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2014 Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure

Help fight breast cancer and save lives right here in Northern New Jersey - join Komen North Jersey for the 7th Annual Race for the Cure! This family/kid-friendly Race Day includes a multitude of activities: a 5k Run, a 5K Walk and a 1.5 mile Fun Walk, a special Survivor Tent, Survivor Procession and Ceremony, an EXPO area with free give-aways, an I AM THE CURE® booth to learn more about breast self-awareness, food, a Komen for the Cure merchandise tent, a special “Kids’ Dash” and an expanded Kids for the Cure® area with an inflatable obstacle course and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. Throughout the day, there will be some exciting new entertainment and activities to keep the whole family engaged including a jousting demonstration by Medieval Times, and the all-new “Endure for the Cure,” an obstacle challenge course by City Obstacle Challenge.

SCHEDULE:

7:00AM - Registration and Race EXPO Opens
8:00AM - 5K Run Starts
8:30AM - ENDURE FOR THE CURE City Challenge Obstacle Race
9:00AM - KIDS FOR THE CURE 50-Yard Dash
9:30AM - Survivor Celebration
10:00AM - 5K and 1.5 Fun Mile Walks Start

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ONLINE. For additional information, to register, volunteer, start a team, or make a donation, visit www.KomenNorthJersey.org/race, or call 908-277-2904, ext. 17.

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