How can I register?

You can register online by clicking the button below.

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Everyone planning to participate in the Race for the Cure is required to register so that we may properly plan for your Race day needs.

How much is the registration fee?

Please choose your local event for detailed information about local event registration fees, including registration fee changes.

Is my registration fee tax-deductible?

Your registration fee is non-refundable, non-transferable and not tax deductible. Additionally, your registration will not be displayed as part of your fundraising total for your Race for the Cure event.

What is included in the registration fee?

You will get a T-shirt and a special item that will be used during the interactive opening ceremony.

Can I participate with friends or family? Absolutely!

We encourage participants to invite family, friends, colleagues and more to participate in the Race for the Cure. We kindly request that anyone planning to join the event register in advance so that we can plan for the needs of all participants.

How do I register additional people?

If you have already completed your registration, you must log out of the site and begin the registration process with a new email address.

If you haven’t completed your registration yet, you may register more than one person at a time by clicking the Register a Family Member button on the Review page of your registration. Please do not enter the same email address when registering additional people. The email address may be left blank if additional family members do not have their own email address.

Do I need to register my child/children if they are under 18 years old?

We have a special Youth under 18 registration type just for our younger participants! It is recommended that all youth under 18 be registered for the event so we can plan for the needs of everyone who will be joining us.

Can I change my registration information?

Yes. Once registered, log into your Participant Center and select the Registration Info tab. From there you can change your address, phone number, email address, emergency contact information, as well as your username and password.

If you have other changes, please email info@komen.org.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

Race for the Cure registrations are non-transferable.

Can I get a refund?

Race for the Cure registrations are non-refundable. If you choose to cancel your registration, any fees will be credited to the event in the form of a donation.

Can I register on Race day?

Race day registration will be available, but we cannot guarantee availability of items like T-shirts and opening ceremony items for those who register the day of the event. Please register online as early as possible so that we may adequately prepare for the needs of all event participants. 

What qualifies as a Race for the Cure team?

A team is a group of two or more participants. We’ve found the most successful teams have 10 or more members, but even smaller teams can make a mighty fundraising impact!

Are there perks to being on a team?

Participating with a team connects you with a group of folks with a shared reason for participating. The best teams provide motivation, encouragement, support and team spirit.

How can I start a team?

Click the Register button at the top of your local event page and select the Start a Team option.

How can I join an existing team?

If you’re already registered for your local Race, log in to your Participant Center and visit the Registration Info tab, then select the Event Options button. Under Change Team Membership, click the option to Join a Team and search for the team using one of the search options. Click the Join Team button next for your preferred team in the search results and you’re done! 

Not registered? Click the Register button at the top of your local event page and select Join a Team. Search using the team name or team captain name, then click the Join Team button next to your preferred team in the search results.

Tip for Successful Searches: Less is more when searching. Instead of searching for the full team name, pick one word to search or search just using the team captain’s first name.

Do my team members have to register?

Yes. Their registration gives them access to the multiple fundraising channels and connects them to the community of participants and fundraisers all working toward the goal of ending breast cancer forever.

How do I add members to my team?

Share the link to your team page with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors with instructions to click the Join Our Team button on the page. If someone has already registered but forgot to add themselves to your team, they can join your team in the Registration Info > Event Options section of their Participant Center or contact us for assistance.

Can donations made to a team be split or shared among team members?

We are unable to split or transfer donations between individual and team accounts.

How can I fundraise?

There are multiple ways you can fundraise for your Race for the Cure. All registered participants have access to a Fundraising Tools page in their Participant Center with toolkits, videos and ideas to get started.

Do you require fundraising?

Though not required, fundraising is highly encouraged for all Race participants.

Participant registration fees only offset the costs of the event. It’s the participant fundraising that fuels the work Komen does in your community and across the U.S.

How can I change my fundraising goal?

You can update your goal in your Participant Center using your desktop or mobile device or using your Race mobile app. In your Participant Center, navigate to the My Fundraising Progress tile and click the Edit Goal button. In the Race app, scroll down to the My Progress section and click the pink Edit Goal text link. Be sure to pick a goal that’s meaningful to you, and share the reasons behind your goal amount in your story.

