Q. When is the Race?
Saturday, October 3rd.

Q. What is a Team?
A team is any group of 10 people or more who want to participate in the Race. This group may consist of friends, family, co-workers, church and civic groups, schools, children or any combination thereof. Team members do not have to participate in the same event. A team can have participants in the same event or a combination of events (5K, 10K, 1 mile, sleep in, etc) There is no limit to the number of members you can have on your team.

Q. Most Frequently Asked Question on Race Morning - WHERE'S MY TEAM?
With more than 12,000 people on site Race morning, it's easy to lose your team members. Prior to Race day, each team captain will receive a zone assignment to share with their team. In the park on Race morning there will be zone flags. Teams should meet near the zone flag matching their assigned zone. For further zone information contact teams@komensuncoast.com.

Q: How long is the Race?
Each participant may choose one of 3 races. The longer Race is 10K or 6.2 miles. The traditional Komen Race for the Cure is 5K or 3.1 miles. The Fun Run / Walk is 1 mile.

Q: I can’t run or walk in the Race. Can I still participate?
Yes, you can participate in one of two ways. If you are able to come to the park on Race day, we encourage you to register as Proud in the Crowd® join us in the park, cheer on the runners and walkers and honor the survivors. If you cannot come to the park on race day, register for Sleep in for the Cure®.

Q: If I register as Proud in the Crowd®, will I receive a t-shirt?
Yes, registering as Proud in the Crowd® entitles you to a t-shirt.
Keep in mind Race t-shirts are limited to the first 10,000 registrants therefore they may not be available at walk up and onsite registration. Registering early is the best way to ensure you will receive a race t-shirt.

Q: If I register for Sleep in for the Cure®, will I receive a t-shirt?
Yes, registering for Sleep in for the Cure® entitles you to a t-shirt as well as a special Sleep in for the Cure pillowcase. Keep in mind Race t-shirts are limited to the first 10,000 registrants. Registering early is the best way to ensure you will receive a Race t-shirt.

Q: Will the Race be cancelled if it rains on Race Day?
The Race takes place rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Komen Florida Suncoast Affiliate.

Q: Do I have to collect pledge money to participate in the Race?
No, you do not have to collect pledge money to participate in the race, however we encourage everyone to raise as much as you can for the fight against breast cancer. If every participant collected just $100 in pledges, we would raise over $1 million to battle this devastating disease!

Q: How do I become a sponsor?
Visit the Sponsorship section for complete information or call the information line at 1-877-506-6927, or email sponsorship@komensuncoast.com.

Q: How do I form a team?
Visit the Teams section for complete information. If you need additional assistance call the information line at 1-877-506-6927 or email teams@komensuncoast.com and a team coordinator will contact you.

Q: I signed up to volunteer, what do I do? Where do I go?
Prior to the Race all volunteers should receive an e-mail from the Race volunteer coordinator providing you with instructions. If you do not receive volunteer information call our information line 1-877-506-6927 or email volunteers@komensuncoast.comOn Race day report to the volunteer information tent in Vinoy Park.

Q: Is my registration fee tax deductible?
Your registration fee is not tax deductible because you receive goods and services in return for your contribution, but all pledge contributions and personal donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Q: Are children allowed to walk/run in the Race?
Children may participate in the Race as long as they are able to complete it under their own accord. Children must be registered as participants and their parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver on their behalf. Please review the children’s events under Kids for the Cure® as they may be better suited for your child.

Q: Where do I obtain my t-shirt and bib?
Race packets including t-shirts and race bibs will be automatically mailed to all participants registering online by September 22, 2009 or by paper entry form postmarked by 9/16. All participants registering after the stated deadlines will need to pick their race packet up in person in Vinoy Park on Friday before the Race from 10 am – 7 pm or Race morning from 6 am – 7 am.

Q: What are the deadlines to register?

Paper Entry Form Registration: Must be postmarked by September 16th
Online Early Registration $30: Must be registered by midnight, September 22nd
Last Date to Register Online $35: Midnight, September 30th
Team Registration (paper & Online): Midnight September 16th

Q: What if I miss the deadline to have my Race T-shirt and Bib mailed?
Last minute walk up Race registration will be available on September 26 and 27 at Tyrone Square Mall and Westshore Plaza in front of Macy’s. Race registration and packet pick up will be available in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg on Friday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Race morning, October 3 from 6 -7 a.m. Final online registration is September 30 at midnight.

