Snowflake Shuffle for MG
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Elmhurst, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual Snowflake Shuffle for MG on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Berens Park in Elmhurst, DuPage! This exciting event aims to raise awareness and funds to support those affected by myasthenia gravis, also known as the Snowflake Disease. Whether you choose to participate in the in-person walk or take on the Virtual Challenge from April 26 to June 5, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. The in-person event will kick off with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by a welcome and announcements at 9:00 a.m., and the walk starting at 9:15 a.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic path through the park, along with fun raffle prizes, sponsor giveaways, and health and wellness resources.
The Virtual Challenge allows you to complete as many miles as you desire in your own way—walk, run, bike, or swim—between April 26 and June 7. Registration for both the in-person and Virtual Challenge is just $45, with youth tickets available for $15. This year, we honor the memory of Tracy Shackelford with the announcement of the Tracy Shackelford MG Service Award during
The Virtual Challenge allows you to complete as many miles as you desire in your own way—walk, run, bike, or swim—between April 26 and June 7. Registration for both the in-person and Virtual Challenge is just $45, with youth tickets available for $15. This year, we honor the memory of Tracy Shackelford with the announcement of the Tracy Shackelford MG Service Award during
Organiser's Description
14TH ANNUAL SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE (FORMERLY THE VIKING CHALLENGE) FOR MG
SNOWFLAKE HELP CONQUER MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, AKA THE SNOWFLAKE DISEASE! SNOWFLAKE
Theres a way for everyone to be included in this years Snowflake Shuffle: Join us for the in-person Walk on SUNDAY, JUNE 7, or take the Virtual Challenge and do as many miles as you choose in your own way (walk, run, bike, swim), from Sunday, April 26 to Friday, June 5. You could even participate in both Challenges!
Our goal is to lift up those who struggle with this disabling rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease. _THIS YEAR MARKS OUR 14TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THOSE WITH MG!_
All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Please consider volunteering your time to support our walk on 6/7/26. Please email info@myastheniagravis.org to provide your information and learn more about volunteering!
HONORING TRACY SHACKELFORD
At the event, we will announce this year's TRACY SHACKELFORD MG SERVICE AWARD. [https://myastheniagravis.org/events/snowflake-shuffle-for-mg/tracy-shackelford-mg-service-award/]Tracy Cartwright Shackelford passed away too soon in 2021. Shackelford was a Conquer MG Board member and compassionate advocate for the MG community. In her honor, our closing ceremony will include the announcement of this year's awardee who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to raise awareness of MG.
IN-PERSON SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE - SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Click the Sign-Up button to register. Pre-register online any time before noon on Friday, June 5. Day-of registrations will be accepted on-site. Online registrations include an additional transaction fee. Adult registrations apply to all youth 14 and older. Registrations after May 1st may not receive their exact size.
Adult pre-registration: $45
On-site registration: $50
Youth ages 0-13: $15
For this years 14th Annual Snowflake Shuffle at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Illinois, we will walk on a path through the park.
SCHEDULE
SNOWFLAKE 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens
SNOWFLAKE 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & announcements
SNOWFLAKE 9:15 a.m. - Walk starts - adults & youth all walk at the same time
SNOWFLAKE 10:30 a.m. - Raffle & awards announced
The in-person event features raffle prizes, sponsor giveaways, local health & wellness providers, and snacks. Be sure to visit our "THIS IS WHAT MG IS LIKE" stations.
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE - APRIL 26 TO JUNE 7
Participate where you live!
Virtual Snowflake Shuffle: $45
In-person and Virtual Challenge: $45
snowflake Participate on your own or invite family and friends to join you.
snowflake Choose how to complete your miles -- walk, run, bike, swim, paddle.
snowflakeComplete as many miles as you like between April 26 - June 7.
snowflake Submit photos to be featured in the newsletter after the event.
snowflake All miles must be logged in to RunSignup by noon on June 7.
As you walk, run, bike, or swim your way through the Challenge, please share your accomplishments! You can post photos on the RunSignup site or email your photos and stories to info@myastheniagravis.org.
As you complete your miles, log your activity in RunSignUp. Don't worry - it's easy. Click the tab "Logging Your Miles/Virtual Challenge [https://runsignup.com/Race/VirtualVikingChallengeforMG/Page-7]" for step-by-step instructions.
COMPLETE YOUR WALKING, RUNNING, BIKING, ETC., BETWEEN APRIL 26 THROUGH JUNE 7.
SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE INCLUDES:
IN-PERSON
snowflake T-shirts for participants
snowflake Sponsor giveaways
snowflake This-is-what-MG-is-like stations
snowflake Health and wellness tables
snowflake Raffle Prizes
VIRTUAL
snowflake T-shirt mailed to your home
snowflake Downloadable print-ready bib for your participation photos
OPTIONAL: RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CAUSE
Your support is vital to help Conquer MG support people who have myasthenia gravis.
You can set up your own fundraising page for the Snowflake Shuffle for MG after registering for the event. Share your own story and invite others to support this cause. Your friends and family can add any amount each dollar counts! (NOTE: BE SURE TO USE YOUR TEAM NAME FOR YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE IF YOU WANT TO ASK PEOPLE TO DONATE ON BEHALF OF YOUR TEAM.) Your confirmation email will include a link that you can share with others.
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISERS are another easy way to raise funds for the cause. Heres a link to get started: https://www.facebook.com/fund/ConquerMyastheniaGravis/. Well make sure these amounts are added to our overall Virtual Snowflake Shuffle total.
