DCC challenges cancer year-round for our community, our families and for survivors everywhere. Improving the lives of those touched by cancer isn’t something we take lightly, it’s our sole-driving purpose, now more than ever. Together, we remain focused on growing and maximizing our impact for the cancer community. View the participant handbook in it's entirety to set yourself up for a successful DCC XV event! *The participant handbook will be updated continuously and is subject to change so please continue checking back here as it gets closer to event day.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st - PACKET AND BENEFITS PICK UP
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
12:00PM – 7:00PM
PARKING: Enter Gate 2 off of Turnpike Extension
*Friday pickup highly encouraged.
*There is NO overnight parking available at Hard Rock Stadium.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22nd - DOLPHINS CANCER CHALLENGE XV
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
PARKING:
13-mile, 54-mile and 5K participants: Enter through Gate 2 off of Turnpike Extension.
39-mile & 99-mile ride participants: Enter through Gate 11 off of 27th Ave
*Carpooling encouraged.
*We recommend arriving more than 1 hour prior to your event start time.
*There is NO overnight parking available at Hard Rock Stadium.
PACKET PICKUP:
4:30AM – 10:15AM
BENEFITS PICKUP:
For cyclists, on event day, fundraising benefits will be distributed post-ride. For 5K participants, fundraising benefits will be distributed at the conclusion of the 5K in an effort to expedite the pre-start pick-up process. *If benefits are collected at Friday's packet pickup there will NOT be additional items for you on Saturday. Event day packet pickup will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each route.
ROUTE STARTS:
99 Mile Ride
• Start location - Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056)
• 4:30AM Breakfast
• 6:00AM Ride Start
• 12:00PM Estimated first finisher time
54 Mile Ride presented by Shield by Guardant Health
• Start location - Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056)
• 6:30AM Breakfast
• 8:00AM Ride Start
• 11:00AM Estimated first finisher time
39 Mile Ride presented by MyVenue
• Start location - University of Miami Watsco Center (1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146)
• 7:00AM Breakfast
• 8:30AM Ride Start
• 39-mile participants MUST park at Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056) pre-ride. Parking is NOT available at Miami Watsco Center. There will be NO shuttle back to the UM in the afternoon. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided for you and your bike from Hard Rock Stadium to University of Miami’s Watsco Center for ride start. Bus pickup is located by 39-mile rider parking through gate 11, please follow posted signs for loading instructions. Service will run from 6:45-7:40 AM.
• 10:45AM Estimated first finisher time
13 Mile Ride presented by Aetna
• Start location - Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056)
• 8:30AM Breakfast
• 10:00AM Ride Start
• 10:45AM Estimated first finisher time
DCC 5K presented by Amazon
• Start location - Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056)
• 10:45AM Run/Walk Start
• 11:00AM Estimated first finisher time
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD YOUR ROUTE MAP:
• Strava *Supports gpx and tcx exports
• Google Maps
STAGE PROGRAMS:
• 1:30PM Living Proof Parade - presented by the Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation
• 1:45PM HEADLINING ACT - THIRD EYE BLIND
REMEMBER TO BRING:
Ride Credentials: Bib number, bike tag, helmet sticker, Bike Helmet (REQUIRED), Tuned-up Bike (PLEASE PROPERLY INFLATE TIRES BEFORE EVENT DAY), Mechanical Kit (spare tubes, co2 cartridges), Appropriate Shoes
5K Credentials: Bib Number
Ear buds or any form of headphones are NOT allowed for safety reasons during the ride or the 5k.
CLEAR BAG POLICY:
The clear bag policy is in effect for event day. Please go to https://www.hardrockstadium.com/stadium-policy/ for more information
Tickets:
Tickets are required for this event (just like a Miami Dolphins Gameday). *Please visit the ticket support tent if you have any issues accessing your tickets. We know this is a new process and we’re here to help.
