Run the Ridge -LAKE FRONT- 5K - Brain Tumor Awareness Event
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Burnham park, 39th Oakwood Ave. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, chicago, 60615, United States
CLICK FLYER TO REGISTER as an individual walker/runner or a team participant

WE NEED YOU!!!! To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER
CLICK HERE for the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00am -11am
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the RIDGE of the LAKE FRONT @ BURNHAM PARK 39TH OAKWOOD to support Brain Tumor/Cancer Patients, Scholarships & Research
(Enter off 39th & Dusable Lake Shore Drive for Parking Lot)
EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA:
6:30 am – 7:30 am Vendor Set up
7:30 am – 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens
8:15 am Presentations
8:30 am Walk Start
10:30 am Entertainment
10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony
*Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pm
Vendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher Medals
Placement Medals & Team Prizes
Price Increase April 1st $45, June 1st $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1, 2026
Additional Event Features:
Health & Business Vendors
Family Friendly Music & Entertainment
Balloon Release
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes*
*1st Tier Prize Qualifier if registered by April 1st Then 2nd Tier Prize Qualifier if Registered by May 31st
5K TEAM PRIZES – Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org to view & donate directly to one of our 2025 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event
LARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event
A portion of proceeds will benefit both National Brain Tumor Society & MESF Scholars
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at information@maryesmithfoundation.org
WE NEED YOU to participate! Run or walk a 5K to support the fight against brain tumors! YOUR GRAY MATTERS so ACT TODAY!
