Miles for Miracles Run
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Mount Prospect, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the MILES FOR MIRACLES Run on Sunday, August 9, 2026! This exciting cross-country race takes place at the beautiful Melas Cross Country Course in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a family looking for a fun day out, this event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities with race distances of 1 mile, 2 miles, and 3 miles.
Starting at 6:00 PM, participants will race in a staggered order, beginning with the 1-mile run, followed by the 2-mile and then the 3-mile. Each entry is just $25, with all proceeds benefiting the Little Giraffe Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving neonatal care for premature babies. This cause is especially close to the hearts of the event organizers, who have personal ties to the foundation’s mission. Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and the joy of giving back! With awards for top finishers, refreshments, and a welcoming atmosphere, the MILES FOR MIRACLES Run is an event you won’t want to miss. Run for a reason, and let’s make miracles happen together!
Starting at 6:00 PM, participants will race in a staggered order, beginning with the 1-mile run, followed by the 2-mile and then the 3-mile. Each entry is just $25, with all proceeds benefiting the Little Giraffe Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving neonatal care for premature babies. This cause is especially close to the hearts of the event organizers, who have personal ties to the foundation’s mission. Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and the joy of giving back! With awards for top finishers, refreshments, and a welcoming atmosphere, the MILES FOR MIRACLES Run is an event you won’t want to miss. Run for a reason, and let’s make miracles happen together!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
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1500 West Central Road, Mount Prospect, 60056, IL, United States
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