Join us on National Cancer Survivors Day (June 5) rain or shine for The Gathering Place’s 11th annual Race for the Place. The Gathering Place is a community-based cancer support center that focuses on the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of individuals with cancer and their family and friends. All proceeds from the event will help fund the free programs and services provided by The Gathering Place at its two locations, one in Beachwood and the other in Westlake.
Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in either the 1 Mile or 5K. For the first time in the race’s history, the 5K will be chip timed.
Celebration Village will also be open for family activities including face painting, games, post-race refreshments, music and more. A ceremony will take place after the race in which awards will be given for the team that has the most members AND for the team that raises the most money in three categories: corporate, community and schools.
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Go to the Race for the Place website (http://thegatheringplace.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=469003) to register for the event, sponsor a race participant or for more information. Visit The Gathering Place online at www.touchedbycancer.org for frequently asked questions, fundraising tips and more. Lead sponsors include Anthem, Medical Mutual of Ohio and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.
Schedule:
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Race Day Registration: 7:30 a.m. (5K participants must be registered by 8:30 a.m. to be timed.)
Celebration Village (family activities): opens at 8:00 a.m.
National Cancer Survivors Day Ceremony: 8:45 a.m.
5K and 1 Mile: 9:00 a.m.
Award Ceremony: 10:30 a.m.
Entry Fee:
5K Adults: $23.00 (Prices increase to $30.00 at 12:01 a.m. on May 31.)
5K Teens (13-17): $18.00 (Prices increase to $20 at 12:01 a.m. on May 31.)
5K Youth (6-12): $13.00 (Prices increase to $15 at 12:01 a.m. on May 31.)
1 Mile Adults: $20.00 (Prices increase to $25.00 at 12:01 a.m. on May 31.)
1 Mile Teens (13-17): $15.00 (No price increase.)
1 Mile Youth (6-12): $10.00 (No price increase.)
Children 5 and under are FREE.
Entry fee includes race T-shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 3,000 registrants.