"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Join us for the 17th Annual "Run the Ridge Lake Front" 5K event on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the beautiful city of Chicago, Cook County! This exciting outdoor walk/run kicks off at 8:00 AM and will take place rain or shine along the picturesque ridge of the Lake Front. Whether you choose to walk or run, your participation supports vital brain tumor and cancer research, scholarships, and financial assistance for patients.
Registration is just $40 for a chipped timed run/walk, which includes a T-shirt and finisher medals, with prices increasing as the event date approaches. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and vendors showcasing health and business offerings. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a special Honor/Memory Ceremony and participate in a balloon release! Gather your friends and family to form fundraising teams and compete for exciting prizes. Together, let’s make a difference in the fight against brain tumors—your gray matters, so act today and register early for a chance to win special raffle prizes!
Registration is just $40 for a chipped timed run/walk, which includes a T-shirt and finisher medals, with prices increasing as the event date approaches. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and vendors showcasing health and business offerings. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a special Honor/Memory Ceremony and participate in a balloon release! Gather your friends and family to form fundraising teams and compete for exciting prizes. Together, let’s make a difference in the fight against brain tumors—your gray matters, so act today and register early for a chance to win special raffle prizes!
Organiser's Description
WE NEED YOU!!!!
INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00AM -11AM
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the ridge of the LAKE FRONT to support BRAIN TUMOR/CANCER PATIENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & RESEARCH
(Enter off East 39th Street Oakwood Ave. to enter the Parking Lot)
EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA:
6:30 am - 7:30 am Vendor Set up
7:30 am - 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens
8:15 am Presentations
8:30 am Walk Start
10:30 am Entertainment
10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony
*Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pm
Vendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher Medals
Placement Medals & Team Prizes
Price Increase APRIL 1ST $45, JUNE 1ST $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until JUNE 1, 2026
ADDITIONAL EVENT FEATURES:
Health & Business Vendors
Family Friendly Music & Entertainment
Balloon Release
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes*
*1ST TIER PRIZE QUALIFIER if registered _by April 1st_ Then 2ND TIER PRIZE QUALIFIER if Registered by _ May 31st_
5K TEAM PRIZES - Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org [https://www.maryesmithfoundation.org] to view & donate directly to one of our 2026 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams
_TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event_
_LARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event _
A portion of proceeds will benefit both NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY & MESF Scholars
To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER Visit the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers [https://form.jotform.com/251687067472163]
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at _INFORMATION@MARYESMITHFOUNDATION.ORG _
WE NEED YOU TO PARTICIPATE! RUN OR WALK A 5K TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN TUMORS! YOUR GRAY MATTERS SO ACT TODAY!
INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00AM -11AM
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the ridge of the LAKE FRONT to support BRAIN TUMOR/CANCER PATIENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & RESEARCH
(Enter off East 39th Street Oakwood Ave. to enter the Parking Lot)
EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA:
6:30 am - 7:30 am Vendor Set up
7:30 am - 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens
8:15 am Presentations
8:30 am Walk Start
10:30 am Entertainment
10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony
*Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pm
Vendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher Medals
Placement Medals & Team Prizes
Price Increase APRIL 1ST $45, JUNE 1ST $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until JUNE 1, 2026
ADDITIONAL EVENT FEATURES:
Health & Business Vendors
Family Friendly Music & Entertainment
Balloon Release
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes*
*1ST TIER PRIZE QUALIFIER if registered _by April 1st_ Then 2ND TIER PRIZE QUALIFIER if Registered by _ May 31st_
5K TEAM PRIZES - Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org [https://www.maryesmithfoundation.org] to view & donate directly to one of our 2026 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams
_TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event_
_LARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event _
A portion of proceeds will benefit both NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY & MESF Scholars
To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER Visit the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers [https://form.jotform.com/251687067472163]
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at _INFORMATION@MARYESMITHFOUNDATION.ORG _
WE NEED YOU TO PARTICIPATE! RUN OR WALK A 5K TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN TUMORS! YOUR GRAY MATTERS SO ACT TODAY!
Races
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"Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA: 6:30 am - 7:30 am Vendor Set up 7:30 am - 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens 8:15 am Presentations 8:30 am Walk Start 10:30 am Entertainment 10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony *Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pmVendors open throughout the event Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & MedalsFinisher Medal & Team Prizes T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1st
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