
From the Organizer
Miles for Marybeth was created to raise awareness of ARDS by celebrating the life of Marybeth Monaghen and all those impacted by ARDS. Marybeth lost her battle with ARDS at the age of 36, August 8th 1998. Each August 8th we ride/walk/swim/run on World ARDS Awareness Day to remember and honor the 200,000 Americans who develop ARDS every year, 40% of whom will lose their lives to it. The funds raised at this event will help us support the ARDS Community and raise awareness for ARDS.
About ARDS Alliance
ARDS Alliance Inc. is dedicated to promoting and furthering charitable, education and scientific opportunities for the advancement of awareness, research and to improve the quality of life for all those affected by Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). ARDS Alliance is a 501C3 organization – all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law under Tax ID 87-2662826.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elgin, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
114,106
as of 2023
Elevation
821 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Miles for Marybeth 2026
Aug 8, 2026