Frequently Asked Questions 

Volunteer Information

Team Information

Race Shirt Information

Website Information

Personal Page Fundraising Information

Race Information

Race Day Schedule for Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

How long is the Race?
The Race is 5K or 3.1 miles. We also offer a Celebration Walk for individuals and breast cancer survivors that will take place before the 5K.

 Will the Race be canceled if it rains on Race Day? 

This event will occur Rain or Shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Komen Central Georgia Race for the Cure^®. 

Do children have to pay to participate in the Race?
Yes, if the child wants to be recognized as a Race participant and receive a bib and small Race T-shirt, he must be registered for the Race. Children under 18 may not participate unless they are registered and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
  

What else is available for children if they don’t want to participate in the Race?
The Kids for the Cure® Festival area will have lots of fun activities for kids 10 and under including: face painting, coloring, games, a playground and the Kids for the Cure Parade.  The kids will also lead the Celebration Walk participants through the first portion of the course. The $12 fee per child includes registration and a Kids for the Cure® t-shirt.  (The first 200 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt - youth sizes XS-S-M-L.)

Are men allowed to run or walk in the Race?
Yes. All men, women and children are invited and encouraged to participate in the Komen Central Georgia Race for the Cure® to help us fulfill our mission to eradicate breast cancer.

Do I have to collect pledge money in order to participate in the Race?
While you are not required to collect pledge money to participate in the Race, we encourage everyone to raise as much as you can to increase our contribution to the fight against breast cancer in Central Georgia. If every participant collected just $100 in pledges, we would raise more than $300,000!

Can I push a stroller during the Race?
Yes, but strollers are encouraged to participate in the Celebration Walk event rather than the 5K.
  

Can I bring my dog to run with me?
For the safety of all participants, our insurance company requests that pets not be allowed on the course. 

Can I use in-line skates or a skateboard?
In-line skates and skateboards are not permitted in this event.

How much of my registration fee goes to finding a cure for breast cancer?
A small portion of your registration fee is used to offset the cost of producing the Race, which is why pledging is so important. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is unique in that of all the net funds raised through the Race, up to 75 percent is dedicated to outreach and awareness programs right here in Central Georgia. The remaining 25 percent supports national breast cancer research to find a cure.

What portion of my registration fee is tax deductible?
None.  The IRS does not allow deductions when you receive items of value for the registration fee.  Donations and Pledges ARE tax deductible.

Can I participate as a survivor in honor of my mother who passed away from breast cancer two years ago?
No, participants may only register as a survivor if they themselves have been diagnosed with breast cancer and they wish to be recognized as a breast cancer survivor by wearing a pink bib and pink T-shirt. If you would like to participate in celebration of a breast cancer survivor or in memory of someone who has lost the battle against breast cancer, please wear a “in Memory of” or “in Celebration of” back sign which are available at the Race free of charge. This is a great way to honor a breast cancer survivor with a personal touch and remember our loved ones we have lost to the disease.

 I have battled ovarian cancer; can I register as a survivor?
Only breast cancer survivors are allowed to register as survivors for the Komen Central Georgia Race for the Cure®. All of the net funds raised through this event go towards research, screening, outreach, and treatment of breast cancer.

Does running in this race qualify me for the marathon? Can I get my official time?
No, we are not timing our participants this year.  A clock will be available at the Finish line so you may take note of your time. 

Will awards be given?
Join us at 10:00 a.m. to announce the following winners:

• Top three overall breast cancer survivors
• Top three overall males
• Top three overall females

 Volunteer Information

Can I volunteer for the Race?
Absolutely!   Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved in the excitement of the Race without actually running. Volunteers are needed on Race Day for manning water stations, assisting with Kids for the Cure and much, much more. Volunteers are also needed to assist with some of the Pre Race events like the Packet Pick-up.  Visit our Volunteers page for more details!

There are several ways to express your interest in volunteering.  To learn more about the different volunteer opportunities available for the Komen Central Georgia Race for the Cure, please click here.

Team Information

How do I form a team?
Do it together…celebrate life and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer with those closest to you. Participate in the 11th Annual Komen Central Georgia Race for the Cure® as part of a team representing your business, church, club, school, family or any other group. If you are interested in forming a team, click on the "form a team" button above.  For more information about teams click on the "Team Info" button above.

