San Francisco Event Information
Below you will find important announcements and information specific to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, San Francisco event. Scroll down on this page for complete information or click on one of the following topics:
KEY SITE INFORMATION:
EVENT EVE AND ROOM BLOCK – WESTIN ST. FRANCIS, UNION SQUARE
July 9, 2010 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Westin St. Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
For walkers who require overnight accommodations on Friday, July 9 or Saturday, July 10, we have secured a room block with special Avon Walk participant rates:
Friday/Saturday Rate: $179 + tax per night for a single king size bed; $199 + tax per night for a double-double (one room with two double size beds); $129 + tax per night for a room with a queen size bed.
You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This is the most convenient hotel to stay at, since it is the Event Eve host hotel.
Booking by phone:
- Call 1-800-WESTIN1
- State that you would like to book a room that is part of the ‘Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block’
- Proceed with booking
Booking on-line:
- Click on this link and follow the instructions.
Reservations must be made by June 4, 2010, at 11:59pm EST in order to guarantee the special rate.
CEREMONIES
OPENING: July 10, 2010 | Walker Arrival 5:30AM - 6:00AM | Ceremony Begins 6:30AM
CLOSING: July 11, 2010 | Ceremony Begins at 3:00PM
Continue to check back for information about Ceremonies. We will be announcing this information soon.
Complimentary shuttles to the Opening Ceremony will run from the Westin St. Francis, between 4:00am – 6:00am Saturday morning. Buses returning to the Westin St. Francis on Sunday will depart immediately after the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony.
WELLNESS VILLAGE
Continue to check back for information about the Wellness Village. We will be announcing this information soon.
THE ROUTE:
Walking from the Opening Ceremony to the Wellness Village and Back Again
The walk route to and from our Ceremonies location and the Wellness Village will consist mostly of sidewalks and city streets. There may be occasions where the route will take you through a city park. The route will not include trail hiking.
The route itself will be clearly marked with directional signage and other markings. This is how you will navigate the route during the event—by following the signs. There is also a route support team called ‘the Sweep Team,’ who are available to help you while you are on the road between Quick Stops and Rest Stops.
Overall, the route will take you through some of San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods, and is designed to be safe, fun and interesting!
Thank you so much for walking with us this year!!
We look forward to seeing you out on the road!
