We are so excited to present the 6th Annual Rumpshaker 5K.  Since 2009, the Rumpshaker 5K has raised over half a million dollars to fight colorectal cancer.  We are expecting this year's race to be the biggest and best ever!  As always, this event is a fun family friendly experience for all ages.  Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2014 Rumpshaker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, so register today!  Form your own team of 5 or more participants and save with our team discount!   
Volunteering with the Rumpshaker is a fun and rewarding experience.  Volunteer opportunities are available - all volunteers receive a Rumpshaker volunteer t-shirt.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BRINGING ATTENTION TO COLORECTAL CANCER, A PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, AND BEATABLE DISEASE.

Announcements

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP AT FLEET FEET SPORTS THIS WEEK MONDAY - FRIDAY
We strongly encourage all participants to pick up your race packet this week!  Packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Sports from 11am - 7pm Monday through Friday.  Fleet Feet Sports is located @ 3120 Heights Village, Birmingham, AL 35243.

*Avoid long waits by arriving after lunch hours (11am-2pm).  This is the busiest time for packet pick-up.   Packet pick-up will also be available on race morning at Sloss Furnaces, please consider extra time for parking and waiting in line.
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PARKING MAP & SITE MAP NOW AVAILABLE
The 6th Annual Rumpshaker 5K is fast approaching!  Be sure to view our new Parking Map and Site Map.  We hope to see you all on March 15th!
NEW ALL TERRAIN FUN RUN THIS YEAR
Check out the all new All Terrain 1 Mile Fun Run coming to the Rumpshaker 5K this year!
RUMPSHAKER, INC. ANNOUNCES THE SEMI-COLON CLUB, A COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Rumpshaker, Inc. is pleased to announce our Support Group, "The Semi-Colon Club". The Support Group will meet every third Thursday of the month at the Homewood Library. Meetings will be held from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Participants may arrive at 6:30 pm for a social time and light refreshments. 

Our support group is open to patients, survivors, caregivers and anyone impacted by this disease. Speakers for the first quarter will be J.P. Dice, a colorectal cancer survivor, Mrs. Aliece Dice, a RN and a caregiver, and Dr. Ken Sigman from Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates. 

The first meeting will take place this Thursday, January 16, 2014. We invite you to join us for this time of encouragement and hope. No RSVP necessary.  Visit The Semi-Colon Club facebook page for further updates and discussion.
HONOR/REMEMBER SOMEONE WITH COLORECTAL CANCER
We welcome and encourage you to create a team in honor or in memory of someone with colorectal cancer.  On race day, bring a photo of the person you are running to honor or remember.  We will have cards, tape and markers for you to show your love and support for those battling colorectal cancer and to remember those lost to the disease. The "In Honor/In Memory Photo Wall" will be located near the start line before the race and in the post-race area after the race.
RUMPSHAKER DOLLARS AT WORK IN YOUR COMMUNITY
2013 was another busy year for Rumpshaker, Inc.!  Click here to see how the funds you helped raise are working in your community.

5K ETIQUETTE TIPS
In order to create a safe and friendly race environment, please be mindful of the following 'Road Rules':
  • Arrive early -  allow plenty of time to get to the start area and find your corral
  • Don't over or under estimate your pace - this can cause lots of unnecessary maneuvering at the start
  • Pay attention to instructions from race officials, police and volunteers
  • Don't create a barricade to participants behind you by running or walking too many abreast
  • Walkers stay to the right when possible, unless passing.
  • Pass on the left when possible and give a verbal warning, a friendly "passing on the left" is sufficient
  • Listen to your surroundings, don't drown them out with headphones
  • Don't cut off other runners/walkers at water stops, be aware of people behind you and keep moving
  • When tossing your water stop cup, try to get it off to the side so volunteers can easily sweep it up and it is not in the way of other participants
  • Keep moving through the finish line. Others will be coming in right behind you, keep going until it's safe to come to a stop.
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