Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Holland, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the beautiful town of Holland, Ottawa! This vibrant event not only promises an exhilarating 5K experience but also serves a noble cause, raising vital funds and awareness for DIPG, DMG, and other pediatric brain cancers. In honor of Emerson, a brave young girl who fought valiantly against these devastating conditions, this community-driven event will help support groundbreaking research and clinical trials that aim to improve the survival rates for affected children.
Participants can enjoy a colorful day filled with fun, camaraderie, and purpose, all while making a meaningful impact in the fight against pediatric brain cancer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event! Packet pickup will be available at Great Lakes Elementary School on race day from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your support is invaluable in continuing Emerson's legacy and funding crucial research. Let’s come together to make a difference!
Participants can enjoy a colorful day filled with fun, camaraderie, and purpose, all while making a meaningful impact in the fight against pediatric brain cancer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event! Packet pickup will be available at Great Lakes Elementary School on race day from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your support is invaluable in continuing Emerson's legacy and funding crucial research. Let’s come together to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
The purpose of the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede 5K Fun Run & Color Run is to raise vital funds and awareness for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), DMG (diffuse midline glioma) and other pediatric brain cancers in honor of our forever 12-year old daughter, Emerson. Emerson battled DMG and radiation induced high grade glioma brain cancers for over 6 years before losing her battle in July 2024. Less than 2% of children diagnosed with DIPG/DMG survive 5 years post diagnosis. Emersons miracle survival was due to research and clinical trials supported by The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Every year since Emersons diagnosis, our community has come together to raise money to help fund the amazing strides the doctors and researchers have made against this terrible disease.
We have partnered with the Carr and Mosier Families to become an official Partner Family of the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, to continue to support the handful of doctors and researchers throughout the United States who have dedicated their lives to developing an effective treatment plan for DIPG. The good news is that these individuals are making real progress! The challenge is that they are almost entirely funded through private donations.
Join us for the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run to help make a difference in the fight against DIPG/DMG!
Packet pickup up will be open at Great Lakes Elementary School on race day Sunday 9/20 from 8:00am-9:45am.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945ACAA2CA1F49-57678324-emerson#/]!
We have partnered with the Carr and Mosier Families to become an official Partner Family of the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, to continue to support the handful of doctors and researchers throughout the United States who have dedicated their lives to developing an effective treatment plan for DIPG. The good news is that these individuals are making real progress! The challenge is that they are almost entirely funded through private donations.
Join us for the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run to help make a difference in the fight against DIPG/DMG!
Packet pickup up will be open at Great Lakes Elementary School on race day Sunday 9/20 from 8:00am-9:45am.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945ACAA2CA1F49-57678324-emerson#/]!
Races
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5K With Shirt
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 15 JUNThis registration will include a race day t-shirt and finisher medal. May or may not be timed. -
5K Without Shirt
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 15 JUNThis registration DOES NOT include a race t-shirt but you will receive a finisher medal. May or may not be timed. -
0.5K Color Fun Run With Shirt
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 15 JUNColor Run approximately 0.5K- this is a fun event! This registration includes a white race t-shirt for the Color Run. -
0.5K Color Fun Run-Bring Your Own Shirt
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 15 JUNColor Run approximately 0.5K- this is a fun event! This registration DOES NOT include a race t-shirt for the Color Run.
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Great Lakes Elementary School, 3200 152nd Ave, Holland, 49424, MI, United States
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