About the Event
One In A Million 5K Run/Walk Lady Bird Johnson Park 10700 Nacogdoches Rd. 7:30 am - Welcome Race Start Time: 8:00 am When you race with PMP Pals for the One-in-a-Million 5K Run/Walk, you’re helping us go the distance with Appendix Cancer. This rare disease, on the rise worldwide, affects one in a million people each year. Lace it up and celebrate life against the odds! San Antonian Sheri Doss is grateful to be alive. Sheri was diagnosed in 2021 with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), closely related to Appendix Cancer. After undergoing an intense lifesaving surgery known as CRS/HIPEC, her health returned due, in large part, to her daily walking routine. Sheri thrives because of her positive attitude, love for walking, and the online support she found through PMP Pals. Wanting to give back to both her local and peer support cancer communities, Sheri created the One in a Million 5K Run/Walk in 2024, to celebrate her 60th birthday and life beyond Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/Appendix Cancer. This year will mark the 3rd annual One in a Million 5K Run/Walk. We’re looking forward to your participation, in-person or virtually! Please join our Facebook page at www.tinyurl.com/OIAMFacebook, to keep up with event information, and educate yourself on resources and tips related to PMP/Appendix Cancer. Net proceeds from the One in a Million 5K Run/Walk benefit PMP Pals, a global network of patients and caregivers living beyond an Appendix Cancer diagnosis, and related conditions like PMP which affect the gastrointestinal system, digestion, and nutrition. PMP Pals inspires Hope among those living with this rare cancer, providing patient and caregiver Messages of HOPE support programs like mentoring, 1-on-1 contact, twice weekly online community meetings, an annual in-person meet-up, card-writing, and medical community outreach. As you gather in the race area at LBJ Park, you’ll see educational signs displayed throughout the event space sharing information about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)/Appendix Cancer. These signs will also highlight the importance of self-advocacy, listening to your body, and incorporating exercise into your overall health journey. Thanks to the lifesaving standard of care known as CRS/HIPEC, Sheri can appreciate each day with a walk about town and encourages you to get moving on September 19th! Register today and lace it up for PMP/Appendix Cancer! CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS YEAR'S 5K ROUTE PACKET PICK UP: TBD Race Day Packet Pickup at LBJ Park, starting at 7:00 am Packets (shirts) that have not been picked up by the start of the race will be used as exchanges for others that were not able to get their desired size. No Holds. PRICING: 10% group discount if you pay for 5 or more entries at one time. 5K, 1-Miler - Includes race shirt & finisher medal Only 5K participants are chip timed and eligible for awards. Virtual - Includes race shirt & finisher medal, but not eligible for awards. Take advantage of discounts with early registration: 2/10/26 until midnight 8/31 - $40 9/1 until midnight 9/16 - $45 9/17 through race day - $50 Kids, Ages 4-10 years old - $10 (with paid adult), with option to purchase shirt ($15) No chip timing, no awards Kids, Ages 0-3 years old - Free (with paid adult), No chip timing, no awards Your race Confirmation Email will contain a personalized link to share with friends. When ten friends register with your personalized link, you get your registration for free! AWARDS: 5K registrants only! Overall Male/Female 1st - 3rd place in age groups: 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY: Can’t join us in person? Run/Walk wherever you are!! Virtual registrants receive an event shirt and finisher medal but are not eligible for awards. You will be able to print out a digital bib and finisher certificate. Your race packet will be mailed to you for an additional charge after the race. Packets will be mailed to addresses within the continental United States only. REFUNDS & SWAPS: Any day you are part of the HOPE living beyond appendix cancer is priceless! In the spirit of this cancer fundraiser, we will not issue refunds. We're grateful for your financial support, as proceeds benefit PMP Pals Messages of HOPE support programs like 1-on-1 mentoring support, twice weekly online community meetings, an annual in-person meet-up, card-writing, and medical community outreach. To transfer a bib to another racer, contact lisa@solerssports.com Non Profit Federal Tax Id: 47-3524658
