Registration fee is $50/person and you must be on a team of 2 or more people. Online registration closes November 5, 2013. Fees increase starting November 6th to $75/person. Day of event registration opens at 11:00 A.M. - no earlier walk-ups allowed. There are no registration refunds. Back to top
Do I have to fundraise?
The purpose of all this mayhem and fun is to raise money to fight blood cancers. Each participant must fundraise a minimum of $50/pp which is separate from the $50 registration fee. It's pretty darn easy to raise $50 especially since we give you a free online fundraising page immediately after you register. Spend 1-2 minutes to send one email and you'll probably be done fundraising. Please click here for more on fundraising including the Ohana and Mahalo fundraising clubs with extra special race day perks! Back to top
Where do I turn in offline pledges?
You can turn in pledges on race day or mail them to: LLS, Attn: Pineapple, 123 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Seattle, WA 98107 Please include a pledge form for proper crediting. Pledges made online through your fundraising page will go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society automatically and you will be credited accordingly. To qualify for fundraising incentives, pledges must be received by December 2, 2013. Ask your company and donors if their company has a matching gift program. This can double or triple your donations without any additional work! Back to top
How do I handle matching gifts?
If the company's matching gift is online please request your donor to note your name and "Pineapple" for proper crediting. No other action is necessary. If the matching gift is a paper form mail it with the donor's check, cash, or proof of their online donation to LLS. Please make sure your (participant) name and "Pineapple" is on the form for proper crediting. We will post matching gifts to your totals as quickly as we can. Please be patient as we process several matching gifts each day.
Microsoft - Please request a matching gift from any MS employee who donates. Boeing employees - Please inquire about Boeing's Walk Match gift. You can get $100 just for participating in our event! Group Health employees - Please inquire about GHC's Fundraising Jumpstart Program. Adobe - Please request a matching gift from any Adobe employee who donates. Back to top
Can I put this on my Facebook page to solicit donations?
Each person will get a very cool looking long sleeve tech shirt, goodie bag, one free pass/meal to the luau, and free beer from Georgetown Brewing Company (21 and over only). Now that's a handful! Back to top
Can I register the day of the event?
Registration fees on event day is $75/person. Day of event registration opens at 11:00 A.M. Back to top
What time does the race start? When does the luau end?
The first group of runners will start at 9:00 A.M. There will be 15 minute intervals between start waves with the last wave around 1 P.M. or later depending on sign-ups. Start times will be posted on the home page about a week prior to the event. All participants will be notified via email when the times are posted. The luau starts at 9:30 A.M. and will last until we've all had enough fun! Back to top
What happens at the luau?
We will turn an old barn in to a luau! Our luau will include roasted pig, vegetarian side dishes, beer garden, Hawaiian entertainers, bouncy house to entertain the little ones, and more. Bring your family, flip flops, beach chairs, and enjoy the luau! Back to top
Where is the luau?
The luau will be near the start & finish lines in an old barn. The luau will NOT be heated so bring warm clothes. Also, bring your own chairs to sit on. Back to top
Can friends/family attend the luau?
Yes. Guests must pay $5 for each plate of food. Children under 8 are free. You may purchase extra luau tickets when you register. Otherwise, guests can pay at the luau food line and/or beer garden. Back to top
What are the obstacles?
Do you really think we would tell you? We won't because that's part of the fun! Back to top
Will all the obstacles be at one location?
No. They will be spread out to prevent participants from waiting at any of the obstacles. However, please be patient and prepared to wait should there be a backlog. Back to top
What if I can't complete an obstacle?
We'll be bummed just like you. Seriously, all we ask is that you try. If you can't do it, then so be it. Back to top
Will I get dirty?
Absolutely! Bring a change of clothing AND shoes. You have been officially warned! Back to top
I'm interested in the dedication poster. What do I do?
If you are a blood cancer patient and/or you know someone (living or deceased) who is, you can request a dedication poster that will be displayed at our event. Please complete this form no later than Oct. 21, 2013. Back to top
How will you determine team finish times?
We will add the top 2 finishers times from each team to come up with a total team time. Top 2 teammates must finish within 1 minute of each other. We will have awards for fastest female, male, and co-ed teams. To qualify for single gender teams, all teammates must be the same gender. For co-ed teams, we will combine the fastest male and female times for the team time. Back to top
Do I have to run with my teammates?
You will need the help of your teammate(s) to complete most of the obstacles so your best strategy is to stay together and have fun. Back to top
What if I need teammates?
Register as an individual and we will group you with others in the same category (honu, wiki, kekoa). We will contact you as the date gets closer to let you know who you will be running with. Back to top
Are there prizes for race winners & best costume?
Of course! You can qualify for several fundraising incentives. In addition, first place finishers in each category will win a prize courtesy of Road Runner Sports. Those who exhibit the best "Aloha Spirit" (aka - best costumes) will also win prizes. Back to top
Can friends/family watch?
Yes. There are many supporters that show up each year to enjoy the "show." If they want to watch you at a certain obstacle they will have to walk there themselves. Back to top
What is the race course?
Yet another surprise. Just follow the signs folks. Back to top
How do I get to Mountain Meadows Farm?
Click here for a map. On event day look for our Pineapple Classic signs off the I-90 freeway. Back to top
Where do I park?
There will be free parking at Mountain Meadows Farm. However, please carpool or take public transportation. Back to top
Will there be locker rooms to change after I race and before I attend the luau?
There will be porta-potties at the post-event party where you can change - if you dare. There are no showers or locker rooms available. Back to top
Will there be a bag check area?
Yes. This will be provided free to all participants. However, due to the number of participants please bring only small bags. Back to top
What about my dirty shoes? Getting muddy is the fun part, but we understand if you don't want to take those shoes back home. Green Sneakers will be on site collecting shoe donations for people throughout the world who need affordable footwear. Green Sneakers will be making a donation to LLS for each pair of shoes collected! You can also bring in old sneakers from home to donate - they accept sneakers, tennis shoes and hiking boots, but no dress shoes, flip flops, cleats, etc.
What if the weather is bad?
Then you'll have more fun! Believe it or not, the worse the weather the more fun you'll have. Rain, snow, or shine this event WILL take place. There are no registration refunds whatsoever. Back to top
Where can my guests wait if the weather is bad?
Guests will be allowed inside the barn where the luau will take place. Back to top
What is the dress code for the luau?
Are you kidding me? Ultra casual. Hawaiian attire is encouraged! Back to top
