WHAT IS A TEAM?
A team is a group of race participants who join together to celebrate, remember and honor those affected by a cancer diagnosis. The team captain plays a vital role in the Our Colors Run Together race and are the leaders that get their friends, family and co-workers organized.
When registering, you have the option to create or join a team and work together to raise money to support cancer patients in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Teams are encouraged to fundraise - every dollar makes a difference!
A team captain or team member may register for any of the race categories:
- Adult Competitive 5k
- Adult Non-Competitive 5k
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Kids Non-Competitive (under 12 - 4 and under are free)
- Get the Shirt Without the Sweat! (virtual option)
Step 1: Register Yourself as the Team Captain
Step 2: Recruit Team Members & Get Them Registered
Step 3: Start Fundraising
Step 4: Encourage Your Team to Fundraise
Step 5: HAVE FUN ON RACE DAY!
HELPFUL TIPS FOR TEAMS
Communicate with your team regularly
- Touch base through email, text or a phone call (or even hold a team meeting!)
- Brainstorm fundraising ideas
- Inspire the team with stories and facts about WHY YOU RUN
- Keep the team informed of their progress - highlight member's who receive a big donation or reach their goal
Build an amazing and dynamic team
- Ask family, friends & co-workers to join your team
- Make sure each team member understands that Our Colors Run Together is a great way to make a difference in the lives of local cancer survivors
- Seek people with different networks to widen the circle of possible team members and donors
Motivate and encourage team members
- Challenge your team
- Foster a friendly and competitive spirit
- Thank members throughout the process
- WIN a team prize that will be awarded on race day!
Make sure to appreciate and recognize
- Consider ways to recognize team members for their participation and contributions
- Remind them that they are impacting someone in our community that has been diagnosed with cancer
Important Team Captain Information
Important Dates:
- Team registration closes on Friday, September 13, 2024 at midnight
- Online registration closes Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at midnight
- On-site registration available from 8:00am - 10:00am on race day (*for non-competitive and 1 mile fun run/walk only)
- Packet Pick-Up is Friday, September 27, 2024 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Amarillo National Bank Plaza II located at 500 S. Taylor Street, 2nd floor conference room
- Packet Pick-Up will also be available on race day at the Check-In Tent starting at 8:00am
- Race Day - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Amarillo College Washington Street Campus - Start/Finish Area opens at 8:00am, 5k Competitive race start at 9:00am, Competitive and Team Awards at 9:35am, 5k Non-Competitive and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start at 10:00am, Start Finish Area closes at 12:00pm
Team Awards:
- Largest Business Team
- Largest Family Team
- Highest Fundraising Business Team
- Highest Fundraising Family Team
- Best Dressed Team
Questions or need help?
Email us at info@hchfamarillo.org