In 2020, six-year-old Owen was diagnosed with DIPG, an aggressive and incurable brain tumor. After a six month battle, he sadly passed, but his energy and positivity live on. Join us in honoring his strength and infectious giggle in hopes of creating a brighter outcome for other kiddos who face this terrible disease.
Run with us on September 12th, 2026. This run is virtual, you can run wherever you like! More info will be sent about the logistics of the virtual run after registration. We're also aiming for some fun surprises for those who run locally, so stay tuned for more details!
All proceeds will go to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
To learn more about ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, go to www.chadtough.org.
2026 Team Owen Shirts Are Still Available!
This year’s RunTough for Team Owen may be over, but you can still show your support with a 2026 Team Owen t-shirt. Featuring a bold ninja-inspired design and bright rainbow details, it’s a meaningful way to spread awareness and carry Owen’s story forward.
Shirts are available while supplies last. Email amanda.shaker@shaker.com to purchase a shirt and check available adult, youth, and toddler sizes.
Every shirt purchase helps fund vital research through the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation and brings us one step closer to a cure.
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