Miles for Miracles Run
Miles for Miracles Run is a running race on August 8, 2027 in Mount Prospect, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 8, 2027 (283 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Miles for Miracles
💜Run. Compete. Give Back.💜
A Cross Country Race for a Cause
Event Details:
Date: August 8, 2027
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Melas Cross Country Course
1500 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Join us for the second annual Miles for Miracles Race on August 8, 2027 to support Holiday Heroes. This race is in honor of Matt Robertson.
This community event is open to runners of all ages and abilities! From competitive cross country athletes preparing for the season, to families, parents, and community members coming together for a meaningful cause.
Race Options
Choose your distance:
1 Mile
2 Mile
3 Mile
Start Order:
1 Mile → 2 Mile → 3 Mile
(each race begins after the previous race finishes)
Registration
$25 per participant
💜All proceeds benefit Holiday Heroes.💜
Why This Race Matters
This race is especially meaningful to the organizers of the event as they are hosting the event in honor of Matt Robertson. Matt was an Emeritus Board Member of Holiday Heroes. He was a kind man that cared about bringing joy, comfort, and happiness to pediatric patents and their families. He was always looking for a way to help someone else and his presence made a different for everyone fortunate enough to know him. His legacy is living on in every child and family that Holiday Heroes brings joy.
About Holiday Heroes
Holiday Heroes provides joy and improved quality of life to pediatric patients through a combination of in-person and virtual programs. Holiday Heroes uses its experiences, creativity, resources, and passion to inspire long-lasting joy and happy memories for pediatric patients and their families, thereby making a positive impact on their recoveries and their lives.
Race Day Logistics
Packet Pickup: Begins at 4:30 PM
Timing: Professionally timed by Palatine Pack Timing
Results: Available live on Athletic.net (link provided at the race)
Race Day Experience
💜Community-focused, welcoming atmosphere
💜Perfect for runners, families, and spectators
💜Kona Ice available for purchase from 6:30–7:30 PM
Awards
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards
(Separate awards for males and females in each distance)
Amenities
Water
Restrooms
On-site parking
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who help make this event possible:
Palatine Pack Timing
Dick Pond (Park Ridge)
Elevate Physical Therapy
TNT
Questions?
Email: milesformiraclesrun@gmail.com
Whether you're racing, training, or walking to support a cause, this event is for you.
💜Run for a reason. Run for miracles.💜
MISSED ONLINE REGISTRATION? YOU CAN STILL JOIN US!
Day-of registration will be available at the race. Just come to the registration/check-in table to sign up from 4:30-5:45. The cost to sign up on race day is $40/runner.
Events
Typical Conditions
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
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Mount Prospect, IL
Population
55,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 6 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Miles for Miracles Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
283
Days to train
- Race
- Miles for Miracles Run
- Date
- August 8, 2027
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Miles for Miracles Run
Aug 8, 2027