Michael's Run for Life Festival
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Michael's Run for Life Festival
Michael's Run for Life Festival takes place on July 18, 2026, at Jubilee Crossing, 505 Jubilee Lane, Germantown Hills, Illinois. The event offers multiple running options:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed)
- Kids' Run (8 years old and under)
Timing and scoring for the event are provided by ShaZam Racing. A general admission / concert ticket option is listed separately.
Event purpose, fees and packet pickup
The festival supports a foundation that promotes awareness and funding for research into signet ring cell colon cancer. This form of cancer is described as rare and aggressive; the source notes it accounts for about 0.1 percent of all adenocarcinomas. The foundation aims to raise money for research and to support advances in genetic testing and related care.
Registration uses tiered pricing. Examples from the published fees include: 5K from about $39.44 (early) to $50.14; 1 Mile Fun Run from about $34.09 (early) to $44.79; Kids' Run listed at $23.39; general admission at $12.69. Packet pickup is scheduled at RC Outfitters on Thursday, July 16 (3:00-6:00) and Friday, July 17 (3:00-6:00), and at the race site on Saturday, July 18 (3:00-5:45). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.