RAM at UVA 5K
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Event Overview
The RAM at UVA 5K is a running event in Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 5, 2026. It supports Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit organization that provides free medical, dental, and vision care through mobile clinics. The local UVA chapter organizes the race to fund its goal of hosting a biennial free clinic in Fishersville, VA.
Event Details
The event offers two participation options: an in-person 5K race and a virtual 5K. The in-person race is scheduled for the afternoon. Bib and T-shirt pickup begins at 12:30 PM on race day. In-person participants must start the 5K by 1:15 PM and finish by 2:30 PM. The event is open to individuals aged 18 to 99.
Registration fees are $20 for the in-person 5K and $15 for the virtual 5K. The race location is Madison Bowl in Charlottesville. A course map is available via MapMyRun.
Participant Perks
The first 75 registrants receive a short-sleeve cotton T-shirt. All in-person participants get a race bib, snacks, and water. The top three finishers receive a prize donated by local Charlottesville businesses. Timing results are available online after the race. All proceeds from the event go towards funding the next free clinic organized by the RAM at UVA chapter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
