Athlete Registration

2012 REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

At Janus, before we invest, we do a lot of research to understand the particulars of a security so that we can determine whether it’s the right investment for our clients. Athletes and fundraisers do the same thing before committing to a race or a cause -- both of which require an investment of time. We’re confident that a commitment to the Janus Charity Challenge will reap rewards beyond every participant’s expectations. If you’re feeling the same way, go ahead and register!

To sign up for the Janus Charity Challenge, simply complete the athlete registration form. From this page, athletes will be directed to the Blackbaud Participant Headquarters, the official fundraising management system for the Janus Charity Challenge. From here, a personal fundraising page is created to help participants easily manage and track their fundraising progress. Note that athletes can accept cash, checks or credit card donations made directly to the charity, but must track and record all donations through their Participant Headquarters to qualify for the program.

Participating athletes must be registered for and race in one of the following Life Time Race to the Toyota Cup triathlons in 2012: Life Time Minneapolis Triathlon, Life Time Chicago Triathlon, Herbalife Los Angeles Triathlon and Toyota US Open in Dallas, TX . Race entries are not provided through this program.

Step By Step Registration Process:

Step 1:
If you have not done so, register for your Life Time Race To The Toyota Cup Triathlon.

Step 2:
Fax a copy of the charity’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter to the Janus Charity Challenge at 303-336-4630, or email a PDF to januscharitychallenge@janus.com. All charities must have confirmed 501(c)(3) status (not pending) to be eligible for this program and this paperwork must be received before registering on line and prior to beginning your fundraising. Failure to submit the proper paperwork may result in the deletion of your fundraising site.

Step 3:
Register for the Janus Charity Challenge by selecting the link for the Lifetime Fitness race you are participating in, below. This will take you to the registration page. Do not try to register through an existing Blackbaud account.

Step 4:
Confirm you have read, understand and will adhere to all Janus Charity Challenge requirements.

Step 5:
Enter your personal contact information followed by your charity’s information. You will need:

• Charity name, address, phone and fax number
• Primary contact person and email address
• Federal tax ID number

Create your username and password to complete the set up of your own Blackbaud Participant Headquarter and fundraising page.

DO NOT ENTER ANY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFO IN PLACE OF THE CHARITY’S CONTACT INFO.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
*** If any of your charity’s contact information should change prior to the race, it is imperative that you update your Blackbaud Participant Headquarters with this information to ensure that your donations get sent to the appropriate place. Also, if your personal contact information should change, please do the same.

Creating Your Fundraising Page:
Creating a personal fundraising page allows you to differentiate yourself and your charity. It’s also a venue for you to tell a compelling story that will inspire people to give. Sharing photos, personal experiences and connections with your charity can help. Once your fundraising page is set up, you can make edits and update your account as often as you like by logging in to your Blackbaud Participant Headquarters.

The cutoff for fundraising is the closing time of the last day of the athlete's race Race Expo - which is usually held the day before the race (see your race's website for Expo information). Athletes will continue to have access to their account for seven days following the race, at which point it will be closed. The top fundraisers will be announced at the ceremony following each race, as well as communicated via email and posted on the Janus Charity Challenge website the week following each race. The series awards will be announced in Dallas and also via email and on the JCC website.

You are not required to take online donations, but you must track all offline contributions by entering them through your Blackbaud Participant Headquarters. Any offline donations that are not recorded in Blackbaud will not be counted toward your total. Sorry, but no exceptions.

Register by Clicking on the race link, below:
REGISTRATION COMING SOON

If you experience any difficulty with online registration or encounter other technical problems using the site, please contact us at januscharitychallenge@janus.com.