Lace Up Against Breast Cancer

Race Information

Events

  • Half Marathon, 10:00 am
  • 5K, 10:30 am
  • 2 mile walk, immediately following the 5k

 

Location & Date
Mayo High School
1420 11th Avenue Southeast
Rochester, MN

Sunday, February 12, 2012

The race will begin outside of Mayo High School.

See below for directions and parking

Race Day Schedule

 

7:30 am - 9:30 am

  • Registration Open
  • Breast Cancer Education Tables Open:
    1. Dietician
    2. PMR - Lymphedema Education
    3. Psychologist - Breast Cancer and Sexual Concerns
    4. Join the Journey
    5. American Cancer Society

9:00 am

    Speakers:

    1. Breast Cancer Survivor
    2. Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, Mayo Clinic Breast Diagnostic Center

10:00 am

Half Marathon Start

10:20 am

5K Run Start

10:25 am

2 Mile Walk Start

11:30 am

5K Awards

12:30 pm

  • Half Marathon Awards
  • Fundraising Prizes
  • Door Prizes


Registration

2012 Online Registration

2012 Mail-in Registration

MINIMUM DONATION:   

Half Marathon - $30.00 early registration, $35.00 after February 6th

5k run and 2 mile walk - $25.00 early registration, $30.00 after February 6th

 

Details

  • All pre-registered entrants will receive fleece gloves.
  • Runners are being asked to provide a MINIMUM donation as their race entry fee, however it is strongly encouraged that participants take the opportunity to raise additional money for this great cause.
  • NEW for 2012 - Prizes will be awarded to the top two fundraisers.
  • NEW for 2012 - COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!!  Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed/most creative costumes or t-shirts.
  • Race packets and registration will be available on Saturday, February 11th at the Running Room Store in Rochester from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. and at Mayo High School from 7:30 am to 9:30 am on race day.
  • Awards will be presented (3 deep) based on the following age categories for the half marathon and 5k: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.  In addition there will be a half marathon and 5k overall male and female winner award.  The half marathon will also include male and female masters (40 and over) awards.
  • Post race awards ceremony with speakers, a silent auction and refreshments.
  • Free showers are available at the Rochester Area Family Y (708 First Avenue SW). Show your LUABC race number at the front desk.  There is a small fee for towel rental.

 

Extreme Weather Conditions Notice

This is a winter run, therefore we could be faced with extreme weather conditions on race day. Please make certain you dress appropriately for the conditions. If there are extreme weather conditions the weekend of the race, the LUABC organizers retain the right to shorten the route or cancel the event entirely. All entry fees are nonrefundable. Please check www.luabc.org for up-to-date weather information and event changes.

 

Lodging
Discounted lodging is available at The Kahler Grand Hotel.  $69.00 rooms are available under the "Lace Up Race" room block.  Please notify the hotel that you are running the race when making your reservation. Reservations must be made by February 1st, 2012 to receive the special rate.  You may book online using the link above.



Course Map

 

Half Marathon and 5k races will be chip timed

 

 

 

2012 Half Marathon: (click on the photo to view larger)

2012 5k Run: (click on the photo to view larger)
2011 5K Map Screenshot

2012 2 Mile Walk:

(routes are subject to change)

 

Directions and Parking


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