There are 3 types of tickets for this event (Participant, Heavy Hitter and Spectator tickets). *Heavy Hitter tickets are given to those participants who have individually fundraised $4k and above. Heavy Hitter tickets cannot be purchased.
• Participant and Heavy Hitter tickets will be accessible through the Miami Dolphins App (ios/google play) and at https://am.ticketmaster.com/dolphins/. Please sign into the Miami Dolphins App (ios/google play) and/or https://am.ticketmaster.com/dolphins/ with the email address that you used to register for DCC XV. Don’t have an account with that email address? That’s okay! Create one! Click “sign up” to get started. When finished signing up event tickets should show in your account under “tickets”. Participant and Heavy Hitter tickets will show in accounts by 8pm, Thursday 2/20. *Please visit the ticket support tent on Friday (2/21) or Saturday (2/22) if you have any issues accessing your tickets. If the Miami Dolphins App isn’t immediately showing your available tickets try logging out and back in or try accessing your tickets at https://am.ticketmaster.com/dolphins/.
• Spectator tickets can be purchased at: am.ticketmaster.com/dolphins/buy/DCCXVSpectator. Spectator tickets will be available in the Miami Dolphins App (ios/google play) and at https://am.ticketmaster.com/dolphins/ under the email address used when purchasing the tickets. *Please visit the ticket support tent on Friday (2/21) or Saturday (2/22) if you have any issues accessing your tickets.
Upon event entry, every guest will need to scan their ticket. Once ticket is scanned guests will receive a wristband to enter the venue.
Please contact: TOps@dolphins.com and/or Ridedcc@dolphins.com for support.
BIKE RENTALS:
For 13, 54 and 99-mile riders who rented bikes through Unlimited Biking, your bike will be available for pickup by the HRS North East helix (follow posted signage). For 39-mile riders who rented through Unlimited Biking, your bike will be available to pick up at the University of Miami Watsco Center start. Helmets are provided with all rentals. All bikes can be returned at Hard Rock Stadium finish. *13, 54 and 99-mile rider bikes will be available for pickup Friday (2/21) with prior reservation. Bikes picked up on Friday (2/21) will need to be taken home and cannot be stored overnight at Hard Rock Stadium. 39-mile rider bikes will NOT be available for Friday pickup and can only be picked up on Saturday (2/22) at the 39-mile University of Miami Watsco Center start.
LUGGAGE:
Binbox lockers will be located near both entrance locations at Hard Rock Stadium and available for use. Participants in the 39-mile ride will have Binbox lockers available at the start line at University of Miami. These items will be transported back to Hard Rock Stadium.
PACE GROUPS/CORRALS:
Prior to event day, please check the “corral letter” written on your participant bib. This indicates your event day cycling/5k group. On event day, after entering the main event area, go through garages 35 and 37 to line up, turn right, and follow the signs to the start line. Line up according to your corral letter. *Assigned corral letters cannot be changed.
RIDE MARSHALS:
They can be recognized on course with their bright yellow ride marshal jerseys! Ride marshals are riding alongside you on the course to help you in any way they can. Ride Marshals will...
• Keep specific paces for your route and corral designation.
• Communicate the rules of the road and promote safe riding.
• Provide coaching and tips at rest stops to keep you focused on your goal.
• Fix bike issues and stay with riders who are waiting for pick-ups or medical assistance.
SAFE RIDING TIPS:
Safety is our top priority. Municipalities across South Florida, police officers, and course officials support the DCC to help create a safe experience for our cyclists. However, everyone plays a key role when it comes to this important topic. Make the best of your ride by getting to know the rules of the road and your ride marshals.
Rules of the Road:
• DCC IS A RIDE, NOT A RACE.
• Follow traffic road rules at all times, especially when crossing an intersection that is not staffed by a police officer.
• Cycling helmets are required.
• Be Predictable - Other riders expect you to continue straight ahead at a constant speed unless you indicate differently.
