GPCC – DFW (Dallas, TX) Sep 22, 2012
Starting Location:
USMD Hospital Arlington
801 West Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Join USMD Prostate Cancer Center and Urology Associates of North Texas for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, a 5K Run/Walk to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 34 participating cities in 2012. Funds raised go to research, education, and free testing.
Dallas Race Results
- Results to 2012 Race will be posted shortly after race day.
Donate to This Race:
2012 Date:
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Start Time:
9:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Run/Walk:
- Adult Early Registration: $25.00 through September 16th 11:59PM
- Adult General Registration: $30.00 through September 21nd 12:00PM
- Adult Race Day Registration: $35.00
- Youth Registration: $15.00
Mini Football Combine:
- Adult Early Registration: $20.00 through September 16th 11:59PM
- Adult General Registration: $25.00 through September 21nd 12:00PM
- Adult Race Day Registration: $35.00
- Youth Registration: $15.00
Family Registration -Online only
- Family Early Registration: $70.00 through September 16th 11:59PM (includes 2 adults, 2 children)
- Family General Registration: $80.00 September 17 through September 21nd 12:00pm (includes 2adults, 2 children)
Stroller Policy:
Out of courtesy to other runners, if you have a pet or stroller please line up at the back of the group on race day.
Pet Policy:
This is a family and pet friendly event.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2012 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge DFW on Sunday, September 23. Challenge your friends, family or colleagues to create a team to run (or walk) and fundraise. 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 2012 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge DFW.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups or schools and start fundraising for the GPCC – DFW. 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:
Top Male and Female Overall, Top Masters Male and Female plus the Top 3 Males and Females 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 and 75 & Over
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Sun and Ski Sports
Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday, September 21, 2012 11:00am - 7:00pm
1100 West Arbrook Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76015
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
- USMD Hospital Arlington
801 West Interstate 20 Arlington, Texas 76017
From 7:45am - 8:45am
Race starts at 9:am
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:
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:
Volunteers:
If you or any member of your organization would like to volunteer at the race, please send an email with Volunteer in the subject line to Pam Turner @ (817)417-1112 or pturner@uant.com.
About USMD Prostate Cancer Center:
We are an affiliate of Urology Associates of North Texas. We offer a comprehensive approach to prostate cancer treatment and management—an all-inclusive facility for prevention and diagnostic procedures in addition to our wide variety of treatment options. As part of the team at Urology Associates of North Texas, the doctors and surgeons at USMD PCC are experienced physicians whose innovative research keeps them on the leading edge of prostate cancer treatment. For more information, please visit USMDPCC.com or UANT.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:
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.
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:
Jessica Sixkiller at (817) 417-1101 or jsixkiller@uant.com
