About Our Race
Miles for Maddog is an officially timed race on a certified course and is a U.S. Track & Field sanctioned event. This 10K Run / 5K Run & Walk / Virtual Race celebrates the hearts and soles of organ and tissue donation by honoring all those who have selflessly donated their organs and tissues–both Living Donors and Deceased Donors, including Maddie “Maddog” Grobmeier, whose organ donations saved three lives, whose cornea donations restored sight for two people, and whose tissue donations changed the lives of countless others as far away as Seoul, South Korea! Miles for Maddog also celebrates the lives of organ, cornea, and tissue transplant recipients and the gifts they received.
Miles for Maddog aims to bring awareness to teens and their families, as well as the broader community, about making the decision to become organ and tissue donors – potentially saving the lives of others. Registration fees and donations fund the event and help support the work of the Maddog Strong Foundation in educating and inspiring the next generation of organ and tissue donation advocates!
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- 10K Route
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- Aerial Map of LWN
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- 5K Route
Race Day Schedule
6:00am – Race Day 10K Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:00am – 10K Race
7:15am – Race Day 5K Registration/Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:15am – 10K Awards
8:30am – Opening Ceremony
9:00am – 5K Race
10:30am – 5K Awards and Closing Ceremony
Course Overview Video
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
Maddog Strong Offices: 19244 S. Blackhawk Pkwy., Mokena, IL
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each of the following age categories:
11 & under; 12 – 17; 18 – 29; 30 – 39; 40 – 49; 50 – 59; and 60 & over.
Water is available on the course. Snacks and water will be available after the race by the finish line!
Strollers are allowed on the course, but be courteous to runners.
This race will follow all CDC and/or IDPH health guidelines as of race day.
The race runs rain or shine. No refunds for no shows. No refunds for cancellation due to rain or other inclement weather or other factors outside of the race sponsor’s control. Race start times could be delayed due to lightening or other severe conditions. Any race day updates will be posted to social media and emailed to all registered participants who have not opted out of receiving email updates.
Please note that in the event of unforeseen circumstances, event dates, times, location, etc. are subject to change. If the race is rescheduled for any reason, registered participants will have the option to request a full refund of the base registration, excluding fees, if they cannot make the rescheduled date.
Any refund requests for any reason other than event rescheduling must be made prior to the pre-registration deadline; processing fees and donations will not be refunded.