DFD – Austin (Austin, TX) Oct 27, 2012 9:00 AM
Starting Location:
Camp Mabry Military Base
2200 W 35 St, just West of Loop 1 (MOPAC Blvd)
Austin, TX 78703 US
Location:
Camp Mabry Military Base
2200 W 35 St, just West of Loop 1 (MOPAC Blvd)
Austin, TX 78703 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Its time to DASH! Join Urology Austin for the DASH FOR DAD 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk with a Boot Camp Warm Up to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. DASH FOR DAD is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America's Premier Men's Health Event Series and taking place in 34 cities in 2012.
Race Results
- Results will be posted the week following the event, please check back after October 27th for your results.
Donate to This Race:
Date:
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Start Time:
7:30am-8:45am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
8:30am Boot Camp Warm Up
9:00am 5k and 1 mile fun walk
9:00am-11:00am Post race celebration, live music & activities
10:00am 5k awards
Registration Fees:
5K and I MIle:
- $18 Students
- $18 Survivors
- $28 Adult Early Registration through Saturday October 20th
- $33 Adult Race Week Registration through Friday October 26th
- $38 Adult Race Day Registration
Family Registration:
- $70 Early Registration (2 Adults & 2 Children)
- $80 Race Week Registration
Bring the Whole Family:
This is a fun event for the whole family. All ages are encouraged to participate. For the safety of our runners, we do not permit bikes or roller blades on the course.
Stroller Policy:
We believe that a fit family is a happy family and we 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.
Pet Policy:
For the safety of our runners and walkers, we do not permit pets on the course or in the event area by participants or spectators. Pets are only allowed if they are service animals.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2012 DASH FOR DAD AUSTIN on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Challenge your friends, family or colleagues to run (or walk) 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 for the inaugural DASH FOR DAD.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church or association) or school and start fundraising for the Dash for Dad – Austin. Just click here to sign up to fundraise!
Awards:
Top 3 Survivors, Top Male & Female Overall Finishers, Top Masters Male & Female, plus the Top 3 Males & Females in the following age groups: Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Thursday October 25th and Friday October 26th
11:00am-7:00pm at Sun & Ski Sports
2438 W. Anderson Lane
Austin Tx 78757
Phone: (512) 467-2782
Race Day Registration:
- Saturday, October 27th Camp Mabry: 200 West 35th Street, just west of Loop 1 (MOPAC Blvd.) 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Please arrive early. Race start time is 9:00 AM
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.
Course Map:
Timing & Scoring:
Chrono Track Timing – Disposable tags will be used at this event. You must wear a tag to be timed and eligible for awards. Age group awards will be determined by tag time.
Hazardous Weather:
There is a SLIGHT chance that if there is a national weather or similar emergency where troops are being deployed we will have to postpone our race to an alternate weekend in November or December.
Directions & Parking Information:
Camp Mabry Military Base, Austin, Texas 2200 West 35 Street, just west of Loop 1 (MOPAC Blvd.) .
Camp Mabry Parking Information: Is open to the public. The parking entrance to Camp Mabry is on W. 35th Street just west of Exposition Blvd. Once through the security checkpoint (photo I.D. required), you will be directed to parking. Please make sure to bring your photo I.D
Volunteers:
If you or any member of your family or organization would like to volunteer at the race, please contact Debbie.Conner@urologyaustin.com.
About Urology Austin:
Urology Austin is the largest urology group in Austin with 17 urologists in 16 locations. UA is recognized for excellence in providing treatments of all aspects of male and female urology including urologic cancers such as prostate cancer and BPH.
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 Sponsors:
Contact:
For questions please contact Diane Baker at diane.baker@urologyaustin.com
