| Race
Facts
| Event |
2008
Komen Vermont-New Hampshire Race for the Cure |
Event
Description |
5k (3.1
miles)Coed Run at 9:00 a.m.
5k (3.1 miles) Coed Walk at 10:00 a.m.
Fun Run for Kids (under 12) at 11:00 a.m. |
| Beneficiary |
•
A maximum of 75% of the net proceeds fund grants in New Hampshire
and Vermont for programs throughout the state that focus on
screening, education and treatment.
• A minimum of 25% of the net proceeds supports research
and education projects nationwide through the Komen Foundation1⁄4s
national grant program. |
| When |
Sunday,
July 27, 2008 |
| Where |
Hildene
Meadows, Manchester, Vermont |
| Promotion |
•
60,000 race applications distributed
• Advertising throughout both states: newspaper, magazines,
TV and radio
• National ads placed by the Foundation in magazines
such as Runner's World, Fitness, Shape, etc.
• National sponsors promotions throughout the year
• Internet Access with award-winning Foundation siteswww.Komen.org
• Komen Vermont-New Hampshire Race website: www.vtnhcure.org |
| Race
History |
1993
700 participants
2007 3,600 participants |
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