Sprint for Life 5K
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Event overview
The 29th Annual Sprint for Life is a charity 5K run/walk held near the MD Anderson Cancer Center campus on May 9, 2026. Founded in 1998 and hosted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the event raises awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research, supporting the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program. The event program includes an on-site survivors' tent and a post-race celebration at Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center, 7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston.
Events and logistics
The event program includes multiple race options and family activities:
- Ovarian Cancer Survivor 5K
- TIMED 5K Run/Walk
- UNTIMED 5K Run/Walk
- Sprint for Sprouts / Tot Trot
- Sprinting in Spirit (Virtual)
On race day there are packet pickup and late registration, group and corporate team photos, a survivors’ area and kids’ zone, a post-race party with food, and an awards presentation. Streets along the course will be closed for the event and parking will be available. The first 100 ovarian cancer survivors and the first 100 caregivers are offered complimentary registration courtesy of OVARCOME. Additional race information and course documents are available on the official race website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
