Registration for the 2010 Austin Race for the Cure^® will open on June 25th.

New for 2010

BIG CHANGE FOR START TIMES. ROLLING START FOR ALL UNTIMED PARTICIPANTS. The Timed 5K runners will begin at 7:30 am. Untimed participants (including the Family 1 milers) may begin the 5K run or walk anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. At 10:00 am, the start line will close to ALL 5K runners and walkers. The rolling start time has been implemented in an attempt to ease parking and traffic and put Race participants in control of their day of celebration.

Updates

• Registration for the 2010 Race opened on June 25th. An email was sent out that contains the username and password you should use to register if you are a past participant or donor.
• Registration fees will remain the same as last year.
• Timed race starts at 7:30am.
• Untimed participants may begin the 5K fun run or walk anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.

Race Basics

The 2010 Komen Austin Race for the Cure^® will be held Sunday, November 7 at the Domain in North 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

Your Registration Fee and Fundraising. . . What’s the Difference?
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.
 
How does Austin's largest 5K race make an impact on the global movement to end breast cancer forever?  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. Only 20% of Race participants raise funds each year, meaning 80% does not. Last year the average Race participant raised $179. This year if EACH of us would commit to a minimum of $125, which is the cost of a mammogram, Komen Austin would be able to give back more than $2.6 MILLION to local breast programs, and to research for the cures.

Do I have to donate and/or fundraise? 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. Only 20% of Race participants raise funds each year, meaning 80% does not. Last year the average Race participant raised $179. This year if EACH of us would commit to a minimum of $125, which is the cost of a mammogram, Komen Austin would be able to give back more than $2.6 MILLION to local breast programs, and to research for the cures.

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Fees

Fees: registration, shipping and chip timing services.  ALL fees are non-refundable, and non-transferable.

• On-line:
  ADULT  $30
  CHILD (12 & under)  $20
• In Person/Mail 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)
• SHIPPING: $8.00 Note that packets are not shipped until mid-October.
• CHIP TIMING SERVICES: $5.  For all timed participants.

Forms

Forms will be available in September.

• Race Entry form (.pdf)
• Donation form (.pdf)

Hotel Discounts

All reservations may be made through our toll free number 1-800-238-8000 or directly through the hotel at 512-349-0888. Reservations may also be made through the hotel website at www.staybridge.com/ausarboretum utilizing group code (RFC). All reservations are subject to a 24 hr cancellation policy. Guests must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the day of arrival. A charge of one night's room and tax will be charged to the guest credit card after this time period.

Register online at aloftaustinathtedomain.com, refer to the code:     RACJ O5.  $89.00 per night for King and Queen lofts. Aloha! Discover a cool place to stay in Austin. Located in the heart of The Domain, the Aloft Austin at the Domain is the perfect getaway for your travelers. Get out of your room and explore the community, where you will find upscale shopping, fine dining, salons and spas, and fun outdoor activities right at your doorstep.

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 year" on the registration form. 

Maps

Maps will be available in October.
The Race is a 5K (3.1 miles).  We also have a 1 mile Komen Family Walk.  The Race Course is USATF-certified, number TBD.

Parking and Course Map (.pdf) Subject to change, check back prior to Race Day.

2010 Site map(.pdf)

Packet Pickup location(s)(.pdf)

Are you going to make getting to the Race easier this year (traffic, parking, finding the race start line)? Yes we are offering a rolling start for untimed participants this year. The timed 5K event will begin at 7:30 am. At 7:45 am, following the start of the timed 5K, the opening ceremonies will begin. Participants may begin the 5K fun run or walk anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.  At 10:00 am, the start line will close to ALL 5K runners and walkers. The open start time has been implemented in an attempt to ease parking and traffic and put Race participants in control of their day of celebration. 

Merchandise

Please visit Shop Komen for your merchandise needs.

Will I be able to purchase merchandise on Race Day? TBD. 

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Packet Pickup

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

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

South Location

Academy at Brodie Lane, October 30 and 31st, 10am-7pm.

North Location

St. David's Women's Center of Texas, November 4, 5, and 6th, 10am-7pm.

Contents:

Packets include a T-shirt, Race number,and safety pins. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Size preference is not guaranteed. 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

Race Day Parking: TBD

Are you going to make getting to the Race easier this year (traffic, parking, finding the race start line)? Yes we are offering a rolling start for untimed participants this year. The timed 5K event will begin at 7:30 am. At 7:45 am, following the start of the timed 5K, the opening ceremonies will begin. Participants may begin the 5K fun run or walk anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.  At 10:00 am, the start line will close to ALL 5K runners and walkers. The open start time has been implemented in an attempt to ease parking and traffic and put Race participants in control of their day of celebration.  

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

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

Registration: methods and deadlines

• Online: Friday, November 5, 2010 at 6:00pm.
• By Mail: must be postmarked by October 15, 2010.
• In person: see packet pickup times, also available Race Day.
• Shipping: must be requested by October 15, 2010.

Have questions about the registration process? Visit our Registration FAQ page. (coming soon)

Sponsorship

The 2010 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. (pdf)

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 TBD AM until the end of the Race. The Survivor Committee respectfully requests a limit of 2 guests per Survivor in order to accommodate as many Survivors as possible for a special Race Day breakfast in our tent.

A Survivor group photo will be taken prior to the start of the Race. Stay tuned for details.

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Teams

The Teams pages have answers for team captains and team members. View FAQ's and the Team Captain Toolkit.

Timed Runners

Timed runners will again have a start time before all non-timed runners and walkers. The timed 5K event will begin at 7:30 am at the start line, which is located on Alterra Parkway north of the Kramer Lane intersection.

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

After the Race, check back here for information on times, photos, etc.

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

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