Bobcats for a Cure virtual 5K is Oct. 9-10

Ohio University Southern will host a virtual 5K to support breast cancer research.

The Bobcats for a Cure Virtual 5K Run/Walk will be Oct. 9-10. Participants can complete the race anywhere and anytime within 48 hours beginning Oct. 9 and ending Oct. 10.

Entry fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt that will be mailed after the registration deadline. Deadline for registration is 8 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Proceeds from this 5K will be sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

To register, visit tristateracer.com/event.php?RaceID=11439.

The 5K is part of OHIO Southern’s observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The week of Oct. 4-10 is Pink Week and Southern will focus on the celebration of cancer survivors and the remembrance of loved ones who have been lost to cancer, raising awareness of breast cancer and nurturing hopes for the prevention and eradication of the disease.

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear pink to show support of breast cancer survivors and those who have passed away.