“Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT” Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

WE NEED YOU!!!! 
INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS! 
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00am -11am                            
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the ridge of the LAKE FRONT to support Brain Tumor/Cancer Patients, Scholarships & Research(Enter off East 39th Street Oakwood Ave. to enter the Parking Lot) EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA: 6:30 am – 7:30 am         Vendor Set up 7:30 am – 8:00am          Vendor Booths & Registration opens 8:15 am                         Presentations 8:30 am                         Walk Start 10:30 am                       Entertainment10:45 am                       Honor/Memory Ceremony  *Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pmVendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher MedalsPlacement Medals & Team Prizes 
Price Increase April 1st $45, June 1st $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55                                                                                                                                               
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1, 2026
 
Additional Event Features:Health & Business VendorsFamily Friendly Music & EntertainmentBalloon Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes* *1st Tier Prize Qualifier if registered by April 1st  Then 2nd Tier Prize Qualifier if Registered by  May 31st                                                                                                 
 
5K TEAM PRIZES – Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org to view & donate directly to one of our 2026 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams                                                                                       
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the eventLARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event                                                                                                                                                                  
 
A portion of proceeds will benefit both National Brain Tumor Society & MESF Scholars  
To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER Visit the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers
 
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at information@maryesmithfoundation.org 
WE NEED YOU to participate! Run or walk a 5K to support the fight against brain tumors! YOUR GRAY MATTERS so ACT TODAY!