Ken Rome Foundation
This Fund will support the Marathon Study at the Mpls Heart Institute to seek to understand the relationship between coronary artery plaque formation and risk factors. The study, using the newest technology, is being conducted by Principal Investigator Robert Schwartz, MD, FACC, and his colleagues. The goal of the Research Fund will hopefully allow a better understanding of these athletes’ risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death.
About Ken Rome............
This event is a tribute to Ken Rome. Ken dedicated his career to insuring that the newest and most effective heart therapies were made available to all who needed them through his long career with the cardiac pacing industry and Boston Scientific. Ken died on March 2, 2008 of sudden cardiac death caused by vulnerable plaque rupture, the so called “Silent Killer”. What better way to celebrate the passionately lived life of this extraordinary man than a run in Ken’s footsteps.
Ken Rome 5K Blog
Check out our blog at:
www.kenrome5K.wordpress.com
Race Route
The race follows the route Ken frequently ran. Starting at McCullough Park, the race will wind through the Royal Oaks subdivision, Hamline Avenue, Lexington Avenue, County Road I and return to McCullough Park.
Race Day Registration will be available
Race Day Registration will be available on race day and children 12 and under will be free, but over 12 will be $25.
Registration will be available from 7:30-9:00am on race day.
Children's Shirts Available for Purchase
Kids 12 and under are free, but they have the option of purchasing a shirt for $10.
