Susan G. Komen Montana Race for the Cure® Frequently Asked Questions
| Q: | Where do I get my T-shirt and race bib if I mailed in my registration form or registered online? |
| A: | You can pick up your T-shirt and race bib during Packet-Pick-up/Late Registration at the Capital Hill Mall on Thursday, May 13 from 4:00 to 8:00pm; Friday May 14 from 8:00am to 8:00pm, or on Saturday (Race day) at the State Capitol. The Race day Registration Booth is located on the front of the Capitol lawn, west of the Capitol steps. Race t-shirts and bibs are not available at the Komen Office. |
| Q: | Can I register for the Race on Saturday morning? |
| A: | Yes, you can register late on Saturday morning at the State Capitol starting at 7:00am. The Race day Registration Booth is located on the front of the Capitol lawn, west of the Capitol steps. Cash or check only please. |
| Q: | If I registered online or through the mail and am arriving on Race day from out of town, where do I pick up my Race T-shirt and bib? |
| A: | Your Race T-shirt and bib will be available at the Registration booth at the State Capitol starting at 7:00am. The Race day Registration Booth is located on the front of the Capitol lawn, west of the Capitol steps. |
| Q: | What do I do with the bib number? |
| A: | Pin the numbered bib on the front of whatever you will be wearing on Race day. Your bib is your ticket to all events on Race day. Make sure your bib is clearly visible to volunteers as you cross the finish line. |
| Q: | Do I need to wear my bib even though the race is untimed? |
| A: | Yes. The bib is your “ticket” to participate in the Race, Pink Ribbon Café, Race Expo, Food Tent, etc. The bibs also help us to keep count of Race participants. |
| Q: | What is Sleep In for the Cure? |
| A: | We want anyone and everyone who is interested to participate in the Race, but if you can’t make it to the Race in Helena, you can register to Sleep In for the Cure. You will receive your Race t-shirt and lapel pin by mail approximately two to four weeks after the Race. Sleep In for the Cure registrants are able to fundraise and be part of a team. |
| Q: | Where can I get a printed entry form? |
| A: | Click to download a printable Race registration form, or they can be requested by calling the Komen Affiliate Office in Helena at 406-438-1249. |
| Q: | Can I use my credit card when registering for the Race? |
| A: | Yes, you can use a credit card when you register online, at the Komen Office, and May 13 and 14 at the Capital Hill Mall. Cash or check only please on Race day at the State Capitol. |
| Q: | What new and special Survivor events are happening this year at the Race? |
| A: | New for 2010 is the Survivor Procession prior to the start of the 5K Race. Survivors will gather at the Pink Ribbon Café at 9:30am and proceed to the front lawn for recognition and a group photo. Back for a second year is the Pink Ribbon Café and V.I.P. Parking for Survivors. Watch for pink Survivor Parking signs for those marked lots. |
| Q: | Where can I get a Team Captain Kit? |
| A: | Download a Team Captain Kit for more information about teams. |
| Q: | How do I know if my team has already been formed? |
| A: | Go to the Teams Page and click the Register Now button. When you select to “Join A Team” a drop down list of registered teams automatically appears. Choose your team and register. |
| Q: | If I register my team online does everyone else on my team have to register the same way? |
| A: | Yes, online registration saves time for both the team members and our Affiliate. So register all team members the same way: either online or by paper entry form. |
| Q: | Do all team members have to participate in the same event? |
| A: | No, team members can choose to enter the 5K or the 1 Mile on Race day or can participant through the Sleep In for the Cure program. Teams can include both adults and children. |
| Q: | How late can team members register? |
| A: | The deadline for registering a team or joining an existing team online is midnight MDT on May 3. After May 3 participants can only register as individuals or with Sleep In for the Cure. Team members can continue to fundraise after May 3 to qualify for individual pledge prizes. Team fundraising to qualify for team prizes ends May 3. |
| Q: | Do I have to collect pledges? |
| A: | No, your entry fee is all that is required. However, we rely on donations and our pledge program to provide funding for local programs, such as free mammograms. Contributions (but not your entry fee) are 501(c)(3) organization deductible. The pledges you collect can qualify for both individual and team prizes. Your entry fee and the purchase of raffle tickets does not count toward your pledge goals. |
| Q: | Where do I park? |
| A: | See the Race Parking Map for available parking lots around the Capitol Complex. Street parking is also available throughout the State Capitol Complex. Special parking areas are reserved for survivors and Team Tailgate participants. |
Questions? Email race@komenmontana.org.
