Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where do I register?
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/KDB2021
2. How do I start or join a team?
Start at the Registration Page and select Register. You'll be prompted to choose to register as an individual, join a team, or create a team.
3. What is the cost to register?
Participants should raise or donate minimum of $35. Donations can be made online. Checks should be made out to AIM at Melanoma.
4. Can I register on the day of the event?
Yes, you can register when you arrive. Look for a table marked “New Registration” at the pavilion. We cannot guarantee event shirts for those who register after September 17th. Please note that registration will close during the opening ceremony, beginning at 10:45am.
5. How do I get an event shirt?
Anyone who registers online before September 17th and raises or donates $35 or more will be guaranteed an event shirt.
6. Can I pay with a check/credit card?
We accept credit card or check donations. Credit card donations can be made by clicking here. Checks should be made out to AIM at Melanoma and can be mailed the address below. Please note that your donation is for the KDB 5k, and note the team name, if your donation should be credited to a specific team.
AIM at Melanoma
5729 Lebanon Road, Suite 144-305
Frisco, TX 75034
7. Where do the donations go?
Money raised by our event goes to AIM at Melanoma, an international nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for and fighting the battle against melanoma. Find out more at their website.
8. How can I honor a survivor or loved one who has passed?
If you would like a photo added to our memory board, you can either bring one with you on the day of the event or email it to us at teamkdb@melanomawalk.org.
We will have “In Honor of” and “In Memory of” bibs that participants can pin to their clothes. Bibs can be found in the same tent as our memory board. Just ask an event volunteer to point you in the right direction.
9. What time does the event start?
In-person: Registration and check in open at 9am and the opening ceremony is at 10:45am. The 5k run starts at 11:15, with the 5k walk beginning at 11:30. At 10:30, registration will temporarily close. Those arriving after this can check in after the opening ceremony, or after they complete the 5k. If you are running the 5k, you must be in line for check in or registration by 10:30. Anyone arriving after that may not be given a bib to be timed.
Virtual: Any time you're ready! Your virtual 5k can be anytime, anywhere!
10. Will the 5k run be timed?
For those running at the event in person, yes. For those attending virtually, no.
11. What do I do if I get to check-in/registration during the opening ceremony, while it is closed?
If you are running, we unfortunately cannot issue you a bib for the timed race after 10:30. All bibs have to be entered into the system during the opening ceremony in order to kick off on time. We ask that runners be in line for check-in/registration by 10:30. You may run without a bib, but you will not be timed.
If you are walking, please enjoy the 5k walk and come back to check-in/registration when you get back. At that time, our volunteers will be ready to help with check-in, new registration, and any donations you would like to make.
12. Can I bring a dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a 6' leash.
13. Is there a fee for parking?
Entrance to Kensington Metropark is $10 per vehicle, unless you have a Metropark Motor Vehicle Entry Permit. More information can be found if you scroll down to the Entry Fees section on the Metropark website.
14. Where do I park?
There is a parking lot right by the Martindale Beach Pavilion, which is where our event is located. (We find that if you're using Google maps to navigate, you'll get the best results if you set your destination to Martindale Beach.)
15. What if it’s raining on the day of the event?
We hold our event rain or shine!
16. Is the run trail marked?
Yes, there are signs along both the run and walk trails.
17. Can my kids participate in the run?
Yes! Our youngest age category is 15 and under.
18. I want to sponsor your event or donate!
Great! Information about all those things can be found here: How Can I Help?
19. Is this information final?
We don't know. We're monitoring the situation in Michigan, and following any state and local guidelines. We will also follow any guidelines set by Kensington Metropark, so this page will be updated if the situation changes. Thank you for your patience!
20. My question isn’t here! Help!
Send us an email at teamkdb@melanomawalk.org and we’ll get back to you!
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/KDB2021
2. How do I start or join a team?
Start at the Registration Page and select Register. You'll be prompted to choose to register as an individual, join a team, or create a team.
3. What is the cost to register?
Participants should raise or donate minimum of $35. Donations can be made online. Checks should be made out to AIM at Melanoma.
4. Can I register on the day of the event?
Yes, you can register when you arrive. Look for a table marked “New Registration” at the pavilion. We cannot guarantee event shirts for those who register after September 17th. Please note that registration will close during the opening ceremony, beginning at 10:45am.
5. How do I get an event shirt?
Anyone who registers online before September 17th and raises or donates $35 or more will be guaranteed an event shirt.
6. Can I pay with a check/credit card?
We accept credit card or check donations. Credit card donations can be made by clicking here. Checks should be made out to AIM at Melanoma and can be mailed the address below. Please note that your donation is for the KDB 5k, and note the team name, if your donation should be credited to a specific team.
AIM at Melanoma
5729 Lebanon Road, Suite 144-305
Frisco, TX 75034
7. Where do the donations go?
Money raised by our event goes to AIM at Melanoma, an international nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for and fighting the battle against melanoma. Find out more at their website.
8. How can I honor a survivor or loved one who has passed?
If you would like a photo added to our memory board, you can either bring one with you on the day of the event or email it to us at teamkdb@melanomawalk.org.
We will have “In Honor of” and “In Memory of” bibs that participants can pin to their clothes. Bibs can be found in the same tent as our memory board. Just ask an event volunteer to point you in the right direction.
9. What time does the event start?
In-person: Registration and check in open at 9am and the opening ceremony is at 10:45am. The 5k run starts at 11:15, with the 5k walk beginning at 11:30. At 10:30, registration will temporarily close. Those arriving after this can check in after the opening ceremony, or after they complete the 5k. If you are running the 5k, you must be in line for check in or registration by 10:30. Anyone arriving after that may not be given a bib to be timed.
Virtual: Any time you're ready! Your virtual 5k can be anytime, anywhere!
10. Will the 5k run be timed?
For those running at the event in person, yes. For those attending virtually, no.
11. What do I do if I get to check-in/registration during the opening ceremony, while it is closed?
If you are running, we unfortunately cannot issue you a bib for the timed race after 10:30. All bibs have to be entered into the system during the opening ceremony in order to kick off on time. We ask that runners be in line for check-in/registration by 10:30. You may run without a bib, but you will not be timed.
If you are walking, please enjoy the 5k walk and come back to check-in/registration when you get back. At that time, our volunteers will be ready to help with check-in, new registration, and any donations you would like to make.
12. Can I bring a dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a 6' leash.
13. Is there a fee for parking?
Entrance to Kensington Metropark is $10 per vehicle, unless you have a Metropark Motor Vehicle Entry Permit. More information can be found if you scroll down to the Entry Fees section on the Metropark website.
14. Where do I park?
There is a parking lot right by the Martindale Beach Pavilion, which is where our event is located. (We find that if you're using Google maps to navigate, you'll get the best results if you set your destination to Martindale Beach.)
15. What if it’s raining on the day of the event?
We hold our event rain or shine!
16. Is the run trail marked?
Yes, there are signs along both the run and walk trails.
17. Can my kids participate in the run?
Yes! Our youngest age category is 15 and under.
18. I want to sponsor your event or donate!
Great! Information about all those things can be found here: How Can I Help?
19. Is this information final?
We don't know. We're monitoring the situation in Michigan, and following any state and local guidelines. We will also follow any guidelines set by Kensington Metropark, so this page will be updated if the situation changes. Thank you for your patience!
20. My question isn’t here! Help!
Send us an email at teamkdb@melanomawalk.org and we’ll get back to you!