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Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event in Chicago, IL 2026
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Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event 2026

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Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Discipline
Running
Registration
Open

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WE NEED YOU!!!!

INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS!

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00am -11am

Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the ridge of the LAKE FRONT to support Brain Tumor/Cancer Patients, Scholarships & Research (Enter off East 39th Street Oakwood Ave. to enter the Parking Lot)

EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA: 6:30 am - 7:30 am Vendor Set up 7:30 am - 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens 8:15 am Presentations 8:30 am Walk Start 10:30 am Entertainment 10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony

*Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pm Vendors open throughout the event

$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher Medals Placement Medals & Team Prizes

Price Increase April 1st $45 , June 1st $50 , ONSITE REGISTRATION $55

T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1, 2026

Additional Event Features: Health & Business Vendors Family Friendly Music & Entertainment Balloon Release

Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes* * 1st Tier Prize Qualifier if registered by April 1st Then 2nd Tier Prize Qualifier if Registered by May 31st

5K TEAM PRIZES - Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org to view & donate directly to one of our 2026 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams

TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event LARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event

A portion of proceeds will benefit both National Brain Tumor Society & MESF Scholars

To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER Visit the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers

If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM , please Email us at information@maryesmithfoundation.org

WE NEED YOU to participate! Run or walk a 5K to support the fight against brain tumors! YOUR GRAY MATTERS so ACT TODAY!

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