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2022 Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K

2022 MRFJ In-Person & Virtual 5K

What initially started off as a one-time summer event has since been transformed into an annual occurrence as a direct result of overwhelming support from the mesothelioma community. Our team at Vogelzang Law has been so inspired and appreciative of all the participants, sponsors and volunteers; we hope to continue to draw awareness to the unique and difficult circumstances of those living with mesothelioma. We're proud to have raised over $48,000 for mesothelioma research since 2018, thanks to the support from participants like you.

This 5K benefits the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The Meso Foundation is an incredible non-profit organization that provides treatment support to mesothelioma patients across the country, conducts in-depth research, and advocates for more federal funding to find a cure. We have been fortunate to get to know the Meso Foundation more over the years and we are happy they will be the benefactor of this great event for the 5th year in a row.

This year's race will be hosted in-person at Shelter A & B of the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day Location in Vernon Hills, IL and virtually so that all of our participants from across the country and globe can join us! Virtual participants will have the month of September to run or walk the race. The in-person race will take place on September 24th, 2022.

Join our private Facebook page for MRFJ participants to receive updates or feel free to call (312) 201-4116 if you have any further questions -- ask for Mirela, the Race Director!


Registration Fees

In-Person MRFJ Closed

In-Person MRFJ Participation taking place at the Lake County Half Day Forest Preserve

  1. $55.00
    Mar 1 - Oct 1

Virtual MRFJ Closed

Virtual MRFJ Participation taking place anywhere throughout the month of September.

  1. $45.00
    Mar 1 - Oct 1

Event schedule

  • Sat, September 24, 2022 7:30 AM - Check-In, Packet Pickup, Registration, Raffle Ticket Sales
  • Sat, September 24, 2022 8:00 AM - Vendor Tables Set-Up
  • Sat, September 24, 2022 9:00 AM - Race Begins
  • Sat, September 24, 2022 11:00 AM - Post-Race Program (Announce Top Runners; Raffle Prize Winners; Thank You's)
  • Sat, September 24, 2022 12:00 PM - Race Day Concludes

Total raised

$6,596.56
Raised

Contact information

Event contact
Maddie Drescher
Email
mdrescher@vogelzanglaw.com
Phone
8722700726