Miles for Miracles: Run for a Reason on August 9
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the Little Giraffe Foundation is proud to host Miles for Miracles, a community cross country race dedicated to supporting premature babies and advancing life-saving neonatal research.
Whether you're a competitive runner preparing for cross country season, a casual jogger, or a family looking to support an important cause together, this event is for you.
💜 Why Miles for Miracles Matters
We are deeply grateful for the race organizers, triplets who spent time in the Evanston ISCU as newborns receiving specialized care that gave them the chance to grow, thrive, and live healthy lives today.
Now, they’re giving back by supporting the Little Giraffe Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for premature babies through groundbreaking neonatal research and NICU care advancements.
Every registration helps fund research, treatment innovations, and critical support for the tiniest patients and their families.
📍 Location:
Melas Cross Country Course
1500 W. Central Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
📅 Date:
Sunday, August 9, 2026
⏰ Start Time:
6:00 PM
Choose Your Distance
Participants can select from:
1 Mile, 2 Mile, or 3 Mile
Races will begin in order:
1 Mile → 2 Mile → 3 Mile
A Community Event for Everyone
Miles for Miracles is designed to be welcoming, family-friendly, and community-focused. You’ll enjoy:
Professionally timed races by Palatine Pack Timing
Live race results via Athletic.net
Awards for top finishers
Kona Ice available from 6:30–7:30 PM
Water stations, restrooms, and on-site parking
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, training for the season, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps create miracles for families facing premature birth.
Registration Information
Registration is $25 per participant
💜 All proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation 💜
REGISTER NOW → Miles for Miracles Run Sign Up
We’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors helping make this event possible:
Palatine Pack Timing
Dick Pond (Park Ridge)
Elevate Physical Therapy
TNT
Join Us and Make Every Mile Count
Premature babies face incredible challenges from their very first moments. Through research, care, and community support, we can help give them a stronger start in life.
Come run, walk, compete, and give back with us on August 9.
💜 Run for a reason. Run for miracles. 💜
