Events
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
5K Your Way
🩶🎗️ Why We Run
Melissa’s Race is more than a 5K — it’s a community coming together to fight brain cancer and honor the life of Melissa Vosburg, a bright light who inspired everyone who knew her.
Every registration, donation, and fundraiser supports advanced brain cancer research with lasting impact through the new Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research.
We run, walk, volunteer, donate and fundraise to move closer to better treatments, more hope, and more time for patients and families. Thank you for being part of this mission.
⭐ Donate, Fundraise Win Prizes!
Every $10 donated or raised = 1 raffle entry toward amazing 2026 prizes.
🎁 Grand Prize
$5,000 Park Jewelers Shopping Spree
🎁 More Prizes Coming Soon
New prize tiers will be announced throughout the season.
How to Earn Entries:
• Every $10 donated = 1 entry
• Every $10 raised through your fundraiser = 1 entry
• Your fundraiser tracks entries automatically
Donate or start a fundraiser today and help fuel lifesaving brain cancer research!
❤️ Volunteer for Race Day
Melissa’s Race depends on more than 150 volunteers every year. We cannot do this without you. Volunteering is fun, meaningful, and a powerful way to support brain cancer research.
Volunteer roles include:
• Packet pickup
• Water stations
• Course marshals
• Parking and traffic guidance
• Start/finish line support
• Race day setup and teardown
Volunteers receive a race volunteer shirt, community service hours if needed, and our deepest gratitude for making race day possible.
🏃♀️ 5K Your Way – Any Place!
Ideal for non-runners and out-of-towners!
- Walk, run, hike, bike, treadmill, or take a long walk with a friend.
- Do your 5K anywhere, anytime before race day.
- Every step supports lifesaving brain cancer research.
🙏 Early 2026 Sponsors
These generous partners have already stepped up to support Melissa’s Race and the Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research. Their leadership helps us launch strong and grow our impact all season.
Sponsors
