Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

🏃‍♀️ My Story

• Background: 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.
• Legacy: Despite a lengthy and courageous battle, her sweet girl passed away, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience.
• Charity Event: In her daughter’s memory, Madison will be running the 2025 New York City Marathon as a charity runner for the National CMV Foundation.
• Fundraiser: As part of this incredible journey, a Memorial 5K Run/Walk is being organized on June 14, 2025, in Owensboro, Kentucky, in partnership with Strides 4 CMV during CMV awareness month.

🕗 Start Time

• Details: 8 AM (Central Time)

📍 Location

• Venue: Adkisson Greenbelt Park West Trail
• Parking: Joe Ford Nature Park – 3870 West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 42301
• Additional Parking: GRADD 300 Gradd Way, Owensboro, KY 42301
• Race Type: 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

• Early Registration: $25 Must register by 5/31 to guarantee a race shirt
• Race Day Registration: $30 on race day (cash or check only on race day)
• Shirt Availability: No guarantee on shirts for race day registration or after 5/31

📦 Pre-Packet Pick Up

• Date: Friday, June 13th 2-6pm
• Location: Terry’s Tees, 1359 E 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

🏅 Race Day Check-In/ Registration

• Date: Saturday, June 14th 7-7:30am
• Location: Joe Ford Nature Park

🏆 Awards

• Overall Prizes: Overall Top Male and Female- $50 cash prize!
• Age Group Awards: Top Male & Female in each age group below:
• Age Groups: 1-12, 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-99

🌐 More Information

• Race Link: Click here for more details