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The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida is challenging YOU to join the POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Month-Long Marathon Challenge presented by the Watson Clinic Foundation! Together we can help breast cancer patients pack a POWerful PUNCH to situational poverty, stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis!
Run/walk, bike, swim, or skate/rollerblade to complete the marathon; you choose HOW and WHERE you want to do the miles—just log and keep track of your miles! Complete the challenge indoor, outdoor, in your neighborhood or in your backyard and remember to follow the latest CDC local and state guidelines regarding Covid-19. Miles must be completed October 1-31, 2020.
All registered participants will receive event specific swag; including an official POWer in Pink T-shirt, downloadable print-at-home bib and log sheet, participant medal AND a $5 off $50 or $10 off $100 coupon to redeem at ANY FITniche Running Store location (Lakeland, Brandon, or Flatwoods) valid for three weeks after the date of packet pick up. PLUS, there will be opportunities to win prize packages and giveaways from local sponsors!
$30 Pre-Registration starts August 21, 2020 and ends September 30, 2020. October registration is $35 and ends October 20, 2020. Once you have registered and start your challenge, make sure to keep it going by sharing our video and inviting others to join!
We encourage you to share your experience in a short video, a map of your workout, or a selfie on your social media pages or the POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge Facebook Group Page and include the following hashtags: #BCFCFPowerInPink and #BCFCF262Challenge.
We cannot wait to celebrate your accomplishment with YOU! We applaud you for being an active part of providing #onelessworry to breast cancer patients in active treatment!
*For sponsorship inquiries, questions, or more information call 863.370.1927 or e-mail Mandy@bcfcf.org
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POWer In Pink - FAQs
I'm not in Central Florida, can I still participate?
Absolutely! This race is open to everyone, and the beauty of it being a virtual challenge is that you get to choose WHEN and WHERE you do the miles, just make sure to complete them between October 1-31, 2020!
When can I pick-up my packet?
UPDATE (1/22/21): We have added ONE LAST packet pick-up for Saturday, January 23, 2021
Packet Pick-up Date and Location Information:
Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 2pm-5pm at FITniche Lakeland in Lakeside Village – 1523 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803
Registrants who designated the Brandon or Flatwoods FITniche location, packets will be there for pick-up at those locations through Saturday.
- FITniche Brandon (New Location) - 1934 E. Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596 (behind Starbucks and Tide Cleaning)
- FITniche Flatwoods – 8604 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647
***Participants who indicated packets to be mailed, but have not paid the shipping fee have been emailed and invoiced (twice). If you haven't received an invoice, please check your spam folder and ensure that your account will accept email from RunSignUp. Packets WILL NOT be mailed unless a shipping fee has been paid.***
If you have any questions, please email Mandy@bcfcf.org. Again, thank you for supporting your local breast cancer community and thank you for your patience!!!
UPDATE (01/05/21): Some of our items for the packet are delayed due to Covid-19. We apologize for this hitch and appreciate your patience. Packet pick-up dates will be scheduled after we receive the delayed items and will align with CDC local and state guidelines regarding COVID-19. An email will be sent via RunSignUp (please mark RunSignUp as an approved sender in your email so emails are not kicked to junk/spam), and notices will be posted on the Facebook group page, POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge, announcing the exact dates for packet pick-up.
***Participants who indicated for packets to be mailed, but have not paid the shipping fee, have been emailed and invoiced. Packets WILL NOT be mailed unless a shipping fee has been paid.***
Where can I get my packet?
(Dates and Times TBD)
- FITniche Lakeland in Lakeside Village – 1523 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803
- FITniche Brandon (New Location) - 1934 E. Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596 (behind Starbucks and Tide Cleaning)
- FITniche Flatwoods – 8604 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes, please email mandy@bcfcf.org with the name of the person and that person can then pick up your packet at packet pick-up by showing his/her ID. Or, for an additional fee, you can have it mailed to you at your home!
I want to wear my shirt while I do my challenge miles! When can I pick it up?
Shirts and medals will be ordered after the registration period ends on October 16th. The packet pick-up days are still To Be Determined based on receipt of those items and will align with CDC local and state guidelines regarding COVID-19. We will communicate the dates with you as soon as we have them! In the meantime, you can print your event bib and wear it proudly while you complete your miles!
How do I turn in my mileage log?
Upload your challenge mileage to the log under your registration in your runsignup profile or post it to the Facebook Group: POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge or email it to us at mandy@bcfcf.org! Click here for more details.
Where can I post my progress pictures?
Post them to the Facebook Group: POWer in Pink – 26.2 Virtual Marathon Challenge and use the hashtags: #BCFCFPowerInPink #BCFCF262Challenge
