Run for Mike
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Past event
1:00 PM CDT
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
$15.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Mike Elhard Memorial Run on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie, Hennepin! This uplifting event honors the memory of Mike Elhard, a passionate runner and baseball lover who inspired many with his joyful spirit and love for life. Although Mike’s journey was cut short while preparing for the Chicago Marathon, his legacy continues to thrive through this community-run event.
Join participants of all ages, including walkers, strollers, and scooters, as we come together to support Mike's family—Kristi, Owen, and Ethan. Whether you choose to run in person or participate virtually from your hometown, everyone is encouraged to don blue or their favorite Run for Mike memorabilia. While this run is all about fun and community support, remember that it will not be timed. All proceeds will benefit the Eden Prairie Baseball Association and Best Christmas Ever, helping to spread joy to families in need. Let’s celebrate Mike's life and keep his spirit alive by coming together and running for a cause that means so much!
Join participants of all ages, including walkers, strollers, and scooters, as we come together to support Mike's family—Kristi, Owen, and Ethan. Whether you choose to run in person or participate virtually from your hometown, everyone is encouraged to don blue or their favorite Run for Mike memorabilia. While this run is all about fun and community support, remember that it will not be timed. All proceeds will benefit the Eden Prairie Baseball Association and Best Christmas Ever, helping to spread joy to families in need. Let’s celebrate Mike's life and keep his spirit alive by coming together and running for a cause that means so much!
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5k
Entries closed1:00 PM CDT
$15.00
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Virtual 5k
VirtualEntries closed1:00 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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