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Lucky Run Participant Info – Race Day is Saturday

Lucky Run 2024 Participant Confirmation Email

We're Excited for Saturday!

The Lucky Run is coming up this Saturday, March 23 at Davis High School and we look forward to including you in the event! Below are race details to help ensure a smooth event morning. 

Bib Pick Up & Start Times

Bib and t-shirt pick up for this event is held race morning only. We will have plenty of volunteers at registration to check you in and provide you with your bib number and t-shirt. Plan to arrive at registration at 7am in order to allow yourself sufficient time to check in, warm up, use restrooms, put your warmer layers in your car, etc. Those in the Kids Runs should arrive by 9am. 

Start Times for 3/23/24

6:30 am – Bib Pick Up Opens
8:00 am – 5K Start
8:10 am – 2K, 7K, 10K Start
9:30 am – Kids 1/2 & 1/4 Mile Start

Your Bib Number

Your bib number should be worn on the front of your body on your outermost layer of clothing. Safety pins will be available at registration.

Race Venue and Parking

The event will be held in the gym parking lot at Davis High School, which is located just south of the football stadium and track off Oak Avenue. No participant parking will be available in the gym lot itself; we encourage you to park in the very spacious main student parking lot for the school, which is located at 315 West 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616.

From the parking lot, it is a short walk through the campus to the staging area for the race. Registration will be located near the start/finish line. 

General Race Information and FAQ

Course Info

  • Participate in the race you’re registered for. It is important that you participate in the race for which you are registered. Race bibs will be color coded by distance so that you can be accurately directed on the route. If you need to change distances, you can do so when you check in at registration, or, we can take care of it through 3pm Friday by email. 
  • Start On Time. You must start at the preplanned start time for your race (see times above). This is not only to ensure you receive an accurate finish time, but for your safety on the course with crossing intersections. If for some unforeseen reason you arrive after your race has started, check in with the race timer at the finish line as to how to proceed and whether it is possible for you to still participate. 
  • Course Etiquette. On the course, be mindful of other participants. Generally speaking, one should run or walk on the right and pass on the left (similar to a freeway). Try to avoid running/walking more than two abreast so that there is space for people behind you to pass. 
  • Start Line Etiquette. Line up at the start by anticipated pace; only those planning on running under a 7:00 mile should be at the front. Walkers should be at the very back. Those with strollers and dogs should start towards the back as well. Please do not bring dogs that are not well behaved in crowds, around other dogs, or loud noises.  
  • Water Stations. Water stations will be available on the 5K (one), 7K (two), and 10K (two). Each will have water and Gatorade. If you anticipate you will need fluids more frequently, we suggest carrying some with you. 
  • Review Course Maps in advance. Course maps are available on our website here. There will be volunteers, cones, chalk and signage along the route. Be sure to pay attention to signs and volunteers to ensure you follow the correct course.
  • Kids Fun Runs. The kids fun runs will start and finish at the same spot (main start/finish line) as the timed races; listen to the announcer for directions as to when to line up. Both distances will start together at 9:30 am. 

Results, Awards, Bonus Medals, & Refreshments

  • Results will be available at results.changeofpace.com; or, scan the QR code on your bib number. 
  • Awards. Overall and age group awards will be available for pick up at the awards tent. Please check your results before leaving even if you don’t usually win an award. Unclaimed awards are not mailed. 
  • Bonus Medal. Winter/Spring Challenge medals will be available for pick up at the “Tour de FIT” medal pick up booth. 
  • Food. Pancakes, fruit and other refreshments will be available in the booth area. Be sure to also check out our vendors. 
  • Photos. Professional photographers will be on the route during the event to capture your image as you participate. Pictures will be available 3-5 business days after the race here facchinophotography.zenfolio.com/f830113370. You will also receive an email when they are live.
  • Stampede award pick-up. If you need to pick up a Davis Stampede award, they will be available at the Volunteer Check In tent. 

Virtual Participants

Those entered in the Virtual Division will be mailed their medal and bib (and shirt if ordered) next week. If you will be at the race on Saturday morning you can also pick it up at the Problems/Solutions line.

  • Completing Your Virtual Race. You can run or walk your race anytime; it does not have to be on Saturday. 
  • Results. You may upload your virtual results to our server starting tomorrow, March 22 and continuing through April 25. 
  • Steps to Upload your Time: 
    • Visit the results site. 
    • Search your name in the upper right hand corner. 
    • Next to the distance you completed, click on “edit time.”
    • Follow the on-screen steps to input your finish time. 
    • Uploading a time is optional. 
  • If you are a part of the Winter/Spring Challenge, your bonus medal will be mailed to you with your race packet. 
  • Questions or trouble uploading your time? Email us. 

