Race Information

Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®
March 10, 2012 at 8 a.m.
Coconut Point Mall, Estero, FL
U.S. 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 10, 2012.  This event will occur rain or shine.  We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.  Should the event be cancelled, there are no refunds.  Your entry fee will be used as a donation to  Komen Southwest Florida.

Q: Where does my money go?
A:  75 % of all net proceeds remain in Southwest Florida and are used for education, screening and treatment programs.  In 2011 Komen SWFL put over $ 1 Million Dollars into our LOCAL Southwest Florida community.

     25 % is used to fund breast cancer research. Komen is the world's largest source of non-governmental funds for breast cancer research.

Q: Where should I park on Race day?
A: Click here to view a parking map.  Plan to arrive an hour prior to the Race Start to allow plenty of time to park.  We ask that you also carpool.  Parking is available throughout Coconut Point Mall on a first come, first served basis.  Additional parking is available north of Sun Trust Bank on the west side of  U.S. Hwy. 41 at Vandenberg Way (directly across from Coconut Point). A parking map will be available after Jan. 1.  Special parking areas will be reserved for Registered breast cancer survivors and Sponsors only. 

Starting at 9 p.m. on 3/09/12, Fashion Drive will be blocked for parking or access.

Q: What is the Race route?
A: Click here to view the 2012 Race route.  The Race course is a 5K or about 3.1 miles.  The 5K Race is sanctioned and certified by USATF, FL-10001EBM.

Q: Are strollers allowed at the Race?
A: We 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 also require those with strollers to line up at the back due to safety concerns for all parties.

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.  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.

SURVIVOR INFORMATION

Please click this link for Race Day Survivor Tent and brunch information .

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

EVERY participant on the Race Course MUST be registered. If you are not registered you are not covered by our insurance and may be removed from the event.      CLICK HERE for a printable Registration Form that you can mail in or give to your friends to mail in if they do not want to register online.

Q: How much does it cost to register?

  A:  Registration Fees through February 24, 2012

Adult 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk -  $ 32
Youth 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk - $ 10
Adult 5K Chip timed Run - $ 35
Youth 5K Chip timed Run - $ 15

    Registration Fees February 25 through March 9, 2012

Adult 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk - $ 35
Youth 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk - $ 10
Adult 5K Chip Timed Run - $ 40
Youth 5K Chip Timed Run - $ 15  

    Race Day Registration Fees March 10, 2012

Adult 5K Run/ 1 Mile Fun Walk - $  40
Youth 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk - $  10
Adult 5K Chip Timed Run - $  45
Youth 5K Chip Timed Run - $  15

Q: What are the deadlines to register?

Register between Oct. 1 - Feb. 24  and your Race packet will be mailed to you.   
Register between Feb. 25 - March 3 and your Race packet will ONLY be available at a Packet Pick Up Site or on Race Day. 
Register between March 4 - March 10 and your packet will be available Race Day ONLY.

Q: Why do I need to log in prior to registering?
A: By first logging into your Participant Center, the registration process will be a easy for you.  Any contacts and donation history will also be available from last year to help make setting up your Personal and/or Team Page easier. Click here for the 2012 Participant Center Personal Page instructions 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.  This year we will be using the ChronoTrack B-Tag with a Chip start and capture the “chip times”. All awards will be based on gun time, which is in accordance with USA Track and Field.  Your bib must be clearly visible on the front of the torso, unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle), pinned in all four corners and not covered by jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.

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 on the EAST side of Coconut Point Mall.

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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 the ChronoTrack B-Tag bib to be eligible for awards.  The following places will be awarded Race day:

• Top three overall breast cancer survivors and females
• Top three overall participants for males and females
• Top Master, Grand Master and Senior Grand Master for survivors, males and female

 
FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

Q:  Do I have to collect donations to participate in the Race?
A: We ask all participants to fundraise. 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:  What do I do with my cash and check donations  ?
A: This year to reduce confusion over donations,  donations can NOT be entered online.   For proper credit to you and or your team, please mail all donations to us, or drop them off at our offices or any of the many Packet Pick-up sites.  Print and use this helpfulMultiple Donations Sheet and include it when dropping off or mailing in your donations.

Q: Are there fundraising incentives/awards?
A: Yes.  The Affiliate must receive all donations by March 7, 2012 to be eligible for fundraising incentives. Prizes will be available for pick up on Race day only at the Coconut Point Tent on Fashion Drive. Incentives will not be mailed, however they can be picked up at our office.

• $100 - $249:  Komen Gift
• $250 - $499:  Komen Gift + Southwest Florida Ford Dealers Oil Change Certificate
• $500 - $999:  Komen Gift + Southwest Florida Ford Dealers Oil Change Certificate + $ 20.00 Fashion Fresh Cleaners Gift Certificate
• $1000 +:  Komen Gift + Southwest Florida Ford Dealers Oil Change Certificate + $ 20.00 Fashion Fresh Cleaners Gift Certificate + Komen water bottle + 2 Hollywood Theaters Movie Tickets

Pick up available on RACE DAY or at the Komen Office ONLY.  Incentives will NOT be mailed under any circumstances.    ALL Donations must be received by March 7, 2011 to be eligible for the Incentive Program.

T-SHIRT INFORMATION / PACKET PICK UP

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

Q. What is a Race Packet?
A: A Race 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.  If you regsitered as a Sleep In participant, you will also receive a pair of signature Komen socks.

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 9,000 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 recommend that you register to have your Race 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 will not be mailed after the 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:

1.  SATURDAY MARCH 3 , 2012         Sam Galloway Ford - 1800 Boy Scout Dr., Ft. Myers        10 AM - 2 PM
2.  SUNDAY MARCH 4, 2012              Sports Authority, Coconut Point Mall                                12 PM - 4 PM
3.  MONDAY MARCH 5, 2012             Tamiami Ford - 1471 Airport Rd. N.  Naples                       4 PM - 6 PM
4.  TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2012            Coconut Point Ford - 22400 South Tamiami Trail, Estero  12 PM - 6 PM

Q: What are the requirements if I want to make a T-shirt for my team to wear on Race day?
A: Komen national requirements are that teams and individuals are prohibited from using the Komen logo, the Southwest Florida Affiliate logo and the Race for the Cure logo.  An alternative would be to use our name as follows:

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure
Race for the Cure

We also ask that the color pink be reserved for our survivors; however, you may use pink writing.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 
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 customizing this page by going to your participant center.  You will be able to customize images, text and the style/color layout of the page.Click here for your Participant Center Personal Page instructionsQ: By default I have a personal page, do I have to change it?
A: No you do not have to change it. You can use the template provided, or use THIS UPDATED PERSONAL PAGE TEMPLATE, or choose from the options on the site or be as creative as you like and make it your own.

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.
 

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE RACE

Q: Can I volunteer for the Race?
A: Absolutely.  Visit the Volunteer page.

Q: I am a volunteer. Do I have to pay to enter the Race?
A: We encourage all volunteers to register and fundraise for Komen. If all of our supporters registered and raised $100 each, we could raise $1,000,000 to go toward our mission of ending breast cancer forever.