The 16th Annual Zonta Walks for Women Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K Run will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the walk/run will travel along the banks of the Thunder Bay River.
This inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection, and to raise funds for local community organizations like Friends Together Breast Cancer Programs and other local initiatives.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 1 – Race/Walk Day - Thunder Bay Sanctuary
8:30 am - 9:45 am On-site Registration
9:30 am 5K Run Begins
9:45 am Welcome and Remarks
10:00 am 5K Walk Begins
11:00 am Awards, Food & Refreshments
Pre-registration
Walkers/runners are encouraged to pre-register by September 23 to be guaranteed a t-shirt, which can be picked up Monday, September 19 - Wednesday, September 27 between 8 am and 4 pm at Thunder Bay Accounting, 1400 US 23 South, Alpena.
Online registration deadline is September, 27, after that date, you may register on-site the day of the event between 8:30 am - 9:45 am the morning of the walk.
Breast Cancer survivors registration is free. Just click the Yes check box when registering if a survivor and choose the check payment option so you do not have to provide online payment.
T-Shirts
T-shirts can be picked up between Monday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 27 at Thunder Bay Accounting, 1400 US Hwy 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707, or the morning of the race. To receive a t-shirt it is encouraged to register by September 27.
Participants
Everyone is welcome; women, men, children and dogs. Dogs must be on a leash at all times!
Teaming Up
Families, businesses, churches and service clubs are encouraged to build teams. Just enter your team name when registering.
Entry Fee
Cost is $25 per person. Children 14 and under are free but will not receive a t-shirt.
Payments can be made by registering online using debit/credit cards or by registering online and mailing a check to Zonta Club of Alpena, PO Box 185 Alpena, MI 49707.
All entry fees and donations raised by participants directly benefit local organizations that provide breast health services.
Donations
To qualify for prize incentives donations must be received on or before the day of the walk.
Prize Incentives
* Prizes will be awarded to the top individual raising the most donations.
* Prizes will be awarded to the top team raising the most donations.
* To donate simply provide your donation during online registration or mail your donation to Zonta Club of Alpena PO Box 185, Alpena MI 49707 (please include your name or team name on the check).
Race Age Categories
15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
Medals will be awarded to male and female runners in the top 3 places in each age group.
Overall winner (1 male, 1 female)
Refunds
All registrations are final. No refunds will be issued.
