FAQs
Q: WHO CAN ATTEND THE EVENT?
A: Friends, Family, Neighbors, Community Members, and leashed pets. It's open to everyone and we encourage all abilities and ages to come. Strollers welcome & encouraged!
Q: WILL THERE BE SNACKS AND BEVERAGES?
A: Refreshments & snacks provided after the race. Water stations will also be available for your furry friends.
Q: WHAT ACTIVITIES BESIDES THE RACE ARE AVAILABLE?
A: Post-race activities include prize drawings, post-race snacks, lawn games (outdoor jenga, bag toss), and activities for your pups!
Q: WHAT IF I MISS THE RACE, CAN I STILL GET MY T-SHIRT?
A: Yes, you can still get your awesome t-shirt! Please notify us that you will be missing the race ASAP. Pick up your t-shirt from 4th floor of Whitby Hall, up to 1 week post-race (September 20th, 2019).
Q: CAN I BUY EXTRA T-SHIRTS FOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU DON'T COME?
A: Definitely! You can purchase them via the“T-shirt Add-On” dropdown menu on the registration site for $12.00. Click the SIGN UP tab above to find the link that will bring you to the site.
Q: WHAT IF IT IS RAINING?
A: We run rain or shine! In the case of severe storms an email and facebook post will be sent by
7 AM on race day, Saturday, September 14th.
Q: IS THERE REFUNDS?
Per our registration policy, we do not issue refunds.
Q: WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE AND WHO BENEFITS?
A: This year the MPAS program is excited to partner with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://www.cff.org/), who will benefit from part of the proceeds received from private and monetary donations. The mission of the CF Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
Q: HOW DO I DONATE TO THIS FUNDRAISER?
There are several ways that you can donate to our cause and help support not only the MPAS program, but the CF foundation.
Electronically:
Cash/check on race day
Check via mail:
SCUPASA or St. Kate’s MPAS 5K
MPAS, 4th Floor Whitby
2004 Randolph AVE
St. Paul, MN 55105
Q: ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
A: Donations are unfortunately not tax deductible.