FAQ

KOMEN NC TRIAD RACE 2010 – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Race Day Schedule:
  6:30 am       Team Village opens
  7:30-10:30   Survivor Breakfast
  8:00 am       Aerobic Warm Up
  8:30 am       Timed only 5K
  8:40 am       Untimed 5K and Salem College Mile walk
  9:30 am       Kid's Dash
10:15 am       Stage Presentations, Survivors line up for procession
10:30 am       Survivor Procession and Photo

How can I register as an Individual?
• Online at www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure>Register>Individual Registration
• Offline:  Download an Individual Entry Form from www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure
• The Komen Affiliate Office can email or mail an Entry Form to you.  Contact them at 336-721-0037 or office@komennctriad.org.
• Registration deadline for Individuals is 8:30 am day of Race (May 1). 

What are the Entry Fees?
• INDIVIDUAL and TEAM ENTRY FEES (deadline to register as a Team Participant is April 6 (paper) and April 15 (online)
o Survivor $20
o Adult (Untimed) $25
o Adult Competitive (Timed) $30
o Child 12 and under (competitive & untimed) $15
o Child under 5 (no t-shirt) $0
o Sleep in for the Cure $30.00

Is my Entry Fee Tax Deductible?
No.  The IRS does not allow deductions when you receive items of value for the entry fee.  However, all additional donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

What is Sleep in for the Cure®?
Sleep in for the Cure® is for those who want to participate in the Race but are not physically able to or are not able to be there due to a scheduling conflict.  If you can’t join us on May 1, you can join us in Spirit!   Register as a Sleep in for the Cure® Participant, you’ll receive a special gift along with your Race t-shirt and bib.  You may pick up your Race Packet on the Individual Packet Pick-up dates listed below under the When and Where section for Individuals and Sleep in for the Cure® Participants.

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.  Both men and women can participate in both events – 5K run/walk and the Salem College Mile walk.  There is no limit to the number of members you can have on your team.  However, in order to qualify for Team prizes, your Team needs to consist of 10 or more members.

How do I register a Team?
• Go to www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure>Register>Form a Team and register yourself first
• Create a team while registering yourself as the Team Captain
• You can then email as many potential teammates as you prefer from this site and they can, in turn, register as part of your team or they can follow the steps noted under the next section:  How do I join a Team?

How do I join a Team?
• Go to www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure>Register>Join a Team
• Put in the Team Name and click Search for a Team
• The Team along with the Team Captain pulls up – click join located to the far right

What is the Team Registration Deadline?
• Paper: April 6 (extended from April 1)
• Online: April 15

Can I change my Registration?  I registered as an Individual; can you move me to a Team?  I meant to sign up for a Team or I joined the Wrong Team, can you move me?
Email the name you registered with, the email address you registered with, and the team name and Captain’s name for the Team you want to join to raceonline@komennctriad.org.

If I register for the Race, am I guaranteed a Race T-shirt?
We can only guarantee t-shirts for the first 9,200.  We strongly recommend that you pick up your packet which includes your t-shirt at the dates provided below.

If I miss the Race, will you mail me my T-shirt?
No.  Race t-shirts cannot be mailed post-Race due to budgetary constraints.

If it rains Race day, can I get my money back?
The Race will occur rain or shine!  We, however, reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.  In the event that the Race should be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no refunds; your entry fee will be used as a donation to the NC Triad Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

What is Team Village?
Team Village is reserved for Teams that have paid their Team Village reservation fee.  It’s like tailgating at the Race!  Teams have a reserved space for teammates to meet, greet, and socialize before and after the Race.  You may set up your own tent and bring tables, chairs, food and drink to further enjoy the festivities of the morning.  Each team member is issued a color-coded wristband with their Race Packet to wear for entry if their Team reserved a space in Team Village.  For more information, please visit www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure>Team Village Reservation Form or see the section below.

What is the Team Village Reservation Deadline and how do we pay?
• Deadline is April 15
• Pay by cash or check (fee reserves space for tent)
• $50 non-profit groups (groups that are not part of a business)
• $75 any other groups
• Be sure to turn in your Reservation Form no later than April 15

When will I find out about our Team Village spot?
• At Team Packet Pickup

How do we schedule Team Photos?
• Teams over 50 people may pre-register for a particular time to have their Team Photos taken, but all other groups will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Call the Affiliate office at 721-0037 or email office@komennctriad.org to reserve your time.

