FAQ

How far will the race be?
It will be a certified five kilometer course starting and ending near the Tennessee Tech football stadium and winding down Dixie, through Cookeville’s downtown and West Side, and back up Willow Ave.  5 kilometers (5K) is about 3 miles.

Do I have to run, and is this really a “race”?
Most participants will be walking with the crowd.  The front pack will be true runners, used to 5 and 10 kilometer races, and marathons.  They will be competing for the fastest time, but everyone else will just be enjoying the fellowship of all the people who chose to come out on a beautiful fall day to join the fight against breast cancer and to show their support.  Teams will be wearing matching shirts or caps, and boosters will be lining the course cheering the participants on.  We expect musicians to play, performers to do their thing and groups from business, industry, schools and organizations to encourage the walkers as they go by.  It should be a great event!

Do I have to join a team?
You will have the choice to enter as a team member (where you work, a group of your friends, church group) or as an individual.  Whatever might best work for you personally.

Does the Race for the Cure encourage breast cancer survivors to participate?
You bet!  Survivors will be identified by a special colored race number they will wear.  They will be recognized as a group at the start, and individually at the finish.  We expect “survivor packets” to be available with some goodies for all survivors participating.  The demonstration of a group of breast cancer survivors coming out together and completing the 5 kilometer race sends a powerful message to the community.  The message is:  we met breast cancer, we survived, and we won’t rest until this disease is wiped from the face of the earth!

What facilities for food, drink and bathrooms will be available?
We will have porta potties set up at Tech.  There will be a couple of drink tables along the course where volunteers will hand out cold water.  And especially since a railroad excursion train will be pulling in to The Depot around 10AM, shortly after the race ends, all local food merchants and restaurants will be open and ready for business.  If you are unfamiliar with Cookeville’s great selection of eateries, we will be listing those planning to be open for the October 17 race on this website.  Perhaps after the race you and your team can relax over a late breakfast or early brunch and share your recollections of the event.