Ovarian Cancer Run / Walk

The 2010 Ovarian Cancer run and walk supports the initiatives of Ovar'coming Together which include education, survivor support and research for ovarian cancer.

This event includes a 4-Mile competitive run, a 3-Mile Walk and a 1-Mile Walk. It starts and finishes at the City Market. Participants will be able to shop at the Teal Market and participate in a fund-raising auction. Post-race refreshments will be served.

Parking along city streets is free on Saturday.

7:30 AM Teal Market and silent auction open
7:30- 8:30 AM Race day registration and packet pick-up
8:15 AM Survivor Photo
8:30 AM Opening Ceremonies Survivor Recognition
9:00 AM 4-mile Run begins
9:10 AM 1-mile Family Walk and 3-mile Walk begin Post-race awards

To guarantee a T-shirt, you must be registered by Friday September 17. Participants registered after September 18 up through race day will be given a T-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prizes will be awarded to:

1) the first and runner-up overall male and female runners
2) the first and runner-up male and female runners in each age group.

Age groups for the run are: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. and 75+

Runners will receive an IPICO timing tag that must be returned at the conclusion of the race. A $20 fee, payable to event organizer, will be charged for unreturned chips. Runners must maintain at least a 12-minute pace per mile for the 4 Mile event. There will be a display clock to show times for the walk. Results will be posted at www.tuxbro.com later the same day.

Individuals and teams may pick up their race packets on Friday, September 24, Noon - 6 PM. at the City Market - Located at the corner of Market Street and Delaware Streets. You may also pick up packets on race day. Saturday, September 25, 7:30-8:30 AM. $22 per person. Remaining T-shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ovarian cancer awareness items and clothing will be available for purchase on race day. In addition, a silent auction will be held. Come prepared to have some fun shopping and bidding. Ovar'coming Together will accept cash, checks and credit cards. Outside vendors will accept cash and checks.

Please consider helping Ovar'coming Together raise additional funds to fight ovarian cancer by collecting pledges prior to the race. To raise funds online, go to www.firstgiving.com/ovarcoming. You may also collect cash and checks, which can be turned in before, or on, race day. Donation checks should be made out to "Ovar'coming Together." Please go to www.OvarianCancerIN.org for information on fund-raising prizes.

Please visit www.tuxbro.com/ for complete event information.