Date &
Times

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008
Women’s 5K Race begins promptly at 9:05 a.m.
2.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk begins at 9:06 a.m.

Location

1 Beach Avenue, Rochester, NY
Ontario Beach Park (at the end of Lake Avenue on Lake Ontario) near the Bandstand

Registration and Packet Pickup

Pre-Register by mail. Send your form and checks to 840 University Ave., Rochester NY 14607. Packet pickup on May 8, 9, 10 at the breast cancer center. $20.

Pre-Register in person on May 8, 9, 10 at the breast cancer center. Pre-register to bypass lines on Sunday. $20.

Hours for pre-registration and packet pickup: Thursday 9–4, Friday 9–4, Saturday 9–12.

Race-day registration at 7:15 to 8:30 am, Ontario Beach Park. $25.

The Event

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester sponsors the “Pink Ribbon Run”, a Women’s 5K Race and Family 2.5 Mile Fitness Walk. Every dollar raised stays in the Rochester community to benefit the lives of those impacted by breast cancer. The mission of BCCR is to make eradication of breast cancer a priority through education and advocacy; to empower women and men to participate fully in decisions relating to breast cancer; to provide support to those coping with a breast cancer diagnosis; and to promote and focus research into the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of breast cancer.

Event Parking

Participant parking is available on site. The lots are on the east side of Lake Avenue at Beach Avenue. Attendants will be on site to guide you into the parking areas. Please do not park on streets or in business establishments near the race/walk course, as cars may be ticketed and/or towed.

Restrooms

Restrooms will be available at the registration area. BCCR is not responsible for any items stored in the registration area.

The Course

The Women's 5K Race will start and end near the Bandstand in Ontario Beach Park.  It will proceed west along paved park trails, joining Beach Avenue at the Roger Robach Community Center. Once on Beach Avenue, it will continue west, merging right onto Edgemere Drive, looping around at Mann Road, and returning on Beach Ave, finishing in Ontario Beach Park. The finish line is the starting line.
5k Race Map [PDF]

The Family 2.5 mile Fitness Walk will start at the Bandstand promptly at 9:06 AM, initially following the runners. Walkers will not follow the same course as the runners but will see the runners pass by on several occasions.
2.5 Mile Walk Map [PDF]

Our course is Certified to be accurate by the USAT&F/RRTC (USA Track & Field/Road Running Technical Council) #NY04021AM.

Water Stations

There will be one water station on the 5K Course, located on Beach Ave just after the turn for home. There will also be water available at the start and finish areas. Walkers may carry water.

Race Timing

Race timing to be supplied by PCR Timing, Inc., of East Rochester, NY

Awards

$300 cash award to the Women's 5K Race overall first place finisher. An additional $200 gift certificate will go to the winner if able to break the course record of 17'19". Non-cash awards to the first, second, and third place Women's 5K Race breast cancer survivors.  Additional cash awards (TBD) to the top 3 finishers in several age groups. Enter the raffle and win a Nintendo Wii! There will be no duplication of awards. Awards are subject to change without notice. Runners banned from USATF events are not eligible to receive prizes or awards.

Can My Children Run or Walk with Me?

The 5K Race is a women's only event. Women and girls of any age are welcome to participate. ALL 5K Women's Race participants, regardless of age , must be individually registered and have a unique race number to be allowed on the racecourse.

We are sorry, but absolutely no running strollers of any kind will be permitted on the 5K course

Men, Women, and Children of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the 2.5-Mile Family Fitness Walk. A waiver form must also be signed for each participant in the 2.5 Mile Walk Event.