2010 Susan G. Komen Tarrant County Race For The Cure Saturday
The 2010 Susan G. Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure will be held in downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square this Saturday. The Race for the Cure is the largest charitable 5K Race in Tarrant County. With more going on this year than ever before, it is expected to draw more than 15,000 people to the downtown area. The race is the largest fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County, and 75 percent of the funds raised support breast cancer education, detection and treatment in Tarrant County, with the remaining 25 percent going to national research initiatives.FORT WORTH — The 2010 Susan G. Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure will be held in downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square this Saturday.
The Race for the Cure is the largest charitable 5K Race in Tarrant County. With more going on this year than ever before, it is expected to draw more than 15,000 people to the downtown area. The race is the largest fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County, and 75 percent of the funds raised support breast cancer education, detection and treatment in Tarrant County, with the remaining 25 percent going to national research initiatives.
This year’s race will kick off with a competitive start, in the first-ever Pink Tractor Pull with qualifying rounds held on Friday, April 23. Teams generated from all over Tarrant County, and consisting of firefighters, construction workers, city mayors, survivors and more, will participate in pulling a pink tractor down Fort Worth’s Main Street. Pink Tractor Pull finals and VIP runs will be held following the awards ceremony and survivor march and celebration on race day.
Additionally, the race will pamper breast cancer survivors by hosting a survivor breakfast, reserving a survivor patio during the Race and concluding with a survivor march and celebration. In honor of survivors and the Race for the Cure, local businesses across Tarrant County will “go pink” for the race, with pink lights and supportive banners on buildings across the county.
Participants can register from now until the moment the race begins on April 24 (additional fees are assessed on race day), for just $30 for regular registration, or $35 for competitive registration. In-person registration will be held at Luke’s Locker on April 16-23 during normal store hours at 2600 W. 7th Street, Suite 107 in Fort Worth. Forms to download or submit electronically can be found at www.komentarrant.org.
Though many participants do choose to use the race as an opportunity for competition, it isn’t necessary to run, or even walk, to participate. Many Komen supporters choose to participate simply by fundraising or making a donation in honor of another participant or loved one. Others focus on fundraising and then simply walk the race, using it as an opportunity to show support for survivors. You can even “Sleep in for the Cure” and simply register for the race without attending.
This year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tarrant County asks that each participant try to secure at least 10 donations of at least $10 each in advance of the race. Fundraising will remain open through the end of May.
Participants can track donations through a personalized web page they can create at www.komentarrant.org, where anyone can make a donation to the Race.
Race for the Cure events are held in 120 cities across the world and draw more than 1.5 million participants. The first Tarrant County Race for the Cure was held in 1993 and drew 1,800 participants.
About Susan G. Komen For the Cure® and the Tarrant County Affiliate
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, has invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. The world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists all work together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and generous contributions from partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has become the largest source in the world of non-profit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
April 16-23, 2010
In-person registration available during regular store hours at Luke’s Locker, 2600 W. 7th Street, Suite 107 in Fort Worth
Week of April 19th
Businesses across Tarrant County will “go pink” for the Race, with pink lights and supportive banners on buildings across the county.
Friday, April 23, 2010
6:00 p.m. – First Annual Pink Tractor Pull featuring teams from across the metroplex
Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. – Race Day Registration
7:45 a.m. – Aerobic warm-Up
8:00 a.m. – 1 Mile Family Fun Run Start (2nd & Commerce)
8:30 a.m. – 5k Start (Timed runners at 3rd & Houston, Non-timed at 4th & Houston)
9:45 a.m. – Survivor Celebration & Awards Ceremony at Main Stage
10:15 a.m. – Pink Tractor Pull Finals
