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RACE INFO
Click here for the Chasing the Cure race route!
Package pick-up, pump facility and race starting point :
Doyle Community Center
310 N. Franks Ave.
Sturgis, MI 49091
Package Pick-Up
Friday 9/16 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday (race day) 9/17 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Starting Times
Both the 5K Run/Walk and the 5K Pump and Run will start at 9:00
a.m. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start at 9:05 a.m.
Strollers and
wheelchairs are welcome! No rollerblades, skate boards,
bikes or dogs.
5K Pump and Run Event Description & Rules
Participants do the maximum bench press repetitions, allowing runners
to reduce their running time by 30-seconds per
bench press repetition, with a maximum number of 30 reps (or 15
minutes off run time).
The bench press lift weights are determined by the chart below:
| Men |
Women |
| Age |
Bench press |
Age |
Bench press |
| Jrs 15 to 18 |
85% of their weight |
Jrs 15 to 18 |
55% of their weight |
| 19 to 39 |
100% of their weight |
19 to 39 |
70% of their weight |
| 40 to 49 |
90% of their weight |
40 to 49 |
60% of their weight |
| 50 to 59 |
80% of their weight |
50 to 59 |
50% of their weight |
| 60 and over |
70% of their weight |
60 and over |
40% of their weight |
Bench press rules:
- Bench press weights are determined by age and weight as noted in above chart, with the lifting weight rounded to the
nearest multiple of 5.
- The repetition begins at full extension, then lowered until bar touches the chest and back to full
extension. NO RESTING
PAUSE. A noticeable resting pause after either of the positions will nullify the rep.
- Back and rear must be flat on the bench and both feet must be flat on the ground at all times.
- Hands must be inside or touching the two smooth rings on the Olympic bar.
- During weigh-in, minimum attire must be worn...shorts, t-shirt and socks.
- No bounding bar off chest...rep will be nullified if bar bounces off chest.
- Liability waiver must be signed prior to pumping.
Awards
All runners and walkers pre-registered by 9/7/11 are guaranteed a Chasing the
Cure race t-shirt!
We are also offering a tech shirt in place of the free t-shirt for an additional $10 to the registration fee ($15 for XXL).
Awards for the 5K:
High-heel Charm for the first place over-all male & female.
Medals to the top three in 5-year age groups from 9 and under to 70 and above.
Special awards for 5K Pump and Run participants:
For 10 total bench reps, a Pump Club Bronze Medal
For 20 total bench reps, a Pump Club Silver Medal
For 30 total bench reps, a Pump Club Gold Medal
High-heel Charm for the first over-all male and female (time includes pump handicap).
Details about High-heel Charm Awards
 Kick up your heels in sterling silver with
rhodium plating.
This three-dimensional stiletto high-heel charm has been specially designed for the GOG New Horizons
GYN Cancer Research Fund. The shoe is approximately 7/8" long.
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