Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

🏃‍♀️ My Story

• Tragic Loss: Madison and James Wells, tragically lost their infant daughter, Ruth, in June 2024 at just seven months old due to congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).
• Legacy: Despite a lengthy and courageous battle, her sweet girl passed away, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience.
• Charity Run: In her daughter’s memory, Madison ran the 2025 New York City Marathon as a charity runner for the National CMV Foundation.
• Upcoming Event: We are again organizing a Memorial 5K Run/Walk on June 20, 2026, in Owensboro, Kentucky.

⏰ Start Time

• Time: 8 AM (Central Time)

📍 Location

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

💲 Price

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

📅 Pre-Packet Pick Up

• Date: Friday, June 19th 2-6pm
• Location: Terry’s Tees, 1359 E 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

🎟️ Race Day Check-In/Registration

• Date: Saturday, June 20th 7-7:30am
• Location: Joe Ford Nature Park

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Top Male and Female- $50 cash prize!
• Age Groups: 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

• Race Link: Strides4CMV - Running for Ruth