About the 30th ANNUAL SPRINT FOR LIFE 5K Run/Walk
The course runs through the medical campus area where MD Anderson Cancer Center is based in Houston, and the race carries a strong identity around ovarian cancer awareness and research. Survivors have their own tent and lounge on race morning, and the post-race gathering features a formal ceremony with a survivor photo on stage, so the finish area feels more intentional than most.
Packet pickup runs on race morning before the start, and a boutique opens early alongside it. After finishing, runners move into a post-race party area where food is out before the awards ceremony begins. The schedule is detailed enough that the morning has a clear shape from first arrival to the final kids' run.
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Distances & Start Times
5K5/1/2027 07:30$35
5K5/1/2027 07:30$35
5K5/1/2027 07:30$30
3K5/1/2027 09:30$15
Sprinting in Spirit (Virtual)5/1/2027 07:00$45
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