Miles' Story

Miles Jacobsen is one of the many kids in Kansas City battling a brain tumor. Days after his 9^thbirthday in March 2024, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. After a long year of chemotherapy, Miles is now awaiting the development of more targeted therapy that will help him fight the growth of this tumor. Despite these challenges, Miles is a joyful and active kid whose positive outlook has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of people since his diagnosis. His heart beats strong for people of all ages who are enduring their own cancer journeys, and he’s always looking to lift other people’s spirits. He has taken to running over the last year as a way to raise funds and awareness for children’s brain tumors. As the namesake for the Miles for Miles Foundation, he is a young spokesperson raising awareness and funds for his own future, and the future of many kids who are fighting their own brain cancer battles.

Because brain tumor research is the least funded cancer research in the country, every donation matters! That’s why the proceeds from this race will be donated to The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation to support their work helping families affected by pediatric brain tumors, and to fund cutting edge medical research.

Schedule of Events - Race Route

7:00AM = Master’s Mile (ages 40 and older)

7:20AM = Open Mile (ages 19-39)

7:40AM = School Mile (grade, middle, high school)

8:15AM = Awards Ceremony

5K Challenge

*Those doing the 5K Challenge will participate in all three races, including 1.1 miles for the final race (they will run an additional 100 yards past the 1 mile turnaround to their 5K turnaround) to get their 3.1 miles. It will be interesting to see how fast you can run a 5K with a short break after each of the first two miles!

Awards

-Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls in grade school (ages 10 and younger), middle school (ages 11-13), and high school (ages 14-18)

-Top 3 Overall Men and Top 3 Overall Women in the Master’s Mile (no double dipping for age group awards)

-Top 3 Overall Men and Top 3 Overall Women in the Open Mile (no double dipping for age group awards)

-Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in the following age groups: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Additional Information

Please note: You must be able to complete 1 mile in 15 minutes or less to participate in the Master’s or Open Mile. However, everyone is welcome to participate in the School Mile since there is no time limit – i.e. walkers are welcome to participate in the final 1 mile race to ensure that no kid finishes last 

We encourage everyone from the first two races to line the course to cheer on Miles and the rest of those participating in the School Mile!

We also encourage everyone to stick around for the Awards Ceremony to show support for each others’ achievements!