This race was started as a way to give back to the pediatric oncology community that we were a part of while our favorite superhero, Keith, was battling brain cancer. He loved superheroes and identified with their determination and endurance. The children that face the uphill battle with cancer face the impossible and often do so with grit and fortitude that is uncharacteristic for their small frames.

During each year's race, we would like to honor those special children who have battled cancer by creating a "Trail of Heroes". This trail, along the race route, will show pictures of those children as a way to remind race participants why this event is so important. This trail is for any child who fought or is currently fighting cancer, regardless of their outcome.

One of our favorite aspects of the race is to honor those small children, to remind us of why we do this, and to celebrate those that are still heroing up!!

If you or someone you know would like to have their child highlighted along the trail of heroes, please submit their info here!

Hover over or click on each super hero to get to know a little more about them.

Keith

Keith

Favorite Superhero: Thor

Cancer: Medulloblastoma

emmett (1)

Emmett

Favorite Superhero: Spiderman

Cancer: AT/RT

Brionni

Brionni

Favorite Superhero: Rapunzel

Cancer: Leukemia

Tommy (2)

Tommy

Favorite Superhero: Superman

Cancer: AT/RT

ryland

Ryland

Favorite Superhero: Batman

Cancer: Leukemia

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Favorite Superhero: Baymax

Cancer: Stage IV Neuroblastoma

Mitchell

Mitchell

Favorite Superhero: Wolverine

Cancer: Brainstem Glioma

Lilly

Lilly

Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman, Bat Girl, Pepper Pots and Black Widow

Cancer: Biphenotyoic Leukemia

Michael (1)

Michael

Favorite Superhero:

Cancer: Osteosarcoma

hollylove

Holly

Favorite Superhero: Mom and Dad

Cancer: Rhabdomyosarcoma

Liam

Liam

Favorite Superhero: Mom and Dad

Cancer: Anaplastic Ependymoma

Isaiah (2)

Isaiah

Favorite Superhero: Superman

Cancer: Neuroblastoma

Willa

Willa

Favorite Superhero: Minnie Mouse

Cancer: Neuroblastoma

ZoeJane

ZoeJane

Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman

Cancer: DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) Brain Cancer

The Trail of Heroes is sponsored by Professional Sign & Graphics, Inc