MILES FOR MIRACLES

Run. Compete. Give Back.

A CROSS COUNTRY RACE FOR A CAUSE

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: August 9, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Melas Cross Country Course
1500 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Join us for the MILES FOR MIRACLES RACE on August 9, 2026 to support Little Giraffe Foundation.

This community event is open to runners of all ages and abilities! From competitive cross country athletes preparing for the season, to families, parents, and community members coming together for a meaningful cause.

RACE OPTIONS
Choose your distance:

1 MILE
2 MILE
3 MILE

START ORDER:
1 Mile -> 2 Mile -> 3 Mile
(each race begins after the previous race finishes)

REGISTRATION
$25 per participant

All proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
This race is especially meaningful to the organizers of the event as they were born as triplets and spent time in the Evanston ISCU, where they received specialized care as newborns.

Because of that experience, supporting organizations like the Little Giraffe Foundation, which funds critical research and care for premature babies, is something that is deeply personal.

ABOUT THE LITTLE GIRAFFE FOUNDATION
The Little Giraffe Foundation is dedicated to improving the survival and long-term outcomes of premature babies through life-saving neonatal research.

Their work helps advance treatments for preemies, improve NICU care, and gives the smallest babies a stronger start in life! Every mile run and every dollar raised helps make a difference. More information about Little Giraffe Foundation can be found at the following website.

Little Giraffe Foundation [https://www.littlegiraffefoundation.org/]

RACE DAY LOGISTICS
Packet Pickup: Begins at 4:30 PM
Timing: Professionally timed by Palatine Pack Timing
Results: Available live on Athletic.net (link provided at the race)

RACE DAY EXPERIENCE
Community-focused, welcoming atmosphere
Perfect for runners, families, and spectators
Kona Ice available for purchase from 630 PM

AWARDS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards
(Separate awards for males and females in each distance)

AMENITIES
Water
Restrooms
On-site parking

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who help make this event possible:

Palatine Pack Timing

Dick Pond (Park Ridge)

Elevate Physical Therapy

TNT

QUESTIONS?
Email: milesformiraclesrun@gmail.com

Whether you're racing, training, or walking to support a cause, this event is for you.

Run for a reason. Run for miracles.

MISSED ONLINE REGISTRATION? YOU CAN STILL JOIN US!

Day-of registration will be available at the race. Just come to the registration/check-in table to sign up from 4:30-5:45. The cost to sign up on race day is $40/runner.