Each year, Lost & Found hosts a memorial event and 5K to bring our community together to honor the memory of loved ones who have died. Run & Remember is more than a 5K; it is an opportunity for you to gather as friends, family, and colleagues to honor and remember your person.
This year’s Run & Remember will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Jordan Valley Park in Springfield, Mo.
Following the 5K, at approximately 7:30 p.m., we will gather for a Remembrace Program. This is a brief but memorable time together as friends and family to remember those we’ve lost.
Memory Walk
A portion of Run & Remember includes a 1-Mile Memory walk for people of all ages. This is a time for you to talk, walk, share, and remember your special person.
This portion of the race event is not timed and will not include a race bib number/timing chip. Everyone who registers will receive a t-shirt and a custom medal.
5K Walk/Run Timed
Runners and walkers looking for more of a challenge can participate in the full 5K (3.1 miles). This is great for families, teams, and people who want to race.
Everyone registering to run or walk the 5K will receive a t-shirt, race medal, and a numbered/chipped race bib. Race results will be shared online with this registration. Awards will be presented following the 5K.
Memorial Sign
Run & Remember Memorial signs are available for $55 each. This is a visual way to honor your person. Each 18″ x 24″ sign includes the name and photo of your person. The signs will be placed to view in a Memorial Garden at Jordan Valley Park, you will also be able to take this sign home with you following the event.
When you register on the Run Sign up store, please be prepared to upload a photo and the full name you would like displayed on the sign (max characters 24).
ABOUT RUN & REMEMBER 2025
Lost & Found’s Grief Center’s Annual Run & Remember is open to all ages and individuals in our community. Many people who have participated in grief support groups at Lost and Found are part of this event. It also helps provide support for continued grief therapy here in the Ozarks. If you have additional questions about the event, contact our office at 417-865-9998, or email events@lostandfoundozarks.com
FAQs
Early Bird Registration ends May 1 – this is also the cut-off for a guaranteed shirt. We will have some additional shirts available at the event; registering by May 1 will guarantee you a shirt.
You can register until the day of the event, but may not receive a shirt.
The deadline for Memorial Sign purchase is May 15.
Snacks and water for race participants.
There will also be an ice cream truck with items available for purchase. Kids under 12 will receive a free treat.
The Memory Walk is only 1 Mile and the 5K is 3.1 miles.
Individuals signing up for the Memory Walk will not receive a race bib number and will not be entered into race timing results.
Run & Remember 2025 will begin and end at Jordan Valley Park. The race course will continue near downtown Springfield.
Packet Pickup will be Wednesday, May 21, at the Lost & Found Grief Center office at 1555 S. Glenstone from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.
You can purchase additional shirts for $20. Deadline to order is May 1. Purchase shirts here on Run Sign Up.
Some families or groups enjoy running as a Team. If you would like to participate in the 1-Mile Memory Walk or 5K Run/Walk as a Team, go to Run Sign Up and register for either one. Create or join a team during the registration process.
You can also find the Team tab on Run Sign Up and create the team first.
Teams with 10 or more people can receive a $5 off code for each team member. Email events@lostandfoundozarks.com for the code.
We currently do not have a Virtual option within our registration, but are considering this option.
If you are interested in doing this event virtually on your own, please email jbrown@lostandfoundozarks.com.