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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I begin?
Want to Participate?
Just register here and join us!
You can now create and manage your own personal page, share your photos, goals and get sponsors.
Want to sponsor a participant? Click here for details.
If you have further questions, please contact Diane Tomer at 216-631-4741 x 102 or [email protected].
2. What are the Race Options and Schedules?
8:00 a.m. Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-Up
9:00 a.m. 5k Run 9:05 a.m. 1 Mile Walk 9:45 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Award Ceremony
5K (3.1 miles) over paved roads through historic Ohio City. The course clearly marked with traffic control and protections. Water station at midpoint.
Walk (1 mile) is ½ mile out and back route.
3. What Does Pledging to the Run Mean, Exactly?
By committing to this event and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to support the men, women, and children served by the West Side Catholic Center. The West Side Catholic Center was established in 1977 by a group of faithful people who recognized a critical community need to address poverty. Since then, the WSCC has offered hot meals, hospitality, clothing and household goods, emergency services, shelter, housing solutions, and workforce training to those in need at no cost to the person.
4. How can my sponsors submit payment?
Online contributions can be made by credit card on the runner’s personalized page found on this website. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of runners.
5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Will I be able to do it?
Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the programs the Run supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly.
6. Is the Run only for Runners?
No, the Annual Pancake Run is a family-friendly event to promote health, wellness, and community. It attracts more than 500 participants, family, and friends who look forward to the event and pancakes! Each participant receives a one-of-a-kind t-shirt designed by Cleveland Clothing Company, medals for the top three winners in each age category and the Jess Bell Awards for Top Overall Male, Female, Male Master, Female Master.
7. Do You Run Alone or as a Team?
Either! Participants can run alone or create their own team to run a HERMES-certified route through a relatively flat course along the tree-lined streets.
8. Is there a refund/exchange policy?
Yes. If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections. Race registration fees are not refundable.
9. Is parking available?
Parking is available at the St. Ignatius Breen Center and area side streets. |
