The MikeyStrong Fun Run/Walk is a 2-mile running event taking place November 24, 2026, in Indialantic, Florida at James H. Nance Park. The race starts at 4:30 PM and welcomes both runners and walkers. Entry fees range from $5 to $35, making it accessible for various budgets. If you can't attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the 2 miles on your own schedule and location. This smaller-scale event offers a casual racing experience in the Indialantic area without the complexity of longer distances, making it suitable for building fitness or as a warm-up for other training cycles.
From the Race Organizer
Join Us for the Mikey Strong Fun Run/Walk Nov. 24, 2026 | James H. Nance Park, Indialantic | Virtual Option Available Come celebrate the life of Mikey Goodwin — a vibrant 19-year-old student athlete who fought DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a devastating and incurable brain cancer, with extraordinary courage. Though Mikey lost his battle just three months after diagnosis, his spirit lives on in everything we do. Join us on the beach for a fun run/walk in his honor, and help us raise funds to advance research and support families fighting DIPG. All profits are donated directly to the cause — and 95% of all funds raised go to help others, with the organization run entirely by volunteers. Also featuring Mikey's Turkey Dash, a short kids' run for ages 12 and under! What is DIPG? DIPG is one of the deadliest forms of pediatric brain cancer. The tumor grows in the pons — the part of the brainstem that controls breathing, balance, sleep, and bladder function — robbing children of the ability to walk, talk, see, and hear, while leaving them fully aware. Despite advances in treating other cancers, there is still no cure and minimal progress in treating DIPG. It continues to claim young lives, including children right here in Brevard County. Shockingly, only 4% of federal funding is directed toward childhood cancer. Foundations like ours are critical to driving progress. How Your Participation Helps Since our founding, the Mikey Strong Foundation has: Established the Mikey Goodwin Research Fund at UF Shands, supporting DIPG patients and families with travel assistance, cutting-edge research funding, and direct family aid — with all proceeds matched 100% by corporate donors Donated thousands to Candlelighters of Brevard, providing emotional and financial support to cancer-affected families in Brevard and Indian River counties Made direct donations to families battling DIPG Win prizes. Honor Mikey. Help crush DIPG. No child deserves a death sentence. Visit the Race Day page for details and registration. Together, let's CRUSH DIPG.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indialantic, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is MikeyStrong Fun Run / Walk 2026 — Indialantic, FL?
MikeyStrong Fun Run / Walk 2026 — Indialantic, FL takes place on November 24, 2026. The race is held in Indialantic, Florida.
Where is MikeyStrong Fun Run / Walk 2026 — Indialantic, FL held?
MikeyStrong Fun Run / Walk 2026 — Indialantic, FL is held at The Mikey Goodwin Playground @ James H. Nance Park in Indialantic, Florida.
Where can I find hotels near MikeyStrong Fun Run / Walk 2026 — Indialantic, FL?
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