Race Info
Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth
Sat June 20, 2026
Owensboro, KY 42301 US
Events
5K run/walk
Price: $25
Time: 8:00AM CDT
Registration Opens March 1, 2026 at 9:09am CST
Place 3870 West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY US 42301
Description
My Story: Madison and James Wells, tragically lost their infant daughter, Ruth , in June 2024 at just seven months old due to congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common but often overlooked virus that can have devastating effects on newborns. Despite a lengthy and courageous battle, her sweet girl passed away, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience. In her daughter’s memory, Madison ran the 2025 New York City Marathon as a charity runner for the National CMV Foundation. As part of this incredible journey, we are again organizing a Memorial 5K Run/Walk on June 20, 2026, in Owensboro, Kentucky in partnership with Strides 4 CMV during CMV awareness month, to raise awareness and critical funds to support CMV research, education, and prevention efforts. Madison completed her marathon last year in 5:29:26 with a average pace of 12:34.
Start Time: 8 AM (Central Time)
Location: Adkisson Greenbelt Park West Trail Parking at Joe Ford Nature Park – 3870 West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 42301 and GRADD 300 Gradd Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
This is an out and back race on the paved Greenbelt starting at the Joe Ford Nature Center with the turn around point at 5th Street and Carter Avenue crossing.
Price
$25 **Must register by 5/31 to guarantee a race shirt** $30 on race day (cash or check only on race day) **No guarantee on shirts for race day registration or after 5/31**
Pre-Packet Pick Up
Friday, June 19th 2-6pm Terry’s Tees 1359 E 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Race Day Check-In/ Registration
Saturday, June 20th 7-7:30am at the Joe Ford Nature Park
Awards
Overall Top Male and Female - Gift Card to Legends- Outfitters of Active People
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group below: 1-12, 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-99
Race Shirt and Course Map
Race Shirt: Must register by 5/31 to guarantee a race shirt
Unisex Dri-Fit material, Youth and Adult sizes
Course Map
The 5K course is an out and back route.
