National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
- Price $22.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at the Grosse Pointe South High School track in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne. This uplifting event honors the legacy of the beloved Coach Mike Novak, who dedicated his life to the sport of running and inspired countless young athletes to reach their full potential. As we come together to walk in memory of Coach Novak, participants will not only promote awareness of pancreatic cancer but also celebrate the spirit of community and resilience. This year's walk precedes the 2nd Annual Wandering Wizard Track and Field Invitational, making it a perfect opportunity to honor a true hero and advocate for a cause that touches so many lives. Join us for a day of remembrance, inspiration, and positive energy!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND
GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
THIS YEAR MARKS THE SECOND SEASON THAT THE GROSSE POINTE SOUTH T&F PROGRAMS WILL BE WITHOUT OUR LONGTIME, BELOVED COACH, MIKE NOVAK, WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER.
MIKE WAS A TRUE BLUE DEVIL, A MAN DEDICATED TO THE SPORT OF RUNNING BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND COACH, HE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS. HE WAS A TRUE HERO. MIKE WAS ALSO A FANTASY AUTHOR OF THREE NOVELS (WANDERING WIZARD SERIES)
WAS OFTEN CALLED GANDALF; THIS MEET IS OUR HUMBLE ATTEMPT HONOR HIS LEGACY.
THE 1 MILE WALK WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE 2ND ANNUAL WANDERING WIZARD TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL.
GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
THIS YEAR MARKS THE SECOND SEASON THAT THE GROSSE POINTE SOUTH T&F PROGRAMS WILL BE WITHOUT OUR LONGTIME, BELOVED COACH, MIKE NOVAK, WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER.
MIKE WAS A TRUE BLUE DEVIL, A MAN DEDICATED TO THE SPORT OF RUNNING BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND COACH, HE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS. HE WAS A TRUE HERO. MIKE WAS ALSO A FANTASY AUTHOR OF THREE NOVELS (WANDERING WIZARD SERIES)
WAS OFTEN CALLED GANDALF; THIS MEET IS OUR HUMBLE ATTEMPT HONOR HIS LEGACY.
THE 1 MILE WALK WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE 2ND ANNUAL WANDERING WIZARD TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL.
Races
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.70
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11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, 48236, MI, United States
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