2022 KATINA R. LEVINGSTON TOUGH KOOKIE BREAST CANCER RUN/WALK VITAL RACE DAY INFORMATION

from FSLM Women's Health 2022

OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Vital Race Information October 15th Texas A&M - Texarkana Campus

7 a.m. - 8 a.m. - Late Registration and Race Day Packet Pickup 7 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - VIP Breakfast for Survivors, Top Teams and

Sponsors 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Team Pictures 8 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. - 5K Competitive Run 9:30 a.m. - Breast Cancer Walk 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Closing Ceremonies; Honoring the Survivor of the Year; Team Award

SURVIVORS’ ACTIVITIES

7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. - Survivors’ Registration 8:15 a.m. - Survivors’ Pictures

TOP TEAM FUNDRAISER, VIP

The top five teams to fundraise over $1000 will receive VIP treatment on race day.

COMPETITIVE 5K AWARD

The first place male and female runners in the competition 5K will receive running apparel from Racquet & Jog. Medals will be awarded to the overall winners.

PINK HONOR WALL

There will be a Pink Honor Wall available on race day. You can make a $5 donation to honor a person on the day of the race. The honoree can be a breast cancer survivor, co-survivor, or just a special person who does a lot to support the Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race.

RACE BIBS

All participants must wear their race bibs at all times within the race grounds, on the course, and at the closing ceremony.

“IN HONOR OF” AND “IN MEMORY OF” BIBS

The “In Honor Of” and “In Memory Of” Bibs will be available at the registration tent or information tent. There will be a limited number of extra safety pins available race morning. You may want to bring your own safety pins for bibs.

TIMING CHIPS

Timed runners will be using disposable chips which are included in the registration fees. Timed competitive runners will be eligible for awards in multiple age groups. A limited number of timing chips will be available, for an additional charge, for race day registrants at the registration table. Awards for competitive runners will be held following the completion of the race results.

DOGS FOR THE TOUGH KOOKIE CURE

One dog will be allowed to register with an adult participant for $25. Proof of rabies vaccination must be provided on the race day and a release form must be signed by the adult participant. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners must clean up after their dogs at the race grounds and along the race course. All dog joggers and walkers will participate at the back of the group of participants along with the walkers. Dogs will not be allowed in the 5K competition run. There will be one dog water station at the race. Be aware that there will be a large crowd at the race, and dogs

may react differently in a crowd situation. Anyone in violation of these rules will be asked to leave. Dogs can only be registered if accompanying a registered adult. Entrance arm bands and bandanas will not be distributed unless signed releases and proof of rabies are presented.

KIDS FOR THE TOUGH KOOKIE CURE

Activities will take place in the kids’ area. If you are participating with a baby stroller, wagon, or a dog, please position yourself at the end of the line behind all of the walkers.

PARKING

Arrive early as parking is limited. A limited number of handicap spaces are also available.

SAFETY

Bicycles and in-line skates are prohibited. For the safety of all par-

CANCELLATION STATEMENT

The event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refunds, and your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Foundation.