National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
FAQ
PARTICIPANT CENTER INFORMATION
Q: When is the Race?
A: Saturday, June 12, 2010 - rain or shine!
Q: Where should I park on Race day?
A: Parking is available at the RBC Center and buses will shuttle people to Meredith’s campus beginning at 5:30 a.m. CLICK HERE for more information on parking and directions.
Q: What is the Race route?
A: Click here to view the 2010 Race route.
Q: Are strollers allowed at the Race?
A: We strongly urge participants with strollers/baby joggers to join in the Recreational 5K events or the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk rather than the Competitive 5K. We ask participants with strollers to line up behind runners so that they can enter the course first.
Q: Are pets, rollerblades, skateboards or bikes allowed at the Race?
A: Due to large number of participants and concern for your pet’s safety, please do NOT bring pets to the event. For the safety of all participants we discourage the use of inline skates and recreational scooters.
Q: How much does it cost to register?
A: Competitive 5K Adult - (Ages 16 yrs +) $30.00
Competitive 5K Youth (Ages 6-15) $20.00
Recreational Adult (Ages 16 yrs +) $25.00
Recreational Youth (Ages 6-15) $15.00
Sleep-In for the Cure® $25.00
Q: Do children have to pay to participate in the Race?
A: Children 3 and under are free; however, if you want your child to be recognized as a Race participant and receive a bib and youth-sized Race T-shirt, they must register.
Q: I participated in last year's Race and registered online. Why are my username and password not working?
A: Our website and registration pages have changed. As a result of these changes you will be issued a new password. When logging in use the “Forgot Password?” or “Email me my Password” boxes to get a new password. Your username is now the email address you used when first registering. If you still have problems, please email us at info@komennctriangle.org.
Q: What are the deadlines to register?
A: Paper Entry Form Registration: Must be received by Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
Online Registration: Midnight, Thursday, June 10, 2010
Team Registration to be included in the team box: Midnight, Monday, May 17, 2010
Team Registration: Midnight, Monday, June 10, 2010 (registrant must pickup their own shirt)
Q: What portion of my registration fee is tax deductible?
A: None. 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: I participated in last year's Race and registered online. Why are my contacts not available?
A: As a result of website changes your 2009 contact list is not available and will need to be imported again.
T-SHIRT INFORMATION
Q: What sizes do the T-shirts come in?
A: Youth sizes Small and Medium
Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large.
T-shirts are first-come, first-served basis. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Q: I paid extra to have my t-shirt mailed. When will it be mailed?
A: T-shirts will be mailed the week of May 24 for those who registered before May 18. If you registered after this date, you t-shirt will be mailed the week after the Race.
Q: If I register for the Race, am I guaranteed a t-shirt?
A: We can only guarantee t-shirts for the first 23,000 people. We strongly recommend that you pick up your packet including your shirt the week before the Race. See Packet Pickup time and locations.
Q: If I miss the Race, will you mail me my T-shirt?
A: No, Race T-shirts cannot be mailed post-Race due to budgetary constraints. You can however pay an additional $10.00 during your registration and we will mail you your shirt.
Q: Where do I pickup my t-shirt and bib?
A: Race packets including t-shirts and race bibs will be available for pickup at the following locations and times:
Monday, June 7 – Southpoint Mall – 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8 – REI North Hills – 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9 – Cary Town Center – 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 10 – Triangle Town Center – 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 11 – Meredith College – 12 Noon -7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 12 – Meredith College – 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Q: I’m a Survivor. Where do I pick up my pink t-shirt & cap?
A: Survivors may pick up their pink t-shirts at the packet pickup locations or at the t-shirt tent on Race day. The pink caps will be at the Survivor Pavilion on Race day.
Q: How can I pay tribute to someone special at the Race?
A: "In Memory Of" and "In Celebration Of" back signs will be available on Race Day in the registration and Survivor Pavilion area. Use as many of these as you like to honor those you love who have been affected by breast cancer.
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 boxes marked "Forgot my …" fill in the appropriate information and your username or password will be emailed to you. If you still have problems, please email us at info@komennctriangle.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: Do I have to collect donations to participate in the Race?
A: No, you do not have to collect donations to participate in the Race, however we encourage everyone to raise as much as you can for the fight against breast cancer. If every participant collected just $125 in donations, we would raise more than $3 million to battle this devastating disease!
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 NC Triangle Affiliate serves 19 counties in North Carolina. Counties include Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton, Moore, Orange, Person, Scotland, Vance, and Wake. Many of the counties outside of our service area share health services and resources with our current affiliate counties. This means that NC Triangle funds impact communities that span beyond our designated service area.
Q: How can friends and family make an online donation to me as a Race or team participant?
A: Friends and family can locate a Participant or Team by CLICKING THIS LINK
Q: How do I enter my offline donations in my Participant Center?
A: When you receive a cash or check donation, you can enter it in your Participant Center so that your fundraising thermometer changes. Log into your Participant Center, click on "My Progress" on the right and find the link "Enter Gifts Received Offline." Click that link and then enter each offline gift received. Mail your offline donations to the following address or drop them off at the Donations tent during Race weekend. Be sure to mark your donations so they get credited correctly.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure – NC Triangle Affiliate
133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27613
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Q: Can I volunteer for the Race?
A: Absolutely! Please contact us by emailing racevols@komennctriangle.org
Q: I am a volunteer. Do I have to pay to enter the Race?
A: You do not have to register for the Race, but we would like to encourage you to register and fundraise for us. If all of our volunteers registered and raised $100 each, we could raise nearly $100,000 to go toward our mission of ending breast cancer forever!
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