Q: What is the final deadline for online registration?
The final deadline is midnight on September 30. You must go to Vinoy Park on October 2 (preferred) or October 3 to pick up your Race T-shirt and bib.

Q: If I register for the race, am I guaranteed a t-shirt?
The first 10,000 race registrants will receive an official Race t-shirt.

Q: If I run in the Race, can I get my official time?
Individual award winners will receive their official time. A large clock displaying the official time will be above the finish line. Runners may view their time as they cross the finish line.

Q: How can I pay tribute to someone special at the Race?
"In Memory Of" and "In Celebration Of" back signs will be available on Race Day and at Pre-Registration. Use as many of these as you like to honor those you love who have been affected by breast cancer.

Q: Where does my money go?
Up to 75% of the funds raised will stay in our community to provide breast health education, screening and treatment. Our community, the Suncoast region, includes Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. At least 25% is contributed to the Komen national fund to support national breast cancer research. For further details see the Grants section of this website.

Q: How do I get to Vinoy Park and the Race?
From the north, take I-275 to exit 23A (I-375) which turns into 4th Ave. N. Turn right on 2nd St. N to access the Baywalk parking garage. From the south, take I-275 to exit 22 (I-175) which turns into 5th Ave. S. Turn left on 1st St. N to access parking at Bayfront Center, South Core and Florida Power Park. Allow plenty of time for traffic congestion:

Q: Where do I park?
Arrive Early and allow plenty of time to park and walk to the park! Parking is limited in downtown St. Petersburg. Avoid street parking as most spots have time limits and exceeding the time WILL result in a ticket. Parking will be available at the following facilities for their posted fees: Bayfront Center, South Core, Baywalk

Q: Can I bring my dog?
For the safety of all participants, inline skates, skateboards, and pets are discouraged from participating in this event.

Q: Can I inline skate bring my skateboard on the race course?
For the safety of all participants, inline skates, skateboards, and pets are discouraged from participating in this event.

Q: Aids or services pursuant to disability laws?
To request any aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the City of St. Petersburg's Community affairs department at 727-893-7345 or 727-892-5259 TDD/TTY

Q: Who is Kintera?
A Software service provider offering advanced Internet fundraising solutions to charitable, educational and political organizations. Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure® has contracted with Kintera to provide online registration and fundraising for the 2008 Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure.

Q: How do I register for the 2009 Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure?
Go to the registration page and click the Register here link and complete the form. You will be guided through the registration process. Once your transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation email receipt.

Q: If I register online is my information secure?
Yes. Kintera has made every effort to protect your information. They use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the Internet. They have also installed an encryption engine on our database server so that your data is securely stored.

Q. What is the long website address for that I received in my confirmation receipt?
This website address will take you to your personal donation page. This address link is automatically included in any emails that are sent through the email center in event headquarters after you have logged into the website. You can also copy and paste this link into any other form of email.

Q. Can friends and family make an online donation to me as a race or team participant?
Yes. From our Race for the Cure website page, friends and family can locate a Participant by clicking on the "Sponsor Participant" link. By typing in the name of the Participant, they will be directed to the Participant's personalized pledge page.

Q. Why is the "Sponsor Participant" search not finding
a Participant that I know has registered?
You must type in the first name or last name of the Participant exactly how it is spelled. It is not case sensitive. If you have a problem locating a Participant that you are sure has registered, please email us at info@komensuncoast.com and we will contact you to help.

Q. How can I see who has donated to me?
Go to the Log-in section under registration. Use the Username and Password that you created when you registered for the Race. You can then view your Donor list and the amounts that have been donated.

Q. I forgot my Username and Password. How can I find out what they are?
Go to the Komen Race for the Cure home page. Select “Main Login” found towards the bottom of the options in the left navigation bar. When the login box appears select “Forgot My Username/Password” and your username and password will be emailed to you. If you still have problems, please contact us at info@komensuncoast.com.

Q. All of my Donors are not showing up on the scroll mechanism. Why?
As your Donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the recognition scroll.