RunTough 2026

This is a virtual event.

Date(s): Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Venue: Saline High School
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ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation is excited to announce their 13th Annual RunTough event, which will be held both virtually and in person at Saline High School’s Hornet Stadium in the afternoon on SUNDAY, September 27, 2026. RunTough is the foundation’s longest-running event, and due to popular demand they are bringing back our traditional 5K & 1M races in Saline!

Whether you choose to run, jog, walk, or simply enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, RunTough is designed to bring our community together in celebration of Chad Carr’s life while raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research. This family-friendly event is focused on participation, remembrance, and making a difference.

The 13th Annual RunTough will have all of the following ways to participate:

RETURNING RACE FORMATS FOR THE SALINE LOCAL EVENT! — We are back to our traditional 5K road race through the Saline High School Campus and Chad’s neighborhood, along with our 1M Fun Run that is an out and back along Campus Drive.

FAMILY FUN ZONE (LOCAL ONLY) — Come for the races, stay for the Family Fun Zone featuring kids games and activities in the main Hornet Stadium this year!

TOT SPRINT (LOCAL ONLY) — We will once again host the adorable Tot Sprint on the main Hornet Stadium football field at 3:15pm for our toddler crowd! All toddlers are welcome to participate. If you would like a toddler shirt, please register using the SALINE Toddler Option.

VIRTUAL 5K WITH OR WITHOUT A SHIRT — You can register for our virtual race with or without a shirt. You choose the date, the time, and the location to run, walk, or do the activity of your choice (or not — we won’t tell!). If you register for a shirt, we’ll mail you a race packet. VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS AFTER 9/2/26 WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS IN THE MAIL UNTIL OCTOBER!
Packet pickup for the local Saline event will be Friday, Sept 25, from 12-6pm at the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation office in Saline (201 W. Michigan Ave) or starting at 1pm on event day at Hornet Stadium.

***Please note that NO DOGS are permitted at this event!***

• June 1-July 31
  • 1 Mile Fun Run – $25
  • Saline 5K – $30
  • Toddler Option (ages 5 & Under) – $10
  • Virtual 5k (with shirt mailed) – $30
  • Virtual 5K (without shirt) – $20
• August 1-September 27
  • 1 Mile Fun Run – $30
  • Saline 5K – $35
  • Toddler Option (ages 5 & Under) – $10
  • Virtual 5k (with shirt mailed) – $35
  • Virtual 5K (without shirt) – $25

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