2009 Ovarian Cancer Run & Walk
Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.
CIty Market, Indianapolis

The 2009 Ovarian Cancer Run & Walk supports the initiatives of Ovar’coming Together which include education, survivor support and research for ovarian cancer.

The Run & Walk includes a 4-mile competitive run, a 3-mile walk, a 1-mile walk, and a Jazzercise Workout. It starts and finishes at historic Indianapolis City Market and will once again be organized by Tuxedo Brothers. Participants will be able to shop at the Teal Market and participate in a fundraising silent auction. Post-race refreshments will be served.

This year's event sponsors and partners include:

Zidan Management Group Vectren Foundation, Inc. Victory Field Hilton Garden Inn Aqua Systems Clear Channel Outdoors Central Indiana Cancer Centers

Register by September 18

To be guaranteed a T-shirt, participants must register by Friday, September 18. Paper entries must be postmarked by September 16. Participants who register September 19 through race day will be given a T-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Fees

Individual Entry	$20.00 per person
Team Member To receive the team rate, there must be a minimum of 8 “paying” people on a team. Include your team name on your entry form.	$18.00 per person
Child age 10 and under	$10.00 per person
Child age 10 and under, without T-shirt	FREE
Race Day registration	$22.00 per person (All categories)

Registering as a team member

You must know your team name and include it with your registration to get the reduced fee of $18 per person. The team captain will be notified if a team does not reach 8 members by September 19.

Note: There must be a minimum of 8 “paying” registrants to receive the team discount. A child registering for the $10 fee counts as a paying team member.

Two Ways to Register To register by mail, download the printable registration form (PDF). You can also register online.

Lodging

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is offering a special discount rate for the 2009 Ovarian Cancer Run & Walk. Reserve your room online using Group Code Ovar09 or call the hotel at (317) 955-9700 and ask for the 2009 Ovarian Cancer Run & Walk rate. For every room night reserved at this special rate, Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown will donate $10 to Ovar'coming Together.

Collecting Pledges (donations)

Please consider helping Ovar’coming Together raise additional funds to fight ovarian cancer by collecting pledges prior to the race.

Raise funds online at www.firstgiving.com/ovarcoming.

You may also use a paper pledge form (PDF).

Fund-raising incentives

• Raise $500 – Each individual who raises $500 by race day will receive a $50 gift card to a local merchant.
• Raise $1000 - Each individual who raises $1000 by race day will receive a $100 gift card to a local merchant.

Prizes will be mailed within two weeks of the race. Winners will be posted at www.ovariancancerIN.org.

Coffee and Mums

This year, Ovar’coming Together is pre-selling special blend organic coffees AND 9-inch potted white mums.

• Mums will be sold for $10 each. Proceeds benefit Ovar’coming Together. To order email us at ovar@ovarian-cancer.org or call 317-925-6643.

• Midwest Coffee Company is now marketing Teal Ribbon Coffee, featuring a unique regular blend and decaffeinated blend. These slow-roasted blends have been created especially for Ovar’coming Together. Midwest Coffee Company provides only freshly roasted, 100% chemically free grown coffees. To insure the freshest cup of coffee, Midwest Coffee Company will roast the pre-ordered coffee three days before the Run & Walk. Every order is custom roasted in Marion, Indiana. Decaffeinated coffee goes through SWISS WATER® Process and is 100% Chemical Free. For more information, visit www.midwestcoffeecompany.com. Pre-ordered coffee will be available for pick up at the Run & Walk on September 26, 2009. This will save purchasers the expense of shipping charges. A portion of the proceeds from purchased is donated to Ovar’coming Together, Inc. Place a coffee order to be picked up on the day of the event.

Descriptions of blends:

Knowledge is Strength

A full body coffee blend that creates a taste sensation. This unique blend of three diverse origins will give you a naturally sweet, clean cup, with that slight hint of berries. It has a dark chocolate aftertaste, times three. Long finish. 100% organically Grown. Slow roasted to perfection.

Peace of Mind

A unique blend of Central American & Indonesian coffees creating a sweet rich body that is a bit earthy with a fine acidity that only slow roasting can bring out. High Grown. SWISS WATER® Process decaf is 100% Chemical Free and 99.9% Caffeine Free. For more information on this process go to: www.swisswater.com.

General Information

Early Packet Pick-up

Individuals and teams may pick up their race packets on Friday, September 25, 11:00AM – 6:00PM at City Market, 222 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. You may also pick up packets on race day.

Parking

Friday Early Packet Pick-Up parking costs

There are two gravel lots located off of Market and Alabama Streets. Pre-pay $5. Obtain a voucher to receive $4 back upon egress from the lots. Time limit is 2 hours maximum.

Saturday Event Day parking

There are two gravel lots located off of Market and Alabama Streets which are free to use on weekends. There is also street-level parking near City Market and numerous city parking garages which are usually free or low-charge on weekends).

Race Day Registration

Saturday, September 26, 7:30–8:30 AM. $22 per person. Remaining T-shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis.

Teal Market

Ovarian cancer awareness items and clothing will be available for purchase on race day. In addition, a silent auction will be held. Come prepared to have some fun shopping and bidding. Ovar’coming Together will accept cash, checks and credit cards. Outside vendors will accept cash and checks.

Event Schedule

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Teal Market and silent auction open	7:30 A.M.
Race day registration and packet pick-up	7:30-8:30 A.M.
Survivor photo	8:15 A.M.
Opening ceremonies and survivor recognition	8:30 A.M.
Jazzercise warm-up begins (for anyone!)	8:50 A.M.
4-mile run begins	9:00 A.M.
Jazzercise workout begins	9:10 A.M.
1-mile family walk and 3-mile walk begin	9:10 A.M.
Post-race awards

Awards for Competitive

Run prizes will be awarded to: 1) the first place and runner-up overall male and female runners; and 2) the first place and runner-up male and female runners in each age group. Age groups are: 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, etc. and 75+.

Timing

Runners will receive a timing chip that must be returned at the conclusion of the race. A $20 fee, payable to event organizer, will be charged for unreturned chips. Runners must maintain at least a 12-minute pace per mile. There will be a display clock to show times for the 3-mile walk.

Results

A listing of top finishers will be displayed at www.tuxbro.com.