Punt, Pass, Kick… and WIN at RunTough Family Fun Day!

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RunTough Family Fun Day, presented by Genthe Automotive, returns to Saline High School Sunday, September 28 with new activities for all ages! NEW THIS YEAR! Our Punt, Pass, & Kick challenge will add some extra excitement to our Sunday afternoon of family fun. Your registration for this activity includes an event shirt and the chance to win a $100 savings account voucher from Michigan School & Government Credit Union!

The 12th Annual RunTough Family Fun Day is back and better than ever, bringing the community together for a Sunday afternoon filled with activity, fun, and purpose. This year’s event introduces new attractions alongside returning favorites, making it an experience the whole family can enjoy.

Highlights of the day include:

A 1-mile “Tough Run” designed for participants of all ages who want to test themselves on an off-road course.
A brand-new Punt, Pass, & Kick challenge, offering a playful competition with prizes.
A bustling Family Fun Zone, packed with inflatables, games, and kid-friendly activities.
Food trucks and a charity fair spotlighting local nonprofits and community causes.

For those unable to attend in person, registration as a Virtual 5K participant offers another way to be part of the event and support the cause. Virtual participants receive an event shirt and are encouraged to share photos on social media using #RunTough throughout September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

More Than Just a Race
RunTough began in 2014 as a way to rally around 5-year-old Chad Carr during his battle with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) — the most aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Held each year on the weekend of what would have been Chad’s birthday, the event has grown into a tradition of remembrance and hope.

In the years since, RunTough has raised millions of dollars for research through the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, co-founded by Chad’s parents, Jason and Tammi Carr. The event continues to honor Chad’s legacy while fueling progress toward the day when children diagnosed with DIPG will finally have more treatment options.

Click here to register or learn more!

“RunTough is about community, hope, and honoring Chad’s legacy. Every year, we are humbled to see families, friends, and neighbors come together, not only to remember our little boy, but to help other children who are fighting the same battle,” said Tammi. “The love and support this event represents gives us the strength to keep pushing forward toward a cure.”