Registration for the 2011 Austin Race for the Cure^® opened June 30th at 10am.

Save the Date for the 2011 Race: Sunday, November 13th

 New for 2011: 

• The Race is back in downtown Austin
• The Race is on the SECOND Sunday in November
•  Personalized back bibs available:

Celebrate and remember with a personalized back bib. Purchase now. Purchase deadline has passed.

 Updates

Registration opened on June 30th at 10am.

Race course map (27 Sept).

Packets will be mailed beginning October 22nd.

Parking map (24 Oct).

Online Race registration will close at 10pm on November 11th.

Race shirts are still available for purchase. View details.

 Race Basics

The 2011 Komen Austin Race for the Cure^® will be held Sunday, November 13 in downtown Austin. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, even in the event of inclement weather. The Race is a 5k (3.1 miles), we also offer a 1 mile family walk.

 Donations and Fundraising

What is the difference between the registration fee and donations? Why should I fundraise?
When you register for the Susan G. Komen Austin Race for the Cure^® your registration fee mainly covers the Austin Affiliate’s operating cost of putting on the Race. Donations are essential for making an impact by providing care for the medically underserved in Central Texas and national research to find a cure.

Thanks to last year's fundraising efforts, the Komen Austin Affiliate will provide its largest single community investment of $1.139 million in local community grants for our five county service area this year. In addition, more than $450 thousand will be directed to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Award and Research Grant Program.

Does the Komen Race for the Cure® require fundraising?
No, but consider this. When you register for the Susan G. Komen Austin Race for the Cure® your registration fee mainly covers the cost of putting on the Race. If everyone raises $125.00 more than they did last year we will exceed our fundraising goal of $1.5 million.

Does the money raised stay right here in our community?
Yes, 75 percent net funds raised LOCALLY stays LOCALLY. The Komen Austin Affiliate provides funding to LOCAL non-profit healthcare organizations for breast health services for the underserved men and women in Travis, Bastrop, Hays, Williamson and Caldwell Counties. The remaining 25 percent funds the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research.

Where do I send cash or checks?
Checks can be mailed to our office. Cash or checks can be dropped off at the registration tent on Race day, or turned in at the office. Regardless, a Race Donation Form must be included with any cash or check donations so we know which participant or team the donation is for.

Mailed in Race Donation Forms must be received by November 30, 2011 for donations to be credited toward your fundraising goal. Any forms received after that date will be counted as a general donation to the Komen Austin Affiliate.

Mailing Address:
Komen Austin Race for the Cure®
PO Box 2164
Austin, TX 78768

Is there a deadline for fundraising?    
All donations on your behalf that are received by November 30, 2011 will be credited to your fundraising total.

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 Fees

2011 Fees: registration, shipping and chip timing services.  ALL fees are non-refundable, and non-transferable. Fees are same for 5k or 1 mile walk.

• On-line:
  ADULT  $30
  CHILD (12 & under)  $20
• In Person/Mailed In:
  ADULT  $35
  CHILD (12 & under)  $25
• Race Day (at Registration Tent):
  ADULT  $40
  CHILD (12 & under)  $30
• Sleep In for the Cure: ALL $50 (price includes shipping fee)
• SHIPPING: DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Note that packets will be shipped starting 22 October. *If you register as a Sleep In participant past the shipping deadline your packet will arrive in mid-December. Be sure to provide a USPS recognized mailing address as all packets that are returned will not be re-shipped. They will be available for pick up at the office.
• CHIP TIMING SERVICES: $5. For all timed participants.

 Forms

Forms in pdf format.

• 2011 Race Registration form
• 2011 Race Donation form Please be sure to include this form with any cash or check donations you receive/give.