Proceeds from the Snowflake Shuffle make it possible for Conquer MG to complete its vital work: support, education, awareness, and research funding to improve the lives of those who suffer from myasthenia gravis.
CAN'T PARTICIPATE? JUST DONATE!
Maybe you're not up for walking or running or fundraising right now. Click the yellow DONATE button to make your contribution in honor of someone or donate to an individual or team fundraiser (as long as they have set up a fundraising page).
All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis. Going strong for more than 50 years, Conquer MG provides support, information, advocacy, and research funding to those dealing with this rare autoimmune disease.
SNOWFLAKE HELP CONQUER MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, AKA THE SNOWFLAKE DISEASE! SNOWFLAKE
Theres a way for everyone to be included in this years Snowflake Shuffle: Join us for the in-person Walk on SUNDAY, JUNE 7, or take the Virtual Challenge and do as many miles as you choose in your own way (walk, run, bike, swim), from Sunday, April 26 to Friday, June 5. You could even participate in both Challenges!
Our goal is to lift up those who struggle with this disabling rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease. _THIS YEAR MARKS OUR 14TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THOSE WITH MG!_
All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Please consider volunteering your time to support our walk on 6/7/26. Please email info@myastheniagravis.org to provide your information and learn more about volunteering!
HONORING TRACY SHACKELFORD
At the event, we will announce this year's TRACY SHACKELFORD MG SERVICE AWARD. [https://myastheniagravis.org/events/snowflake-shuffle-for-mg/tracy-shackelford-mg-service-award/]Tracy Cartwright Shackelford passed away too soon in 2021. Shackelford was a Conquer MG Board member and compassionate advocate for the MG community. In her honor, our closing ceremony will include the announcement of this year's awardee who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to raise awareness of MG.
IN-PERSON SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE - SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Click the Sign-Up button to register. Pre-register online any time before noon on Friday, June 5. Day-of registrations will be accepted on-site. Online registrations include an additional transaction fee. Adult registrations apply to all youth 14 and older. Registrations after May 1st may not receive their exact size.
Adult pre-registration: $45
On-site registration: $50
Youth ages 0-13: $15
For this years 14th Annual Snowflake Shuffle at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Illinois, we will walk on a path through the park.
SCHEDULE
SNOWFLAKE 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens
SNOWFLAKE 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & announcements
SNOWFLAKE 9:15 a.m. - Walk starts - adults & youth all walk at the same time
SNOWFLAKE 10:30 a.m. - Raffle & awards announced
The in-person event features raffle prizes, sponsor giveaways, local health & wellness providers, and snacks. Be sure to visit our "THIS IS WHAT MG IS LIKE" stations.
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE - APRIL 26 TO JUNE 7
Participate where you live!
Virtual Snowflake Shuffle: $45
In-person and Virtual Challenge: $45
snowflake Participate on your own or invite family and friends to join you.
snowflake Choose how to complete your miles -- walk, run, bike, swim, paddle.
snowflakeComplete as many miles as you like between April 26 - June 7.
snowflake Submit photos to be featured in the newsletter after the event.
snowflake All miles must be logged in to RunSignup by noon on June 7.
As you walk, run, bike, or swim your way through the Challenge, please share your accomplishments! You can post photos on the RunSignup site or email your photos and stories to info@myastheniagravis.org.
As you complete your miles, log your activity in RunSignUp. Don't worry - it's easy. Click the tab "Logging Your Miles/Virtual Challenge [https://runsignup.com/Race/VirtualVikingChallengeforMG/Page-7]" for step-by-step instructions.
COMPLETE YOUR WALKING, RUNNING, BIKING, ETC., BETWEEN APRIL 26 THROUGH JUNE 7.
SNOWFLAKE SHUFFLE INCLUDES:
IN-PERSON
snowflake T-shirts for participants
snowflake Sponsor giveaways
snowflake This-is-what-MG-is-like stations
snowflake Health and wellness tables
snowflake Raffle Prizes
VIRTUAL
snowflake T-shirt mailed to your home
snowflake Downloadable print-ready bib for your participation photos
OPTIONAL: RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CAUSE
Your support is vital to help Conquer MG support people who have myasthenia gravis.
You can set up your own fundraising page for the Snowflake Shuffle for MG after registering for the event. Share your own story and invite others to support this cause. Your friends and family can add any amount each dollar counts! (NOTE: BE SURE TO USE YOUR TEAM NAME FOR YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE IF YOU WANT TO ASK PEOPLE TO DONATE ON BEHALF OF YOUR TEAM.) Your confirmation email will include a link that you can share with others.
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISERS are another easy way to raise funds for the cause. Heres a link to get started: https://www.facebook.com/fund/ConquerMyastheniaGravis/. Well make sure these amounts are added to our overall Virtual Snowflake Shuffle total.
Proceeds from the Snowflake Shuffle make it possible for Conquer MG to complete its vital work: support, education, awareness, and research funding to improve the lives of those who suffer from myasthenia gravis.
CAN'T PARTICIPATE? JUST DONATE!
Maybe you're not up for walking or running or fundraising right now. Click the yellow DONATE button to make your contribution in honor of someone or donate to an individual or team fundraiser (as long as they have set up a fundraising page).
All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis. Going strong for more than 50 years, Conquer MG provides support, information, advocacy, and research funding to those dealing with this rare autoimmune disease.
Races
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Snowflake Shuffle for MG Adult Registration
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$48.70
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Snowflake Shuffle for MG Youth Registration
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$16.90
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Snowflake Shuffle for MG Virtual Registration
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
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