Sunburst Races

09/26/2026

Thank you for supporting Teagan and countless other precious kiddos!

She handled chemo like a boss. And then she rounded the bases.
Just before her sixth birthday, Teagan was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a type of childhood cancer.
After surgery, radiation and 28 rounds of chemotherapy, Teagan continued her treatment closer to home at Beacon Children’s Hospital, where Dr. Snyder and the pediatric oncology team became an important part of her journey.
Through it all, Teagan showed incredible courage. Even losing her hair couldn’t take away her confidence. As her mom put it, “She handled chemo like a boss.”
This summer, Teagan stepped onto the field for Home Run for Life, a Beacon Health Foundation event with the South Bend Cubs that celebrates the strength and courage of pediatric patients, rounding the bases as her family, caregivers and community cheered her on.
It was more than a trip around the bases. It was a celebration of her strength, her resilience and how far she has come.
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Teagan and every child who faces cancer with courage.
Here’s to more moments when kids get to be kids.
Read more about Teagan's story: https://bit.ly/4y0HFqz

06/30/2026

The bins are labeled. The shelves are reset. The warehouse is clean again.

One quiet space that just a few weeks ago held the energy, chaos, excitement, and anticipation of the 2026 Sunburst Races.

There’s something about this moment that always feels a little hard to explain. Because on one hand - it’s organized, completed, checked off. Everything is exactly where it should be.

But on the other hand, it’s the end of something that took months of planning, problem-solving, early mornings, late nights, and a whole lot of heart from a whole lot of people.

For a brief window of time, all of these supplies became something bigger than “stuff.” They became finish lines crossed, personal goals reached, first races, comeback stories, PRs, tears, laughter, volunteers cheering, and a community showing up in every possible way.

And now…it’s quiet again.

Still, there’s a different kind of satisfaction in this moment too. Everything put back in its place. A season officially closed. A deep breath before what comes next.

Because even though 2026 is now wrapped up on the shelf, 2027 is already there in the background—slowly starting to take shape.

And we’ll be ready for it.

See you at the starting line - June of 2027. 🧡💜

06/23/2026

⏳ Final Call: Sunburst Survey Closes Soon! ⏳

If you ran or walked the 42nd Annual Sunburst Races on May 30th, we’d still love your feedback!

The participant survey will be closing soon, and your input helps shape next year’s race experience.

👉 Take the survey here - https://s.surveyplanet.com/lp6zspnn

Thank you for helping us make Sunburst better each year! 🧡💜

Hi! Please take a few minutes to complete our 2026 Sunburst Races survey. We read every response, and your feedback directly influences our planning for next year.

06/18/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We Want to Hear From You! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

If you participated as a runner or walker on race day, May 30, we'd love your feedback.

Our participant survey is your opportunity to tell us what you loved, what we can improve, and what you'd like to see in future years. Your input directly helps shape the Sunburst experience for thousands of runners and walkers.

⏱️ The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response is reviewed by our team.

👉 Complete the survey here - https://s.surveyplanet.com/lp6zspnn

Thank you for helping us make Sunburst even better. We hope to see you at the starting line again in 2027! ☀️🧡💜

Hi! Please take a few minutes to complete our 2026 Sunburst Races survey. We read every response, and your feedback directly influences our planning for next year.

06/09/2026

Huge appreciation post for our Sunburst interns - Jacob, Jack, and Lia. 🧡

Interns step into our world about four weeks before race day, right when things are at their absolute wildest and most chaotic. It’s the stretch where details multiply, timelines tighten, and the “behind-the-scenes” work becomes nonstop. And this group showed up to all of it with positive attitudes, steady energy, and a willingness to jump into absolutely anything we needed.

Jacob, Jack, and Lia took on the unglamorous but essential work that makes race day possible - the kind of tasks most people never see, but nothing happens without. They did it all with no complaints, and often with humor and encouragement that made long days feel lighter.

After packet pickup, they were outside helping to build the finish line chute until 10:30 PM. Then they were back at 3:30 AM for race morning setup – caffeinated and ready to go again, fully committed, and somehow still smiling and asking what they could do next.

That says everything about them.

Bright, hardworking, and genuinely fun to be around - the kind of young adults who make you feel really good about the future. We’re so grateful for the time, effort, and heart they poured into Sunburst this year.

Jacob, Jack, and Lia - thank you for showing up big when it mattered most.

Give them some well-deserved love in the comments and tell them to come back next year! 🧡😊

06/04/2026

Give these incredible volunteers some love! The energy they brought was 🙌🙌.

06/03/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎 Happy Global Running Day! 🌎🏃‍♂️

Today, we celebrate the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other - and the incredible things that can happen because of it.

Running challenges us, strengthens us, connects us, and reminds us that we're capable of more than we ever imagined. Whether you're chasing a PR, enjoying a walk/run with friends, training for your next race, or just getting started, every mile has a story.

At Sunburst, we're especially grateful for a community that shows up year after year to move with purpose. Together, you've helped create unforgettable race day memories while supporting the patients and families of Beacon Children's Hospital. 🧡💜

So today, lace up your shoes, get outside, and celebrate the joy of movement.

And if you're heading out for a run, tell us:
How many miles are you logging on Global Running Day?

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💜🧡

06/02/2026

Thank you, Granger Community Church! 🧡💜

06/01/2026

It’s , baby! 🏅 You earned it, and you know what to do - share your photos in the comments! 🤳📸

And if this is your favorite Sunburst medal EVER we want to hear about it. 👀 We’re already wondering how we’re going to top this one next year! 🔥🧡💜

05/30/2026

What. A. Day. ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thank you, Sunburst community - runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and spectators - for a day filled with energy, excitement, encouragement, accomplishment, and support for our mission of benefiting Beacon Children's Hospital.

From packet pickup to our final finisher earning their medal, our hearts are so full. 🧡💜

Thank you for making this weekend so special!

What was your favorite part of race weekend? Share it with us below! 👇