Support the Duchenne Warriors Foundation by participating in our in-person Run Out Duchenne 5K. You can run, walk or roll the 3.1 miles and there is also a virtual option if you can't join us in-person. The event raises funds to support our mission to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs our children and loved ones of their muscle strength. Those with Duchenne are truly in a race against time as their muscles deteriorate further each day. When you join us at virtually you are supporting our vital work to help fund advancing research, care, and advocacy to help those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives.
Join us. Every Step You Take Makes A Difference!
About Duchenne Warriors Foundation
Our mission is simple. We want to Cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs our children and loved ones of their muscle strength. Those with Duchenne are truly in a race against time as their muscles deteriorate further each day. Please join us by supporting our vital work to help fund advancing research, care, and advocacy to help those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives.
In-Person Participation Requirements
All state and local health guidelines must be followed during the entire event. There are no exceptions to these requirements:
- Face masks must be worn before and after the race by all participants. Face Masks must be worn at all times by event staff and volunteers the entire event.
- If displaying any COVID-19 symptoms of have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 in the 14 days leading up to the event, let us know and we will switch your entry to virtual.
- The event Start may include a staggered start or wave start. Final determination will be made as we approach or on event day.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metro Parks reserves the right to cancel the event to protect public health. If the event is cancelled by the Metro Parks, the event will become a virtual event. No refunds or transfers will be permitted.
Registration fees
5K - Adult Closed
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$35.00
5K - Youth Closed
13 years & younger
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$25.00
Virtual 5K Closed
Run in Spirit; Support Duchenne Research ; Package will be mailed
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$35.00
About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a progressive, muscle-wasting disorder that affects every muscle in the body. DMD is a recessive genetic mutation that occurs on the X chromosome. As a result, it almost exclusively affects boys. Unfortunately for the boys who have been diagnosed with DMD, it is the most severe of all the muscular dystrophies:
- Boys with this disease are diagnosed early, usually between 3 and 5 years of age.
- They lose muscle function quickly; many boys are in wheelchairs by age 10-12.
- They die early, most boys with DMD do not live to their mid-20’s.
- Boys with DMD are unable to produce a functional dystrophin protein. Because they lack this protein, they first lose their skeletal muscle function, and then they lose their smooth muscle function (smooth muscles include the heart and diaphram).
- Duchenne is currently 100% fatal. There is no cure and no truly effective treatment. Occasionally, a young man with DMD may live into his early thirties, but he will be in a wheelchair, he will need assistance breathing and he will live with the constant risk of heart failure.
There is no cure for Duchenne, but there is HOPE. Research is promising, but funds are needed to get drugs into trial and time is not on our side. Our mission to Run Out Duchenne is to not only raise money that will go directly to medical research, but to raise awareness of the severity of this disease.
About HighBanks Metro Park
Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,200-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines.
For directions from your location visit Highbanks Metro Park
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About Greenswell Events
About Greenswell Events
Greenswell Events is a professional organization that provides event management services, timing and equipment for triathlon, swimming, road running, trail running, and multi-sport events in Central Ohio and surrounding area. We specialize in being a turnkey event manager who can provide the services and equipment to organize your event. We pride ourselves in our consistency, and reliability, our personal touch, and our use of the latest timing technology to ensure accurate and quickly-posted results, both at the event, online and through our website.
For more information, visit us at www.greenswell.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tracy Studebaker
- tstudprem@yahoo.com
- Website
- Visit website
