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LOCATION

Carbone's Race for Research starts and ends at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course, 9002 County Road PD, Madison, WI 53593.

COURSE MAPS

The 5K is a chipped timed event. Walkers can choose from a 1-mile family friendly route or a 5K route.

Please click here to view route maps.

DOGS & STROLLERS

Due to course regulations, dogs will not be permitted.

Strollers are allowed on course. It is recommended that participants wishing to bring a stroller ensure the ability to use on a grass course.

PARKING

Due to limitations at the cross country course, guests are asked to park at Sugar Creek Elementary School, 740 N. Main St., Verona, for a quick and easy shuttle ride to the course. Shuttles will run from 8:15 am to approximately 9:45 am, and then again from 10:30 am until participants have all arrived back at their vehicles. Parking and shuttle are complimentary.

Accessible Parking: ADA parking will be available onsite at the Thomas Zimmer Course at 9002 County Road PD in Madison for anyone with a state-issued hang tag. Please pull up to the front entrance at County Road PD and show your hang tag to security.

Early Packet Pickup

Wednesday, May 29
4-7 pm

Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course
9002 County Rd. PD
Madison, WI 53593

Parking will be available on site, with signage to direct you.

All registrants are REQUIRED to sign the event waiver. You may print the waiver and sign before you arrive at packet pickup, but we will have copies available on site. The waiver will also be required for those that choose to pick up their packet on the morning of the event.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course,
9002 County Road PD, Madison, WI 53593

8:15 am Parking shuttle service begins

8:30 am Registration and check-in opens

9:35 am Opening ceremony

9:45 am Parking shuttle service to the course ends

10:00 am 5K run starts

10:05 am 5K and 1-mile walk starts

10:30 am Parking shuttle return service begins

 

 

FAQs

Where can I park for the race?

Parking will be offsite at Sugar Creek Elementary. Participants will be shuttled from the parking lots to the Zimmer Championship Course at University Ridge and back at the conclusion of the event. Both parking and shuttling will be complimentary.

Where will the race take place?

The Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country course, host of the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Competition, is the location for Carbone’s Race for Research. The event will feature both a 5K and 1-mile route.

Do I need to sign a waiver?

In order to participate, all registrants must turn in a signed waiver when picking up their t-shirt and race bib. Waivers can be found here and onsite at the event.

Can I bring a stroller?

Strollers are allowed on course for the race and can be brought to the course on the shuttles. It is recommended that participants wishing to bring a stroller ensure the ability to use on a grass course.

What is the weather policy?

The race will happen rain or shine! Please prepare accordingly; the race is on a grass surface.

Can I bring my dog to the race?

No, dogs are not permitted on the Zimmer Championship Course.

Will I be able to store a bag while I race?

Yes. Bag check will be available near the check-in tent at the Zimmer Championship Course.

What is your refund policy?

Registration fees and donations are both non-refundable. For more information on the University of Wisconsin Foundation’s policy on refunds, please visit here

What comes with my registration?

Each registered participant will receive the official event bag, two tickets to the American Family Insurance Championship, and shirt.

Where will all the money raised be donated?

All proceeds will directly benefit local cancer research with a global impact at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center. More information on their work can be found at uwhealth.org/cancer.

Is my registration fee tax-deductible?

Please note that registration fees are non-tax deductible. All donations made directly to fundraising pages are 100% tax-deductible.

What does this mean for you?

Rest assured that all registration fees and directed donations benefit cancer research at UW Carbone. Per federal IRS regulations, the tax-deductible only amount affects the total you can write-off on your taxes and is unrelated to the amount benefitting research.