 Hotel Discounts

	This location SOLD OUT Thank you for booking with us! Reservations can now be made by calling 800-222-8733 and mentioning the group name or by visiting www.austinsuites.doubletree.com. Use the convention/group code KRC in order to pull up the discounted rate. If you need to arrive a day early or stay later, the rate can be offered based on availability by calling the sales office directly at 512-505-4067. All rooms at the discounted rate of $149.00 will be available until midnight on October 21st, 2011.
	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area Thank you for booking with us! Reservations can now be made by calling 800-222-8733 and mentioning the group name or by visiting DoubleTree by Hilton - University Area. Use the convention/group code KRC in order to pull up the discounted rate. If you need to arrive a day early or stay later, the rate can be offered based on availability by calling the sales office directly at 512-479-4000. All rooms at the discounted rate of $149.00 will be available until midnight on October 21st, 2011.
	Extended Stay America - Austin 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 - 512-457-9994 - Reserve your rooms before October 24, 2011. Individuals request reservations to be made within the Komen Austin Race for the Cure group - choose from  $84.00 - Queen Studio or $94.00 Double Studio. Cut off is October 24, 2011. Reservations must be made via phone.
	Please make your reservations before October 20, 2011 by calling 512-457-8800 and ask for reservations and ask for the Komen Austin Race for the Cure block of rooms. Single/Double occupancy is $189.00 - traditional King or Queen accommodations (other pricing is available and if there is a need for 2 beds please let Interconinental know and they will check for availability). Reservations are accepted 24 hours a day. http://austin.intercontinental.com/
	Use Group Code: KOM Check-in:     10-NOV-2011 Check-out:     14-NOV-2011 Hotel Name:     Embassy Suites Austin - Downtown/Town Lake Hotel Address:     300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78704 Phone Number:     512-617-2574
	LaQuinta Inn Austin Capitol - 300 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas - offers guestroom rates at $103.50 per room per night.  Each individual call in to reserve their room by calling our Group Reservations Department at 512-476-1166 and ask for Group Komen ARC - ask for Dennis Lancette if you have any problems.  Please state the room type, arrival and departure dates as well as smoking preference by October 21, 2011.  After this date the rooms will be released back to La Quinta.  Valet parking only on the property and fee is $12.99 per night, per vehicle. LQ.com
	The rooms are $219.00 for single or double. Guests can now make reservations by calling 866-961-3327 and referencing the Komen Race for the Cure, or online at: www.whotels.com.

 Kids, skates, and pets

For the safety of all participants inline skates and pets are discouraged from participating in this event. Thank you for your cooperation. We kindly request strollers and baby joggers join us for the 1-Mile Komen Family Walk or stay to the back of the 5K Walkers. Children may not be on the course (walking, in a stroller, being held, etc) unless they are registered and a waiver has been signed by a parent or guardian.

What if my child is less than a year old? Does he/she need to be registered? Yes, and please enter their age as "1" on the registration form. 

 Maps

The Race is a 5K (3.1 miles).  We also have a 1 mile Komen Family Walk.  The Race Course is USATF-certified, number TX10099ETM.

VIEW THE PARKING, SITE AND COURSE MAPS.

 Merchandise

Please visit the Shop Komen website for your merchandise needs prior to packet pickup. On Race Day the Shop Komen trailer will have merchandise available for sale. 

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 Packet Pickup

PLEASE NOTE THAT "PACKET PICKUP" REFERS TO SHIRTS AND BIBS ONLY.

Can someone pick up my packet for me? Yes, they will need to know the name you registered with, i.e. no nicknames.

There will be North and South packet pickup locations again this year.

South Location

North Location

Contents:

Packets include a T-shirt, safety pins and Race bib. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Size preference is not guaranteed nor reserved. Pick up your packet early to get your size! Our t-shirts are ordered two months before registration begins from Komen National's distributor, and we are not able to special order based on registrations. 

 Parking

VIEW THE PARKING AND COURSE MAPS.

 Race Day Schedule (subject to change). All times AM unless otherwise indicated.

