DFD – South Bay (South Bay, CA) Jun 16, 2012 9:00 AM
Starting Location:
South Bay, CA 90293 US
Location:
Dockweiler Beach
8255 Vista del Mar
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
It’s time to DASH at the Inaugural Dash for Dad – South Bay on Saturday June 16th, 2012. This event will feature a 5k run and a 1 mile walk at beautiful Dockweiler Beach. Come Dash for Dad on Father’s Day weekend, random prizes, runner goodies and a good time for everyone.
Donate To The Race:
Make a donationSouth Bay Race Results
- Results will be publish a week after Race Day
Date:
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Start Time:
• 7:45am-8:45am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
• 8:30am Warm Up
• 9:00am 5k and 1 mile fun walk
• 9:00am-11:00am Post race celebration
• 10:00am 5k awards
Registration Fees:
- 5K Adult Early Registration through (June 15th) $30
- 5K Adult Race Day Registration $35
- 1 Mile Walk Adult Registration $30
- 5K or 1 Mile Student (Youth 17 & Under) Registration $15
(includes cotton T-shirt) - Family Registration (includes 2 adults and 2 youths) $80 (online registration only through June 15th)
Stroller Policy:
We believe that a fit family is a happy family and allow strollers on the course. If you are participating with a stroller, we do ask that you start in the back, do not weave through runners, and yield the right of way to runners. Bikes, roller blades and scooters are not permitted.
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed unless it is a service animal.
Join and/or Create a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the Dash for Dad South Bay on Saturday, June 16th. Challenge your friends, family or colleagues to walk or run in a team! Teams can also walk or run in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Teams can run/walk together as well as raise funds for ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. Click here and follow the steps in getting your team set-up and running.
Fundraising:
Your registration fee gets you to the starting line, but it's fundraising that will help find the cure for prostate cancer. Don't wait to make an impact. Commit yourself to online fundraising for this year's Dash for Dad South Bay. Just click here to sign up to fundraise—it's an easy walk through the step process to begin fundraising online or tailor this sample letter to send out to co-workers, friends and/or family members to show them your commitment to ending prostate cancer.
Awards:
The top three prostate cancer survivors will win a special prize that will keep you running in top form! Top Male & Female Overall, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Finishers in the following age groups: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & Over.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib, T-shirt and Timing Chip early.
- Thursday June 14th and Friday June 15th
12:00pm - 7:00pm at The Village Runner
1840 Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310)546-1888
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup:
- Register in person on race day at the event on Saturday June 16th from 7:45am-8:45am.
Race starts at 9:00am!
Bring the Whole Family
This is a family event! We’ll have snacks, drinks and fun activities for all ages. Stroll, walk, or run, it’s your choice. Bring your dad in honor of Father’s Day!
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
We do allow runners to pick up Bibs and T-Shirts for their friends. Please note that T-Shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up for others.
Thursday June 14th and Friday June 15th from 12pm-7pm at:
The Village Runner
1840 Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Course Map:
Timing & Scoring:
Chip/tag timing will be used at this event. You must wear a timing chip/tag to be timed and eligible for awards. Age group awards will be determined by chip time.
Hazardous Weather:
While every effort will be made to conduct the event, in the event of inclement weather, the start of the race may be delayed. Cancellation of the event due to hazardous weather will be determined by onsite officials. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Directions:
Directions: The Dash for Dad South Bay starts at the north end of Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey. Playa Del Rey is north of Manhattan Beach and just south of Marina Del Rey.
From the Westside: Take Lincoln to Jefferson Blvd. Left on Culver Blvd. Left on Pershing Dr. Right on Imperial Hwy. Enter Dockweiler State Beach.
From 405: Merge onto 105 Westbound. Take to Beach. Drive straight into Dockweiler State Beach.
Parking cost $8.00
Volunteers:
Our event is only possible with the help of volunteers. We need you! If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event, please send an email with Volunteer in the subject line to Tom Gallatin at tgallatin@pcri.org.
About The Prostate Cancer Research Institute
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute is a 501(c)3 charitable not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of men’s lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families, and the medical community. The objective of PCRI is to educate patients, their families and physicians about prostate cancer by providing the most current information on prostate cancer diagnosis, staging, treatments and available resources.
About ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer:
ZERO challenges the complacency of American men to change their attitudes about early detection as the solution for prostate cancer through awareness, outreach, advocacy and research. The Washington, DC metro area leads the country in prostate cancer death rates.
More About Prostate Cancer:
Nationwide, a man dies from the disease every 18 minutes. But there is hope—education about prostate cancer risk and access to screenings can save countless lives. All proceeds will go to prostate research and free screenings in the Washington, DC area to those at risk.
About the ZEROHOUR Newsletter:
The ZEROHOUR newsletter is the resource for the latest news regarding prostate cancer prevention, treatment and research. This free newsletter reaches 30,000 men and their families every week in an effort to help them stay healthy and guide them along their treatment and life with prostate cancer.
Local Sponsor:
Contact:
Please contact Tom Gallatin at tgallatin@pcri.org
