Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the 2013 National Race to End Women’s Cancer? A: Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The race begins and ends at Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street in Washington, DC.

Q: What is the mission of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer? Log onto www.foundationforwomenscancer.org for a look into the great work and goals of The Foundation for Women's Cancer.

Q: Are registration fees tax-deductible? A: Contributions are tax-deductible. Registration fees are not tax-deductible.

Q: May I bring my children to the event? A: Of course! We welcome families of all kinds and strollers are OK. New this year: Kids Pit Stall, with face painting, arts and crafts and fun for the little ones!

Q: May I bring my dog to the event? A: We love dogs, but discourage their presence on the race route for safety reasons. Of course, service dogs are always welcome.

Q: May I wear my inline skates or ride my scooter or skateboard on the race route? A: For safety reasons, skates, skateboards and scooters are prohibited.

Q: Where and when is packet pickup? A. Pre-race packet pick-up will be held at the Pacers Running Store on King Street in Old Town, Alexandria from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd and on RACE day in a tent on Pennsylvania Avenue that will be marked with signage that says "Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up." The RACE day Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up Tent will be open at 7:00 a.m. and the official race start is 9:00 a.m. EST.