DFD – Nashville (Nashville, TN) Jun 16, 2012
Starting Location:
Hall of Fame Park
121 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Lace up your sneakers and join Urology Associates and ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, June 16th for the 5th annual Dash for Dad 5k run. The run is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 32 cities in 2012.
Nashville Race Results
- Race results will posted after Race Day
Donate to This Race:
Date:
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Start Time:
8:00 AM
The run will start at the park across from the Country Music Hall of Fame at 8:00 am. Event headquarters will be located in the park. The 5k event will travel up Demonbreun, down Music Row’s 17th St. and back up 16th St. encompassing all of Music Circle. The race will finish back at Hall of Fame Park after a nice downward incline coming back down Demonbreun.
Registration Fees:
5K Race and 1 Mile Walk
- $20 Now- March 31st
- $25 April 1st-May 31st
- $30 June 1st-Race Day
Stroller Policy:
Out of courtesy to other runners, we ask that participants with strollers please line up at the back of the group on race day.
Pet Policy:
This is a great activity for the entire family. All ages are encouraged to participate. For the safety of our runners, we do not permit bikes, roller blades or pets on the course.
Join a Team Today:
Join together with family, friends, or colleagues and bring a running or walking team. Recognition will be given to the team with the most participants and the team with best custom t-shirts! Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2012 DASH4DAD on Saturday, June 16th. 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. Teams can be set up when you register online.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups or schools and start fundraising for the Dash for Dad! Just click here to sign up to fundraise.
Awards:
Awards will be given to the top male and female runners overall, as well as the top male and female runners in various age categories.
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Advance Packet Pickup and Registration - will be available the Friday before the race, from 2-6 p.m. at Urology Associates, 2801 Charlotte Ave., in Nashville
Race Day Registration:
- Registration will be available the day of the race. Runners planning on registering at the event should visit the registration table no later than 7:30 am
Course Map:
Timing & Scoring:
Dash for Dad Nashville will be using the MyLaps Bib Tag system. This is a disposable racing chip; this means no hassle trying to return the tags at the end of the race!
Hazardous Weather:
Rain or Shine
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer for the Dash for Dad, please email us at d4dvolunteers@ua-pc.com
About Urology Associates P.C.:
As the premier urology practice in Tennessee, Urology Associates, P.C. combines the expertise of 30 urologists with the convenience of 10 offices and 12 satellite clinics throughout the Middle Tennessee area. As leaders in the full continuum of urologic care for men and women, Urology Associates, P.C. provides patient-focused treatment in a state-of-the-art setting. We are pleased to be working with ZERO to bring the Dash For Dad to Nashville.
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 Nashville, TN 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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