GPCC – DFW (Dallas, TX) Sep 10, 2011
Starting Location:
UT Arlington – MAC Mavericks Activities Center
500 W Nedderman Dr
Arlington, TX 76019 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 27 participating cities in 2011. Funds raised go to research, education, and free testing.
Dallas Race Results
Donate to This Race:
Date:
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Start Time:
9:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Run/Walk:
- $15 (Students)
- $25 Adult Early Registration (Paid by 9/3/11)
- $30 Adult Race Week Registration (Paid by 9/9/11)
- $35 Adult Race Day Registration
Family Registration (2 adults, 2 children):
- $70 Early Registration (Paid by 9/3/11)
- $80 Race Week Registration (Paid by 9/9/11)
Stroller Policy:
Out of courteous 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 2011 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge DFW on Saturday, September 10. 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 2011 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge DFW.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club, church or association) 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.
- The Runner Shop
Wednesday, September 7
Thursday, September 8
10 AM - 7 PM
3535 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
Race Day Registration:
- UT Arlington – MAC Mavericks Activities Center
Saturday, September 10
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Please arrive early. Race start time is 9:00 AM
500 W Nedderman Dr
Arlington, TX 76019
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.
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:
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:
Jessica Sixkiller at (817) 417-1101 or jsixkiller@uant.com
