| Frequently asked questions
Can't find the answer you need?
We’ve tried hard to make event information accessible to you through
our Web site. But if you can’t find what you need, send us an email
at CDPHPwtc@newkirk.com.
When is the race?
Thursday, May 20, 2010
What time does the race start?
The race starts in front of the New York State Museum
at 6:25 pm.
How can my company enter?
Click on registration. It’s
as easy as that.
Can I sign up as an individual?
No. The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge is a team event, and at least four
workers form a team. Recruit a team! Teams are composed of four men, four
women, or two of each.
My company is interested in becoming
a sponsor. How can we make that happen?
Click on sponsorship and find out
all the details. If you have any questions, send an email with the word
“sponsorship” in the subject line to CDPHPwtc@newkirk.com.
Where are the registration forms
this year?
Click on registration. You
may also click on "Registration" in the top banner of this Web
site. If you are a returning team, your Captain from last year will receive
an informational packet in the mail. New teams and new captains must visit
the Web site to secure registration forms.
Are walkers allowed?
Absolutely. Walkers are a big part of the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge.
This event benefits racers, joggers, and walkers. For safety purposes,
however, children, baby strollers (and baby joggers), headsets, and non-service
dogs are not allowed on the race course.
What are the eligibility requirements?
In addition to full- or part-timers, teams may be composed of employees
who are per diem, seasonal, temporary, or contractor staff. Basically,
if your employer says you are an employee, you’re on the team!
I work in Poughkeepsie? Can I run in your event
too?
Sure, as long as you meet the team eligibility requirements
above.
Can my company enter the T-shirt contest?
Yes, we'd love it, and so will your employees. Click
on Event Info to find out how.
Where can we get a high-resolution 2010 CDPHP
Workforce Team Challenge logo for our design?
Right here. Just right-click on the links below and
follow the instructions.
JPG Format:
To download, click on the links below. Follow the instructions
on the following page.
Black and White JPG file
Full Color JPG File
EPS Format:
Both color and black/white EPS files are contained
within a ZIP file. You will will need WinZIP
to uncompress. To download, right-click on the link below, and select
"Save Target As".
Full color and black/white
EPS files
Need a screen printer for your
t-shirts?
All U screen printing is offering a 10% discount to
teams competing in the Workforce Team Challenge. In addition, they are
contributing 10% of all team t-shirt sales to our 2010 charity of choice,
The Boys and Girls Club of Albany.
Click here for more information.
Who is the Host of this event?
For the past 29 years the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners
Club has produced the Challenge. HMRRC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles through running and walking
for sport and fitness.
 Who
is the “Charity of Choice”?
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Albany is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from
disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive,
responsible, and caring citizens.
In every community, young people are left to find their
own recreation and companionship on the streets. An increasing number
of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people
need to know that someone cares about them.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany offers that and more.
Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys
and girls from age 5 to 20 by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness,
belonging and influence.
The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to
learn and grow as well as ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals,
life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, opportunity,
and hope.
All programs are designed to maximize opportunities for
young people to acquire four (4) basic ‘senses’ that are directly
related to positive self-esteem and character building:
- A sense of competence — by aquiring new skills,
as well as pride and confidence in those new skills and achievements
- A sense of usefulness — through helping others,
the club, and the community
- A sense of belonging — feeling welcome, accepted,
and secure at the club
- A sense of power and influence — knowing that
their opinions are heard and valued
This strategy is incorporated into every interaction we
have with young people.
For more information, visit the website at www.bgcalbany.com
To make an event contribution, download the contribution
form.
Who is the event sponsor?
Captial District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP) is
our title sponsor and thanks to their generous support, this event is
continuing, growing and getting better every year.
It's raining. Is the race on?
The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge is, normally, a
rain or shine event. We have had no weather-related cancellations in 29
years of operation. If weather affects the Workforce Team Challenge on
race day, we will announce it on this Web site promptly. Bookmark www.CDPHPwtc.com
and check back regularly.
Where can I park? How can I get around on race
night?
Free parking is available at the Empire State Plaza.
Click here to download
the parking lot map. Team members are reminded to arrive early to obtain
parking, as we are expecting more than 7,000 runners.
What if I have questions on the evening of the
event?
There will be volunteers available to assist with
any questions you may have.
How will I know where to find my teammates?
Your captain should designate a spot where the entire
team will meet before and after the race.
Where are the bathroom facilities?
There are plenty of bathrooms downstairs under the
Plaza in the Concourse. A few portable toilets will also be located outside
across Madison Avenue on either side of the Museum for last minute stops.
Will there be Medical Assistance available?
Yes, there will be a medical tent located near the
Finish Line across Madison Avenue on the East side of the Museum.
Where does the race Start & Finish?
The race starts and finishes on Madison Avenue between
the Museum and the Plaza.
Where do I pick up my t-shirt, get refreshments,
turn in my team's scorecard, etc.?
All race events are located on the south side of the
Empire State Plaza. Click
here to download a map of events on the Plaza.
How are the results compiled?
We score three categories - Men's Team (four men),
Women's Team (four women), Coed Team (two men, two women). It is solely
up to the Team Captains to determine which participants are assigned to
which teams after the runners have turned in their times that evening.
Captains - please make sure you list each participant only once.
What are the Awards this year and when will
they be presented?
Awards will be presented before the race at
6 p.m. on the stage at the Empire State Plaza. The following awards will
be presented for:
- Largest Participation Awards will be
presented to the teams with the most registered participants in three
categories:
1. Government Agency — 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2. Education Agency — 1st, 2nd, 3rd
3. Other — 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- T-Shirt Contest Winners — 8 teams
to be honored
After the race at 7:30 p.m. on the stage at the Empire State
Plaza, awards will be presented to:
- First Overall Male
- First Overall Female
- First Overall Male CEO
- First Overall Female CEO
- First Overall Male Government Department Chief
- First Overall Female Government Department Chief
The week after the race:
- Team Awards for the top 10 teams will
be mailed to the Team Captains after results are verified.
When will the team results be posted?
The winning team and individual results are posted
the night of the event.
Over the course of the next two days, the rest of the results are posted.
Thank you for your patience with this, as every entrant's eligibility
requirements must be screened.
What if I think there is a problem with the
results? How can it be fixed?
If you feel there is a discrepancy in the results,
please contact us at CDPHPwtc@newkirk.com.
We will investigate immediately and get back to you.
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