Q: What
is the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure®?
A: A
national fund raising series benefiting Susan G. Komen for
the Cure®. It has become the largest series of 5K run/fitness
walks in the
world. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series has
grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a national series
of over 100 Races with over 1.4 million people expected to participate
in 2008. There is also a one-mile fun walk event.
Q:
When is the Komen Hawaii Race For the Cure®?
A: Sunday,
October 19, 2008, starting at 7:00AM
Q:
How do I find out about Race details?
Q:
What is the policy for baby joggers, baby strollers, in-line
skates,
Razor scooter or pets?
A: At
the start line, participants with baby strollers/joggers MUST line
up behind runners and walkers. For the safety of all participants,
roller blades, scooters and pets are not allowed on the race course.
Q: Is
there an age limit?
A: No.
All ages are welcome.
A: No.
Due to insurance limitations, please leave your pets at home.
Q: How
fast do I have to run or walk?
A: It
doesn’t matter! Athletic ability range from world class to… well,
let’s just say the post-race ceremonies start about an hour
later.
Q: Do
I have to run to be a part of a team?
A: No.
You and your teammates can run or walk either event, and you don’t
have to stay together as a group (unless you want to, of course!).
You are welcome to carry signs and banners recognizing your team.
You can even dress up in costumes!
A: A
team is a group of ten or more people who want to participate
in the Race. This group may consist of friends, family, co-workers,
church and civic groups, schools, children or any combination
thereof. Both men and women can participate in both events -5K
run/walk and the 1-mile fun walk. Team members are not obligated
to participate in Race events. Anyone who wants to join the fight
against breast cancer can be on your team. There is no limit
to the number of members you can have on your team.
Q: Some
of my co-workers want to participate but they aren’t available
on Race Day. Can they still be on my team?
A: Even
if they won’t be able to participate on Race Day, you can
still sign them up as a team member. He or she pays the regular
entry fee, receives a T-shirt and can be listed as a team member
but does not have to participate in Race Day activities.
Q: How
do I register my team?
A: It’s
simple. Your team members may register
online, listing your
team name and team captain’s name. Or team members may
complete and sign an entry form included in the Team Packet.
Mail all signed entries together in one envelope, with team
roster and fees.
Q: What
is the deadline to submit the forms and money?
Q: I
just put my team packet in the mail and now someone else wants
to sign up. Can they still be a part of my team?
A: No,
after the announced deadline, additional participants
must register separately as an individual entry. They
are welcome to run/walk with yourTeam but must pick up their own
race packet.
Q: Where
do I go to pick up my team’s t-shirts and bibs?
A: Team
captains may pick up their teams packets on 10/13/08 and 10/14/08
at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Individuals may pick up their t-shirts
and bibs from 10/15-18 at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Q: Where
do I park on Race day?
A: There
will be very limited parking around Kapi’olani Park. There
will also be parking available at Kapi’olani Community
College with buses shuttling between 5:00 AM and 10:30 AM. We
are expecting over 8,000 participants, so you should plan to
get
there as early as possible. Parking will be limited, so it is
wise to leave early and carpool.
Q: If
I have a question about teams, whom can I contact for assistance?
Q: How
does a Team get a Team Photo?
A: A
Team Photo Reservation Form is included in this packet. Team
Photos are available to the first 6 teams to reserve a time-slot
for a Team Photo taken on Race Day, for a fee of $20.00 per
print. Please assemble your team members before your assigned
time on the mauka side of the bandstand, so we can keep our
photos on schedule.
Q: What is Na
Keiki for the Cure™?
A: Na Keiki for the
Cure™ is a program that is part of the
Hawaii Komen Race for the Cure® and is modeled after Kids for
the Cure®.
Q: Can I purchase a Na Keiki for the
Cure™ t-shirt for myself
or exchange my Race for the Cure® t-shirt for a Na
Keiki for the Cure™ t-shirt?
A: Na Keiki for the
Cure™ t-shirts are available for registered Na Keiki
for the Cure™ participants only, ages 5-11.
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