FAQ

Teams

Q: What happens if my team does not have 10 people on it by the October 5th deadline?
A: New this year! You can still register a team member over race weekend.  Please make sure last minute members have the Team Name and Number.  They will need this information when they register.  They will pick up their bib and T-Shirt individually during the Onsite Registration Days instead of at the Team Packet Pickup Day.  The last minute add-ons will not count toward largest team on Race day, but their fundraising dollars will count for the Team that has raised the most fundraising dollars.

Q: When and where do I bring my team registration forms for participants who did not register online?
A: New this year! Team Captains should bring completed entry forms (with signature), payment, and fundraising dollars for any participants who did not register online to Macy's Women's Store, Promenade Temecula.  There are 4 dates and times available for you: October 1, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., October 3rd - 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Q: When is the last day to register for a team Online?
A: Online Registration for Teams is October 14, 2011.  Team participants registered by October 5th will have their Race T-Shirt and bib available for early Team pick-up. Participants registering after the October 5th deadline will need to pick-up their Race T-Shirt and bib at an individual pick-up time and date.  Please see Race Information pages for updates dates and times.

Q: When do I pick up my Team’s t-shirts and race bibs?
A: New this year! Your team packet will be available for pick-up from Saturday, October 8th through Thursday, October 13th at Macy's Women's Store, Promenade Temecula.  Please click here for specific dates and times.

Q: What do I do if I cannot come to Team Packet Pickup event by Thursday, October 13th? Can I pick up my Team’s t-shirts and race bibs later?
A: October 13th is the last time to pick up assembled Team Packets. All Team Packets not picked up by October 13th will be disassembled. The members of your team can pick up their t-shirts and race bibs individually at Onsite Registration the weekend of the event (see Non-Team Registration below for dates and times).

Non-Team Registration

Q: Can I register other family members without logging out and starting over each time?
A:  Yes you can, upon completion of registration user will be asked if they want to register another participant.

Q: When and where are the Onsite Registration Days?
A: New this year! Onsite Registration will be inside the Macy’s Women’s Store, lower level from Saturday, October 8th through Thursday, October 13th.  Upper level Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th. In addition, Registration and Race Bib/T-shirt pick-up will be available on Race Morning starting at 6:30 am.  Please click here for specific hours of operation.

Q: Can I register at the Mall before the Onsite Registration Days?
A: Yes, Entry Forms and a drop-off box will be available at the Customer Service Desk on the 2nd floor from September 25th through October 10th.

Q: Can I pick up my t-shirt and race bib before Race Morning?
A: Expanded this year! Yes, at the Temecula Promenade inside the Macy’s Women’s Store on Saturday, October 8th through Saturday, October 15th.  Please click here for specific hours of operation.

Q: When is the last day to register Online?
A: Online Registration for all Participants will close at midnight on Friday, October 14th.

Q: I have registered to Sleep In for the Cure. When do I get my t-shirt, race bib?
A: If you have selected the mail option and paid the $5 mailing fee, your Sleep In for the Cure® packet will be mailed out right after Race Weekend.

Pledge Donations

Q: What do I do with Pledge Donations I collect from family and friends?
A: Pledge Donations can be mailed to Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure, c/o Time Management - P.O. Box 131314, Carlsbad, CA 92013 or you can drop them off on Race Morning. Please make sure the Participant name is listed in the memo section.

Q: Where do I turn in Pledge Donations on Race Morning?
A: Pledge Donations can be turned in at the designated table located at the Registration tent.

Event

Q: Where can I park on Race morning?
A: Please see the PARKING area of our website for a detailed parking map.

Q: I am a Breast Cancer Survivor, where do I park? Do I need a parking pass?
A: Breast Cancer Survivor parking will be available to individuals with parking passes ONLY. Parking passes will be distributed to all REGISTERED Survivors with their race bib. You should plan to pick up your bib at one of the onsite pre-registration events Friday or Saturday prior to the race to receive your parking pass. We are still working on the details on how we will get you your survivor parking passes and parking locations - please check back in September of details.

Q: I have a young child in a stroller. Can I participate while pushing a stroller?
A: Yes. However, for the safety of your child, we recommend that you position yourself and your child near the back and side of the start line crowd.
Additionally, you have the option of also participating in the Kids ONLY run at 10:30am (10 years and younger). If you register your child for this race, they will receive a specially designed children's shirt.

Q: Can I bring my dog to the Race?
A: No. This type of event is not well suited to animals and therefore, bringing your pet is highly discouraged. This includes if you are volunteering at the Komen event.

Q: Are any or all of the Races timed?
A: Due to the number of participants at our event we have opted to not time our events this year.  The 8:00am event is designated as a non-timed competitive event, start and finish line clocks will be present, however, participants will need to self-time.  It is advised that you be at the start line 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. The top female finisher, the top male finisher, and the top Survivor finisher of the 8am Race only will be awarded a prize. The top three Survivors will be recognized with a commemorative award.

Q: Where is the Race held? Where are the Start and Finish lines?
A: The Race is held at The Promenade Mall in Temecula located at the corner of Winchester Rd. and Ynez Rd. The Start and Finish lines are located on the mall ring road between Macy’s and JC Penney’s. Please see our website for a detailed course map.

Q: Where is the Kid’s Run Course? What is the age limit? Can I run with my child?
A: The Kid’s Run Course is a short course that starts and begins near the Expo Area (details on kids run map is still in progress, please check back in October for more information). The Kid’s Run is open to all children 10 years and younger and each child registered for the Kids Run will receive a special Kids Event T-shirt. Yes, you can run with your child if you would like; however, the entire Kid’s Run course can be viewed from just near the Start Line and is set up within the parking lot for safety reasons.

Q: How many miles is the 5K Race?
A: 3.1 miles.