Funds from this event benefit the OMC Cancer Treatment Center Emergency Fund. This fund helps patients that need assistance in getting to their treatments.
Registration fees
5K Adult - Timed - 13& Up Closed
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$30.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
5K Adult - Untimed - 13 & Up Closed
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$25.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
5K Child - Timed - 12 & Under Closed
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$25.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
5K Child - Untimed - 12 & Under Closed
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$20.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
1.5 Mile - Adult - 13 & Up Closed
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$20.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
1.5 Mile - Child - 12 & Under Closed
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$15.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
5K - Dog Closed
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$5.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
1.5 Mile - Dog Closed
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$5.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
Dog Show - Dog Closed
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$5.00Feb 12 - Apr 26
Registration
EARLY REGISTRATION ~ DUE APRIL 17
Participants wishing to receive a free Fun Run t-shirt must submit their registration forms by 5 p.m. April 17. Participants registering after April 17 will not receive a t-shirt. Participants also may opt out of receiving a t-shirt and designate these funds to further assist the OMC Cancer Treatment Center.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Participants may register online at raceroster.com. A processing fee is charged by the site. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. April 26.
EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
Entrants may register the day of the race for an additional $5 fee. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. in front of OMC Parkway Center. Event day registration will close at 7:15 a.m.
RACE EVENTS & TIMING
The OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile and 5K events. The 5K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips are available for $5. Chips must be returned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Please do not purchase a chip if you are planning to walk the 5K. Participants in the 5K 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. There will be a $10 charge to change your race event after April 20.
Teams
TEAM DISCOUNT
Teams of five or more qualify for a discount of $5 off each individual registration. Please see the reverse side for details. All team members do not need to be entered in the same event. The discount is available to those registering online as well.
Prizes
AWARDS & RACE DAY EVENTS
Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony for the 5K, Spirit Awards, and Corporate Team Awards will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Willard Hunter Classroom in OMC Parkway.
5K Finishing Times: Trophies will be awarded in the 5K event 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: Spirit awards will also be awarded to one child, one adult and one team. These awards are given to those who demonstrate the best costume on race day. 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 Packet Pickup at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 27. The winner will be announced during the Fun Run Awards Ceremony on April 28.
Course Maps
Course maps will be available soon.
Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in any event. We do ask that walkers not take a timing chip for the 5K.
Dog Show & Costume Contest
Back again 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 9:15 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 registered for the Dog Show & Costume Contest by 8:45 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 Small Dog, Best Costume Medium Dog, Best Costume Large Dog, and Best of Show. Judging will take place during the Dog Show that begins at 9:15 a.m. on April 22. Awards will be given following the show.
Packet Pickup
PACKET PICKUP ~ APRIL 27
The Fun Run Packet Pickup will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 27 at OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom. Participants are encouraged to pick up their t-shirts (if registered before April 17), bibs if running in the 5K, and swag bags. A registration table also will be available. Participants in the 5K must still check in the morning of the race to receive their timing chip if they are requesting one. Participants must pick up their own packet unless they have made arrangements prior to April 26 by calling 417-257-6737 or e-mailing melissa.smith@ozarksmedicalcenter.com.
Sponsorship
Info coming soon!
Start Line & Parking
PARKING ON EVENT DAY
Parking is available at OMC Parkway Center.
START LINE
The race will begin and end at the OMC Parkway Center. Restrooms are available in OMC Parkway. The race begins at 8 a.m.
Stretching Clinic
STRETCHING CLINIC
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.
Race Events & Timing
RACE EVENTS & TIMING
The OMC Fun Run will include 1.5 mile and 5K events. The 5K will be electronically timed using ChampionChip timing. Timing chips are available for $5. Chips must be returned at the finish line. There will be a $25 fee for unreturned chips. Please do not purchase a chip if you are planning to walk the 5K. Participants in the 5K 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. There will be a $10 charge to change your race event after April 20.
Event schedule
- Sat, April 28, 2018 8:00 AM - 1.5 Mile Start Time
- Sat, April 28, 2018 8:00 AM - 5K Start Time
- Sat, April 28, 2018 9:15 AM - Dog Show
Contact information
- Event contact
- Melissa Smith
- Phone
- +1 417-257-6737
- Website
- Visit website