• 6:00: Registration tent opens
• 6:30: Survivor tent opens. Survivor breakfast starts.
• 7:15: Survivor group photo
• 7:30: Timed runners, wheelchair and handcycle participants start
• 7:45: Opening ceremonies
• 9:00: Survivor group photo
• 8:00-10:00: Untimed participants can begin at any time during this two hour period.
• 10:01: START LINE CLOSES TO ALL PARTICIPANTS 

 Registration: methods and deadlines

• Online in time for the Race: November 11 at 10pm. DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Note that only one email per primary participant can be used. If you wish to register multiple family members using one email, all must be registered in ONE transaction. *If you register as a Sleep In participant past the shipping deadline (October 19 at 5pm) your packet will arrive in early January.
• Online POST-RACE: November 14th-18th. You can still get a shirt.
• By Mail: DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Had to be postmarked by October 12th.
  
• In person: see packet pickup times, also available Race Day at the Registration tent.
• Shipping: DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Had to be requested by 5pm on October 19th. Be sure to provide a USPS recognized mailing address as all packets that are returned will not be re-shipped. They will be available for pick up at the office.

Have questions about the registration process? Contact race@komenaustin.org.

 Sponsorship

The 2011 Komen Austin Race for the Cure^® Sponsorship Packet is now available. Sponsoring the Race is a great way to receive high community visibility pre-Race and on Race Day. Download packet.

Why should I chat with the sponsors on Race Day? Our sponsors help to make the Race possible. Please thank them by stopping by their booth/tent on Race Day and find out what they have to offer.

 Survivors

Please join us on Race Day at the Survivor Tent for a delicious breakfast buffet, fun giveaways, as well as other great activities and goodies. The Survivor Tent is open from 6:30AM until 11am. Survivor breakfast is from 6:30am-9:30am. Hey Cupcake! will be serving from 9:30am-10:30am. Entertainment is at 7:30am and 9:30am. The Survivor Committee respectfully requests a limit of 1 guest per Survivor in order to accommodate as many Survivors as possible for a special Race Day breakfast in our tent.

Survivor group photos will be taken at 7:15 and 9:00am.

New this year, participants can personalize their back bib! $3 from each bib is donated to Komen Austin. For more information go to www.YourBibs.com/komenaustin. *Deadline to order bibs has passed.

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 Teams

The Teams pages have answers for team captains and team members.

 Timed Runners

Timed runners will again have a start time before all non-timed runners and walkers. The timed 5K event will begin at 7:30am at the start line, which is located at 16th and Congress. Check your results at the scaffolding by finish (SE corner of San Jacinto and 18th), or http://www.mychiptime.com/searchevent.php?id=6154. Note that if you run the timed race, then walk the course with untimed family or friends you will create problems with your timed results so please remove the D-Tag chip from your shoe after your timed race. Timed bibs are blue and have D-Tag chip which must be attached to your shoe.

 Volunteers

It takes hundreds of volunteers to operate the Race for the Cure^®! Your passion and commitment is what makes the Race successful! We have needs to accommodate individuals, as well as small and large groups.

Sign up today!

 Post-Race

Timed results:

Timed results are available here: http://www.mychiptime.com/searchevent.php?id=6154.

Photos by bib number:

Brightroom Photography will again be taking pictures of the Race participants. You can search for photos here: http://www2.brightroom.com/88146.

Race shirts:

I registered, but was unable to pick up my packet/attend the Race. Can I still get it, and how?

Yes, you can still get a shirt as supplies last, size preference not guaranteed. Starting November 21st between 10am-3pm you may pick up your shirt at the office. Note we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as well as the Friday after. YOU MUST BRING YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

You can still receive a 2011 Austin Race shirt while supplies last. Size preference is not guaranteed. *Note you must register, not donate.

1. Register. You will get a shirt AND you will have access to your own participant center which you can use to fundraise until Nov. 30. Shipping is available.
2. Starting November 21st between 10am-3pm you may pick up your shirt at the office. Note we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as well as the Friday after. YOU MUST BRING YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

Still have questions? Contact us at race@komenaustin.org.

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