20th Annual Komen Aspen Race for the Cure®
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Rio Grande Park | Aspen
located one block north (away from Aspen Mountain)
off Hwy 82 /Main Street on Mill Street. map >
The Aspen Race for the Cure® funds breast health initiatives in our tri-county service area of Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle Counties and provides grants to local non-profits.
The Aspen 2009 Race helped raise $330,000 in grants to our local service area. 25% of funds help fund the Susan G. Komen Foundation's innovative and cutting edge National Research program. 75% of funds raised stay in our local community.
The Race attracts men, women and children of all ages and athletic abilities. It is an emotional and exhilarating event that gives women and their families an opportunity to support the fight against breast cancer in our community, to remember those who have lost the battle, and to celebrate those who are surviving.
Schedule of Race-day Events:
Registration |
7:30 am |
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Warm-up with the Aspen Club & Spa fitness Instructors |
8.25am |
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Co-ed 5K Race |
8:30am |
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Silent Auction |
8:30–11:00am |
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PAWS for the Cure® Dog Walk |
9:30am |
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Survivor Celebration |
TBA |
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1-Mile Family Fun Walk |
10:00am |
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Komen Kids® 100-yard Dash Fun Run |
10:40am |
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Awards Ceremony / Prize Drawing |
10:45am |
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T-shirts
The first 1500 registrants will receive a 20th Annual commemorative T-Shirt. They will be available day of the event and during registration.
A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors who wish to be recognized may pick up their complimentary pink cap and pink T-shirt provided by Zeta Tau Alpha and RE/MAX. Participants are also invited to recognize those special people who have been touched by breast cancer. “In Memory of” and “In Celebration of” back signs are available for all Race participants. The Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program is sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha and RE/MAX.
Runners/Walkers
Find Appropriate Start Line. Please position yourself at the start line according to expected finish time, faster participants in front. Signs with predicted finish time will be displayed to assist you in finding your starting point.
Team Entries
Groups and organizations of 4 or more are invited to register as a team. Online registration of all teams is encouraged at www.komenaspen.org. For more information, call the Race Hotline: (970) 920-0250 or email Komen Aspen: info@komenaspen.org.
Four Legged Walkers:
Pledges can be solicited for the 5K Race or the PAWS For the Cure™ Dog Walk, sponsored by Aspen Wags to Riches.
Safety First
For the safety of all participants, inline skates and pets are discouraged from participating in the 5K or the Family Fun Walk events. For safety reasons we urge participants with baby strollers/ joggers to join the Family Fun Walk or Paws For the Cure™.
Awards
Highest Individual Fundraiser above $3000 wins 2 Roundtrip Airline Tickets on American Airlines.
1st-place Woman: Medal and $100 Gift Certificate; 1st Place Man: Medal and $100 Gift Certificate;
1st-place Survivor, Master Survivor (age 40–54), Senior Survivor (55+): Medal, $100 Gift Certificates and $50 in Komen Cash. All 2nd- and 3rd-place finishers in the above categories will receive Medals and a Gift Certificate; All first-place winners in age categories will receive a medal. Largest Team: Traveling Trophy and Team Prizes; Highest Fundraising Team: Traveling Trophy and Team Prizes; Farthest Traveling Team, Pinkest Team, Survivor Team: Team Prizes. Tinkled Pink: 1st-place Decorate Porta Potti: Team Prizes. Sleep In for the Cure (for every $100+ raised): Drawing for Special Sleep In Prize. You must be present to win! All race results will be posted on-line.
Go the Extra Mile
Help raise additional funds to save lives and end breast cancer forever by inviting family, friends,
neighbors and co-workers to sponsor you or your team in the Race for the Cure®. Every $100 raised helps pay for a mammogram. Create your own donation page at: www.komenaspen.org.
I AM THE CURE™
In addition to raising funds, the Race series is committed to educating the public about early detection, the strongest method of surviving this life-threatening disease. Komen for the Cure® has
developed a compelling educational initiative called I AM THE CURE™, a rallying cry that is emotional, memorable and motivational. It speaks to the importance of early detection, understanding that early detection is the best defense, and provides simple, action-oriented messages that Race participants can take home and put into action.
Cancellation
This event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that
event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Komen Aspen Race for the Cure®.
Questions
Call the Aspen Affiliate at 970-920-0250 or contact Komen Aspen at info@komenaspen.org.
For more information about the Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure®,
call the Ride Hotline, 970-920-0250 or email info@komenaspen.org.
