Michael's Run for Life Festival

JUL

18

2026

This community festival in Germantown Hills features a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a kids' run, all supporting research for a rare form of colon cancer. Join the event for a timed run or just enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Germantown Hills, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Overview

Michael's Run for Life Festival features a 5K run, a 1-mile fun run/walk, and a kids' run. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, and will take place at 505 Jubilee Lane in Germantown Hills, Illinois.

Event Distances

The event includes the following activities:

5K Run
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)
Kids' Run (Untimed) for participants 8 years old and under. There is also a general admission/concert ticket option for those not participating in the runs.

Event Background

The event was established to support the goals of The Michael P Brown Colon Cancer Foundation. The foundation promotes awareness and funding for research into a rare and aggressive form of colon cancer called Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma.

Logistics

Packet pickup is available on the Thursday and Friday before the event at RC Outfitters, and on the day of the event at the race site (Jubilee Crossing, Germantown Hills). The event is professionally timed and scored by ShaZam Racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run

1 Mile Fun Run/walk (untimed)

Kids' Run (untimed)