Ella's Race
From Ella's Race
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Raleigh, Wake
- Price $20.00 - $45.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Join us for Ella's Race on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in beautiful Raleigh, NC, where we honor the memory of Ella Newmiller, a brave young girl who lost her battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). This uplifting event features race distances of 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile fun run, offering something for everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a joyful day out with family and friends.
Organized by Ella's Race, this special event aims to raise awareness and vital funds for DIPG research, ensuring that no child endures the suffering Ella faced. All proceeds will benefit The Cure Starts Now, an organization dedicated to pioneering research for pediatric brain cancers. Participants can look forward to a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast and a chance to win Chick-fil-A for a year for the overall 1st place winners in both the 10K and 5K races. Come together with the community to make a difference and create lasting memories at Ella's Race!
Organized by Ella's Race, this special event aims to raise awareness and vital funds for DIPG research, ensuring that no child endures the suffering Ella faced. All proceeds will benefit The Cure Starts Now, an organization dedicated to pioneering research for pediatric brain cancers. Participants can look forward to a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast and a chance to win Chick-fil-A for a year for the overall 1st place winners in both the 10K and 5K races. Come together with the community to make a difference and create lasting memories at Ella's Race!
Ella's Race
Sat 21st March 2026
Organiser's Description
Ella's Race is a 10K/5K/1-mile race happening on March 21, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. This race is held in memory of Ella Newmiller, a young girl from Raleigh who passed away in 2012 from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and devastating form of childhood brain cancer that currently has no cure. Our goal is to raise funds to bring awareness to DIPG and help fund research so that no other child has to suffer like Ella did.
All proceeds from the race benefit The Cure Starts Now, an organization dedicated to funding critical research to find a cure for DIPG and other pediatric brain cancers.
This race is hosted by Chick-fil-A Falls Village and Six Forks & Strickland. All in person participants will receive Chick-fil-A breakfast. Overall 1st place winners of the 10K and 5K races will receive Chick-fil-A for a year.
All proceeds from the race benefit The Cure Starts Now, an organization dedicated to funding critical research to find a cure for DIPG and other pediatric brain cancers.
This race is hosted by Chick-fil-A Falls Village and Six Forks & Strickland. All in person participants will receive Chick-fil-A breakfast. Overall 1st place winners of the 10K and 5K races will receive Chick-fil-A for a year.
Races
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Ella's Race
