Please join us for the eighth annual Brad Baker Honorary Race for Sight 5K to benefit the Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club! The Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club is a 501(c) non-profit organization with a mission to provide eye care for those less fortunate in the Mid-South region and abroad. Follow this link to learn more about our service and Cataractathons: https://tinyurl.com/cataractathon
We are offering the option to participate virtually through the Asics Runkeeper App.
When: Saturday, MARCH 1st, 2025 at 9:00AM (CST). PLEASE show up earlier than this to receive race items.
Where: Jones Pond Pavilion at Shelby Farms Park, located across the street from the Visitor Center. The address is 6903 Great View Dr N, Memphis, TN 38120. Please park at the Visitor Center Parking Lot. The Google Maps pin for the location of the Pavilion is as follows: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fPiJ8CtJQBoYDVCP6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Registration fee, In person: $20 ($15 for students). Includes an official race t-shirt, tote bag
Registration fee, Virtual participant:: $20 *Includes an official race t-shirt. Registration fee includes cost of t-shirt which you will receive at the event. You will receive virtual participation instructions via email upon registering below.
Race Day Info:
- Please arrive by 8:30am (CST) on the morning of the race to ensure that you find parking and get a bib number to attach to your shirt!
- There are cones marking the course. The Chickasaw trail will be the race course and is a fully paved trail.
- Plaques and medals for the fastest overall and fastest age group runners, and race t-shirts will be handed out at the Jones Pond Pavilion.
- Walking, dogs, and strollers welcome!
Not much of a runner, but still want to donate to a great cause? Register as a “Spirit Runner” for $20 and further our mission to protect and restore sight! For inquiries about other ways to support the Mid-South Lions Club, please email schoi20@uthsc.edu.
Feel free to register below, and see you at the finish line!
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/91373/hamilton-eye-institute-race-for-sight-5k