Team Information

Interested in starting a Running for Answers 2011 Team? Running or walking with others can be a lot of fun and you'll also help increase awareness with each additional person on your team!

An Official RFA Team is a group of 5 or more family, friends, co-workers, classmates, athletes or anyone else you can recruit. Team members can be a combination of walkers, runners and kids.

Be creative and make your team really stand out!

Download the RFA 2011 Poster! (pdf)

How do I start a Team and become a Team Captain?

  1. Email: Team Captains must send an email to information@runningforanswers.com and be sure to include:
    • Team Name in the subject line
    • Team Captain's first and last name
    • Team Captain's Contact information (email address, or the best way to reach you)
  2. Read: You will be sent a welcome email with a Team Captain's Packet filled with everything you need to know about being an RFA 2011 Team Captain, as well as detailed instructions for registering your team and helpful fundraising tips.
  3. Register: Using the step by step directions in your Team Captain's Packet, register for the race, and establish your Team fundraising page, with Active.com by clicking the "Register Now" button on the homepage of this site.

Please note: All Teams must have a Team Captain to act as the point of contact for the RFA Team Liaison who will answer questions and communicate important race information and updates.

Please Note: All Teams must have a Team Captain to act as the point of contact for the RFA Team Liaison who will answer questions and communicate important race information and updates. *YOUR TEAM WILL ONLY BE OFFICIAL AFTER EMAILING INFORMATION@RUNNINGFORANSWERS.COM WITH YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN INFO AND TEAM NAME*

Download the RFA 2011 Team Captain's Packet! (pdf)

Please send all questions to information@runningforanswers.com.

How do I recruit my team?

Friends & Family
Whether you are a patient, know a patient, or just want to get involved, reach out to your friends and family and make race weekend take on a second meaning! Haven't seen your college friends in ages? This is a great time for a reunion weekend in the City of Brotherly Love. Someone have a big birthday recently? What better way to start a new year or decade than by raising money for a good cause with the ones you love?

Coworkers
Bored with happy hour? Got a fitness contest going on within the office? Get a team of coworkers together and compete for the best race time. Slowest time buys lunch on Monday? Sounds like a good deal! Always check to see if your company will match your team contributions.

Classmates
Is your school or student club looking to help the community? Are you in a fraternity or sorority looking for a charitable cause to adopt? Break up the semester by enjoying a beautiful fall weekend outdoors - maybe even start a 5K training group to off-set that late night pizza!

Company Sponsors
If your company would like to become an official sponsor, let us know! Set up a company team and promote the race among your coworkers and employees. This is a great team building and networking opportunity, as well as a fun and charitable way to promote a healthy life-style.

Interest Clubs/ Sports Teams
Are you on a local baseball, basketball or hockey team? Involved in a running, gardening or book club? Great! Ask your team or club if they want to branch out by doubling as a 2011 RFA Team.

The Extra Fun Stuff

Race Day Prizes:

Beyond being part of fundraising for a great cause and making a huge difference in the lives of desmoid patients everywhere, Team Captains and race participants also get tokens of DTRF's appreciation thanks to our sponsors.

  • All Teams that recruit more than 15 participants will receive 2011 RFA shirts for their team members.
  • The first 300 RFA 2011 participants will receive goodie bags with treats from our amazing sponsors.

Race Day Awards:

  • RFA 5K Award - This goes to the runner with the best time in the 5K race.
  • Patient 5K Award - This goes to the desmoid patient with the best time in the 5K race.
  • RFA 2011 Team Fundraising Award - This goes to the team with the highest online fundraising amount.
  • RFA 2011 Individual Fundraising Award - This goes to the individual with the highest online fundraising amount.
  • Team Participation Award - This goes to the RFA 2011 Team with the most team members.
  • Company Spirit Award - This goes to the largest Company Team at RFA 2011.