Can we wear Team T-shirts in place of the Komen Race T-shirt?
Yes!  We encourage Teams to design their own logos and Team t-shirt.  However, the official Susan G. Komen for the Cure® logo may not be used nor may it be altered in any way.  The official Komen Running Ribbon may not be used nor may it be altered in any way.  We ask that you be respectful of our Survivors and not wear pink t-shirts as we reserve this color to honor them.  You may, however, use pink in your design…just not the t-shirt color itself. 

Will there be a Team Identifier Contest?
The team identifier contest is back. All teams wishing to compete for the best team identifier should submit a sample of their T-shirt, hand-held sign, hat, banner, etc., by April 29 at the Komen Office.   All participants’ entries will be displayed Race Day for judging.  This year the entries will be showcased in a tent. The race participants can vote on the t-shirts by placing their money in a bucket under the t-shirt, hand-held sign, hat, banner, etc. The identifier with the most money wins.

When is and Where is Team Packet Pickup?
Southeast Gateway YWCA – 1300 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
• April 22: 11:00 am-1:00 pm and 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
• April 23: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• April 24: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• April 26:   5:00 pm-7:00 pm

When is and Where is Individual Packet Pickup and Sleep in for the Cure® Pickup?
Southeast Gateway YWCA – 1300 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27127
• April 28:  12:00 pm-6:00 pm
• April 29:  10:00 am-7:00 pm
• April 30:  10:00 am-6:00 pm
RACE DAY:  At the Race Site ONLY before 8:30 am

Will there be a Greensboro location for Packet Pickup?
We are in the process of securing a Greensboro location.  More details will be forthcoming once we have them.

Where can I turn in my Fundraising money?
• Anytime during business hours at the Komen Affiliate Office – 1106 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27101
• At the Southeast Gateway YWCA – 1300 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27127
o April 28:  12:00 pm-6:00 pm
o April 29:  10:00 am-7:00 pm
o April 30:  10:00 am-6:00 pm
• On Race Day at the Race Site Only before 8:30 am
• YOU CAN TURN IN DONATIONS TO COUNT TOWARDS GIFTS at the Komen Affiliate Office UNTIL 6/1/2010

Will Tax Receipts be issued to those who made Donations?
The IRS mandates that any donation of $250 or more receive a receipt from the charitable organization.  For donations of $250 or less, a copy of the check is sufficed proof for tax purposes.  However, upon request, the Komen Affiliate Office will gladly issue a receipt.  All online donations automatically receive a computer generated receipt.

My Donation did not go to the right Individual/Team.  Can you help?
Yes.  Send an email to raceonline@komennctriad.org with the name of the donor, amount of donation, current ‘designation’, and a request to who the donation should be moved to. 

Parking:
Parking at Bowman Gray Stadium
1250 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Winston Salem, NC  27107
Shuttle Service will be available from 6:30 am-8:30 am and 9:30 am-11:30 am.

Can I bring my Dog?
We respectively ask that NO DOGS be brought to the Race site due to liability issues.  We love our dogs!  However, not everyone does.  Your dog may be the best dog in the world, but he/she may not respond well to the excitement of a crowd.  For the safety of others and the dogs, please do not bring them to the site.

Can we bring Strollers?
Strollers are invited to participate in the Salem College Mile but are strongly discouraged from the 5K.  If participating in the 5K with a stroller, we ask that you join the Race in back to avoid collisions with runners and fast paced walkers.

Do I have to register my Child?
If your child will walk in any part of the Race course (including the Kids Dash) or participate in a stroller, you must register them. 

Can we Rollerblade, Skateboard or Ride Bicycles?
No.  For the safety of all participants, we will not allow the use of any recreational tool that has wheels. 

