Megan's Mission 5k Run
Megan's Mission 5k Run is a running race on September 19–29, 2026 in Coal City, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 19–29, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- Babe's Tap, Coal City, IL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Megan Bugg passed away on March 9, 2022 after a courageous and inspirational seven year battle with childhood cancer. During her fight, Megan became a passionate national advocate for childhood cancer advocacy and research. Her advocacy efforts led to her speaking in Washington, D.C. and raising nearly $1 million to fund promising childhood cancer research. The Megan's Mission Foundation was founded in Megan's memory to continue pursuing her dream of ending childhood cancer through advocacy and research. To date, the Megan's Mission Foundation has raised over $2.6 million to fund the most promising childhood cancer research in the country taking place in the "Megan Bugg Global Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Laboratory" at the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. All funds from this event will support the Megan's Mission Foundation and our commitment to realizing Megan's dream that no more children will experience childhood cancer.
All participants will receive a t-shirt with registration. Shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by 8/30 @ 11:59pm.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 9/19
High
87°
Low
67°
Chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely
Race Day 2
Sunday, 9/20
High
80°
Low
62°
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Race Day 3
Monday, 9/21
High
76°
Low
58°
Chance rain showers
About Coal City, IL
City Elevation
560 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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3
Days to train
- Race
- Megan's Mission 5k Run
- Date
- September 19–29, 2026
- Location
- Babe's Tap, Coal City, IL
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Megan's Mission 5k Run
Sep 19, 2026