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The American Lung Association’s Corporate Cup has been a staple in Omaha’s Corporate and Running Community for the past 42 years.

Be a part of Omaha’s Longest Running Tradition and register to join us today!

Know Before You Go Guide!

For the 42nd Annual Corporate Cup you can participate as a member of a Corporate Team or as a Community Member not on a Corporate Team.

Corporate Teams are Divided into the Following Divisions

• Division A (1-99 Employees)
• Division AA (100-499 Employees)
• Division AAA (500+ Employees)
• Non-Profit Organizations, Government Agencies, & Schools

We have a variety of Corporate Team registration packages available, and all can be customized to meet your organization’s size, budget, and participation goals. If you are interested in forming a corporate team please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org or 402-875-7626.

Community Members can participate in the following ways:

• On a Friends & Family Team
• As an Individual Participant

All Community Member participants must pay a registration fee at the time of registration and complete a minimum $100 per person fundraising requirement by event day (April 16, 2023) in order to receive their race packet and participate in the Corporate Cup.

Yes! You've been asking, and we heard you.

• Looking for a challenge? To hill or not to hill... on April 10th you can choose between two competitive race distances- the timed 10k and the timed 5k!
• Looking for more variety? Participate in one of our untimed races! Register for the untimed 5k, untimed 1 mile, or Kids Run 100 Yard Dash to join in the fun!

Race packets will be distributed to team captains and participants during Packet Pickup in April 2023. Check our “Important Dates” tab for up to date information! Contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org with questions.

If for some reason you cannot complete the course, someone at the nearest aid station can assist you. In Aksarben Village, the main medical tent is located just beyond the finish line. For the safety of all participants, only those requiring medical assistance will be allowed access into the medical tent. If you require medical assistance on the race course, please find the nearest volunteer and let them know that you’d like to drop out of the course. Our emergency preparedness team will get you the assistance you need.

Because of the extensive planning and number of volunteers needed for an event of this magnitude, this event will not be postponed due to weather conditions. The Corporate Cup will happen RAIN or SHINE!

In the event that a cancellation or alteration will take place, the American Lung Association will notify you via e-mail. We will also update the home page of our website, and post on our social media channels.

The American Lung Association is committed to the health and safety of our participants and volunteers. Therefore, we will continue to closely monitor public local health conditions and CDC guidelines. In order to appropriately protect our participants' well-being and the community at large, the American Lung Association reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or alter the 2023 Corporate Cup.

All Community Member participants must pay a registration fee at the time of registration and complete a minimum $100 per person fundraising requirement by event day (April 16, 2023) in order to receive their race packet and participate in the Corporate Cup.

All Participants who complete the minimum fundraising requirement of $100 per person will receive an exclusive 42nd Annual Corporate Cup Mug and the 2023 Corporate Cup Dry-Fit Event T-shirt.

View the Community Member Registration Fee schedule for each Corporate Cup Race here. (link to the Community Member tab)

We have a variety of Corporate Team registration packages available, and all can be customized to meet your organization’s size, budget, and participation goals. If you are interested in forming a corporate team please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org or 402-875-7626.

We are happy to help transfer your registration between races. Please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org in order to update your registration. If participating as a community member, you may be required to pay the difference in registration fees if applicable.

For participants that are not on a corporate team (individuals or members of a Friends & Family Team) there is a $100 per person minimum fundraising requirement due on or before event day (April 16, 2023). View the Community Member Registration Fee and Fundraising Requirement table for each Corporate Cup Race here.

For participants that are on a corporate team (employees or their guests) there is not a fundraising requirement to participate. However, each dollar raised at the Corporate Cup makes an impact in our community and we encourage fundraising for all participants.

All participants who self-pledge or fundraise at least $42 will receive the official 42nd Annual Corporate Cup Dry-Fit Event T-shirt.

All Participants who fundraise at least $100 will receive an exclusive 42nd Annual Corporate Cup Mug and the 42nd Annual Corporate Cup Dry-Fit Event T-shirt.

Please note that t-shirts are not automatically included with your corporate registration fee!

Learn more about our Fundraising and Incentive Program here.

The registration fee for the 42nd Annual Corporate Cup does not count toward the required $100 per person fundraising minimum for Community Member participants.

Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and clean air. Today, our fight is more important than ever, and 90 cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy. Learn more about our initiatives here.

Please send donations to the American Lung Association office:

American Lung Association
c/o Corporate Cup
11225 Davenport Street #101
Omaha, NE 68118

Please include your name, the donors’ information and if you are part of a team, please be sure to include your team name.

Many companies will offer to match an employee's contribution to a charitable organization. For questions regarding your company’s matching gift programs, please contact your employer’s HR department or community giving department. You can also use our company search tool below to see if your employer offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started. Link to matching gift search tool on Fundraising tab.

Participating on a team is the best way to enjoy the Corporate Cup! The camaraderie of the shared endeavor is priceless, and it is way more fun reaching the top with friends and family cheering you on. Virtual teams are also a great way to engage in your community and achieve a shared goal together while being physically apart.

Teams can be made up of members completing any of the Corporate Cup races—Timed 10k and 5k, untimed 5k and 1mile, the Kids Run and the virtual races.

Teams provide a way for groups to get involved with the American Lung Association and raise awareness of the need for healthy lungs and air.

• Teammates are your support system during the training and fundraising season.
• Teams show your organization’s philanthropic spirit.
• Company teams create great community visibility
• A team provides great motivation to reach a personal fitness goal while enjoying time with others.

We have a variety of Corporate Team registration packages available, and all can be customized to meet your organization’s size, budget, and participation goals. If you are interested in forming a corporate team please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org or 402-875-7626.

For a Community Member Team or a team of family and friends, the registration fee and fundraising minimum are per individual. There are no additional fees for creating a team. See the registration fees and fundraising requirements for all Community Member participants here (link to tab).

• To form a Corporate Team, please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org or 402-875-7626.
• To form a Community Team of Family & Friends, select “Register as Team Captain” during the registration process. Make sure you have a team name in mind: honor a loved one or make it fun - sky’s the limit!
• After you register as a Team Captain, tell your team members to select “Register as a Team Member” and to search for your team name to join. If you need assistance or have questions while registering please contact Julia McCarville at Julia.McCarville@Lung.org we are happy to help!

A team captain gathers colleagues, friends and loved ones. Each team captain helps guide their team members, from online registration, to setting and achieving their fundraising goal, to seeing them through to the finish line. Being a team captain is a fun and rewarding experience. Register today at www.OmahaCorproateCup.org.

Yes! We are here to support you every step of the way. We also have several online tools for fundraising and team member recruitment. Contact our Events Staff at Corporate.Cup@Lung.org for more information

In order to qualify for awards, a team must consist of a captain and a minimum of three additional team members. Teams may have more than one captain, which is a great way to share responsibilities.

• Corporate Teams are classified as:
  • Division A (1-99 employees)
  • Division AA (100-499 employees)
  • Division AAA (500+ employees)
  • Non-Profit Organizations, Government Agencies, & Schools
• Community Member Teams are classified as:
  • Religious Organizations
  • Groups of Families & Friends
• Fundraising completed by individuals on a team combine to make that team's fundraising total.