Photos by Thomas Gearty
Check out what's happening this month:
>> See photos from Blindfold Challenge training
>> Boston Globe profiles elite blind marathoners
>> Training schedule for blindfolded runners
>> Read Rachel's Blindfold Challenge blog
>> Bill Rodgers at the Leadership Breakfast
Event Details
What
A unique 5K run and walk where blind and sighted participants run or walk side by side. Join sighted and blind athletes, world-class runners and weekend walkers, and a remarkable partnership of five organizations that serve the blind and visually impaired. You’ve never seen an event like the Vision 5K!
Organized by Dave McGillivary and DMSE Sports.
When
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10 a.m.: Race start
11 a.m.: Food court with local restaurants, music, a kid’s fun run and other fun activities
Where
Roberto Clemente Field
Park Drive in the Back Bay Fens
Get directions
See the Vision 5K
Never been to the Vision 5K? Watch videos about the race on our YouTube page or check out photos of the 2008 race on our Flickr page.
You can also see a great story about the Blindfold Challenge on the DriveTime blog or watch a new items from WBZ-TV.
Volunteer
Be part of the Vision 5K team.
The VISION 5K needs individuals before, during, and after the race to:
- help set up
- register participants
- guide visually impaired runners and walkers
- monitor the course and serve water and refreshments
- If you are interested, please call 617-732-0264 or e-mail us to volunteer today
