9th ANNUAL RUN 4 MEDDIE 2026

Are you ready to go hard for the next generation? The Nickerson Family Legacy Foundation is back for our 9th Annual Run 4 Meddie 5K, and this year, we’re bringing the movement home!

We are officially moving the run to University Park - the very heart of the community where our incredible scholarship recipients live, dream, and thrive. This isn’t just a race; it’s a celebration of the community we serve.

We will have a local food truck serving delicious food all throughout the event. We will also have the one and only, DJ Ike Turn Up on site to keep us moving!

Every stride you take directly fuels the future. 100% of proceeds benefit the NFLF Scholarship Fund, supporting graduating seniors from University Park who are pursuing degrees in Art, Education, or Entrepreneurship.

We’ve seen what happens when this community shows up:

• In 2024: We awarded $24,000 to 10 deserving seniors.
• In 2025: We doubled our impact, raising nearly $50,000 and awarding seven scholarships—including two full-rides to UIC!

• Fresh Scenery: Experience our brand-new route through University Park!
• Family-Friendly: Whether you’re a sprinter, a power-walker, or just here for the vibes, bring the whole crew.
• Kickoff to Summer: Start the season with fresh air, high energy, and a massive impact.
• Entertainment: Let DJ Ike Turn Up help you keep the pace while you run or walk.
• Food: Local food truck from the UPtown Food Truck Park will be serving food all morning long.

Let’s go even harder in 2026. Grab your sneakers, invite your friends, and let’s go hard for the students of University Park.

There are 3 ways to register and donate:

Click "Get Tickets" and choose Registration + Medal to register for $40

Or

Choose "2 for 1" deal to Buy one registration and get the other one FREE (for the first 20 people)

Or

Click "Get Tickets" and choose the $62 registration, which includes the official 2026 Run 4 Meddie hoodie (included shipping) and finishing medal. All proceeds going to the NFLF Scholarship Fund. Choose your hoodie color and size at checkout.

Please feel free to make an additional contribution to the Scholarship Fund by entering your desired donation at checkout.

Or

Click "Get Tickets" and choose the donation amount you'd like to make, which will cover your registration and finishing medal.

Your donation helps cover:

$25 — Academic supplies
$50 — Transportation and basic needs
$100 — Textbooks and technology
$250 — Tuition and housing support

This is both an in-person and virtual run, so no matter where you are in the world you can participate.

W e are so excited to be a part of the next chapter of their educational journey to college. We can't wait to meet our next group of scholars!

****Donate TODAY to support our leaders of TOMORROW****

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edward W Palmer Sr Memorial Park, 435 Olmstead Lane, University Park, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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