DFD – Columbus (Columbus, OH) Sep 9, 2012
Starting Location:
Columbus Prostate Cancer Center
620 Morrison Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
It’s time Lace up your sneakers once again and join the Central Ohio Urology Group, the Columbus Prostate Cancer Center, Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer, and ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Sunday, September 18 for the second annual Columbus DASH FOR DAD, a 5K race to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer.
Race Results
Donate to This Race:
Make a donation2012 Date:
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Start Time:
9:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Race:
- $25 Before August 15 (T-Shirt guaranteed)
- $30 After August 15 / Race Day (T-Shirt NOT guaranteed)
Stroller Policy:
We believe a fit family is a happy family and allow strollers on our course. However, we do have some requirements: you must start in the back, you may not weave through packs of runners, and you must always yield the right of way to other runners.
Pet Policy:
Dogs on 5 foot, non-retractable leashes are permitted. Dogs must be friendly, be up to date with shots, and have no history of fighting or biting. Pet owners take full responsibility for the behavior of their pet. Pet owners must start towards the back, may not weave through packs of runners, and yield the right of way to other runners. Pet owners must also clean up after their pet. Packet Pickup and Early.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2011 Dash For Dad. Challenge your friends, family or colleagues to create 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.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church or association) or schools and start fundraising for the DASH FOR DAD 5K. 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:
TBD
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Race packets and early registration is located at the following Columbus New Balance Stores: Easton Town Center 3866 Townsfair Way Columbus, Ohio 43219 (614) 475-1725 Polaris Lifestyle Center 1554 Polaris Pkwy #320 Columbus, Ohio 43240 (614) 785-0324 Tuttle Crossing Mall 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd #111 Dublin, Ohio 43240 (614) 734-0136 Race packets may be picked up September 14th,15th,and 16th from 10am to 9pm and Saturday September 17th from 10am - 12pm
Race Day Registration:
- Columbus Prostate Cancer Center
Sunday, September 18
9 AM - Race Start
620 Morrison Rd
Gahanna, OH
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 them
Course Map:
The course, which begins and ends at 620 Morrison Road, continues along Waterbury Boulevard, Caroway Boulevard, Helmbright Drive, and Taylor Road.
Timing & Scoring:
TBD
Hazardous Weather:
While every effort will be made to conduct the event, the race will be canceled if the weather is judged to be hazardous to the safety of participants and spectators. Entry fees will not be refunded if the event is canceled.
Directions:
From Northside: I-270 S toward Wheeling/I-670 W/Airport, take exit 37 for OH-317/Hamilton Road, turn left at N Hamilton Road, take the 1st right onto Morrison Road/Rocky Fork Drive S,follow to 620 Morrison Road.
From Southside: I-270 E turn I-270 N, take exit 39 for Broad Street toward OH-16 W, follow signs for Taylor Station Road , continue straight onto Morrison Road, turn left to stay on Morrison Road, follow to 620 Morrison Road.
From Downtown: Take I-670 E to Airport, take the exit onto I-270 S toward Wheeling, take exit 37 for OH-317/Hamilton Road, turn left at N Hamilton Road, take the 1st right onto Morrison Road/Rocky Fork Drive S, follow to 620 Morrison Road.
Volunteers:
We are looking for volunteers to assist with registration, gear check, on course water, split timing, course marshals, and finish line food and water. All volunteers will receive an event shirt for coming out and volunteering. For more information or to sign up, please contact Wendy Miracle at (614) 944-4807.
About Central Ohio Urology Group:
Through its network of convenient locations, Central Ohio Urology Group offers patients the highest quality clinical care for general and highly complex urological treatment modalities. Central Ohio Urology Group physicians treat every patient with ethical consideration, compassion, skill and leading-edge innovation. Logon to CentralOhioUrology.com
About Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer
Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer (COMAPC) is a community-based, voluntary, non-profit organization. Our mission is to increase prostate cancer awareness and routine screening through education, support, and advocacy across cultural and economic barriers. Our primary focus is to reduce disparities that exist in prostate cancer among minorities and the medically underserved.
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:
TBD