Teams are a way to celebrate life and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Honor breast cancer survivors, celebrate the lives of lost loved ones or just show your support for the Komen mission, to eradicate breast cancer, with those closest to you. A team is a group of 10 or more people who pre register for the Race at one time through their Team Captain. Any type group is eligible to be a team: businesses, families, schools, clubs, scout troops, sports teams, churches, friends, etc. To register as a team, each member must complete an entry form. Paper entries and fees must be submitted together in one envelope and postmarked no later than Thursday, October 14, 2010.
 
Why form a team?

• Promote your organization’s community involvement.
• Visible commitment in the fight against breast cancer.
• Enjoy walking/running with people you know.
• Have more fun!

How much is the Race registration fee for Team Members?
Each team member pays $25 in registration fees.
 
What are a Team Captain’s responsibilities?

• Register as a Team Captain and name your team!
• Acquire a Team Captain’s Kit.
• Recruit Team Members, promote the Race and answer questions.
• Encourage participation in other Race Events.
• Instruct Team Members how to register.
• Complete and submit Team Packet (only if registering by paper)
• Distribute t-shirts, bib numbers, etc. (or have team members pick up individually at packet pickup)
• Give your team a Race Day meeting time and location.
• HAVE FUN!

 Race Shirt Information

 What sizes do the Race T-shirts come in?
Race T-shirts are available in Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large and XXX-Large.  Youth sizes are also available in Youth Medium and Youth Large.

Can I pick up my T-shirt on the morning of the Race prior to running?
If you would like to wear your T-shirt during the Race, you MUST pick it up BEFORE Race Day during Pre-Registration or plan to arrive EARLY on Race morning. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 3,000 registrants on a first come, first served basis; however, size is not guaranteed.  

Where can I pick up my shirt before Race Day?

 Packet Pickup Times and Locations:

Saturday, October 16   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kroger, 3094 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins
 
Sunday, October 17    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kroger, Zebulon Road, Macon
 
Wednesday, October 20    7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Downtown Macon
 
Thursday, October 21    7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon
 
Friday, October 22   7:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Central City Park, Macon

 

If I miss the Race, will you mail me my T-shirt?
No, Race T-shirts cannot be mailed post-Race due to budgetary constraints.

Please note that packets will NO LONGER be mailed to you. You must pick up your packet prior to Race Day at one of the packet pick up locations or on Race Day in the Long Building.

  Website Information  

Is my information secure? 

Convio has made every effort to protect your information. They use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure your credit card information, passwords and personal information travel securely over the Internet. They have also installed an encryption engine on our database server so your data is securely stored.

How is my credit card information handled?
Credit card information is not stored in our database. During the donation process, we send your credit card information to an online processing terminal using a secure connection. The information passed back is an approval or denial for the credit card donation.

I forgot my Username and Password.
Remember that your username and password are case sensitive. Click here to find your password. You will receive an e-mail with your username and password. If you still have problems, please contact us atRaceRegistrar@KomenCentralGA.org for help.

How do I change my Username and/or Password?
First, login to the site using your username and password. Once logged in you will see a link at the top of the page called "Update My Profile." Once in your profile, you will be able to change your contact information, e-mail address, username and password. All changes will be made to your account immediately. There is no need to sign in again.

 How do I unsubscribe from e-mail?
Towards the bottom of each e-mail message there is a link stating, "Click Here to Unsubscribe from this E-mail Message." Click this link and follow the instructions given to unsubscribe.

Personal Page Fundraising Information

What is a Personal Page?
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.

 By default I have a personal page, do I have to change it?
Once you sign up for an event 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.

 How do I change my personal fundraising goal?
First, you will need to login to your participant center. On the bottom right side of the participant center home page is the location to modify your personal fundraising goal. Enter your new goal and submit the changes.

 How do I change my team name, team division or team goal?
Only the team captain has the ability to change the team name or team division. The team captain will need to login to his/her participant center and click the "My Team Progress" button on the top right. On the Team Progress Page, team captains will have the ability to update the team name, division and goal.

 How can I see who has donated to me?
Login to the site using your Username and Password. Go to your Participant Center and click the "my progress" tab; this will allow you to view your donor list and any amounts having been donated.

 How can I see who is on my team?
Login to the site using your Username and Password. Go to your Participant Center and click the "team progress" tab; this will allow you to view your team roster and the amounts raised by each team member.

 What is a team message?
Simply go to your Participant Center and click the "Update Message to Team" button. This will allow you to make all necessary changes to your team message.

 What is the difference between making my personal page private or public?
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.

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