Ozarks Medical Center Superhero Fun Run

Early Registration

Participants wishing to take advantage of the early registration discount must submit their registration forms by 5 p.m. April 8. Those registering by April 8 will receive their free t-shirt on event day. Participants who register after April 8 may opt to pick up their free t-shirt at the OMC Public Relations Office after May 9. Participants may also opt out of receiving a t-shirt and designate these funds to further assist the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

Event Day Registration

Entrants may register the day of the race for an additional $5 fee. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the start line area in front of the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Avenue. Event day registration will close at 7:15 a.m.

Teams of five or more qualify for a discount of $5 off each individual registration See “Prizes” to learn more about the corporate team award!

5K & 10K Finishing Times:

Trophies will be awarded in the 5K and 10K events to the five overall male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to three male and female finishers in each age division, who are not in the top five overall.

Spirit Awards:

Superhero spirit awards will also be awarded to one child, one adult and one team. These awards are given to those who demonstrate the most spirit on race day. A spirit judging will take place near the start line at 7:40 a.m. You must be present for the judging in order to win.

Corporate Team Award:

West Plains Bank (last year’s Corporate Team Award winner) has issued a challenge to the community encouraging other businesses & groups to find creative ways to support the Cancer Treatment Center prior to the Fun Run! Join your coworkers or teammates in a fundraiser. The team who raises the most money will be awarded the Corporate Team Award, a special award to display at your business or organization. All donations must be collected and turned in by the close of the Superhero Expo at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The winner will be announced during the Fun Run Awards Ceremony on April 23.

Course maps for the 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events are here http://www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/documents/events/new-course-maps.pdf

Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in any event. We do ask that walkers not take a timing chip for the 5K and 10K.

New this year!

Bring the pooch out for a fun morning! If you want to participate in a walking or running event with your dog, complete the registration form on the reverse side and pay the entry for yourself and your dog, then follow all other race instructions. To just enter your dog in the Dog Show or Costume Contest, pay the $5 registration fee for your dog. The Dog Show and Costume Contest will begin at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Shaw Building. You may sign up for the Dog Show and Costume Contest the morning of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m. All dogs must be entered registered for the Dog Show & Costume Contest by 9:30 a.m. All dogs must be on a leash and have current rabies vaccination per city ordinance.

Dog Show Awards

Awards given for the Dog Show include: Best Small Dog, Best Medium Dog, Best Large Dog, Best Costume Dog, and Best of Show. Judging will take place during the Dog Show that begins at 10:00 a.m. on April 23. Awards will be given following the show.

The SuperHero Fun Run expo will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 22 at OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom. Participants are encouraged to pick up their bags and visit race vendors at the expo. A registration table will also be available. Participants in the 5K & 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Chip pickup will end 15 minutes prior to the race start. Participants must pick up their own packet unless they have made arrangements prior to April 21 by calling 417-257-6737 or e-mailing melissa.smith@ozarksmedicalcenter.com.

See the sponsorship tab for more information about being a vendor at the Expo.

Your business or organization can support the OMC Fun Run in a number of ways! From participating with a team to volunteering or a paid sponsorship, your help directly benefits local patients fighting cancer. Paid sponsorships begin at $150. For more information, click here.

New this year!

Don’t worry about dinner for you or the family the night before the race! Enjoy the convenience of grabbing dinner after you pick up your bib and visit the race vendors at the Expo. Cost is $10 each and includes pasta, sauce, meat, and salad. Proceeds support the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.

This year’s race will begin and end at the Shaw Medical Building, 1111 Kentucky Avenue, West Plains. Parking at the Shaw Building will be limited and reserved for handicap participants and visitors of the hospital. Parking is available in lots on the OMC campus and at the OMC Parkway Center. Porta-Potty facilities will be available near the start line. The race begins at 8 a.m.

OMC Wellness and Rehabilitation Services will conduct a stretching clinic to help participants warm up for their event. The clinic will be held near the start line at 7:50 a.m.

The OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events. The 5K and 10K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips must be returned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Participants in the 5K & 10K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip. Chip pickup will end 15 minutes prior to the race start at 7:45 a.m. Please do not take a timing chip if you are only planning to walk the 5K and 10K.