New safety measures have been implemented in this year’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer (EFY). The event, marking its 31st year, will be held on Sunday.
In order to limit the number of individuals congregating in one place, the race will start in three different waves – at 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. For each wave, there will be five separate line-up zones containing a limited number of participants to maintain social distancing. Each participant’s bib number will have a sticker that indicates their wave time and zone.
In addition to the different start times, these safety measures also have been imposed:
- Masks are required at the start and finish line areas and are also encouraged when passing others on the course.
- Contactless water stations are located along the course. Participants will pick up their own cups.
- Restroom facilities will offer hand sanitizer and washing stations.
- The breast cancer survivor large group photo will be replaced with photo backdrops.
Opening ceremonies will be held at the starting line for participants in each wave, beginning about 10 minutes prior to the start of the race. The starting line is on 10th St. SE at the intersection with Fifth Avenue SE.
The race will finish at Greene Square Park in downtown Cedar Rapids where post-race activities will be offered, such as a health fair, food trucks and music. There will not be a pancake breakfast this year.
Individuals can register for the race at www.especiallyforyourace.org. On-site registration will be available on race morning in front of the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center from 7-8:45 a.m.
For more information, visit www.especiallyforyourace.org or call the EFY race line at (319) 398-6582.
The race supports the Especially for You fund, providing mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and other breast-care and gynecological cancer screenings and services to individuals in need. Throughout the years, more than 11,000 individuals have accessed more than 26,000 services through the EFY Fund.
The EFY race and fund are dedicated to the memory of Sandy Knight, a Whittier resident and General Mills employee who died of breast cancer in 1991. Ms. Knight co-founded Mercy’s Especially for You After Breast Cancer Support Group.