Follow Us on Social Media

We look forward to seeing you at the race on Saturday and appreciate that you have chosen to spend your weekend morning with us!

If you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by means of a “follow” on either of our social media accounts listed below, if you use social media. While you’re there, you can check out previews of the Winter/Spring Challenge medal, Lucky Run awards, and more! 

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We are SO excited for Saturday!

Hello Participant!

Before we get into the race information, we would like to thank you again for your support of cancer patients and your decision to be a part of this year’s Cancer Champions Walk-Run-Roll event.  We especially want to shout-out those of you who have participated in securing donations for your fundraising goal. 100% of your fundraising donations will be put directly into patient grants. Thank you for making a difference in cancer patients’ lives!

Race Information for the Walk-Run-Roll

Your Race Entry:

Our event is this coming Saturday, September 14, 2024 at River Walk Park in West Sacramento, We have you registered as follows:

Maya Miramontes
Event: Virtual Participant

General Race Information:

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Start Times: 8:20am (10K); 8:30am (5K & One Mile)
When To Arrive: 7:00 – 7:30am
Location: River Walk Park, West Sacramento

Virtual Entrants

If your “Event” listed under your name says “Virtual Participant,” that means you have registered to participate virtually, on your own time, at a location of your choosing. 

  • Virtual Packets (t-shirts, bib) have been mailed to you via USPS
  • We encourage you to share pictures of you and any friends participating virtually with you on Instagram or Facebook. Please tag us so we can cheer you on!
  • If you registered as a Virtual Participant but would now like to join us in-person (or the reverse), please email us to request the change. 

Event Location

The event will take place at River Walk Park, which is located in West Sacramento directly across the Sacramento River from Old Sacramento, between the Tower and I Street bridges. Please see the map to the right for the location.

Parking

You have several parking options as follows:

  • Ziggurat Parking Structure, $10 parking fee, located adjacent to the start/finish. Card only for payment. 
  • Ramco Parking lot, first 150 cars free, located between Sutter Health Park and the Sac River on Capitol Mall, adjacent to the Tower Bridge (see map). (1/3 Mile walk to venue)
  • Street parking (please note any metered fees will apply)
  • ADA Parking is at the Ziggurat Parking Structure.

Arriving At The Event

When to Arrive:

  • We suggest arriving between 7:00 am and 7:30 am. 


When You Arrive at the Event:

  • Proceed to the registration area to pick up your race bib and t-shirt
    • You do not need to bring any paperwork to pick up your bib/shirt – just tell the volunteer at Registration Check-In your first and last name
  • Special Bibs:
    • Survivor bibs will be available here for those who have received a cancer diagnosis
    • “I Show Up For” customizable bibs will be available at Cancer Champions tent, on which you can use a sharpie and write in the name or names of people you are participating in honor of!
  • How to wear bibs properly
    • Please wear the numbered bib on the front of your body on either your shirt or shorts. We need to be able to see your bib color to direct you properly on the race course.
    • Survivor and I Show Up For bibs may be worn on your back.
    • Safety pins will be available at registration. You will need four per bib.


Start Times:

  • Start times are:
    • 8:20 a.m. – 10K Run
    • 8:30 a.m. – 5K and 1 Mile

  • Please note these times are slightly adjusted from previously posted times to ensure a smooth race experience for all participants
  • Please be sure to start at the correct time for the distance you signed up for
  • All races start and finish in the same location
  • If you would like to change to a different distance, please email us to request the change by Sept. 11

 

Guest Speakers

Before the starting gun, hear directly from three Cancer Champions members about the importance of supporting those impacted by cancer.

  • Kirk Keeler, a stage 4 colon cancer patient who just free climbed Half Dome in Yosemite, is on a mission to spread awareness of earlier cancer screening to help save lives.
  • Kevin Bohn, a lymphoma survivor and runner with no stomach but all the guts in the world, will speak to his story and how Cancer Champions is helping him achieve his goals. 
  • Laura Santana, a mother, wife, and cancer survivor, wanted to get stronger and healthier to be able to travel with her family. It sounds like Italy was a blast – we can’t wait to hear where she goes next!

 

These three incredible Cancer Champions will leave you feeling inspired to conquer your Walk-Run-Roll and make a difference for those impacted by cancer.

