Dash for Dad - Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) Sep 22, 2012
Starting Location:
Lake Nokomis Park
2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
The DASH FOR DAD is part of a national initiative designed to raise funds for prostate cancer research and community awareness. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in ? cities in 2012.
Donate to This Race:
Make a donation2012 Date:
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Start Time:
On-Site Registration: 8:00 AM
Kids Fun Run: 10:00 AM
5K Run/Walk: 9:00 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Run/Walk (Includes Tech Shirt):
- $25 Through Sept. 21
- $30 Through Race Day
Kids’ Fun Run (Includes T-Shirt):
- $10 Through July 29
- $15 Through Race Day
Stroller Policy:
5K runners are not permitted to have strollers. Walkers will be allowed strollers. Bikes, roller blades and scooters are not permitted.
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed at the event, however, all city ordinances must be followed.
Join a Team Today:
Join together with your family, friends, or colleagues to create a running/walking team. Awards will be provided to the largest team, best team T-Shirts and top fundraising team.
Fundraising:
Your first step is registering for the event. The second step on the path to finding a cure for Prostate Cancer is fundraising. Please email us if you have any questions or comments, contact Mary Anderson at mary@andersonraces.com also to learn more about the community events.
Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female Finishers and the Top Male & Female in the following age groups: 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your bib and t-shirt.
- Marathon Sports
2312 West 50th St, Mpls, MN 55410
on Friday, Sept. 21 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Race Day Registration:
- Lake Nokomis
2401 East Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls, MN 55417
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
This is allowed.
Course Map:
Timing & Scoring:
The race will be timed utilizing chip timing.
Hazardous Weather:
Rain or Shine. If determined the day of the race to cancel due to hazardous weather, registration fees will not be refunded.
Directions:
Take Hwy 62 to Cedar Avenue North to Minnehaha Parkway and head East to the Lake Nokomis Community Center.
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering the day of the event, please email Mary Anderson with Volunteer in the subject line to Mary Anderson.
About Urology Practice:
TBD
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.
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 Minnesota.
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:
If you have any questions, please email Mary Anderson Mary Anderson.
