Miles for Miles
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Olathe, Kansas
- Price $23.70 - $39.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Miles for Miles" event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Olathe, Johnson! This uplifting race honors the courageous spirit of Miles Jacobsen, a remarkable 10-year-old who is bravely battling a brain tumor. After a challenging year of chemotherapy, Miles has taken to running to raise awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research, a cause close to his heart.
Participants can look forward to a flat, fast certified course featuring multiple race categories. Kick off the day with the Master's Mile for ages 40 and older at 7:00 AM, followed by the Open Mile for ages 19-39 at 7:20 AM. Additionally, there will be a School Mile for students and a unique 5K Challenge, inviting runners to complete all three 1-mile races for a total distance of 1.1 miles. All proceeds will go to The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, supporting vital research and assistance for families facing these challenges. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause and help make a difference in the lives of countless children!
Participants can look forward to a flat, fast certified course featuring multiple race categories. Kick off the day with the Master's Mile for ages 40 and older at 7:00 AM, followed by the Open Mile for ages 19-39 at 7:20 AM. Additionally, there will be a School Mile for students and a unique 5K Challenge, inviting runners to complete all three 1-mile races for a total distance of 1.1 miles. All proceeds will go to The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, supporting vital research and assistance for families facing these challenges. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause and help make a difference in the lives of countless children!
Organiser's Description
The reason for this race: Miles Jacobsen is 10 years old and currently in 4th grade. His family moved to KC in 2021 when his dad was hired as the Lead Teaching Pastor at Heartland Community Church off Strang Line Rd in Olathe.
Miles Jacobsen is one of the many kids in Kansas City battling a brain tumor. Days after his 9thbirthday in March 2024, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. After a long year of chemotherapy, Miles is now awaiting the development of more targeted therapy that will help him fight the growth of this tumor. Despite these challenges, Miles is a joyful and active kid whose positive outlook has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of people since his diagnosis. His heart beats strong for people of all ages who are enduring their own cancer journeys, and hes always looking to lift other peoples spirits. He has taken to running over the last year as a way to raise funds and awareness for childrens brain tumors. As the namesake for the Miles for Miles Foundation, he is a young spokesperson raising awareness and funds for his own future, and the future of many kids who are fighting their own brain cancer battles.
Because brain tumor research is the least funded cancer research in the country, every donation matters! Thats why the proceeds from this race will be donated to The Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation to support their work helping families affected by pediatric brain tumors, and to fund cutting edge medical research.
Proceeds of this race will be donated to The Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation on behalf of the Miles for Miles Foundation.
We will offer a flat, fast 1 mile road race on a certified course. We will have a Master's Mile (ages 40 and older) at 7:00AM, an Open Mile (ages 19-39) at 7:20AM, and School Mile (Grade, Middle, and High School) along with a unique 5K Challenge in which you can sign up for all three 1 mile races and complete 1.1 miles for the final race.
Miles Jacobsen is one of the many kids in Kansas City battling a brain tumor. Days after his 9thbirthday in March 2024, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. After a long year of chemotherapy, Miles is now awaiting the development of more targeted therapy that will help him fight the growth of this tumor. Despite these challenges, Miles is a joyful and active kid whose positive outlook has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of people since his diagnosis. His heart beats strong for people of all ages who are enduring their own cancer journeys, and hes always looking to lift other peoples spirits. He has taken to running over the last year as a way to raise funds and awareness for childrens brain tumors. As the namesake for the Miles for Miles Foundation, he is a young spokesperson raising awareness and funds for his own future, and the future of many kids who are fighting their own brain cancer battles.
Because brain tumor research is the least funded cancer research in the country, every donation matters! Thats why the proceeds from this race will be donated to The Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation to support their work helping families affected by pediatric brain tumors, and to fund cutting edge medical research.
Proceeds of this race will be donated to The Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation on behalf of the Miles for Miles Foundation.
We will offer a flat, fast 1 mile road race on a certified course. We will have a Master's Mile (ages 40 and older) at 7:00AM, an Open Mile (ages 19-39) at 7:20AM, and School Mile (Grade, Middle, and High School) along with a unique 5K Challenge in which you can sign up for all three 1 mile races and complete 1.1 miles for the final race.
Miles for Miles
