
• Register between *5 pm, Feb. 25 - *5 pm, March 3, your packet will only be available at a 
  Packet Pick Up Site (TBD) or on Race Day. 
• Register after 5 pm, March 3 - *5 pm, March 11, your packet will be available Race Day only.
   *Eastern Standard Time

Q. What is a Race Day Packet?
A: A Race Day Packet includes your Race participant T-shirt, bib, and Race day program, complete with a Race day schedule, parking information and event map.  If you registered as a breast cancer survivor, you will also receive a Survivor T-shirt and cap.

Q: What sizes do the T-shirts come in?
A: Youth sizes - Small, Medium and Large
    Adult sizes - Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large. 
    Please note Survivor Shirts only come in Adult Sizes.

Q: If I register for the Race, am I guaranteed a T-shirt?
A: We can only guarantee T-shirts for the first 8,000 registered participants. T-shirts are first-come, first-served basis.  T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed if you pick yours up at a Packet Pick-Up Site or Race morning, even if you registered in advance. We strongly recommend that you register to have your Race day packet mailed to you to avoid this situation.

Q: If I miss the Race, will you mail my T-shirt?
A: No, Race T-shirts cannot be mailed post-Race due to budgetary constraints.

Q: If I did not sign up by the deadline or for the packet shipping option, where do I pick-up my t-shirt and bib?
A: Race Packet Pick-Up Sites TBD.
 
PARTICIPANT CENTER INFORMATION

Q: I forgot my username or password. How can I find out what they are?
A: CLICK HERE and scroll to the box marked "Forgot Password" fill in the appropriate information and your username or password will be e-mailed to you. If you still have problems, please email us at  raceinfo@komenswfl.org.

Q: What is a Personal Page?
A: A personal page is an online promotional tool for your use when asking your friends and family to join your team or sponsor you by making a donation. Once you sign up for an event online, by default, you will have a personal page created for you. You have the option of personalizing this page by going to your participant center. You will be able to customize images, text and the style/color layout of the page.

Q: By default I have a personal page, do I have to change it?
A: Once you sign up for the Race online, by default, you will have a personal page created for you. A compelling personal page attracts and engages supporters. While you can spread the word using customized e-mail solicitations, your personal campaign page can be your own creative expression of your commitment to the cause. Customize your page by selecting the layout and style that work best for you. Utilize the elements of text, photo and status indicators to their fullest advantage.

Q: What is the difference between making my personal page private or public?
A: By default, a personal page is Public, meaning your name will appear in the participant search list, and anyone accessing the site will be able to support you. Setting your personal page to Private means your name will not appear in the participant search list, and only people you personally invite will be able to support you.

Q: How do I update my Personal/Team Page, Upload Contacts and send Emails?
A: Click here for a complete list of helpful directions!
 
VOLUNTEERING FOR THE RACE

Q: Can I volunteer for the Race?
A: Absolutely!  You can sign up on the Volunteer page.

Q: I am a volunteer. Do I have to pay to enter the Race?
A: We would like to encourage all volunteers to register and fundraise for us. If all of our volunteers registered and raised $100 each, we could raise $600,000 to go toward our mission of ending breast cancer forever!