The 11th Annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K, presented by Headfirst , is a fun and meaningful way to contribute to the fight against childhood brain tumors. This year's event is entirely virtual to allow all of our supporters the flexibility to participate whether you are near or far. Our virtual participants may sign up to walk, run, or do the activity of your choice, on your own, anytime in May 2026. Some families may gather supporters together to walk or run in their community. Please seek information from your team captain or check the section below for a list of local gatherings as they become available.
We are excited to offer awesome fundraising incentives this year (see details below), for those who help us raise funds to Defeat DIPG! We need you, so please sign up to Become a Fundraiser today! 100% of the race proceeds will be dedicated to research for treatments for the deadliest pediatric cancer: DIPG brain tumors.
6K: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6K | $35.00 | Jan 22 | Feb 28 |
| $40.00 | Mar 1 | May 19 |
Westfield Montgomery Mall , 7101 Democracy Blvd Packet pickup will be located at a storefront that is located next to Talbot's and across from the Lego store on the 1st floor of the mall. The closest entrance is from the parking garage located near Entrance 3 where Forever 21 is located. Friday, May 27 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, May 28 10:00 am – 4:00 pm **Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their race packets during one of these time windows, if at all possible. You may have a
Friday, May 27 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, May 28 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Packet pickup will be located at Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd, in a storefront that is located next to Talbot's and across from the Lego store on the 1st floor of the mall. The closest entrance is from the parking garage located near Entrance 3 where Forever 21 is located. **Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their race packets during one of these time windows, if at all possible. You may have
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 519 | 57:49 | 21:30 |
| 2019 | 977 | 50:48 | 22:13 |
| 2017 | 603 | 44:52 | 23:58 |
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8:00 am – Opening ceremony, including recognition of childhood cancer participants 8:30 am – Superhero 6K Walk/Run begins 9:30 am – Superhero 1K Sprint & Superhero Tot Sprint 10:00 am – Closing ceremony, including recognition of top finishers and fundraisers Superhero Central -- our race village -- will be open throughout the event with entertainment for all. Please note that the activities available will depend on circumstances surrounding COVID-19 at the time of the event. We prioritize th