Monday, August 18, 2008

Registration Facts

Here is some registration information taken from http://www.stjudemarathon.org/ . Make note of the registration deadlines. Don't wait too long to register! Also, the registration fees go up as the deadlines get closer. The fees are lowest now, and they go up September 15th. Then they go up again November 17th.

NEW ... entries capped: To ensure the quality of the “race experience” for all participants, registrations will be limited to 3,000 in the marathon ... 8,000 in the half marathon ... and 3,000 in the Memphis Grizzlies House 5K.

There are three ways to register for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, Half Marathon, or Memphis Grizzlies House 5K (pending availability):
1. Register online now. In addition to the race registration fee, there will be a $1.50 processing fee for registering online. Online registration is available through 11:59 p.m. CST, Monday, December 1 only.
2. Download a printable registration form; complete and mail to the address at the bottom of the form or fax to 901-578-6696. Entry forms sent by USPS mail will be accepted if postmarked November 7 or before. Forms sent by express mail, fax, or hand delivery must be received by November 7.
3. If not sold out, register in person on Thursday, December 4 (2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ) or Friday, December 5 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at the site of the Expo and Packet Pickup area at Memphis Cook Convention Center. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION for any race. Entry fees paid may not be refunded, transferred, or deferred.

When you register to be a St. Jude Hero, make sure to join Team Ethan when you are given that option. If, a couple of days after you register you are not listed on the Team Ethan Heroes Page, contact us here and we will get in touch with the people who can fix it for you.

If you cannot participate in the race with us but would like to make a donation toward our goal, you can donate online here on Ben's page. If you would rather send a check payable to St. Jude Hospital, leave us a comment here with your email address and we'll get you an address to send that. We so appreciate all of your support.

I think that's all for now. If you are already registered for the race, see if you can talk a friend or family member in to coming with you. I've got one I'm working on!

Allison

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