Registration
Registration is currently closed.
Stay tuned for our next annual race in October 2014!
Find us on www.racesonline.com.
Pricing:
20.00 per person Early Registration
25.00 per person after Early Registration
Stay tuned for our next annual race in October 2014!
Find us on www.racesonline.com.
Pricing:
20.00 per person Early Registration
25.00 per person after Early Registration
What is the Eye5k?
The Eye5k is an annual 5k race hosted by SVOSH at Southern College of Optometry, an organization of nearly 150 student-doctors and doctors who travel annually to countries in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, to provide underprivileged people with free eye exams and glasses. Proceeds benefit their efforts in covering travel expenses for the trips.
To learn more about these trips and how you can support their sight-saving endeavors, please visit: http://svoshsco.org/
To learn more about these trips and how you can support their sight-saving endeavors, please visit: http://svoshsco.org/
When is the Eye5k?
Every October. The 12th Annual Eye5k was held on October 12, 2013.
Who can run the Eye5k?
The Eye5k is open to the whole community. We've had everyone from toddlers in strollers to Olympic athletes. Participants of all ages are welcome to walk or run the race.
Sponsorship
The Eye5k is made possible by the support of our local sponsors.
Click on the Sponsors tab for more information about sponsoring the next Eye5k, or contact:
Carissa Chambers (Eye5k Coordinator)
cchambers@student.sco.edu
Click on the Sponsors tab for more information about sponsoring the next Eye5k, or contact:
Carissa Chambers (Eye5k Coordinator)
cchambers@student.sco.edu
Race Map and Directions
The course begins at Southern College of Optometry
1245 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
and runs through the beautiful, historic Central Gardens District.
Get Directions
1245 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
and runs through the beautiful, historic Central Gardens District.
Get Directions
The course record is currently held by optometrist and Olympian Josh McAdams (15:13)
View past results:
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
View past results:
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Highlights From Last Year's 11th Annual Eye5k:
Free T-Shirts for all Participants
All participants will receive a 2012 Eye5k t-shirt. T-shirts will also be available to purchase by non-runners at the race.
Enjoy Music and Food
The race will be followed by music, food, and refreshments. Medals will be awarded to top three finishes in each age group, and first overall male and female finishers will receive plaques.
Post-Race Celebration
11:30 - 2:30 PM
Kick back and relax after the race at Young Avenue Deli, a Midtown eatery and watering hole. Enjoy their award winning food, billiards, beer selection, and smoke shop.
5% of all food and beer sales will go directly toward SVOSH!
Bring the Whole Family!
Participants of all ages are welcome! Three generations of the Newman family have participated, such as Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Newman, his son, his grandson, and his granddaughter.