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

Just like our other participants, we encourage every participant to fundraise and earn fundraising incentive items for their efforts! We find that survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer and others that have a deeply personal connection to the cause are the most powerful and passionate fundraisers.

Isn’t my registration fee a donation?

Registration fees provide you access to the event and help to offset the costs for things like security, permits, tents and other operational items. Therefore, they are not tax-deductible donations.

Does the money raised benefit people in our community?

Funds raised by the Komen Race for the Cure series supports Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer through breakthrough research and ensuring all people receive the care they need. Through your support, our neighbors will benefit from research discoveries, public policy advocacy and direct patient support services.

Do all proceeds go to Susan G. Komen? Yes.

Susan G. Komen owns the event and is responsible for costs associated with it. We do our best to keep costs at a minimum, but, as with any major event, there are necessary expenses associated with our races. Registration fees cover most event costs, and the remaining proceeds go back to Komen.

Registration fees are not a donation to Komen. We rely on the fundraising efforts of our participants and encourage all participants and volunteers to donate or raise funds for their local Race for the Cure.

What does Komen do with my donation to the Race?

The funds you donate will support Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer through investing in breakthrough research and ensuring all people receive the care they need. Learn more about Komen’s impact.

How do I make a donation online?

Click the Donate button at the top of this page and follow the prompts to search for a participant or team. You may also make a general donation to the Race for the Cure by clicking the Make a General Donation link.

Is my donation tax deductible? Yes. Will I receive a tax receipt? Yes.

Susan G. Komen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our federal tax ID number is 75-1835298.

Online donations will receive an email receipt immediately.

Check donors will receive a tax acknowledgement letter in the mail for donations over $10.

Can I donate by mail?

Online donations are the quickest and most secure way to donate to your Race fundraiser or event, with options to pay via credit card, checking account/ACH, PayPal and even Donor Advised Funds. However, you may mail your donation to the address at the bottom of this page.

DO NOT MAIL CASH. If mailing a donation to a participant or team, please make sure to include the participant/team name and their event name on the check to make sure your donation is properly credited.

Does Komen accept gifts from Donor Advised Funds? Yes!

Komen’s Race for the Cure donation form now includes a handy button to provide your Donor Advised Fund information. To ensure your gift is credited to the correct participant/team, click the Donate button at the top of the page, search for the participant/team you’d like to donate to, and click the Donate button under their name in the search results. You will be asked to provide your Donor Advised Fund information in the Payments section of the form.

How do I know if my company will match donations made to Susan G. Komen?

Our Race for the Cure donation form includes a handy section to search for your company and receive matching gift instructions. Donors may also reach out to their HR representatives at their employer to request matching gift information.

I’m not receiving Komen emails. What can I do?

Check your spam or junk folders to see if your email might have accidentally been directed there. If you have a Gmail account, you can also check the "promotions" folder for missing emails. To ensure our emails are delivered properly, please add info@komen.org to your safe senders and contacts list.

I received an error message about my session timing out, but it still looks like I’m logged in with “Welcome” and my name at the top of the page.

To protect your information, the system will automatically log users out after a period of inactivity. If presented with a username and password field, enter your information to continue. If not, click the Welcome link at the top of your page and select Log Out. Then click the Login button to begin a new session.

Is there an app for Race participants? Yes!

Our free SGK Race app allows you send emails and text messages, deposit check donations, get a QR code to your fundraising page and track activity and earn exclusive app-only badges. Take your Race fundraising on the go today!

 

How do I use the Mobile App to Fundraise?

The mobile app allows you to fundraise on-the-go and update your progress in real-time. You can also track your steps and learn more about the impact you are making toward our mission to end breast cancer. To learn more about the features of the app, view the Mobile App Guide.

Is support available if I am having trouble with the Mobile App? Yes.

In the top right corner of the App Home Screen there is a gear icon. Click this and then Need Help? to open the support portal. Search the app FAQ for an answer or open a ticket with our app support team.

Do I need to mail in checks if I deposit them through the Mobile App? No.

You do not need to mail in checks if you have deposited them through the mobile app.

I'm having trouble logging in. How do I reset my username or password?

This handy video walks you through the steps to request a username or password reset link. If you're still having issues, please contact the Komen Service Center at 1-877-GO-KOMEN, option 4 or info@komen.org