DFD – Chicago (Chicago, IL) Jun 2, 2012

Starting Location:

Advanced Urology Associates
1541 Riverboat Center Dr.
Joliet, IL 60431 US

Online Registration:

Brief Description:

Lace up your sneakers and help us in the fight against Prostate Cancer! Join Advanced Urology Associates, Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group and Education, and Zero- The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, June 2, 2012 for the Dash for Dad- Chicago. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 32 cities in 2012.

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Date:

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Start Time:

8:30 AM

Registration Fees:

5K Race:

• $25 5K Adult Pre-Registration through May 26, 2012
• $30 Adult Pre-Registration May 27, 2012 thru June 1, 2012
• $35 Adult Race Day Registration
• $15 Youth 17 years and younger

1 Mile Fun Walk

• $25 Adult Registration through June 2, 2012

Family Registration:

• $75 (two adults and two youth) through May 26, 2012
• $80 (two adults and two youth) May 27, 2012 thru June 1, 2012
• $85 (two adults and two youth) Race Day

Bring the Whole Family:

This is an event for the whole family! Check out our amazing family packages!

Father-Son/Daughter Competition:

We are here to celebrate Dad! So we have created a unique category so that you can run with your kids! Our top three fastest father son/daughter team will win fabulous prizes! Dad, don't worry if you have multiple kids you can all register as a team and we will simply take the two fastest times and add them together. And Mom, you can run too (you will need to sign up as an individual) or be a cheerleader, your results will not be included in the competition.

Stroller Policy:

Participants in the 5K event with strollers are more than welcome, however you will need to start at the back of the pack for safety reasons.

Pet Policy:

Sorry, no pets allowed at this event.

Join a Team Today:

We encourage team participation in our event. A team is defined as 5 or more people, must have a team captain and team name. Be creative and have fun while supporting the fight against Prostate Cancer!

Fundraising:

Your registration fee gets you to the starting line, but it’s fundraising that will help find the cure against Prostate Cancer. Don’t wait to make an impact. Just click here to sign up to fundraise, it’s an easy process to begin fundraising online!

Awards:

Top 3 Survivors, Top Male & Female Overall, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Father Son/Daughter Teams, Top 3 Males and Females in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Packet Pickup & Early Registration:

Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.

• Advanced Urology Associates
  1541 Riverboat Center Dr.
  Joliet, IL 60431
  Thursday, May 31, 2012 (3-7pm)
  Friday, June 1, 2012 (3-7pm)
• DNA Athletics
  16133 Weber Road
  Crest Hill, IL 60403
  Thursday, May 31, 2012 (3-8pm)
  Friday, June 1, 2012 (3-8pm)

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.

Course Map:

• Check back soon for a course map.

Timing & Scoring:

ChronoTrack disposable tags/timing will be used at this event. All awards will be based on your chip time, you must wear a tag to be timed and eligible.

Hazardous Weather:

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:

From the North, Take I-55 S to I-80 east. Exit Houbolt Rd. Turn left. At second stop light, turn right. Follow curve to the right. From the South, Take I-55 N to I-80 east. Exit Houbolt Rd. Turn left. At second stop light, turn right. Follow curve to the right. From the West, Take I-80 east. Exit Houbolt Rd. Turn left. At second stop light, turn right. Follow curve to the right. From the East, Take I-80 west. Exit Houbolt Rd. Turn Right. At first stop light, turn right. Follow curve to the right.

Volunteers:

If you are interested in volunteering for our event, please contact Tracy Cameron at (815) 409-4957.

About Advanced Urology:

Advanced Urology Associates is a team of renowned specialists that provide the most advanced, state-of-the-art urological care in Will and Grundy Counties. Our 9 physicians have over 150 years of combined experience, allowing us to provide the best high-quality treatment for all urological conditions. By putting our patients' needs first, we have become the top urological care provider in the area. www.advuro.com

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.

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