FAQ

Race Information

Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:15 am start time for Runner
8:30 am start time for Walkers 
Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure - Lombard
Sunday, September 25, 2011
8:15 am start time for Runners
8:30 am start time for Walkers 
Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL

Event FAQ

1. How do I register for the Susan G. Komen Chicago?
2. How long is the race and when does it start?
3. What do volunteers do?
4. Are there volunteer opportunities for groups? How do we register as a group?
5. Where can I get Race for the Cure brochures and posters?
6. How will I receive my Event Kit with T-shirt?
7. I can no longer participate. May I transfer my registration to someone else?
8. How do I volunteer for the event?
9. What is the deadline for registering?
10. How much does it cost to participate in the 2011 Komen Chicago Race?
11. What are the parking arrangements?
12. Will there be arrangements for gear check during the Race?

1. How do I register for the Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure?
   Click on Register to get to the online registration form. The first step is to decide in which Race you want to participate- Chicago Race on September 24 or Lombard Race on September 25. The next step is to select whether you want to register as an individual, form a team or join an existing team. Then you will need to select your participation type before continuing with the rest of the form. Note that if you already have a contact record in the Komen for the Cure database, you must log in with your username and password before registering. Don't know your username and/or password? Click here to have it e-mailed to you. If you have problems registering online, please call the Race for the Cure Staff at 1-888-470-6374.
   
   
2. How long is the Race and when does it start?
   The Race has a 10K route (for timed runners only), and 5K route for timed runners which will begin at 8:15 am and (un-timed) walkers & kids, and a 1-mile route for (un-timed) walkers & kids will follow at 8:30 am.
   
   
3. What do volunteers do?
   The success of the Race depends heavily on the support we receive from more than a thousand volunteers in the months leading up to the Race and on Race Day. There are many ways you can get involved.
   
   
4. Are there volunteer opportunities for groups? How do we register as a group?
   We welcome all groups who want to help on Race Day. The first step is to register yourself as a volunteer. If you have a large group and you would like to be kept together on Race Day, you can let us know when you sign up for a specific volunteer opportunity.
   
   
5. Where can I get Race for the Cure brochures and posters?
   Please call the Affiliate Office at 773-444-0061 or email race@komenchicago.org
   
   
6. How will I receive my Race bib and T-shirt?
   T-shirts and bibs will be mailed directly each participant at the address used to register. If you purchased a dri-fit shirt , this will be included in the package with your bib and t-shirt. Bibs and t-shirts will be mailed in mid-August. We will not bundle team packets. For further questions about bib and t-shirt mailing please call the Race staff at 1-888-470-6374.
   
   
7. I can no longer participate. May I transfer my registration to someone else?
   Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if you are unable to participate on Race Day.
   
   
8. How do I volunteer for the event?
   If you are interested in volunteering, you must register as a volunteer. There is no registration fee.
   
   
9. What is the deadline for registering?
   Read our Important Deadlines for full details.
   
   
10. How much does it cost to participate in the 2011 Komen Chicago Race?
    

    Registration Type	Before 7/16	7/16 - 9/24	Race Day
    Timed 10K/5K  Runner (includes timing chip)	$35	$40	$45
    Adult 5K/1-mile Walker (untimed)	$30	$35	$40
    Kids 5K/1-mile Walker (17 & under, untimed)	$20	$20	$25
    Race Day Volunteer	FREE	FREE	FREE

11. What are the parking arrangements?
    In Lombard, there is plenty of free parking at Yorktown Center.  In Chicago, parking is available at several nearby parking lots.
    
    
12. Will there be arrangements for gear check during the Race?
    In Chicago, we will have a manned and supervised gear check area.  In Lombard, where parking is available onsite, there will not be a gear check area.
    
    

    *The registration fee includes an official Race T-shirt as well as free home delivery of the Event Kit (T-shirt and bib) if the participant has registered on or before September 1, 2010. Race Day Volunteers will receive a complimentary volunteer T-shirt on Race Day.