DFD – Memphis (Memphis, TN) Apr 28, 2012 8:00 AM
Starting Location:
Cancer Survivors Park – Memphis Botanical Gardens
701 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117 US
Location:
Races will start near Cancer Survivors Park at Memphis Botanic Gardens at 8:00 AM. Event headquartered at the pavilion by the lake just past Cancer Survivors Park. The 5k event will start near Cancer Survivors Park and take place on the roads bordering the Botanic Gardens, ending back in the Gardens near the pavilion by the lake. The half marathon will share the same start as the 5k, but will take place on the roads that border The University of Memphis campus and will pass through Tiger Lane before returning to finish in the Botanic Gardens.
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Lace up your sneakers and join Conrad Pearson Clinic and ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, April 28, 2012 for the DFD – Memphis. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, which takes place in 32 cities in 2012.
Memphis Race Results
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Date:
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Start Time:
8:00 AM
Registration Fees:
Online registration is available at www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/memphis and closes on November 11, 2011 @ 12:00 PM. Once this closes, registration occurs at packet pick up sites or at event on race day.
- Half Marathon:
12/15/2011 - 2/15/2012 $45
2/16/2012 - 4/20/2012 $55
4/22/2012 - Race Day $65 - 5K Run:
12/15/2011 - 2/15/2012 $25
2/16/2012 - 4/20/2012 $30
4/22/2012 - Race Day $35 - 1 Mile Fun Walk:
12/15/2011 - 2/15/2012 $15
2/16/2012 - 4/20/2012 $15
4/22/2012 - Race Day $15 - The first 700 participants to register for the Half Marathon or 5K will receive a short sleeve Brooks Tech Shirt.
Stroller Policy:
Participants in the half marathon & 5k events with strollers will start at the back of the pack for safety reasons.
Pet Policy:
We love animals, but no dogs or any pets are allowed at our event.
Join a Team Today:
We encourage team participation in our event. A team is defined as 5 or more people, must have a team name and captain. Have fun and be creative while supporting Prostate Cancer!
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. Just click here to sign up to fundraise -- it's an easy process to begin fundraising online! Click here to sign up to fundraise— it's an easy process to begin fundraising online!
Awards:
Award Categories for top Male and Female participants: Overall, Masters, Grandmasters and Wheelchair. Top 3 Male and Female in the following Age Divisions: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Online registration is available at www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/memphis or www.s2fevents.com and closes on April 27, 2012 @ 12:00 PM. Once this closes, registration occurs at packet pick up sites or at event on race day.
- Packet Pick-up:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Packet pick-up and registration
TBD - Packet Pick-up:
Friday, April 27, 2012
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Packet pick-up and registration
Bikes Plus Germantown
9445 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN 38138
Race Day Registration:
- On site registration April 28, 2012 begins one hour before event starts.
Bring the Whole Family
This is an event for the whole family. A Kid's Zone will be available, post race live music, post race food and beverages, etc. Post race entertainment will be provided by Landon Lane and The Ivories. All Prostate Cancer survivors are encouraged to meet at the pavilion by the lake at 7:35 AM for a group photo prior to the start of our event.
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
TBD
Course Map:
Visit www.s2fevents.com, click on the Dash for Dad link, then click on Course Map on left navigation bar.
Timing & Scoring:
Chip timing operated by S2F Timing will be provided for registered 10k and 5k runners.
Hazardous Weather:
While every effort will be made to conduct the event, the race will be cancelled if it is judged to be hazardous to the safety of all participants. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Directions:
Enter the Botanic Gardens from Perkins Extended by Cancer Survivors Park across from Theatre Memphis. Drive past Survivors Park and volunteers will direct you to event parking.
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering for our event, please contact Lori Wallace at (901) 252-3418.
About The Conrad Pearson Clinic:
The Conrad Pearson Clinic was formed on November 1, 1996 to bring Mid-Southerners state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for their urological care. We are the largest and most experienced urology group in the Mid-South, offering quality care in four convenient locations.
The Conrad Pearson Clinic provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services such as TUMT, TUNA and TURP for BPH (enlarged prostate), state-of-the-art incontinence surgery, lithotripsy for kidney stones, Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery via the daVinci Surgical System, cystoscopy, urodynamics, vasectomy, nephrectomy, and advanced radiological imaging. Many of these treatment options are minimally invasive, returning you to routine activities more quickly. Our physicians offer advanced therapies for patients with prostate, bladder or kidney cancer. For more information about our services, please visit ConradPearson.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.
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Silver Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor:
Blue Ribbon Sponsor
Race Day Sponsor and Media Sponsor
Contact:
Please contact Rusty George at (901) 252-3420
