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 four 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
Sunday, June 7, 2009
9:30 a.m.: Kids Fun Run
10 a.m.: Race start
11 a.m.: Post-race activities
The Vision 5K doesn't end at the finish line! Check out the complete list of free food and other festivities here. Thank you to our 2008 vendors. Stay tuned for a great line-up in 2009!
Where
Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Main Gate
See a map with notations
Get directions and parking information
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 2007 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
