Vision 5k: June 7, 2009

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Vision 5K runners

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
 
Results From Past Years
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • The Carroll Center for the Blind
  • MAB Community Services Formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind
  • National Braille Press
  • Perkins School for the Blind

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