Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

🏃‍♀️ 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 will be running the 2025 New York City Marathon as a charity runner for the National CMV Foundation. As part of this incredible journey, we are organizing a Memorial 5K Run/Walk on June 14, 2025, 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.

🕗 Start Time

8 AM (Central Time)

📍 Location

• Venue: Adkisson Greenbelt Park West Trail
• Parking: Joe Ford Nature Park – 3870 West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 42301
• Alternate 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

When: Friday, June 13th 2-6pm

Location: Terry’s Tees, 1359 E 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

🗓️ Race Day Check-In/ Registration

Saturday, June 14th 7-7:30am at the Joe Ford Nature Park

🏆 Awards

Overall Top Male and Female- $50 cash prize!

Top Male & Female in each age group below:

• 1-12
• 13-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-99

🔗 More Information

Visit the race page for more details.