DFD – Knoxville (Knoxville, TN) Sep 29, 2012
Starting Location:
Sequoyah Hills Park
1400 Cherokee Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Join Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC for the DFD – Knoxville, a 5K Race to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. The DASH FOR DAD 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:
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Start Time:
8:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Race:
- $20 Through July 31
- $25 Through September 7
- $30 Race Day*
* T-shirts are not guaranteed for those registering on race day.
Bring the Whole Family:
Food and drink will be provided post-race at the Finish Line.
Stroller Policy:
We believe a fit family is a happy family and allow strollers on our course.
Pet Policy:
There will be no pets allowed.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2011 DASH FOR DAD on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Challenge your friends, family or colleagues 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. Click here and follow the steps in getting your team set-up and running for the inaugural DASH FOR DAD.
Fundraising:
Your registration fee gets you to the starting line, but it's fundraising that will help find the cure for prostate cancer. Don't wait to make an impact. Commit yourself to online fundraising for this year's Dash for Dad. Just click here to sign up to fundraise—it's an easy 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 Overall Male and Female Finishers. Top 3 Prostate Cancer Survivor Finishers. Prizes will be given to the top Males and Females in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-79 and 80 & Over. Overall winners are not eligible for age division awards.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Runner's Market –Western Plaza
Friday, September 16
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
4443 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-1650
Race Day Registration:
- Saturday, September 17
6:30 AM - Race Start
1400 Cherokee Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
We do allow runners to pick up Bibs and T-Shirts for their friends.
Course Map:
Download a Map of the 2011 GPCC – Knoxville Course
Timing & Scoring:
We will be using a chip timing system provided by Race Day Events.
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. No refunds.
Directions:
TBD
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering for these fun events, please send an email with Volunteer in the subject line to Jordan Fox.
About Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC:
Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC offers comprehensive urologic care. Urology is the medical/surgical specialty concerned with the urinary tract of both men and women and the genital organs of men.
The doctors and staff of our group are dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to each individual patient. Quality care and a successful patient-physician relationship require technical expertise, patient education, mutual respect, understanding and trust. Our team of clinicians takes pride in attending your medical needs in a caring and concerned environment. You are encouraged to ask questions about our medical care during your office visits with your doctor. We are committed to making your visit to our office a pleasant one. For more information, go to TNUrology.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:
Jordan Fox at (865) 690-0602 x101 or jfox@tnurology.com
