Inaugural Elise Midili Breast Cancer Battle & Brewery 5k

"On August 4th, 4 days before my daughters first birthday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My whole world was turned upside down in a matter of seconds. How could this be happening? I am young, I have no family history of breast cancer and this lump seemed to have appeared overnight. My life was so perfect, we were so blessed and now it all seemed to be falling apart in a matter of seconds. My worst nightmare was becoming a reality.

I had found a lump sometime around the middle of July while weaning breastfeeding and attributed it to all of the hormonal changes my body was experiencing. However, I knew better than to ignore it so I went and got a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy which ultimately lead to my diagnosis. Over the past few weeks I have seen multiple doctors, had multiple scans/tests and started the process for retrieving my eggs. I will be starting chemo therapy soon and will also need radiation, surgery and hormone therapy for quite some time after treatment.

Why am I sharing this? Because while I had fallen into the darkest moments of my life, I was (and continue to be) lifted up by so many people. Not only by my loving husband, my beautiful daughter, my family, friends and co workers, but also by a ton of other people including some that I had never even met. Other women that have survived breast cancer and live to tell their story. Other young women that have undergone treatment for other cancers and continued on to grow their families by having children. Other women that have experienced infertility treatment and can lend me their knowledge and experience in something that was thrown at me so quickly during a whirlwind of other news. ALL of these people have helped to lift my spirits and I am so grateful.

I’m just beginning this journey and it’s not without fear, anxiety, sadness, anger or uncertainty. I have good days and bad days. But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that I will fight this. I gain strength by the people around me and every time I look at my daughter. My future may look different than I imagined but I have a beautiful life to continue to live and much more to look forward to. If sharing my story helps even one person get through their darkest days than it was worth it"

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
In honor of Elise Midili who is in a courageous battle with breast cancer

Amenities

-Quality tee shirts
-Live music from 11 am - 2pm by Second Chance, a great Blues Duo
-Post race refreshments including (1) FREE beer for those age 21 and over - please be prepared to be carded if you are under 30
-Refreshments included
-Smoothies under amenities
-Beer will also be available for purchase with cash or credit card
-food trucks on site
-goodie bags with sanitizer-\
-All runners and walkers get $10 gift card in goody bag for future use! - Midnight OIl Brewery $10 Gift Card

USATF notification:

It is strongly recommended that individuals considered by the CDC to be “at-risk” not participate in the sanctioned event in any capacity. This would include:

• individuals over the age of 65
• individuals who live in nursing homes
• individuals with underlying medical conditions, noted by the CDC, which place them at higher risk, such as chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, diabetes, serious heart conditions, severe obesity (BMI > 40), chronic kidney or liver disease, and individuals who are immunocompromised or live with someone who is immunocompromised.

If these “at-risk” individuals choose to participate, it is recommended that they get clearance from their healthcare provider.

Race Time

9:00 am- Registration opens
10:00 am- Race start

Location

Midnight Oil Brewery
674 Pencader Drive
Newark, DE 19702
Directions

In order to provide adequate social distancing at the starting line we will be utilizing wave starts 1 minute apart. Your race bib will have your wave start posted on your bib label. You must wear a face covering when picking up your race packet and we recommend wearing a face covering to the starting line. This is recommended but not mandatory. You may take off your face covering once you start the race.

Sponsors
Team Endrich Real Estate
Midnight Oil Brewery
races2run

Course
fast flat out and back starting and finishing at Midnight Oil Brewery

Course map

NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details.

Awards

there will not be an awards ceremony but you will be able to pick up your award after the final wave finishes at the NOVA Timing Systems help desk.

-Awards to overall male/female winner ($20 gift card)
-Awards to overall male/female masters ($20 gift card)
-Awards to top 3 male/female in 10 year age groups 13 & under through 70 & over
-Awards to top male/female walkers
-Largest team gets $50 Midnight Oil gift card

Timing

NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System

Results

Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online during the race and final results will be posted once the race is complete.

Photos

Photos will be posted on Races2Run Facebook page following the event.

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