Saturday, October 7, 2017
Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Event will occur rain or shine!
Impact the Cure is an annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk in downtown Abilene, Kansas. It is hosted by Impact Sports and Fitness, 418 N. Broadway.
Each year, funds are raised for a cause related to breast cancer. Funds raised in 2016 will be used to support breast cancer services to include free mammography services for uninsured in Dickinson County.
You can pre-register through this website when registration is open, or stop by Impact Sports and Fitness. You will also be able to register the day of the event, starting at 7 a.m.
Pre-registration: $20, includes Impact the Cure long sleeved T-shirt ($.75 added if you pre-register online, $2 added if you require XXL size shirt) 2017 ONLINE REGISTRATION>>
Race day registration: $25, Impact the Cure T-shirt not guaranteed ($2 added if you require XXL size shirt)
5K Run
The Impact the Cure 5K is a certified course—USATF certification KS16006GAN
The run will begin at 8 a.m. Prizes for overall male and female 5K winners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place 5K finishers in each age group, and participation awards for ages 13 and under.
2 Mile Fun Walk
The walk will begin at 8 a.m. Noncompetitive – just come out for a walk in beautiful downtown Abilene and help a good cause!
Again this year are the FREE kids races starting at 8:45 a.m.
There’s a 100 Yard race for kindergarten & under, Down the Block race for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, and the Around the Block race for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. All participants in the kids races will receive a ribbon. The first three male and female finishers in each category will receive a place ribbon.
Wiener Dog Race 
Bring your wiener dog to add to the fun of the day and support the fight for breast cancer. This event is fun for all to watch and will be held after the run/walk and before the awards presentation.
It will be nothing too serious and for entertainment purposes. A small entry fee of $5 to enter your wiener dog will go directly to Impact the Cure. The overall “wiener” will get a small prize and every participant will receive a ribbon. The “track” will be from east to west through the Impact Sports and Fitness parking lot.
Children’s Face Painting
Look for the booth–children can get a little face art done free of charge!
Cancer Survivor Recognition Ceremony
Cancer survivors are recognized as a group prior to the run/walk.
“Couch Potato” Category
Can’t participate, but want to help a good cause? Pre-register to be a “couch potato” and receive an Impact the Cure t-shirt!
Merchandise Booths – Pink For Purchase!
Impact the Cure will have booths with items available for purchase from vendors. Don’t forget to bring your wallet (booths will accept mostly cash and checks)! Those interested in this opportunity to promote their business are encouraged to call (785) 263-6688 by September 16. Our merchandise booth fee is $25. This fee is waived for businesses sponsoring Impact the Cure at the $250 or $500 sponsor level. We encourage selling breast-cancer related and other pink merchandise (if you have it) to add to our festive atmosphere.
Health Information Booths
Get information about local health resources. Are you a non-profit health care provider that has educational information to share? Contact us at (785) 263-6688 by September 22 if you would like to have a free booth at Impact the Cure!
Pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast is provided by Eagle Communications following the run/walk. Chris Cakes will keep you on your toes with their expert pancake flipping (catch them if you can!)
Online Registration Currently OPEN