2023 Race Day Schedule
Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 - World's Fair Park
Registration 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Survivor March & Photo 2 p.m.
Tribute to Survivors 2:15 p.m.
Race Start Time 3 p.m.
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2023 Race Route Turn by Turn Directions:
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The Race Against Cancer is a walk and run that raises funds for the patients and families of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Since its inception 29 years ago, the race has raised more than $7.4 million for cancer education and care in East Tennessee. Thanks to Race Against Cancer supporters and participants, thousands of medically underserved individuals have received life-saving screenings and cancer care. Most importantly proceeds raised by the race go to fight cancer within our local community.
Adult Registration $35
Youth (18 and under) $15
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Mission Statement:
We are more than a cancer center. We are a cancer survival center, committed to our community and determined to deliver the most advance care available with integrity, compassion and the patient at the center of everything we do.
About Thompson Cancer Survival Center
The Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation was established in 1994 to provide ongoing support of the treatment efforts at the cancer center. Since that time, hundreds of generous individuals, companies and others continue to give to the Foundation in support of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. These gifts ensure leading-edge cancer treatment, clinical trials and technology advancements as well as services such as early detection; education and direct patient support are available and accessible to all people throughout our region regardless of their ability to pay. As Thompson Cancer Survival Center continues to serve our community and the region, there are many opportunities for you to help strengthen our programs and services and make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Through prevention, early detection and education, we are saving lives. Come walk or run with us!
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation
280 Fort Sanders West Blvd., Suite 202, Knoxville, TN 37922
Call: 865-531-5210 or Email: RaceAgainstCancer@CovHlth.com for more information
Engage your employees in our mission to provide hope and support to local cancer patients in need. Human resource departments might use the race as part of their employee health benefits incentive. Employee engagement fosters camaraderie, increases productivity and instills a strong sense of pride in your workforce. Create friendly competition among various departments or locations, honor those who have been affected by cancer in your organization and remember those who are no longer with us. The race is an incredible way to show your community that your company is a good corporate citizen.
Companies can choose the amount of the registration fee to cover. Companies purchasing bulk registration codes have full flexibility over how much of the registration amount they'd like to cover. Simply email us at raceagainstcancer@covhlth.com and we'll setup the registration code for your employees!
Pay now OR pay later
Companies can choose to pay at the time of purchase, or choose to pay later by invoice.
How do my employees register?
Once we receive your request we'll setup a discount code that you can share with your employees
October Dates
You may also pickup your packet on race day at the pre-registration tent.
Race Packet Includes: race shirt, race bib, and safety pins
November Dates
When does online registration close?
Team captains motivate and encourage others to join your team. It's a great way to rally your co-workers, friends and family to help in the fight against cancer. The journey begins once you register and culminates during our race day run/walk and celebration. On race day, your hard working team will be rewarded by seeing the survivors impacted by the funds raised by the race. Plus, teams will be recognized in several different categories: Largest Team, Top Fundraising Team and Fastest 5K Team.
If you’ve never been a team captain before or if this is something you do every year, please join us for the 2023 race. Teams have a tremendous impact on helping us reach our fundraising goals - without you our race would not be nearly as successful.
Forming a Team
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The funds you and your team raise for the 2023 Race Against Cancer support the patients and families of Thompson Cancer Survival Center right here in East Tennessee. The Center serves patients from 19 counties and beyond: Knox, Blount, Anderson, Union, Grainger, Jefferson, Hamblen, Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Morgan, Cumberland, Roane, Loudon, McMinn, Monroe, Sevier, and Cocke. In its 29-year history, the race has raised more than $7.4 million for cancer education and care. Thanks to the sponsors, teams and individual participant fundraising efforts, we are able to continue these potentially life-saving services and win the race towards survival!
Teams are our largest fundraisers!
If you’ve never been a team captain before or if this is something you do every year, our teams have a tremendous impact on helping us reach our fundraising goals. Without them our race would not be nearly as successful.
Will there be awards given?
Male and Female Age Divisions (Medals):
EAST TENNESSEE RADIATION ONCOLOGY, P.C.
VISTA RADIOLOGY, P.C.
21ST MORTGAGE
QUALITY MACHINE & WELDING CO., INC.
Participants will be able to post their individual results either using the RaceJoy application or manually beginning at 12:00 AM October 28, 2023 and ending at 11:59 PM on November 5, 2023.
Manual results may be posted as follows:
Visit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer registration page and confirm that you are logged in to the site
Locate the "Results" tab at the top of the menu
Click the "Submit Virtual Results" button
Search for your registration either by first and last name or by email address and date of birth
Once you have found your registration, select "Submit Virtual Results" and enter your finish time
RaceJoy utilization is included as part of the registration fee. The RaceJoy application utilizes your smart phone's GPS capability to record distance and time. Instructions for RaceJoy utilization for virtual events are as follows:
Get the App: Download RaceJoy from the App Store or Google Play.
Find Race: Click Featured Races to access the event you are doing or search by name in the search field.
Set Up Tracking: Click I Want to Be Tracked and follow the prompts carefully. Select the course(s) you plan to complete.
Enter Your Bib Number for Results: For events offering virtual scored results, enter your bib number provided to you by the race. RaceJoy will then automatically submit your finish data.
Ensure Proper Settings: Follow RaceJoy's prompts and adjust settings as needed. WiFi must be disabled on your phone.
Virtual Race Day: Click TRACK ME: Make sure to click the green blinking TrackMe button on race day to start the tracking of your phone. Select the course you are signed up to run. Click START MY RACE as you begin your walk/run to start your personal clock. RaceJoy auto detects when you complete the course distance. No need to click Finish.
Race Redo for Virtual Events: You have the option to redo a course by clicking the redo button. (Warning: Selecting the redo button will clear previous performance data.)
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