Sprint for Life 5K
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Sprint for Life 5K
Sprint for Life is an annual charity run that supports ovarian cancer research and awareness. The 30th Annual Sprint for Life 5K and the Sprint for Sprouts kids' run are scheduled for May 1, 2027 at Helix Park in The Medical Center, 7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston 77030. The event brings together survivors, families, community groups, businesses and MD Anderson employees to fundraise and to increase awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms.
The event is hosted by the Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine department and has been held since 1998. Proceeds benefit the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program, whose goals include improving understanding of ovarian cancer causes, developing new detection and diagnostic methods, and creating targeted therapies.
The organizer notes that ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute, and that only about 20% of ovarian tumors are detected before they reach an advanced stage because no effective screening test exists and symptoms can be subtle. Complimentary registration is available for the first 100 ovarian cancer survivors and one caregiver, sponsored by Ovarcome.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K Run/Walk
- Sprint for Sprouts kids' run
