Frequently asked questions
The Closing Ceremony begins at 10:30. It will conclude at about 11:30 a.m.
1. What is the Race day schedule?
Race Day Schedule - Arrive early! Street closures begin at 7:00 a.m.
| 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m |
Team MEET open |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Packet Pickup, Registration, Survivor Café, Children's Area and Sponsor Booths open |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Opening Ceremony - Survivor & Memorial Recognition |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Competitive 5K Start (women and men) |
| Following |
5K Walk Start (women and men) |
| Following |
One-Mile Walk |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Closing Ceremony - Racers and Team Awards |
Click here for the Calendar of Events.
2. How much is the registration fee?
Click here to view individual registration fees. Click here
to view team registration fees. Please note we have not raised prices for several years- nor did we this year. We have reduced prices for seniors and youths, and children 5 and under are free (but must register to participate).
3. Do I have to fundraise?
Fundraising is encouraged but not required. Proceeds support local breast cancer screening, treatment support and education programs (75% of net) and breast cancer research grants made by Susan G. Komen for the Cure (25% of net). Click here to view the exciting fundraising incentives!
4. What is the Race route?
Click here to view the Race route.
5. Where is Packet Pickup?
Click here to view Packet Pickup dates, times and locations.
6. Can I pick up Race packets for others, besides myself?
Yes, just give volunteers the names of those you wish to pick up packets for. Please note, however, no one can register for someone else (other than own minor children) because each waiver must be signed by the registrant her/himself.
7. If I registered for the 5K Race can I change my mind and walk, or vice versa?
Yes, you can change your mind the morning of the Race and switch from Race to Walk, etc
8. How many members does it take for form a team?
A minimum of 10 members is required to form a team.
9. If I register a team does everyone have to pay or is it one price for the team?
Each team member must pay a registration fee. Children 5 and under are free, but must be registered. And, even though the kids are free, each registered child counts towards team numbers that may win your team an award! Note that online team member registration closes May 12 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to view team registration fees.
10. If I form a team can my company or organization pay the registration fees?
If your organization plans to pay for team member fees, please set up your team, and then email raceforthecure@karmanos.org requesting pay later arrangements.
11. Does a team have to walk together or can some run and some walk?
Team members do not have to walk or run together; participate in whichever event you wish on Race day (5K Run, 5K Walk, or 1 Mile Walk).
And, you can change your mind the morning of the Race and switch from Race to Walk, etc.
12. Can my team design our own t-shirt?
Yes! Check out the Team Captain Kit for more information, and the entry form.
13. What is the difference between Team Packet Packup vs. Team Packet Pickup?
Team Packet Packup- Help packup Team Race Packets and take yours home a week early!
Team Packet Pickup- Pick up your Team Race Packets.
Click here for Packup and Pickup dates, times, and locations. These are the only times and locations for Captains to pick up their team members' packets.
14. How does my company or organization become a Race sponsor?
Click here for more information about Race sponsorship.
15. Can I bring a dog?
For everyone's safety, pets (leashed or unleashed) are not permitted.
16. Can I ride a bike or rollerblade?
Not unless you are a paramedic or Detroit Police officer! For everyone's safety, bikes and rollerblades are not permitted.
17. Can I bring a stroller?
Strollers are allowed; however, for safety, we ask that you stay towards the back and to the sides of the Race route. Children 5 and under are free, but must be registered.
18. What if I am not able to walk that far? Do you have wheelchairs? Any special arrangements for survivors?
Thank you to Binson's Home Health Care Centers, Inc. for providing wheelchairs,
on loan for Race day. And, if you a re a breast cancer survivor not feeling quite up to a 5K, you are welcome to ride on the Survivor Trolley. To reserve a spot on the Trolley or a wheelchair, email raceforthecure@karmanos.org
or call 248-304-2080.
19. How do I volunteer?
Click here to view volunteer opportunities. Many shifts allow volunteers to participate in the Race as a runner or walker (for which you must register separately).
20. How do I turn Friends for the CureŽ money in?
Manual donations, (checks not cash), submitted on paper Friends for the Cure forms can be mailed at any time to: 4100 John R, Mail Code: VE01RF, Detroit, MI 48201 Attn: Detroit Race for the CureŽ. Please make checks payable to: Detroit Race for the CureŽ. In order to be eligible for awards and incentives manual forms must be postmarked by July 1, 2010 and online donations must be received by July 1, 2010. Donations (checks and cash) may also be turned in on Race day at the Friends for the Cure tent.
21. Is my donation deductable?
Yes. All donations to the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the CureŽ where no goods or services were received are tax deductable to the fullest extent of the law. Registration fees are not tax deductible.
22. How will donations be used?
Komen's mission is to end breast cancer forever. Net proceeds from the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure are distributed as follows: 75% to local breast cancer screening, treatment support and education programs serving people in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties; 25% funds breast cancer research grants made by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For information on grants visit: http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/grantsawarded.asp. Komen is proud of its 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent evaluator of charities. For more on this, visit here.
23. Are there nearby hotels?
Yes, we encourage you to spend a night or two and enjoy all that Detroit has to offer, in addition to our wonderful Race. Click here for nearby hotel information.
raceforthecure@karmanos.org
(248) 304-2080
Rev. 07-30-2010
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