Komen Houston Race for the Cure® October 1, 2011

Houston will start breast cancer awareness month off on the right foot with the Komen Houston Race for the Cure®, known as the largest footrace in Houston, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in downtown Houston.
Last year’s event welcomed over 35,000 participants, including over 2,000 breast cancer survivors, and raised over $3 million to fund organizations that promote breast cancer screening, treatment and education.
Beginning and ending at downtown’s Sam Houston Park, this year’s race is sponsored locally byMarathon Oil Corporation and hopes to raise over $4 million for breast cancer education, screening, treatment and cutting-edge research right here in Southeast Texas.
WHAT: 21st Annual Komen Houston Race for the Cure®
WHO: Over 35,000 Race participants including 2,000 breast cancer survivors
WHERE: Downtown Sam Houston Park
WHEN: The timeline for Race related events is as follows:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Komen Houston Race for the Cure® – Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston
7:45 a.m. - Race Opening Ceremonies
8:00 a.m. - First Race (list all races and times here)
9:15 a.m. - Runners’ Award Ceremony
10:00 a.m. - Survivor Celebration