What is Susan’s Garden and How does it work?
Susan’s Garden is a very special program to honor the memory of a loved one or to celebrate the life of a Cancer Survivor or Co-Survivor.  Purchase, for a $15.00 donation, a specially designed “Pink Tulip” that is large enough to accommodate a personal “in-honor of” or “in-memory of” message.  Or you can purchase, for a $15.00 donation, a “White Tulip” to honor your Co-Survivor* with a special message.  On Race Day, these tulips make up Susan’s Garden located beside the Survivor Tent.  Please see www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure>Team Captain’s Packet>2010 Susan’s Garden for more information or to download a Susan’s Garden Form to be completed and returned to the Komen Affiliate Office.
*What is a Co-Survivor?:  A Co-survivor is someone that went through it all with you…a spouse, a child, a friend, a sibling…someone who supported you throughout your breast cancer journey.

PARTICIPANT CENTER INFORMATION

Q: I forgot by username or password.  How can I find out what they are?
A: Go to the Participant Center under www.komennctriad.org>Komen Race for the Cure and scroll down.  If you need your username, enter your email address in the ‘send me my User Name’ section.  If you need your password, enter your User Name and Email address in the ‘send me my Password’ section.  Your User Name and/or Password will be sent to your email address.  Or send an email to raceonline@komennctriad.org requesting this information.

Q: What is a Personal Page?
A: A personal page is an online promotional tool for your use when asking friends and family to join your team or sponsor you by making a donation.  Once you sign up for an event online, by default, you will have a personal page created for you.  You have the option of personalizing this page by going to your participant center.  You will be able to customize images, text, and personalize the style/color layout of the page.

Q: I have a personal page; do I have to change it?
A: Once you sign up for the Race using our online system, you will have a personal page created for you.  A compelling personal page attracts and engages supporters.  While you can spread the word using customized e-mail solicitations, your personal campaign page can be your own creative expression of your commitment to the cause.  Customize your page by selecting the layout and style that work best for you.  Utilize the elements of text, photo, and status indicators to their fullest advantage.

Q: What is the difference between making my personal page private or public?
A: By default, a personal page is Public, meaning your name will appear in the participant search list, and anyone accessing the site will be able to support you.  Setting your personal page to Private means your name will not appear in the participant search list and only people you personally invite will be able to support you.

Q: How do I connect my Participant Center to my Facebook Page?
A: Instructions are on our website under Komen Race for the Cure>Fundraise at the very bottom of the page.

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

Q: Do I have to collect donations to participate in the Race?
A: No, you do not have to collect donations to participate in the Race; however, we encourage everyone to raise as much as you can for the fight against breast cancer.  If every participate collected just $100 in donations, we would raise more than $1 million to battle this devastating disease!
Q: Where does my money go?
A: We maintain the philosophy of “what is raised here stays here” with 75 percent of net proceeds being used for local programs and 25 percent used to fund breast cancer research nationally.  The Komen NC Triad Affiliate serves 10 counties in North Carolina:  Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin.

Q: How do I enter my offline donations in my Participant Center?
A: When you receive a cash or check donation, you can enter it in your Participant Center so that your fundraising thermometer changes.  Log into your Participant Center, click on “Progress” located across the top bar beside “Home” “Email” “Progress” and then click on the Enter a new gift button located on the right hand side and enter each gift received.  Mail or drop off your offline donations (see below).  Be sure to download a Fundraising Donation Form to mark your donations so they get credited correctly.  Please note on the form that you have entered these as offline donations.
 
Q: Where can I turn in my Donations/Money?
A: Anytime during business hours at the Komen Affiliate Office – 1106 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27101
• At the Southeast Gateway YWCA – 1300 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27127
  o  April 28:  12:00 pm-6:00 pm
  o  April 29:  10:00 am-7:00 pm
  o  April 30:  10:00 am-6:00 pm
• On Race Day at the Race Site Only before 8:30 am
• YOU CAN TURN IN DONATIONS/ MONEY TO COUNT TOWARDS GIFTS at the Komen Affiliate Office UNTIL 6/1/2010

Q: Will Tax Receipts be issued to those who made Donations?
A: The IRS mandates that any donation of $250 or more receive a receipt from the charitable organization.  For donations of $250 or less, a copy of the check is sufficed proof for tax purposes.  However, upon request, the Komen Affiliate Office will gladly issue a receipt.  All online donations automatically receive a computer generated receipt.