Runners cross the finish line at the Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K race during IMTS 2024. Running fuels the body. Running for a cause fuels change. The annual Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K Run/Walk, now in its 12th year, returns to IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, on Sept. 16, in Chicago. This community event, held during the show, raises funds that go directly to nationwide STEM education programs that support the next generation of manufacturing professionals and innovators. Over $26,500 has already been raised this year from sponsorships. Register NowRegister To Run or Walk This year’s race is expected to sell out at 600 participants, so register today to run or walk for a good cause, connect with industry colleagues, and get moving before a busy show day. Early bird registration is open until Sept. 15, and your entire registration fee goes toward supporting STEM education. Become a Sponsor Sponsors for this year include the following IMTS exhibitors: Big Daishowa (IMTS booth #431610) Ceratizit USA (IMTS booth #431900) EOS (IMTS booth #338450) Haimer USA (IMTS booth #431510) Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions (IMTS booth #338009) LANG Technik USA (IMTS booth #236637) MaintainX (IMTS booth #338794 and Student Summit booth #2111308) Mississippi State University (Student Summit booth #211736) QualiChem Metalworking Fluids (IMTS booth #432164) Renishaw Inc. (IMTS booths #134314, #134524, #338469, and Student Summit booth #211704) Rocklin Manufacturing Co. (IMTS booth #236400) Royal Products (IMTS booth #431622) SME (Student Summit booth #211300) SMW Autoblok (IMTS booth #431617) If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, now is the time to make a difference. IMTS exhibitors looking to support the future of manufacturing and showcase their brand are invited to sponsor the race. To sponsor and learn more about package levels, contact Catherine (Cat) Ross at cross@amtonline.org. Sponsorship sales close Aug. 1. Donate to the Cause Can’t participate this year? Donate to Miles for Manufacturing, which directly funds the schools and programs that prepare students for careers in manufacturing and STEM. 100% of every dollar goes to work, helping equip the next generation with the skills they need to innovate, build, and lead. You also have the option to donate when you register for IMTS 2026. Looking Ahead Lace up those sneakers and remember to smile. Participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #Miles4MFG when sharing race-day photos on social media. 2024 Miles for Manufacturing participant medals. About M4M M4M is AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology’s annual community fundraising event. Since the race's inception, GIE Media Inc. has partnered with AMT to make the event possible through promotion and logistics support, as well as on-site race staff assistance. The IMTS tradeshow pays all the hard costs of producing the M4M, so 100% of the money raised from sponsorship and registration fees gets distributed to support schools and trade education programs. Questions? Contact Catherine (Cat) Ross at cross@amtonline.org. Register for IMTS 2026, the largest manufacturing technology trade show on the Western Hemisphere, taking place Sept. 14-19, in Chicago – and discover the businesses and technology solutions propelling manufacturing’s bright future.
Running fuels the body. Running for a cause fuels change. The Miles for Manufacturing 5K Run/Walk, now in its 12th year, returns to IMTS 2026 on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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