Run for Mike
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Past event
12:00 PM CDT
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
$15.00 · 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Mike Elhard Memorial Run on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie, Hennepin! This uplifting event celebrates the life of Mike Elhard, an avid runner and baseball enthusiast who left us too soon while preparing for the Chicago Marathon. This year, we invite participants of all ages, including walkers, strollers, and scooters, to come together in a spirit of community and remembrance.
Whether you choose to run in person or participate virtually from your hometown, your involvement makes a difference. Participants are encouraged to don blue or any Run for Mike memorabilia to show solidarity and support for Mike’s family—Kristi, Owen, and Ethan. The run is all about fun, with no timing involved, and all proceeds will benefit the Eden Prairie Baseball Association and the Best Christmas Ever initiative, which continues to spread joy to families in need. Let's honor Mike's legacy and come together to support those who mean so much to us!
Whether you choose to run in person or participate virtually from your hometown, your involvement makes a difference. Participants are encouraged to don blue or any Run for Mike memorabilia to show solidarity and support for Mike’s family—Kristi, Owen, and Ethan. The run is all about fun, with no timing involved, and all proceeds will benefit the Eden Prairie Baseball Association and the Best Christmas Ever initiative, which continues to spread joy to families in need. Let's honor Mike's legacy and come together to support those who mean so much to us!
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Run for Mike - 1 Mile or 2.5 Mile
The route at Staring Lake Park will be clearly labeled for a 1 mile or 2.5 mile Run/Walk - Feel free to pick your distance the morning of the race!
Entries closed12:00 PM CDT
$15.00
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Virtual Run for Mike - Tell us your distance!
VirtualEntries closed12:00 PM CDT
$15.00
Organiser's description
Join us for the 4th Annual Mike Elhard Memorial Run! If you knew Mike, you knew his large smile, love for running, and passion for baseball! Mike passed away while preparing to run the Chicago Marathon, a race he had waited years to run on September 13th, 2021. On Saturday, September 14th, 2024 we will gather at STARING LAKE PARK in Eden Prairie, MN to celebrate Mike. *_Please note the location change this year!*_ Let's continue to show Kristi, Owen & Ethan our support and "Run for Mike!"
All ages, walkers, strollers & scooters welcome!
Attending the run in-person is not required. Register to run virtually and participate from your hometown while sharing pictures on the Run for Mike Elhard Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/217716396919833/
Participants are encouraged to wear blue or your Run for Mike memorabilia.
This run is for fun and to show our continued support for Kristi, Owen & Ethan; the run will not be timed. All proceeds will go to the Eden Prairie Baseball Association, which provided immense support and joy to the Elhards and Best Christmas Ever (BCE), which blessed the Elhard family in their time of need. Kristi will be a BCE captain again this year, spreading joy to another family who has fallen on hard times of their own recently by surprising them with a Best Christmas Ever!
Thank you for loving Mike, Kristi, Owen & Ethan!
All ages, walkers, strollers & scooters welcome!
Attending the run in-person is not required. Register to run virtually and participate from your hometown while sharing pictures on the Run for Mike Elhard Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/217716396919833/
Participants are encouraged to wear blue or your Run for Mike memorabilia.
This run is for fun and to show our continued support for Kristi, Owen & Ethan; the run will not be timed. All proceeds will go to the Eden Prairie Baseball Association, which provided immense support and joy to the Elhards and Best Christmas Ever (BCE), which blessed the Elhard family in their time of need. Kristi will be a BCE captain again this year, spreading joy to another family who has fallen on hard times of their own recently by surprising them with a Best Christmas Ever!
Thank you for loving Mike, Kristi, Owen & Ethan!
Location
14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, 55347, MN, United States
Run for Mike
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