2025 Grit Your Grief 5K Run Walk
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Freeland, Michigan
- Price $12.28 - $38.96
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 2025 Grit Your Grief 5K Run Walk on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Saginaw! This vibrant event, organized by the Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region, promises a memorable day filled with hope and community spirit. The live 5K race kicks off at 10:00 a.m. and features a unique course that runs along MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway. Whether you're running or walking, all participants will be timed, making it a perfect opportunity to set your personal best!
In addition to the main event, the day will also include a fun Kids Color Run starting at 10:30 a.m., ensuring that participants of all ages can join in on the excitement. Registration for the 5K is just $35 for early birds until April 21, while the Kids Color Run is available for $25. Don't miss this chance to celebrate and honor loved ones with memorial signs displayed on-site. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit children and families in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Come together with friends and family for a day of joy, remembrance, and community support
In addition to the main event, the day will also include a fun Kids Color Run starting at 10:30 a.m., ensuring that participants of all ages can join in on the excitement. Registration for the 5K is just $35 for early birds until April 21, while the Kids Color Run is available for $25. Don't miss this chance to celebrate and honor loved ones with memorial signs displayed on-site. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit children and families in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Come together with friends and family for a day of joy, remembrance, and community support
Organiser's Description
_THE CHILDREN'S GRIEF CENTER OF THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION'S_
GRIT YOUR GRIEF 5K RUN/WALK AT MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON THE RUNWAY INCLUDING A KIDS COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY!
MAY 6TH-20TH: VIRTUAL RACE WEEKS FEMALE SIGN
MAY 17TH: LIVE RACE EVENT AT MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON THE RUNWAY INCLUDING A
KIDS COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY
5K RACE DETAILS: During the VIRTUAL Race Weeks (May 6-20), participants choose their own routes. For the LIVE Race Event on May 17th, the 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and the path will include MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway.
5K REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($35) check mark All participants will be timed. MUST BE REGISTERED BY APRIL 21ST TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION ($45) check mark May 15th - May 17th: receive a race T-shirt and medal ONLY IF AVAILABLE.
COLOR RUN DETAILS: A Color Run for all ages will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration will be $25. Must be registered by April 21st to guarantee a T-Shirt. All participants must be registered to get a T-shirt. Kids may register after, or onsite, but please wear a white shirt should they not be available. Please note: due to FAA regulations, the color run will be on MBS property, but not on a runway. IF YOU HAVE MORE THEN 3 FAMILY MEMBERS DOING THE COLOR RUN PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR A DISCOUNT CODE 989-495-9335
RACE PACKET PICK-UPS:
LIVE Race Packets: Packet pick-up will be available the day of the race, with optional pick-up times TBA.
VIRTUAL Race Packets: Available on race day or any time the following week at the Children's Grief Center, 4708 James Savage Rd, Midland, 48642, will ship for an extra shipping cost.
MEMORIAL SIGNS:
Memorial signs to celebrate and honor loved ones who have died can be purchased through this website. Signs will be Displayed on MBS property at the event.
_THIS IS A GREAT LAKES BAY REGIONAL EVENT. ALL PROCEEDS WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT ALL OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE IN THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR AMAZING GREAT LAKES BAY REGION COMMUNITIES AND LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS WONDERFUL EVENT. IN THE WORDS OF DR. SEUSS, "TO THE WORLD YOU MAY BE ONE PERSON AND TO ONE PERSON YOU MAY BE THE WORLD". THANK YOU FOR BEING THE WORLD TO US!_
GRIT YOUR GRIEF 5K RUN/WALK AT MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON THE RUNWAY INCLUDING A KIDS COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY!
MAY 6TH-20TH: VIRTUAL RACE WEEKS FEMALE SIGN
MAY 17TH: LIVE RACE EVENT AT MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON THE RUNWAY INCLUDING A
KIDS COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY
5K RACE DETAILS: During the VIRTUAL Race Weeks (May 6-20), participants choose their own routes. For the LIVE Race Event on May 17th, the 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and the path will include MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway.
5K REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($35) check mark All participants will be timed. MUST BE REGISTERED BY APRIL 21ST TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION ($45) check mark May 15th - May 17th: receive a race T-shirt and medal ONLY IF AVAILABLE.
COLOR RUN DETAILS: A Color Run for all ages will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration will be $25. Must be registered by April 21st to guarantee a T-Shirt. All participants must be registered to get a T-shirt. Kids may register after, or onsite, but please wear a white shirt should they not be available. Please note: due to FAA regulations, the color run will be on MBS property, but not on a runway. IF YOU HAVE MORE THEN 3 FAMILY MEMBERS DOING THE COLOR RUN PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR A DISCOUNT CODE 989-495-9335
RACE PACKET PICK-UPS:
LIVE Race Packets: Packet pick-up will be available the day of the race, with optional pick-up times TBA.
VIRTUAL Race Packets: Available on race day or any time the following week at the Children's Grief Center, 4708 James Savage Rd, Midland, 48642, will ship for an extra shipping cost.
MEMORIAL SIGNS:
Memorial signs to celebrate and honor loved ones who have died can be purchased through this website. Signs will be Displayed on MBS property at the event.
_THIS IS A GREAT LAKES BAY REGIONAL EVENT. ALL PROCEEDS WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT ALL OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE IN THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR AMAZING GREAT LAKES BAY REGION COMMUNITIES AND LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS WONDERFUL EVENT. IN THE WORDS OF DR. SEUSS, "TO THE WORLD YOU MAY BE ONE PERSON AND TO ONE PERSON YOU MAY BE THE WORLD". THANK YOU FOR BEING THE WORLD TO US!_
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.96
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VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.96
The Virtual race can be done at you leisure it can be done in one day or over as many as it take for you to walk your 5K -
Color Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
$22.95
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Spectator Pass
Incl. $2.28 Fee
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$12.28
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