Congenital CMV (cCMV) is the leading, non-genetic cause of childhood hearing loss, and a leading cause of childhood disabilities.  Less than 9% of women have heard of cCMV.  Proceeds from Strides 4 CMV benefit The National CMV Foundation (NCMVF), which is dedicated to promoting awareness, providing access to resources, and sharing prevention information to eliminate congenital CMV. The mission of NCMVF is to prevent pregnancy loss, childhood death, and disability due to congenital CMV. For more information, please visit www.nationalcmv.org. 

This year we will be participating in the world-wide Strides 4 CMV Awareness Day with an in-person event.  Ambassadors kick our race off at the start line and will lead our participants to the 1.5-mile track at Earlywine Park with the start and finish line ending at the same location.  This 5K event is to help increase awareness about the leading viral cause of disability in children and is not a timed/chipped event.  

Entry to the registration booth and start line will be through the West Park entrance off SW 119th St (by the tennis courts) at the Small Pavilion which is in the center of the park close to the waterpark.  to Registration and start line will be in the pavilion, which is fully accessible and will have restrooms available race day.