Team FAQ

How do I join or form a team?
How many people do I need to form a team?
If I register online does everyone else on my team have to register the same way?
One of my team members registered as an individual when they meant to join my team. How do they correct this?
What is a Team Page?
How do I register if my company is paying my registration fee?
Do all team members have to participate in the same event?
How late can team members register?
How late can team members turn in pledges?
How do I get my team packets?
If my team is more than 10 can my team members pick up their packets individually?
How will I meet my team on Race day?
How will competitive runners get their chips?
What if it rains?
Where does the money go?

 How do I join or form a team?
If you haven't registered for the Race yet, you can click here to register online and select "Start a Team" or "Join a Team." Search for the name of the team you want to join and select it. If you are already registered for the Race, you need to contact the Race Teams committee if you want to form or join a team.

 How many people do I need to form a team?
Teams are made up of 10 or more members. Team members may be of any age and from any organization: Business, schools, churches, fraternities/sororities, neighborhoods, families, friends, etc.

 If I register online does everyone else on my team have to register the same way?
No, but please remember if you register by paper entry please allow one week for processing before your team members begin registering. Remember to have everyone register under your team name!

 One of my team members registered as an individual when they meant to join my team. How do they correct this?
Thank you for registering for the Race. In order to change your registration from individual to team member, please send an email to race@komenwny.org with the individual's name and the team name they'd like to be added to.

 What is a Team Page?
Your Team page is a Web page that people can visit to find a team member or give a donation that supports the fundraising efforts of the entire team. Although the default Team page contains sample text and photos, your Team Captain can customize this page to make it a creative expression of the Team commitment to Komen and our fight against breast cancer.

 How do I register if my company is paying my registration fee?
Your company must contact us to set up your team as a corporate pay for online. A special designation will be given to you to provide to registrations. It can be set up for your company to pay a dollar amount or a percentage of the fee.

 Do all team members have to participate in the same event?
No, team members may choose to enter the 1-mile or 5k event and may run or walk to the finish line!

 How late can team members register?
You may register at the park on Race day but we encourage you to register as early as possible. In order to be included in the team count for packet pick-up, team members must register by June 4th. Anyone registering after this date will have to pick up his/her packet individually.

 How late can team members turn in pledges?
In order to be included in your team's total pledge count and to be eligible for the Top Team Fundraising Prizes, pledges should be turned in by 8:00 p.m. on June 8th. Remember to have your team members include the team name when turning in pledges. Additional pledges may be turned in on Race day but will not be counted in the team total.

 How do I get my team packets?
You may pick up your entire team's packets at any of the packet pick-up locations. (See Team Toolkit). Remember, any team member who registers after June 4th will NOT be included in the team's packet and will need to be picked up individually.

 If my team is more than 10 can my team members pick up their packets individually?
Yes you may choose this option. While it is easier for everyone involved to pick up your team boxed together, you may request that your team members pick up their packets individually. You will receive an email prior to packet picket up asking for which location you prefer and if you would like your team boxed.

 How will I meet my team on Race day?
Select a time and tell your team to meet you at the Team Challenge Tent. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to have your team picture taken.

 How will competitive runners get their chips?
Timing chips may be picked up at each packet pick up and on Race day by 9 a.m. If a team member does not wish to be timed there is no need to pick up a race chip!

 What if it rains?
The event will occur rain or shine. In the event that you or a team member cannot attend, your payment will be used as a donation to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

 Where does the money go?
75% of the proceeds raised go to fund quality educational, research and screening & treatment programs right here in Western New York. The remaining 25% goes to the Komen National Foundation. Since 2001 we have raised 1.6 million. Last year we raised nearly $402,430 and were able to fund many quality programs; however some programs still went unfunded. To view past grants awarded please visit www.komenwny.org

Have more questions we didn't answer here? Contact Nancy Schork, the Teams Committee Co-Chair, at komenwnyteams@aol.com.