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ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K
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ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K

Bethesda, Maryland, United States View on map
May 01, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

The 11th Annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K, presented by Headfirst, is a fun and meaningful way to contribute to the fight against childhood brain tumors. This year's event is entirely virtual to allow all of our supporters the flexibility to participate whether you are near or far. Our virtual participants may sign up to walk, run, or do the activity of your choice, on your own, anytime in May 2026.  Some families may gather supporters together to walk or run in their community. Please seek information from your team captain or check the section below for a list of local gatherings as they become available.

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Running

Virtual Runner with Shirt

A great way to support the fight to Defeat DIPG! Grab a group of friends wherever you are and do your own ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero run, walk, bike ride, or whatever activity you wish (or none at all)! This option includes shipment of a race t-shirt and bib. **PLEASE NOTE the following timing regarding race shirt mailings** • Register by 4/9 – receive shirt by 5/1 for Brain Tumor Awareness Month • Register by 4/22 – receive shirt by 5/17 for DIPG Awareness Day • Register between 4/23 – 5/17 – last chance/shirt will ship in June We will work hard to get race shirts mailed out as quickly as possible, in accordance with this schedule. We ask for your understanding if there are delays beyond our control connected with the U.S. Postal Service.

May 01, 2026 6K 12:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Virtual Runner with No Shirt

A great way to support the fight to Defeat DIPG! Grab a group of friends wherever you are and do your own ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero run, walk, bike ride, or whatever activity you wish (or none at all)! This option DOES NOT include a race t-shirt. You will receive a race bib by mail. **PLEASE NOTE the following regarding race bib mailings** We will work hard to get bibs mailed out as quickly as possible, beginning in April. We ask for your understanding if there are delays beyond our control with the U.S. Postal Service.

May 01, 2026 6K 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Bethesda.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
70.4%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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Results — ChadTough Defeat DIPG Superhero Sprint & 6K

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Bethesda events

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