Fundraising

  • Prize Pick Up: If you have fundraised $100 or more, please be sure to pick up your fundraising prizes before or after your run/walk at the booth “Fundraising Prizes.”
  • Have you met your goal? If not, you can continue to add to your fundraiser through race morning!
    • Our super snazzy Cancer Champions Walk-Run-Roll fundraiser medal is yours once you hit the $100 mark!
    • How about some shade for your head? Take home a Cancer Champions strap back hat when you raise $300.
    • Prepare for cooler weather ahead with a Cancer Champions hooded sweatshirt when you raise $500.
    • You can even make a donation to your own fundraiser at the event site if you need a little boost!
  • Donations will be accepted on race day and can be made at the Cancer Champions tent.


Course Maps

 

After You Cross The Finish Line

After you cross the finish line (hurrah!!) we will have the following for you to enjoy:

  • Live music
  • Water, Gatorade, and light refreshments
  • Survivor medal pick-up (all survivors, regardless of finish time, will be honored with a medal)
  • Fundraising prize pick-up (for all fundraisers who raised $100 or more). This includes customizable “I Show Up For” medals, hats and sweatshirts! Visit the tent labeled “Fundraising Prize Pick Up.”
  • Vendor booths from our sponsors

 

Awards & Results

  • Overall and Age Group Awards Pick-Up will be in the post-race area
    • Overall Awards will be presented in the 5K, 10K, and One Mile to the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers
    • Age Group awards will be presented in the 5K and 10K to the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers per age group
  • Results can be viewed by scanning the QR code on your race bib with your phone
    • We will have Chromebooks available by the start/finish line for results viewing for those without a phone on hand
    • Results link

 

Thanks for reading!

We are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday, September 14 and will send you one more reminder email on Friday morning. In the meantime, if you have any questions please feel free to email us here.

Your partner in health, 
Cancer Champions

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Maya Miramontes

Volunteer and Site Coordinator

Maya participated in her first A Change of Pace event at the age of 3 months. From there she followed her siblings in participating in a multitude of events from runs to kids’ triathlons. While growing up with parents who ran a sports marketing firm, she had no choice but to attend most events her entire youth life. Now as an adult, she has returned (by her own choice) and now serves as the volunteer and site coordinator. In addition, she has also been instrumental in the 2024 design and transitioning of our new website. We are fortunate to have her tackle one of the more critical areas that are considered the backbone of any event, volunteers. Maya resides in Davis and In her spare time she spends time as a dog trainer while simultaneously assisting other local nonprofit organizations such as the Yolo County SPCA and Cancer Champions.

Alec Miramontes

Event Oversight and Volunteer Management

Alec, a graduate of the University of Oregon, oversees course and volunteer management on event day. He also helps coordinate infrastructure set up and tear down, equipment management and assists with race timing.

Dave Miramontes

Executive Director

Dave brings an impressive 36 years of event production, marketing, advertising, and graphic design experience to the team. Dave has not only been a decorated athlete, but he also understands how good teamwork can lead to a successful outcome. Having 4 active kids has allowed him to stay involved in youth sports as well as being active within the community. As the Executive Director of A Change of Pace, he still enjoys his role as the logistics coordinator for all Foundation and outside client events. In addition, he oversees course design & safety, city & police relations, graphic design, advertising, marketing, and creative concepts. Dave resides in Davis with his wife Jen and has 4 very cool kids, all of which has worked at A Change of Pace at one point or another.

Jeannine Henderson

Treasurer, Assistant Race Director & Head Timer

Jeannine not only oversees the day-to-day operations; she handles one of the most critical elements within the organization; the registration and timing department. Aside from overseeing the computerized timing department and client/participant relations, she handles our social media and website changes and medal/award design. Her guidance and organizational skills have become a huge value to the organization as she provides much of the input on special projects such as the Tour De Fit.

Jennifer Miramontes

Board Member

Jennifer has over twenty years of experience in the marketing field, including positions as the Marketing Director for Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants and Real Mex restaurants. Jennifer also has extensive experience developing community programs geared towards children, having served on the Board of Directors for the Davis Schools Foundation as well as the Patwin PTA. Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Pepperdine University, and is also a certified personal trainer. A runner herself, Jennifer has completed numerous triathlons and over 50 marathons, including top age-group finishes in high profile events such as the Boston Marathon and the Rock N Roll Marathon. Jennifer owns FIT House in Davis and enjoys inspiring her clients to reach their fitness goals.