Event FAQs

What is included in the registration?

You will receive an event t-shirt and access to the party after the race - includes food and one complimentary adult beverage (must be 21 or older and have valid ID).

How can I register?

You can register online starting in March of 2022.

Do my team members have to register?

Their registration ensures they will receive important event notifications and updates and connects them to the community of participants and fundraisers all working toward the goal of raising funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation.

Individuals can add themselves to a team during the online registration process.

Do you require fundraising?

We do encourage all participants to fundraise. Just imagine the impact – if every participant raises only $100, we could bring in an additional $100,000 to blood cancer research and patient support programs!

Are patients, survivors, and those living with blood cancer expected to fundraise?

We encourage every participant to fundraise and have an opportunity to earn fundraising recognition items for their efforts! We find that survivors, those living with blood cancer, and others that have a deeply personal connection to the cause are the most powerful and passionate fundraisers.

How is the money used? Why is fundraising important?

All proceeds from the event and your fundraising efforts are donated directly to the Leukemia Research Foundation. Read about how the Leukemia Research Foundation puts your dollars to work here.

How can I fundraise?

There are multiple channels you can use to fundraise for the Leukemia Research Foundation. The fundraising toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to fundraising.

All registered participants have access to an online personal fundraising webpage with pre-written email templates to send to friends and family. For information on accessing, customizing, and sharing your page, click here.

Is there a deadline for fundraising?

All donations on your behalf that are received by July 1, 2022 will be credited to your fundraising total.

The fundraising deadline for the top team award (tent at event) is June 10, 2022. For more information on team and individual fundraising incentives, click here.

When and how will I receive my fundraising incentive gift?

Participants are encouraged to fundraise until July 1, 2022. After the event, participants who have raised $200 or more will receive an email with information about their earned gift level. Items will be shipped to the registered address in our system. 

The fundraising deadline for the top team award (tent at event) is June 10, 2022. For more information on team and individual fundraising incentives, click here.

Do I get a t-shirt?

All registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt with registration. If you have selected that you would like to be recognized as a blood cancer survivor or living with blood cancer, you will receive a special race t-shirt.

How will I get my t-shirt?

T-shirts and race packets can be picked up before the event during our packet pick-up day(s). The dates are TBD but will occur the week of the event. More information will be posted on this page and shared with registrants once finalized.

Are their medals for the top finishers?

An awards ceremony will be held after the event at 7:30pm. Medals will be given to the overall top three male and female runners, and the top three male and female runners in each age category.

Are there incentives for the top fundraisers?

Yes! Your fundraising makes the Leukemia Research Foundation’s mission possible! To thank you for your support, we offer various fundraising incentives. To learn more, click here.