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"Run the Ridge" Mary E. Smith Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

📅 June 26, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Chicago · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 27, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The "Run the Ridge" Mary E. Smith Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event in Chicago invites the community to an outdoor 5K (3.1 miles) walk or run along the lakeshore on June 26, 2027, starting at 8:00 a.m.

The event supports brain tumor and cancer patients as well as scholarships and research. It will feature vendor booths, presentations and entertainment, and will close with a ceremony honoring those affected. A portion of the proceeds goes to the National Brain Tumor Society and to MESF scholarship recipients.

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