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It's SportsFest Week! This email includes all the essential details and information you need to prepare for the events. Make sure to read through everything thoroughly to avoid missing any important updates. Details can also be found in our Event Weekend Details that include start times, addresses, parking, and more. Now, to get things started… Gatorade is Doubling Your Donation! We’re thrilled to announce Gatorade’s extraordinary donation to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute for Huntsman SportsFest 2025. Now’s your chance to join the fight and make a bigger difference! It’s time to double your impact with a matching gift! Until funds are exhausted, every donation made will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500. What could be a better way to start the week than by doubling your contribution and helping us advance further in the fight against cancer? Donate in honor of someone special or to spark tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Thanks to Gatorade, your contribution does twice the good. The match starts RIGHT NOW! Once the match is exhausted, we will post on our Huntsman Cancer Events Instagram and Facebook pages. Follow us to track its status! *Donations will only be matched up to $500 per person to help us spread the fundraising love!
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New SportsFest Hotline—Ask Away! If you have questions during the week of SportsFest and can’t find the answers on our website, don’t worry! Our brand-new SportsFest Hotline is here to help. 📞 You can reach out to us at 801-584-5792 to speak with one of our team members directly. If we’re unable to answer your call immediately, please leave a detailed voicemail so we can assist you as soon as possible. We’re here to ensure you have a great experience! 🎉 Online Event Registration is Now Closed Those who still wish to participate will need to go to late registration, which will be available in-person on Friday, June 13, from 4–7 pm at packet pick up. No event t-shirts will be available for late registrants.
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Packet Pick-up Details 4–7 pm
Fort Douglas Field
200 Fort Douglas Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84113 There will be plenty of parking all around Fort Douglas Field for Friday packet pickup. EVENT DAY PACKET PICKUP—SATURDAY, JUNE 14
(There will be NO event day registration at either start line.) Cyclists: Event day packet pickup will begin at 5 am for cyclists at both Fort Douglas Field and in Salem. Runners and Walkers: Event day packet pickup will begin at 7 am at Fort Douglas Field near the start/finish line. *** Event day packet pickup for runners/walkers is often very busy, so please arrive an hour before your start time to get checked in and ready to go! Event t-shirt size exchanges will be available after 9:30 am on Saturday. Unfortunately, due to limited sizes and quantities, we cannot accommodate exchanges before then. Thank you for your understanding! For Cyclists Starting in Salem Salem Start Line:
Salem Hills High School
150 Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, Utah 84653 Cyclists beginning in Salem are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets from 4–7 pm Friday at Fort Douglas Field. If that’s simply not possible, you can pick up your packet beginning at 5 am Saturday by the Salem start line.
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A Big Shout-out to Our Event Technology Sponsors
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A huge thank you to Nexus IT, LightSpeed, and 1Wire Communications for teaming up to sponsor our event technology! With their awesome support in providing top-notch electronics and super-fast Wi-Fi, you’ll be checked in and ready to zoom across the finish line in no time!
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All Minor Participants Under 18 Per University of Utah compliance, all minors, in any event (1K Stroll, Kids Fun K, 5K, 10K Trail, SportsQuest, or any cycling distance), 2–18 years old, must sign their own waivers. Those waivers can be printed, signed by the minor and guardian, and brought to packet pickup to save time. Printed waivers will also be available at packet pickup. Waivers are linked below. Family Packet Pickup If you signed up as a family through the family registration option, each participant will need to submit a signed waiver, no matter their age. Family members can pick up packets for kids under 18, but they still need to submit waivers signed by both the minor and their guardian. We encourage everyone to come to packet pickup on Friday to avoid a rushed Saturday morning with potentially long check-in lines. Picking Up for Someone Else? You will need to have a photo of their driver’s license (cell phone photo works), a note authorizing you to pick up their packet if they are not immediate family, and their printed and signed waivers. See below for waiver requirements for each event. RUN, WALK, AND SPORTSQUEST WAIVERS: CYCLING WAIVERS - MINORS: Per University of Utah compliance, all minors 2–18 years old must sign their own waivers. Adults who are cycling in the event and registered online do not need to sign any waivers on-site.
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Huntsman SportsFest’s goal is to end cancer—together. With each and every one of you coming together, we can do that! 🙌 Fundraising isn’t required for participation, but every cent makes an impact. 🎉 Shout-Outs to Our Current Fundraising Champions 🎉 Let’s give a well-deserved shout-out to our current top fundraising individuals, community and family teams, and Huntsman Cancer Institute teams! 🏅👏 *As of June 9, 2025 Top Individual Fundraisers: Ajay Krishnan: $20,600 Richard Linton: $10,025.75 Nahum Veach: $7,314.25 Douglas Sborov: $7,158.75 Dennis Weston: $5,673.60
Top Community and Family Teams: Ride for Recovery: $11,341 Kancer Killas: $7,314.25 Ruth Hill’s Tribe: $4,251 JR Smith Racing/Team Fight CANCER: $3,053 Blood, Sweat, and Cheers 10K: $2,223.25
Top Huntsman Cancer Institute Teams: Multiple Myeloma, Amyloidosis, and Waldenstroms: $21,018 Leukemia Cure-Saders: $5,837.25 CLL & Lymphoma Team Against Cancer: $5,608.05 CAYA - Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Advocates: $4,485.18 The Engraftables: $3,471.50
📅 Keep the Momentum Going Remember, fundraising doesn’t stop on event day. We encourage you to share your preparation for event day, photos of you and your team at the event, and continue to share the impact this event and the research being done have on you and your community. Plus, you can still earn some cool fundraising incentives while you’re at it! We’re keeping fundraising pages open through July 31. Let’s keep the spirit alive! Changing the Course of Cancer Research with Nusano 🧪 As you approach the final stretch of your 5K or 10K run, keep an eye out for the Nusano Research Mile leading up to Huntsman Cancer Institute. This is your chance to share a high five ✋ with the enthusiastic volunteers stationed at your last water stop before crossing the finish line. 🏁 Nusano is dedicated to producing medical radioisotopes, playing a crucial role in the battle against cancer. Thank you, Nusano!
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Exciting New Merch Tent! We listened to your feedback! Many participants expressed a wish for more ways to symbolize their dedication to making a difference through Huntsman SportsFest. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce the new Huntsman SportsFest Merch Tent! Be sure to visit and grab some fresh gear to proudly display your ongoing commitment, even after the event concludes!
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