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.

Join us on March 6 for the 3^rd Annual Miles for Miles Race at Heritage Park! New in 2027, we have added a Half Marathon. Kick off your spring racing season with this exciting new half marathon or 5K on a super scenic course!

Updated Race Details

Packet Pickup

Friday, March 5

*4:00-6:00pm

*The Running Well Store, 6009 Johnson Dr., Mission, KS 66202

Saturday, March 6

*6:30-7:15am

*Shelter 1, Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Rd. Olathe, KS 66062

Schedule of Events

7:30am = Half Marathon

7:50am = 5K

8:45am = 5K awards ceremony

10:15am = Half Marathon awards ceremony

5K Awards

*Top 3 Overall Men and Top 3 Overall Women

*Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Half Marathon Awards

*Top 3 Overall Men and Top 3 Overall Women

*Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Courses

5K = https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6777698247/

*A mostly flat out & back paved trail around scenic Heritage Lake with an aid station at the 1.3 & 1.8 mile marks

Half Marathon = https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6777659821/

*A very scenic rolling route on the Heritage Lake, Heritage Park, and Coffee Creek paved trails with aid stations at the 1.3, 3.2, 4.5, 6.3, 8.7, 10.5, and 11.9 mile marks. Portable restrooms at the 2, 4.5, 7, 8, and 10.5 mile marks.