Race Day FAQs
How do I register?
Click here to register online through August 18, 2023.
How do I get my race bib and t-shirt?
Participants should plan on picking up your race bib and t-shirt on-site, prior to the start of the race, on Sunday, August 20th. Please arrive early and visit the registration tent/tables.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes. Payment can be made with a credit or debit card when you register online or the morning of the race.
Where can I park?
Parking is available in the South High School parking lot located near the intersection of Louisiana and Franklin or along the side streets. No parking inside the park is allowed unless the participant has a pass provided by the Race for Research event planners. Parking restrictions are strictly enforced!
If I need handicapped parking, is it available?
Yes. Please try to make arrangements with the Race for Research event planners in advance, when possible. Email us at cancerleaguer4r@gmail.com.
Is there a place I can store my bags while I do the walk?
Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities available to offer bag storage during the race. Small items may be stored upon request at the Cancer League tent in the Expo area, but Cancer League of Colorado and the Race for Research cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items that may be left at the tent.
What is the race length and route?
The race is 5 kilometers and loops all the way around the perimeter of Washington Park one and a half times. There will be course marshals on the route directing participants. There is no official shorter routes, but those who want to take a short-cut to the Finish Line can do so when approaching the west end of the diagonal road that cuts through the park.
Are maps of the route or Expo area available?
Yes, maps will be posted at the Cancer League booth near the Start Line.
Is the race timed?
Yes, there is a timing chip embedded in your race bib. You can find safety pins in your packet or at the Cancer League booth near the Start Line. Results will be posted online after the race.
Do I have to run the race?
No. Many participants walk. For safety reasons, we do not allow bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards or scooters.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs on leashes may join you on the route.
Can I make a dedication sign to pin on my t-shirt?
Yes. There will be a Dedication table located at the Cancer League booth near the Start Line. You can create and decorate your own dedication sign and safety pins are available at the table.
I’m a cancer survivor. How can I let people know?
There are survivor stickers located at the Cancer League tent near the Start Line.
What if I need medical help?
There will be a mobile paramedic on a bicycle.
Where do I find race results after I finish?
Race results will be posted on the R4R website and here. All participants will receive an email after the event with a link to the results. If you want live results, download the app at https://live.sporthive.com/event/10974
Where is the Miracle Mile?
The Miracle Mile is a series of posters set out on a portion of the 5K race route starting just past the Start Line. Miracle Mile posters honor loved ones touched by cancer and each poster is sponsored by a participant who has donated or raise at least $150 in donations. Participants will pass by the Miracle Mile while on the race route. Other visitors may visit the Miracle Mile after race participants have passed through.
If I sponsored a poster on the Miracle Mile, can I take it home with me?
Participants who have raised at least $150 in donations or through their fundraising campaigns can sponsor a poster on the Miracle Mile. The posters are the property of the Race 4 Research, and most participants choose to renew their posters in subsequent years. If you would like to take your poster home after the race, we ask that you give a $20 donation to help us defray the cost of designing and printing the poster. You may check in after the race at the Cancer League tent for more details. The posters are collected after the race and delivered to the tent after 11 a.m.
What organization is this benefiting?
The Race 4 Research is hosted by and benefits Cancer League of Colorado, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for or containment of cancer. Cancer League has no paid staff or administrative offices, so all donations go toward the mission of fighting cancer. Cancer League provides about $1 million each year to fund cancer research and clinical trials performed in Colorado and also to support other nonprofit organizations that provide services to cancer patients and their families.
Cancer League’s members pay annual dues of $55 each to defray administrative costs of the organization. If you would like to become a member, please stop by the Cancer League tent in the Expo area or go online to www.cancerleague.org.
Where can I make a donation?
There are donation jars located at the Dedication table near the Registration tents and at the Cancer League tent in the Expo area. You may make a donation by cash, check or credit card. Checks may be mailed to Cancer League of Colorado, P.O. Box 5373, Englewood, CO 80155.
Who can I contact for further questions?
Email us at cancerleaguer4r@gmail.com