The Susan G. Komen
Race
for the Cure ®
Presented by Yoplait
Sunday, October 19, 2008
1 mile and 5K for Runners and
Walkers
Help Fight Breast Cancer!
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors
those who have lost their battle with the disease. Established in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure® has grown to a series of more
than 113 races with 1.5 million people expected to participate in 2008.
For more information about breast cancer health concerns or
breast cancer care, please call the Komen
Foundation's National toll free Breast Cancer help line at
1-800-I'M AWARE or visit the Komen
website at www.breastcancerinfo.com
DATE: Sunday, October 19, 2008
TIME: 8:30AM
Start of 1 mile run/walk, 9:00AM Start of 5K Run/Walk
Race Day Registration, Pre-Registration Packet Pickup begins at 7:00AM
PLACE:
Between
the
Site map at www.NewOrleansCityPark.com
Entry fees:
$20.00 Pre-Registered by October 10th
$25.00 Registered after October 10th and on day of race
$10.00 Youth (Age 17-under) Pre-registered by October 10th (date of birth must be listed on form)
$15.00 Youth (age 17-under) after Oct. 10th and on day of race
Payable by check or credit card only to: New Orleans Race for the Cure
PRE-REGISTRATION LOCATIONS: (In person by Check or Credit
Card only payable to
Phidippides Sports:
GNO Cyclery:
Bicycle Connection: 3236 North Arnoult,
Sneaker Shop:
PRE-REGISTRATION BY MAIL: (Check or Credit Card only)
Postmarked by Oct. 10th
MAIL TO:
*Pickup race number at the Pre-Race packet pickup event at Clearview Mall on October 15th or 16th from 4-8PM or on the day of race at "Mailed In" table at race site.
PRE-REGISTRATION ON-LINE:
Race Day Registration:
Day of race registration is available and begins at 7:00AM at the race
site in
Corporate and Group Team Registration:
Teams consist of 10 or more individuals who get together from a
corporation, school or neighborhood group. E-mail Jean Larroquette
at jeanlarro@yahoo.com for details
and to obtain a team registration form.
Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors and "In Celebration
of" & "In Memory of" backsigns:
More details later.
T-Shirts:
All pre-registered entrants will receive a 100% cotton New Orleans Race for the Cure t-shirt Entrants registered after October 10th will be given t-shirts as supplies allow, information as to reorder will be announced if necessary.
T-shirts are available in Youth-Medium and Adult sizes Small through XX-Large.
Please keep race number t-shirt tab until claiming your t-shirt.
Awards: 5K
1st Overall male and female:
2nd Overall male and female:
3rd Overall male and female:
1st Overall Masters male and female:
1st Overall Grand Masters male and female:
1st Overall Race Walker male and female:
Komen New
Breast Cancer Survivors 5K Award division:
Breast Cancer Survivors awards include a round trip ticket
courtesy of American Airlines and/or American Eagle to any destination in the
contiguous US. Commemorative awards will be presented to the 2nd,
3rd Breast Cancer survivors and 1st place
masters survivor (age 40-59) and senior survivor (age 60-over).
Please remember to check the "Survivors Recognition" box and to
wear your pink race number to be eligible for this division.
REFRESHMENTS sponsored by:
Yoplait, Lucky Dog, Abita Light
Beer, Kentwood Springs Water, Elmer's Chee-Wees, Zea Restaurant, Community Coffee, Jacques Imo's
Cafe, Italian Pie, Blue Runner Red
Beans and Rice.
Music by local DJ
Kids Korner
Tent: Just for kids balloons, face painting. Special
visit
ADMINISTRATION & RACE
INFORMATION:
New Orleans Track Club, Inc.504-467-8626, Fax 504-469-9268, Volunteers call 468-1488
Komen Race for the Cure
Website: www.KomenNewOrleans.com or www.runNOTC.org