All teams will have a team captain and at least two additional team members. Funds raised by all individuals on the team contribute to the team’s fundraising goal. Teams can be comprised of family members, friends or co-workers.

RACE TEAMS: At least three people are needed to form a team in the 5-mile race. However, teams may have more than 3 people. Using the cross-country method to calculate team time, the times of the top 3 runners on your team will be calculated to get your team time. Awards will be presented to the fastest three teams. Awards will also be presented to Top Friends & Family Fundraising Team and Top Corporate Fundraising Team.

SCHOOL TEAMS: Organize your school to participate. All registered participants will be counted- including 5-Mile, 1-Mile and volunteers - for eligibility for Top School Trophy. This is a traveling trophy which the winning team will house at their school for the year.

FITNESS CENTER CHALLENGE: The fitness center who brings out the most registered participants (runners, walkers, volunteers included) will be awarded the traveling Fitness Center Challenge Trophy at the Awards Ceremony.

CORPORATE GYM CHALLENGE: The company gym who brings out the most registered participants (runners, walkers, volunteers included) will be awarded the traveling Corporate Gym Challenge Trophy at the Awards Ceremony.

TEAM-BUILDING: Brochures, posters and fundraising tips are available to help you. Contact us to request materials.

If you have questions about teams or registration, contact Caroline Hutchinson.

No. All registration fees are per individual. Teams may choose to invest in team shirts, team incentives or other team memorabilia. Any costs incurred in providing team extras is at the sole discretion and financial responsibility of the team.

• Teams generate enthusiasm before, during, and after the event.
• Teams provide a way for groups to get involved with the American Lung Association and raise awareness of healthy lungs and air as well as the programs we offer.
• Teams provide a support mechanism for members during the training and fundraising season.
• Teams allow organizations to show their philanthropic spirit.
• Teams provide a way for people to come together. The event provides a common goal for team members to rally around.
• Team participation creates great community visibility for a company or organization.
• A team provides great motivation to reach a personal fitness goal while enjoying time with others.
• Teams can win great prizes for spirit, fundraising and participation!

• Web Tools: As a participant, you have access to great online tools that you and your team members can use to register, send email messages, request and track donations, and monitor progress. Team captains are encouraged to customize the pictures and story on your team page.
• Emails: We’ll help you through the process of being a team captain by providing you with regular emails tailored to help you with recruitment, organization, and fundraising.
• Internal kick offs and informational meetings. We’ll work with you to have a memorable team kick-off.