Run & Remember 5k
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Event Details
The Run & Remember is a memorial event hosted by the Lost & Found Grief Center. It is more than a 5K run, serving as a community gathering to honor the memory of loved ones who have died.
Distances
Participants can choose from two events:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Memory Walk
The 5K route goes through downtown Springfield. The 1 Mile Memory Walk follows a shaded path back to the park and ends at the Memory Garden. The event is described as open to all ages and abilities. Runners, walkers, and those using strollers, wagons, or wheelchairs are welcome.
Location and Features
The event takes place at Jordan Valley Park in Springfield, Missouri. A special area called the Memory Garden is set up at the park. Participants can purchase a memorial sign with the name and photo of a loved one for display in this garden during the event. Signs can be taken home afterward or picked up from the Lost & Found office the following week.
Post-Race Activities
After most participants finish, race awards are scheduled. A short memorial program follows the awards, featuring a presentation by the Lost & Found Programs team focused on reflection and remembrance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
