Harrisburg, PA
 Date / Time
Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
Location
City Island
Harrisburg, PA
Free parking is available on City Island.
Cost
- $20 Mail-in registration, online registration $23.25
- $25 Race day registration
All participants receive a free t-shirt and swag bag filled with goodies from area businesses.
Registration
Online at www.active.com. Or go to the www.urologycp.com. Go to the home page and click the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®
logo and be directed to the active.com website to register.
Registration will close Wednesday, Sept. 8th.
Mail in registrations to:
Harrisburg – GPCC
P.O. Box 320756
Alexandria, Virginia 22320
Pre-registrations forms must be mailed no later than September 1st.
Checks should be payable to ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. GPCC – Harrisburg should be written on the memo line.
Click here to download the GPCC - Harrisburg 2010 brochure (PDF).
Packet Pick-up
Pre-race packets will be available at on Friday, September 17 (8am-4pm) and Saturday, September 18 (9am-12pm). The pickup location is at:
Suite 100
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 724-0380
Race day registration and packet pickup will begin at 3:30 at the City Island Carousel Pavilion.
About the Race
Competitors from across the region are invited to pick up the pace against prostate cancer at the 2010 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® in Harrisburg, PA. It is a 5K Run and a 1 mile Fun Walk. Recognized for its scenic course and as a family event, Central Pennsylvania's "Great Prostate Cancer Challenge" is a professionally managed race that entices participants with generous gift bags, door prizes, live entertainment, and delicious food. Bring the whole family. There will be activities for all ages.
For the safety of our runners, we do not permit bikes, roller blades or pets on the course.
 About UCPA
As a premier urology group practice in Central Pennsylvania, Urology of Central PA, Inc. combines the expertise of 13 urologists and 2 radiation oncologists with the convenience of ten great locations.
As leaders in the full continuum of urologic care for men, women and children, Urology of Central PA provides patient-focused treatment in a state-of-the-art setting. The Prostate Cancer Center is an integral
component of Urology of Central PA. It uses only state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to diagnose and treat prostate cancer. It is the only facility dedicated to the unique challenges of prostate cancer.
Their focus is solely on prostate cancer and is dedicated to promoting the greatest longevity and quality of life possible.
Timing
Timing and scoring will be done by Charm City Run, an event management company.
Weather Policy
Event will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be issued.
 Course
The course will start on City Island and progress around the island and across the Walnut Street Bridge over the Susquehanna River. Participants will proceed north along the river bank and turn around at the Sunken Gardens and head back to City Island. The finish line will be at the end of the Walnut Street Bridge on City Island.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three males and females overall, plus the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-19, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.
Volunteers / Food Donations
If you or your organization would like to volunteer at the race or make a food donation, please call Cindy Nelson at 717-724-4672 x110 or email her at cnelson@urologycp.com.
Local Sponsors
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- Harrisburg, PA
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- Indianapolis, IN
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- Kansas City, MO
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- Twin Cities, MN
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