Miles of Memories
About the race
Miles of Memories 5K is an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness walk, run, or ruck at Means Park in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Alzheimer’s and dementia change families forever. Behind so many doors are people navigating this journey: spouses becoming caregivers, children watching a parent change, and families holding on to precious memories.
We want this event to be about more than raising awareness. We want it to bring people together, create meaningful connections, and remind every person affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia that they are not alone.
Donations
Donations will be used to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and to fund research for better treatment and a cure.
Photo submission
Please upload your photo of your loved one to be printed and placed along the memorial loop.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Before the 5K begins, participants gather for a memorial loop around the perimeter of Means Park, a quarter-mile path. Photographs of loved ones touched by Alzheimer’s or dementia are displayed along this path. The 5K walk, run, or ruck follows the memorial loop.
Memorial loop
Before our 5K begins, we will gather for a memorial loop around the perimeter of Means Park, a quarter-mile dedicated to remembering and honoring those we have lost.
Along this path, we will display photographs of loved ones whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s or dementia. Each photograph represents a life, a family, a story, and a love that continues long after goodbye.
We invite you to bring a photograph of someone you would like to honor.
Then, we move forward together
Following our memorial loop, we will begin the 5K walk/run/ruck, a symbol of hope, resilience, awareness, and the strength found in community.
Whether you choose to run, walk, ruck, or simply be present, you belong here. You do not have to be a runner, and you do not have to know anyone when you arrive. Just come as you are.