The final mile of Lurie Children’s Race Against Cancer is unlike any other.
Known as The Gold Mile, the last mile will be lined with hundreds of personalized messages of hope and support from participants who have raised $100 or more. Each sign celebrates the children, families, teams and supporters who make this event possible—and reminds every participant why we race.
Whether you race in honor of someone you love, as part of a team or simply because every child deserves a future without cancer, your ribbon sign becomes part of a powerful display of hope that inspires everyone along the course. And you can take it home following the event as a reminder of what you’ve accomplished.
Raise $100 and you'll earn the opportunity to personalize your own Gold Mile sign.
How It Works
1 Register for Lurie Children's Race Against Cancer.
2 Make a donation to your page or fundraise $100 or more.
3 Receive access to personalize your ribbon.
4 Personalize your ribbon with your name/team name, an "in honor of" or "in memory of" dedication or message of support.
5 Receive access to personalize your ribbon.
6 After the race, take your ribbon home and proudly display it in your yard as a reminder of what you’ve accomplished.
FAQ
What is The Gold Mile?
The Gold Mile is the final stretch of Lurie Children's Race Against Cancer—a powerful tribute to the strength, courage and hope of children facing cancer.
As participants make their way toward the finish line, they'll be surrounded by personalized messages celebrating loved ones, honoring children, cheering on fellow runners and sharing hope for a future free from childhood cancer.
Together, these messages transform the final mile into one of the most meaningful moments of race day.
The signs feature a gold ribbon, the symbol for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Gold symbolizes the strength of kids facing cancer.
Who can receive a gold mile ribbon sign?
Any registered participant who fundraises or donates $100 or more will have the opportunity to personalize a ribbon.
Can each person on my team receive a gold mile ribbon sign?
Each person who has a personal fundraising page and fundraises $100 or more can personalize a ribbon.
What can I include on my ribbon sign?
Every sign includes space for a team name or other headline (20 character limit) and an optional message of support (40 character limit)
How long can my message be?
Every sign includes space for a team name or other headline (20 character limit) and an optional message of support (40 character limit)
When is the deadline to submit a message?
The deadline is two weeks before event day.
How many ribbons can I personalize?
Each registered fundraiser who raises $100 or more can personalize one sign.
Still have a question? You can contact our team at [email protected] and we are happy to assist you further.
Ready to earn your ribbon?
Donate or raise $100 and personalize your message of hope.
