FAQ

FAQs: General - Registration - Pledge & Donation

*General Race Questions (Click on the question below to see the detailed answer for that specific FAQ)

• Where is the Race located? The race begins and ends at Discovery World and Milwaukee Art Museum Campuses on Milwaukee's Lakefront. Click here to download the new 2009 route for the 5K and 1 mile Race for the Cure! 
• When does the Race start? Race registration begins at 7 a.m. and the first race starts at 8:15 a.m.
• I have another obligation - can I still participate in the event? Yes, you can sign up for Sleep for the Cure and you will still receive a Race t-shirt, get to fundraise, and your donation will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Milwaukee Affiliate. Click here to register.
• Is there a map of the Race course? Yes, the race course can be downloaded off the website by clicking here.
• Is there Race day parking for participants? Yes, there is free parking for everyone and a map of the available lots can be downloaded here. 
• Will there be somewhere to check my belongings during the Race? Yes, Gear Check will be located at the Registration area near the Start Line. 
• Where can my out-of-town guests attending the Race stay? Click here for a list of local hotels in downtown Milwaukee. Hotel reservations and stay is at your own risk. Komen Milwaukee for the Cure® is not affiliated with any hotels.
• Do I have to run? No, you have the option of a 5K run, 5K walk, 5K wheelchair race, or 1 mile walk.
• Can I bring my dog? No, dogs are NOT permitted on the grounds due to health and safety regulations.
• Can I bring a stroller? Yes
• Is Chip Timing available? Yes. Competitive runners who wish to be timed in the 5K Race must check "Timed Runner" when you register online or on the paper entry form. There is a $5 timing fee.
• Where do I get my Chip? Race Day at the Chip Tent.
• How do I reserve a spot for my team in the Team Tailgate are? Click here for complete Team Tailgate and ordering information!

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*Registration Questions (Click on the question below to see the detailed answer for that specific FAQ)

• How can I register? Register online or download an entry form by clicking here. 
• What do I do if I make a mistake when registering online? Contact mkerftc.reg.chair@gmail.com with your issue.
• If I mail my registration form, how long does it take for me to view my registration online? Up to 14 days for mail-ins.
• Do I have to register an infant or toddler? No
• Can I bring a stroller? Yes
• Where can I get an Entry Form? Click here to download a race entry form! 
• Where and when is the Individual Packet Pick up? September 25 and 26 at the Pettit National Ice Center. 
• How do I get my T-shirt? At packet pick-up
• Can our team's name be printed on the Race t-shirt? No                                                                                                                                     

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*Pledges and Donations (Click on the question below to see the detailed answer for that specific FAQ)

• Who should I make my check out to? Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure
• How do I enter a donation to my Team (rather than an individual) online? You can donate to either an individual or team participant click here. 
• Is my Registration Fee tax-deductible? No.
• How can I print out the Pledge Form? Click here to print out the pledge form.
• How do I receive my Pledge Program prize? All pledges must be mailed in before September 18th or turned in on Race Day.
• What can I do with cash or check pledges? There are multiple opportunities to hand in cash or check pledges.
• Is a minimum donation amount required to participate in the Race? There is no minimum. 

Where is the Race located? 

We have a new Race course this year which begins and ends on the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World Campuses on Milwaukee’s Lakefront. Click here for a map of our Race Course.

When does the Race start? 

Check out the website for more information http://www.komenmilwaukee.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/

All times are subject to change

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Race Day Registration (individuals only)
7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Survivor Tent Opens

8:00 a.m. Stretch/Warm-up at Start Line
8:15 a.m. First race start time

10:30 a.m. Sponsor, Team and Volunteer Recognition, Thank You and Awards
10:45 a.m. Survivor Celebration and Awards Ceremony

There is free parking for everyone, click here to download parking information.

Parking is at your own risk. Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure® is not affiliated with any parking lot/structure

Free Gear Check is available for all Race participants. You can drop off and pick up your items near the starting line from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Click here to see starting line area. 

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Where can my out of town guests attending the Race stay? 

We have compiled a list of local hotels. Hotel reservations and stay is at your own risk. Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure® is not affiliated with any hotels.

http://www.downtownmilwaukeehotels.com/

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The Race includes a 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K USATF Timed Run, 5K 5K Walk and a 1 Mile Walk. Participants have the option to be timed in the 5K Run.

