Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure October 3, 2009

The 19th Annual Komen Houston Race for the Cure®
Location: Sam Houston Park Downtown
7:45 am
WHAT: Susan G. Komen Houston Race for the Cure®
WHEN: October 3, 2009 – Opening Ceremonies begin at 7:45am
WHO: Over 30,000 Race goers from across the country
WHERE: Sam Houston Park Downtown
1100 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002

This year’s Race, which is sponsored locally by Marathon Oil Corporation, will begin and end at the Sam Houston Park downtown. Over 30,000 participants, including 1,600 breast cancer survivors, are expected to take part in this year’s activities.

The Komen Houston Race for the Cure® is a certified USATF 5K course with running and walking events for everyone including a Family Walk / Kids K (approximately 1/2 mile), a 5K Timed Competitive Run, a 5K Non-Competitive Run and a 5K Walk.

Opening Ceremonies begin on October 3rd at 7:45 a.m. with the first race starting at 8:00 a.m. Entry fees are $30 for adults, $15 for children and $25 for survivors.

The Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® uses their annual Race for the Cure® to raise funds for breast cancer research and grants which help families of breast cancer survivors in Harris, Fort Bend, Chambers, Montgomery, Brazoria, Liberty, and Galveston counties get the treatment and support they need.

For more information visit www.komen-houston.org or call (713) 783-9188

Official Website: http://www.komen-houston.org