Race FAQs
1. When is the Race?
Mother’s Day-Sunday, May 13, 2012
2. Where is the Race?
Eakins Oval - Philadelphia Museum of Art in Center City- Race activities take place around the Art Museum. The start and finish of the race is at 22nd Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway
3. How long is the Race?
5K run, 5K walk (which is 3.1 miles) or 1 mile fun walk
4. Do I have to run?
The majority of our participants are walkers. We offer:
5k Run (Finish in 60 minutes or less)
5k Walk (Finish in over 60 minutes)
1 Mile Fun Walk
Kids for the Cure: UnitedHealthcare 'Dash to Make a Difference'
5. Do I have to register my baby?
You can register children 12 & under and they will receive a youth sized t-shirt. New this year, kids ages 3-12 who register for the Race along with a parent or guardian are eligible to participate in the Kids for the Cure: UnitedHealthcare 'Dash to Make a Difference'. Kids can compete in 5 heats, grouped by age. You do not have to register infants. Please note, baby joggers and strollers are permitted in the walking events only for safety reasons. *Children who wish to participate in the Kids Dash for the Cure must be registered.
6. Can I bring my dog?
Pets are not allowed on the Race course during the run for safety reasons. We discourage bringing pets due to the large crowds (100,000+ people) which could be unsettling for your pet and other participants.
7. How do I register?
Online go to: http://.race.komenphiladelphia.org
Click on: Race Registration (MasterCard, Visa & Amex Only)
Fee (until March 31): Adult-$30; Children (12 & under)-$15
Fee (April 1-May 12): Adult-$35; Children (12 & under)-$15
A credit card fee of $1.75 per entry will be added to each online entry. If you choose to have your t-shirt and race number mailed, an additional $9 per entry will be added. Postage offer expires on April 24.
Online registration closes at midnight, April 29, 2012.
Mail-in entries should be received by April 6, 2012 to guarantee processing by Race weekend
Fee (until March 31): Adult-$30; Children (12 & under)-$15
Fee (April 1-May 4): Adult-$35; Children (12 & under)-$15
Send form & fees to:
Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure c/o
The Bancorp Bank 405 Silverside Road, Suite 105
Wilmington, DE 19809
In Person Register in person by April 22, 2012 & pick up your Race number and t-shirt at the same time
Fee: Adult-$35; Children (12 & under)-$15 (at one of the satellite registration locations)
Fee: Adult-$40; Children (12 & under)-$15 (Race morning)
8. Do I have to collect pledge money to participate in the Race?
Currently, if you register online you must input a fundraising goal of $250-this is strictly a goal and is not a fee. Once your registration is confirmed, you may go to your Race Center and adjust this amount. You are not obligated to collect pledge money to participate in the Race, but we do encourage everyone to raise as much as possible in order to increase our efforts in the fight to end breast cancer. Every little bit helps, and if each participant collected $100 in pledges, we could raise more than $4 million!
9. Is there a deadline for pledges?
There is a June 1 deadline for prizes, rewards, and addition of the pledge to the online system. However, there is no deadline for pledges to be received. Pledges, like all donations, are always gratefully accepted.
10. How can I pay tribute to someone special at the Race?
Pink Placards/ signs which read “In Memory of” and “In Celebration of” & are pinned to your back, will be available (at no cost) on Race Day.
11. I registered online – can you process a refund?
Yes, send an email to
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12. I donated online and it’s not appearing on my friend’s page – can you find it/move it?
Yes, send an email with your name, the name of the registrant you wish to support, the amount of your donation (and your transaction number if possible) to
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13. Why can’t I donate or make these changes over the phone?
We cannot accept credit cards over the phone because we do not have credit card machines in the office. Without the correct machines, your transaction would not be secure. Since we are making changes to your online credit card transaction, we need confirmation via email that it is permitted to alter your transaction.
14. What if I am sent the wrong t-shirt size? Why don’t you carry different sizes?
For the first time this year, we are offering t-shirts in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large! If you have received the wrong size shirt please send an email with your name, address, and correct shirt size to
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and we will do our best to accommodate the change.
15. How do I get my t-shirt if I mailed in my registration and didn’t pay for shipping?
For those who mailed in registration and did not pay for shipping, t-shirts & bib numbers can be picked up at the Sheraton during last chance registration, Friday, May 11, 10AM – 6PM and Saturday, May 12, 10AM – 2PM or on the morning of the Race beginning at 6:30AM
16. How can I find a hotel room if the Sheraton is booked?
Hotel accommodations can be found at www.gophila.com
17. What about parking and/or public transportation?
Parking information will be posted on the website as soon as it is confirmed. The closest SEPTA stop to the RACE is Suburban Station.
18. What is Team Captain Pre-Paid/Early/Packet Pick-Up?
All team members whose entries were received by April 1, without the postage fee, can have their bib numbers & t-shirts picked up by the team captain on: Friday, April 20, 11AM – 1PM Saturday, April 21, 10AM-Noon at Lloyd Hall.
INFORMATION FOR SURVIVORS
Survivors Luncheon – Sunday, April 22 at 10AM at the Loews Hotel, 12th & Market. Free to survivors who have registered for the Race, guests pay $75. If you haven’t received an invitation and mailed in your RSVP, contact the Affiliate Office (phone or email) to have your name added to the pre-registration list which will be at the event.
Pink Survivors Race T-Shirts – subject to availability, pink survivor t-shirts are being mailed to online & mail-in registrants who paid the shipping fee providing they indicated that they are survivors. Pink t-shirts will also be available at in-person registrations. For those who do not receive their pink t-shirts in advance of the Race, they can be picked up at Survivor Registration outside of the Thriftway/Shop n' Bag Survivor Tent on Race morning.
Pink Survivor Hats- they can be picked up at Survivor Registration outside of the Thriftway/Shop n' BagSurvivor Tent on Race morning.
Thriftway/Shop n' Bag Survivors Breakfast – Day of Race – free to survivors plus one guest. Tickets for the breakfast are on the pink bib numbers which are received by registering for the Race. The breakfast is at the Thriftway/Shop n' BagTent from 6:00-7:00 AM.
