RunTough for Team Owen 2026
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a heartfelt cause at the RunTough for Team Owen event on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in Oak Park, Cook! This uplifting virtual run honors the courage and spirit of six-year-old Owen, who bravely battled DIPG, an aggressive pediatric brain tumor. Participants can run from anywhere they choose, making it a flexible and inclusive event for all. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to support a vital cause, join us in creating awareness and hope for children facing this difficult disease.
By signing up to run or making a donation, you’ll be contributing to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, which is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research for effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer. Stay tuned for exciting local surprises for those participating in the area, and help us spread Owen's infectious giggle while supporting a brighter future for kids in need. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for September 12th and run with purpose!
By signing up to run or making a donation, you’ll be contributing to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, which is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research for effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer. Stay tuned for exciting local surprises for those participating in the area, and help us spread Owen's infectious giggle while supporting a brighter future for kids in need. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for September 12th and run with purpose!
Organiser's Description
In 2020, six-year-old Owen fought bravely against DIPG, an aggressive and incurable brain tumor after a nearly six-month battle. Join us in honoring his strength and infectious giggle in hopes of creating a brighter outcome for other kiddos who face this terrible disease.
Run with us on September 12th, 2026. This run is virtual, you can run wherever you like! More info will be sent about the logistics of the virtual run after registration. We're also aiming for some fun surprises for those who run locally, so stay tuned for more details!
There are a few ways you can support Team Owen:
Sign Up to Run [https://www.teamowen.org/Race/Register/?raceId=92431&eventId=406885]
Make Donation [https://www.teamowen.org/Race/Donate/IL/OakPark/RunToughforTeamOwen2020VIRTUAL]
All proceeds will go to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
To learn more about ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, go to www.chadtough.org.
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Run with us on September 12th, 2026. This run is virtual, you can run wherever you like! More info will be sent about the logistics of the virtual run after registration. We're also aiming for some fun surprises for those who run locally, so stay tuned for more details!
There are a few ways you can support Team Owen:
Sign Up to Run [https://www.teamowen.org/Race/Register/?raceId=92431&eventId=406885]
Make Donation [https://www.teamowen.org/Race/Donate/IL/OakPark/RunToughforTeamOwen2020VIRTUAL]
All proceeds will go to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
To learn more about ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, go to www.chadtough.org.
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RunTough for Team Owen 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee & TeamOwen Race Shirt
$22.20
Run with us on September 12th, 2026. This run is virtual, you can run wherever you like (and whenever, if the 12th doesnt work)!
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