GPCC – Harrisburg (Harrisburg, PA) Sep 28, 2012
Starting Location:
City Island – (Harrisburg)
10 N Second St
Harrisburg, PA 17101 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Join Urology of Central Pennsylvania for the GPCC – Harrisburg, a 5K Race to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. The GPCC is part of a national initiative designed to raise funds for prostate cancer research and community awareness during the month of September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 cities in 2011.
Race Results
Donate to This Race:
2012 Date:
Friday, September 28, 2012
Start Time:
5:30 PM
Registration Fees:
There is a $3.25 processing fee to register online.
5K Race:
- $25 Through September 29
- $30 Race Day
1 Mile Walk:
- $25 Through September 29
- $30 Race Day
Bring the Whole Family:
There will be activities for all ages on the evening of the race. A drawing of door prizes will be held among all participants. In addition to the beautiful city island attractions, there will be entertainment and plenty of treats for everyone.
Stroller Policy:
5K participants are not permitted to have strollers. Walkers will be allowed strollers. Bikes, roller blades and scooters are not permitted.
Pet Policy:
Participants are not allowed to have any pets while participating in the event or any event activities.
Join a Team Today:
TBD
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (club,church or association) or schools and start fundraising for the GPCC – Harrisburg. 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:
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Males and Females Overall, plus the Top 3 Males and Females in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- The Prostate Cancer Center
Thursday, October 20th
4 PM - 7 PM
Friday, October 21st
from 7 AM - 1 PM
Prostate Cancer Center
Race Day Registration:
- City Island
Carousel Pavilion
Friday, October 21
3:30 PM
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
TBD
Course Map:
The course will start on City Island & cross the Walnut Street Bridge over the Susquehanna River. Participants will proceed north along the river bank & turn around at the Sunken Gardens & head back towards City Island. The finish line will be at the end of the Walnut Street Bridge on City Island.
Timing & Scoring:
The race will be timed based on the actual order in which the participant crosses the finish line. The race will not be utilizing chip timing.
Hazardous Weather:
Every effort will be made to conduct the event. It will be cancelled if the weather is judged to be hazardous to the safety of the participants. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Directions:
TBD
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering the day of the event please contact Cindy Nelson at (717) 724-4672 x110.
About Urology of Central Pennsylvania, P.A.:
As a premier urology group practice in Central Pennsylvania, Urology of Central PA, Inc. combines the expertise of 13 urologists and 2 radiation oncologists with the convenience of eleven different locations. As leaders in the full continuum of urologic care for men, women and children, Urology of Central PA provides patient-focused treatment in a state-of-the-art setting. For more information, go to UrologyCP.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:
Please contact Cindy Nelson at (717) 724-4672 x110