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Dogs are NOT permitted on the grounds because of health and safety regulations.

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Yes. However, for safety reasons, participants with strollers are asked to line up behind all other participants without strollers.

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How can I register? 

For a full list of registration options please visit: Race for the Cure

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To contact us email mkerftc.reg.chair@gmail.com letting us know how we can help.

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It will take approximately 14 days to enter your information into our online registration database.

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Children under the age of three may participate free of charge, however, no t-shirt or bib will be provided. Please note: For safety reasons, participants with strollers are asked to line up behind all other participants without strollers.

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Click here for a 2009 downloadable registration form. Or register online and no entry form is needed.

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1. BEFORE Friday, September 4: Select the "Mail my T-shirt" Registration type for Adults or Children (an additional $5) on the registration site. We will start mailing shirts on September 10th. Please let us know if you have not received your shirts by Thursday, September 24.  If you have selected the Sleep In for the Cure® registration option ($30 fee), your t-shirt will be mailed a couple weeks AFTER the Race day (Sept. 27).

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2. AFTER Friday, September 4: Visit our Pre-Registration Events at The Pettit National Ice Center in West Allis:

• Friday, September 18 — 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 19 — 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 20 — 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 25 — 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 26 — 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

** Team members must obtain T-shirts and bibs from their team captain if they have not paid an additional $5 to have their t-shirt mailed or have selected the Sleep In for the Cure® registration option ($30 fee).

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3. AFTER, Saturday, September 26: Pick your shirt up on Race day at the Registration Tent (7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.)

T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed and supplies are limited. For the best selection, you may want to consider the mail my T-shirt on-line option or visit a pre-registration event.

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No, Race t-shirts are printed with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® logo, local and national Race sponsors. If desired, teams are welcome to produce their own team t-shirts. For more information, please visit http://www.komenmilwaukee.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/ and check out the Teams page, coming soon!

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Who should I make my check out to?

Your check can be made out to Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure

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Click here for step-by-step instructions. 

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Because you will receive a t-shirt and other items when you register, the registration fee is not tax-deductible. However, if you are making a donation through the Race (i.e. a pledge via a walker or a donation if you cannot attend the Race) then that is tax-deductible

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Click here to download a printable copy of the pledge form.

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All money must be turned in before or on Race day to qualify for pledge prizes. If you plan to mail your pledge checks, please mail by Friday, September 18, 2009. Pledge prizes are only available on Race day for pick-up. Please note all prizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and there is a limited supply of each item. Donations received after Race day are gratefully accepted through October 14, 2009, but will not count toward a pledge prize.

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There are multiple opportunities to hand in cash or check pledges:

1. Bring cash and check pledges with a completed pledge form (found here) with you to any of our pre-race events. To facilitate processing cash and check pledges at pre-registration events, log into your personalized headquarters. After entering your user name and password, select the MY PROGRESS button. Then select ENTER GIFTS RECEIVED OFFLINE link and enter the applicable information.
2. Bring cash and check pledges with a completed pledge form with you on Race day. To facilitate processing cash and check pledges on Race Day, log into your personalized headquarters. After entering your user name and password, select the MY PROGRESS button. Then select ENTER GIFTS RECEIVED OFFLINE link and enter the applicable information.
3. You can also mail checks with a completed pledge form to:
   
   Komen Milwaukee Race for the Cure®
   

   P.O. Box 88242
   Milwaukee, WI  53288-0242

   NOTE: Do NOT mail cash.

   To facilitate processing mailed in checks, log into your personalized headquarters. After entering your user name and password, select the MY PROGRESS button. Then select ENTER GIFTS RECEIVED OFFLINE link and enter the applicable information.

   All mailed in checks will be entered online increasing your total pledges. It is VERY important to include a completed pledge form when sending in checks.

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Is a minimum donation amount required to participate in the Race?

There is no minimum, however, we are asking all participants to set a personal fundraising goal of at least $250. Our Race is a fundraiser, awareness-raiser and celebration of survivors and an honor to the memory of those who we have lost.

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