Run like a Unicorn 2026: Miles For Mick supporting Liv Like A Unicorn
Run like a Unicorn 2026: Miles For Mick supporting Liv Like A Unicorn
About Run like a Unicorn 2026: Nicholas' Victory Lap
We are excited to announce our 7th annual "Run like a Unicorn" 5k will be both in person and virtual on May 31, 2026!
Every May we invite our supporters to "Run like a Unicorn" to help raise awareness and funds for children fighting pediatric cancer. May holds a special significance since it's Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Pediatric brain tumors are now the number one cause of cancer related death for children 0-14 in the United States. Funds raised through this race will help us continue to support pediatric cancer research bringing us closer to better treatments for our kids!
For 2025 we are dedicating our run to our buddy Mick from Hazlet, NJ. Please take the time to read his story below.
Some important pieces of information:
We cannot wait to join in person and take strides against pediatric cancer together!
Date
Starts at: May 31, 2026 8:00 AM
Ends at: May 31, 2026 11:00 AM
Location
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20 New Jersey 33 Business
Manalapan Township,NJ 07726 USA
Contact
Emma Edwards Lipnicky
(848) 209-0219
Emma@livlikeaunicorn.org
Our Inspiration for this years race
"Miles for Mick"
At just 3 years old, Mick faced a battle most adults couldn’t imagine.
After several trips to the Jersey Shore emergency room, doctors finally performed a CT scan that revealed devastating news — not just one, but seven tumors throughout Mick’s brain and spine. What followed was an incredibly difficult journey filled with chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and countless days of courage far beyond his years.
Today, Mick is still receiving maintenance chemotherapy through August, but he’s also doing what every little boy deserves to do, being active, playful, and carefree. He loves Transformers, running around with his siblings, and soaking up every moment of childhood.
Mick and his family have been supported through all of our programs from financial assistance and our Unicorn Club to our holiday adoption program and they’ve shared in many special moments with us at our events. Their family holds an incredibly special place in our hearts. We are honored to dedicate this year’s race to Mick and his remarkable strength, and proud to call his family part of the Liv Like A Unicorn community forever.
Join us as we run Miles for Mick, celebrating resilience, hope, and the power of community, all while supporting families facing pediatric cancer.
