Walk for ovarian cancer awareness to paint town teal

The 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation, which aims to both raise funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness about the risks and symptoms of the disease, will celebrate its 13th year this month and once again bring a parade of teal.

The Motherwalk 5K will again take place at Homewood Central Park, starting at 8 a.m. with a moment of silence and dove release beforehand in memory of those lost to ovarian cancer. The 1-mile fun run will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the recognition of ovarian cancer survivors and the distribution of race awards.

Adult registration for the 5K is $35 either online in advance or on race day. The 1-mile fun run is also $35 for those 13 years old and older, and $20 for youth 12 and under. Registration is free for all ovarian cancer survivors. 

Advance registration and packet pickup will take place on Wednesday, May 11, from 4-7 p.m. at the Trak Shak in downtown Homewood.

Participants can register as an individual or as a team, and all are encouraged to dress up and “get their teal on” for the event. Team photos will be taken on race day from 6:30-8 a.m.

Awards will be given to the largest team and the team that raises the most funds, as well as the top male and female overall in the 5K and the top three finishers in each age bracket. All youth 12 and under in the fun run will also receive a medal.

For more information about the event and to register, visit motherwalk.com or nlovca.org.