Miles for Miracles Run
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 2 Miles · 3 Miles
From the Organizer
Miles for Miracles
💜Run. Compete. Give Back.💜
A Cross Country Race for a Cause
Event Details:
Date: August 9, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Melas Cross Country Course
1500 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Join us for the Miles for Miracles Race on August 9, 2026 to support Little Giraffe Foundation.
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 the Little Giraffe Foundation💜
Why This Race Matters
This race is especially meaningful to the organizers of the event as they were born as triplets and spent time in the Evanston ISCU, where they received specialized care as newborns.
Because of that experience, supporting organizations like the Little Giraffe Foundation, which funds critical research and care for premature babies, is something that is deeply personal.
About the Little Giraffe Foundation
The Little Giraffe Foundation is dedicated to improving the survival and long-term outcomes of premature babies through life-saving neonatal research.
Their work helps advance treatments for preemies, improve NICU care, and gives the smallest babies a stronger start in life! Every mile run and every dollar raised helps make a difference.
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.💜
Events
Weather
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Prospect, IL
Population
55,648
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
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.
62
Days to train
- Race
- Miles for Miracles Run
- Date
- August 9, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Miles for Miracles Run?
- Miles for Miracles Run is a running race held in Mount Prospect, Illinois on August 9, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Miles for Miracles Run?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Mount Prospect, Illinois at 1500 West Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Miles for Miracles Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Miles for Miracles Run
Aug 9, 2026