Michael's Run for Life Festival
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Event overview
Michael's Run for Life Festival is scheduled for July 18, 2026 in Germantown Hills, Illinois, at 505 Jubilee Lane. The festival program includes multiple footraces and a concert/general-admission option. Distances offered are:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed)
- Kids' Run (untimed, 8 years old and under)
Timing and scoring for the event will be provided by ShaZam Racing.
Background and logistics
The event is organized by a foundation that raises awareness and funding for research into signet ring cell colon cancer, a rare and aggressive form of colon cancer. The foundation’s stated goals include promoting research funding and supporting advances in genetic testing related to this form of cancer.
Packet pickup is available at RC Outfitters on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17, and at the race site (Jubilee Crossing, Germantown Hills) on Saturday, July 18. The event lists tiered registration pricing for the race categories and a separate general admission/concert ticket option. A range of local and regional organizations are listed as sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
