Race Day Activities

Race Day is a whirlwind of activity. Please be sure to visit this site often for updates and new details on the many wonderful events taking place on Race Day!

Schedule of Events: June 13, Meredith College

6:00 am	Registration/Packet Pick-up
7:00 am	Survivor Breakfast Begins
7:00 am	Competitive Open 5K (Co-ed)
7:15 am	Survivor Photo
7:30 am	Aerobic Warm-Up
7:45 am	Women’s Only Recreational 5K Run/Walk
8:15 am	Awards - Competitive Open 5K
9:00 am	Recreational Open 5K Run/Walk (Co-ed)
9:45 am	One-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Co-ed)
10:15 am	Time Warner Cable Kids Dash for the Cure (ages 3-5)
10:30 am	Survivor Line-Up for Procession
10:45 am	Survivor Recognition Ceremony and Special Presentations

Race Options

There are three options for participants wishing to walk or run a 5K (3.1miles).

Competitive Open 5K (Co-ed)
Women’s Only Recreational 5K
Open Recreational 5K (Co-ed)

Competitive Co-ed 5K: To receive an official time and finish place and to be eligible for awards, you must register for the Competitive Open 5K, which begins at 7:00 am. This year we are using a new timing system, D-Tag which is attached to your Race bib number. Because the tag is on your bib, there will be no separate chip pickup on Race Day.
Important things to note for the competitive event:

There is NO Race Day registration for the competitive division.
Your D-Tag is part of your Race bib number.
There will be NO chip pickup since the tag is disposable.
Awards will be based on gun time, not chip time, for award categories, click here!

Recreational 5K Races: If you do not care about an official time, then the Women’s Only or Coed Recreational 5K are good choices for your Race.

A large timing clock will be visible at the finish line
Awards are only given to the 7:00am Competitive 5K participants
The Coed race is VERY popular. Leave ample time in your schedule to catch the bus at the RBC Center

One-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Can’t see yourself running or walking three miles? Then this event is for you! Enjoy a scenic jog or stroll around the beautiful Meredith College campus. This event is perfect to do with children who are too old for the stroller but cannot quite make it through the 5K event.

A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer survivors who wish to be recognized may pick up their complimentary pink cap provided by our National Survivor Program Sponsor, Zeta Tau Alpha at the Survivor Pavilion. Additional survivor activities include a breakfast, provided by Whole Foods Market, group photo, special gift and recognition ceremony. We would also like to invite participants to recognize those special people who have been touched by breast cancer. “In Memory of” and “In Celebration of” back signs will be available for all Race participants. Other special treats are in store for our honorees.

Visit the Race Expo

Visit exhibits, enjoy a variety of entertainment, and get product samples and breast cancer educational materials from our Race sponsors and Community Grant recipients in our Race Town Expo area.

Kids at the Race!

KidZone: Bring the kids! The entire family can have a blast at this year’s Race! The KidZone features play areas, great activities and fun give-aways for kids ages 3 to 12. The KidZone will be open throughout all Race events. Children must be accompanied by parent to participate in KidZone activities.

Time Warner Cable Kids Dash for the Cure Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to run in the Kids Dash for the Cure, sponsored by Time Warner Cable. This 100-yard “dash” starts at 10:15 am next to the KidZone area. Register ONLINE prior to Race Day. There is no fee and each child will receive a finisher’s ribbon and a commemorative Kids Dash for the Cure T-shirt (while supplies last)!

Safety: Strollers, Pets and Wheels

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.
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.
Thanks for your cooperation in helping to make this a safe day for everyone!

Shop for the Cure®

Stop by the Shop for the Cure® Tent on Race Day to see the exciting new variety of merchandise available for sale! A portion of the proceeds support the Komen NC Triangle Affiliate. Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Also shop online at www.pinkribbonclassics.com and Shop by Komen Affiliate.