Komen Philadelphia 2012 Race for the Cure
General Race Information
2012 Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure
22nd Annual Celebration
Our Race. Our Community. Our Cures!
Mother's Day, May 13, 2012
Eakins Oval/Philadelphia Museum of Art
Opening ceremonies, 7:00 AM
5K Run, 8:15 AM
5K Walk/1 Mile Fun Run, 8:25 AM
Kids Dash to Make a Difference, 9:30 (approx.)
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO walk-up volunteers on Race Day or Race weekend. As much as we appreciate your passion and generosity of your time and talent, an event of the magnitude of our Race requires the utmost planning, organization, and team assignments before Race Day.
Volunteer today by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 215-238-8900.
Volunteers are already taking their assignments! Since our September monthly meeting, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate volunteer family has been dedicating a great deal on time on needs for the 2012 Race season. Plan on joining us for our next meeting to learn more and find fun and fulfillment as a Race volunteer.
Meetings are typically held the 3rd Monday of every month at One Independence Place, 241 South 6th Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Philadelphia PA 19103.
NOTE: The normal January and February meetings are replaced by Team Rallies at different locations.
All Race for the Cure volunteers must attend one of the following mandatory Race volunteer meetings:
- Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Sheraton Hotel
- Monday, April 30, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Sheraton Hotel
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
- March 19, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- April 16, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Satellite Captains Registration Training:
- Saturday, March 30 2012
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Independence Place, 2nd Floor Community Room
PRIZE CATEGORIES
- Fundraising prizes, including rewards from our Star Prize Contributor, Macy's!
- Performance prizes, including Overall and Survivors prizes!
- Commemorative fundraising rewards, courtesy of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, for fundraising achievements starting at $250!
TWO OTHER WAYS TO REGISTER
By far, we recommend online registration as the most convenient option, that also lets you get started right now with your fundraising and Team building. However, if you know someone who'd like to register but is not internet accessible, please encourage him/her to register using one of the following options:
In-Person: Several opportunities in locations throughout the Delaware Valley will occur in early April - April 22. Please check back here in January for dates, times, and locations or call 215-238-8900.
- Deadline: April 22
- Adults: $35, Kids (12 and under): $15
By Mail: Look for your printed Race brochure with registration form this February, or call 215-238-8900, or stop by the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate office for your brochure.
GETTING TO THE RACE
- Park 'N Walk for Buses ONLY: Free Team bus parking is available within walking distance of the Race site. Maps & directions on this website this spring. Need a Team bus? YellowBird Bus Company offers discounted rates for Teams! Contact Tom Anton at 215-289-1022.
- Park 'N Ride Pass: Off-site parking near Memorial Hall and the Please Touch Museum (Avenue of the Republic - near 42nd Street) with free shuttle service to and from the Race site. Shuttle ride is approx. 15 minutes without traffic. Shuttle buses will run continuously from 5:30 AM- 7:15 AM and 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Parking passes must be purchased BEFORE Race Day, when you register, through the online store, or at the Komen Philadelphia office. Passes purchased with registration or through the Race Online Store will be mailed beginning April 1. Cost: $8/car.
- SEPTA Passes: ALL DAY, UNLIMITED pass entitling you to ride on all SEPTA vehicles - regional rail trains, subways, buses and trolleys. SEPTA passes can be purchased before Race Day at shop.Septa.org, when you register, at the Komen Philadelphia office or through the online store. Costs:
- Adult (12 and over) - Independence Pass, $11; Family Independence Pass, $28**.
- Children (5-11) - 50% off adult one-way fare.
- Children (Under 5) - FREE with a fare-paying adult. Limit 2 children per adult.
- Seniors (65 and older) - FREE on buses, trolleys, or subways; $1 on Regional Rails.
**Customers using Regional Rail to or from New Jersey will pay an additional charge of $5.00 per individual pass and $15.00 per family pass in each direction traveled.
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