• Ride in 2x2 format. This allows the group to stay predictable and police escort to advance ahead keeping us safe on the course.
• Use hand signals: Left turn - left arm straight out to the side. Slowing or stopping - left arm out and down with your palm to the rear to signal. Right turn - right arm straight out to the side.
• Give verbal warnings whenever changing direction or speed.
• Always pass riders on the left, never on the right or in the middle. Say “on your left” to warn the cyclist you plan on passing.
• Announce hazards like holes, glass, sand, railroad tracks, wet bridges, etc.
• Watch out at intersections - Note that each cyclist is individually responsible for their own safety and confirming that an intersection is safe to cross.
• Watch for traffic coming from the rear - It is the responsibility of riders in back to inform other cyclists by saying “car back.” It is also helpful to warn of traffic approaching from the front with “car up.”
• If you need to stop due to a mechanical to the regroup, move all the way off the road.
• Avoid using your cell phone to take pictures, videos or selfies during the ride.
• Do not ride into the opposite lane of traffic unless indicated by law enforcement.
• Obey directions from DCC Staff, Ride Marshals, and road crew while on the course.
• Pay attention to DCC road signage on the course indicating directions or changes in terrain.
• Have the necessary tools and parts necessary to repair a flat and get your back on the course. Examples are an inner tube, tire levers, multitool, & CO2 cartridge or pump.
• Don’t forget to hydrate before and during DCC. Bring your water bottles or Hydration pack and refill them at the water stops.
• Should your bike have electronic shifting, charge the batteries the night before
• Bring front and rear lights for your bike if your event begins before sunrise.
MANDATORY CUT OFF TIMES:
Riders will be required to maintain the minimum pace of 12 MPH in cooperation with safety guidelines and police escorts. If riders are unable to maintain that pace, they may be asked to either ride an alternate shortened route led by their ride marshal or stand by for an escort vehicle.
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) DESCRIPTION:
This event will utilize the Event Alert System (EAS), a color-coded system to communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and during event day. EAS levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based on a variety of factors, including weather conditions and public safety elements. All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the event, remain alert for directions from event officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on event day.
RIDER TRACKING:
Sign up and search for the participants name or bib number to follow them! https://tinyurl.com/DCCXVTRACK
RESULTS:
See your event results and finish times! https://tinyurl.com/DCCXVRESULTS
Post-Event Party!:
After the Finish Line… The Celebration Awaits! Check out everything the Post-Event Festival has to offer:
• Ground Level:
◦ NE Side: Kids Club, Merch Central, Bodega Tequila y Tequila
◦ NW Side: Activation Row – nonstop energy & excitement
◦ North Paddock (Stadium Side): Team garages, all-inclusive food & drinks, and elevators straight to the rooftop party!
◦ Paddock (Track Side) – "Mad Dog Cheer Zone": High-energy hype, non-stop crowd chants, and the ultimate front-row action!
• Level 1 Paddock – "Team Hurricanes Hub" Calling all Team Hurricanes! Your exclusive space to rally, recharge, and celebrate!
• Level 2 Paddock – "Heavy Hitter Lounge" (Exclusive Access!) Open to $4K+ fundraisers & their guests—VIP vibes only!
• Paddock Rooftop:
◦ Team spaces & meetups
◦ Gatorade Refresh Zone
◦ Open bar & premium F&B
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
• REGISTRATION: Registration for DCC XV closed on Feb. 7 at 12pm est. *On-site event day registration is NOT permitted.
• PACKET PICKUP: If a participant is unable to pick up their packet themselves a copy of their photo ID MUST be presented for another participant to pick up on their behalf.
• LOST/FORGOTTEN PACKET: Please visit our solutions area to receive your packet.
• FUNDRAISING: All participants have until March 13, 2025 to reach their fundraising minimum. Credit cards will be charged the outstanding minimum balance. Please contact ridedcc@dolphins.com for any questions.