2026 Run For Sight 5K

  • Date Sat 5th September 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Muskegon, Michigan
  • Price Free - $33.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for the 20th Annual Run for Sight 5K on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the picturesque Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon, Michigan! This celebratory event, benefiting the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI), honors two decades of community impact and empowerment for individuals with low vision or blindness. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, with competitive and family-friendly options, while a special 1K Deck Dash Kids Run adds to the fun for young participants.

Kick off the day with the 5K Handcycle start at 8:28 AM, followed by the 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:30 AM. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and purpose, as every step taken contributes to a brighter future for those in need. Don’t forget to register early to secure your spot and a commemorative T-shirt! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply there to cheer on participants, come celebrate vision, community, and the spirit of giving back on this special day!

Organiser's Description

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF VISION, COMMUNITY & IMPACT!
The 20th Annual Run for Sight 5K, presented by Shoreline Vision, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2026. Join us at the stunning Pere Marquette Park along Lake Michigan for this milestone event benefiting the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)!

For more than a century, ABVI has helped individuals with low vision or blindness thrive in a sighted world. Each year, we serve nearly 1,000 children and adults from across Michigan - empowering independence, confidence, and community through vision rehabilitation and support services.

This year marks 20 years of Run for Sight, and we cant wait to celebrate two decades of steps toward a brighter future. Whether youre running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference!


PACKET PICKUP
Friday: 36 PM Shoreline Vision (1266 E. Sherman Blvd)
Saturday: 78:15 AM Parking lot between the Coast Guard Station and Margaret Drake Elliot Park


RACE START TIMES
8:28 AM 5K Handcycle Start
8:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Start
9:15 AM 1K Deck Dash Kids Run
9:30 AM Course Closes
10:00 AM (approx.) Awards
The 5K Run is competitive, while the 5K Walk is family- and dog-friendly (dogs must remain leashed and cleaned up after).


ENTRY FEES

5K Early Bird: $30
5K After August 1, 2026: $35
1K Deck Dash Kids Run $10 (includes T-shirt & medal!)

T-shirt orders close Friday, August 8. _Registrations after this date are NOT guaranteed a shirt or preferred size. Limited extras available race day while supplies last._


PARKING UPDATE
The City of Muskegon has updated parking fees at Pere Marquette.

Daily passes (FriSun): $20
Season pass (non-residents): $40
Payment kiosks accept cards and coins. Please display your printed pass on the drivers side dashboard.


DONATIONS
Checks payable to ABVI or donate by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover) on race day or by mail:
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Learn more about ABVIs life-changing impact at www.abvimichigan.org.


QUESTIONS?
Interested in volunteering or serving as (or requesting) a sighted guide?
Contact Ashley Koop at [email protected].


CANCELLATION POLICY
If severe weather occurs, we will delay the start if possible. If its unsafe to proceed or time runs short before road reopenings (9:30 AM), the event will be cancelled. Refunds are not offeredyour registration will be considered a donation supporting ABVIs mission.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $33.00

    OPENS 05 JAN 26
    Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026 Results to be posted online immediately following the event. Thank you for your support and for raising awareness! Please remember the updated parking fee to be paid day of event.
  • 5K Guided Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $33.00

    OPENS 05 JAN 26
    Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026 Results to be posted online immediately following the event. Thank you for your support and for raising awareness! Please remember the updated parking fee to be paid day of event.
  • 5K Hand Cycle

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (8:28AM EDT)

    $33.00

    OPENS 05 JAN 26
    Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026 Results to be posted online immediately following the event. Thank you for your support and for raising awareness! Please remember the updated parking fee to be paid day of event.
  • 1K Deck Dash Kids Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)

    $13.00

    OPENS 05 JAN 26
    Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026 Results to be posted online immediately following the event. Thank you for your support and for raising awareness! Please remember the updated parking fee to be paid day of event.
  • Volunteer

    Incl. VOLUNTEER T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 05 JAN 26
    Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026 ONLY select this if you have confirmed that you will be volunteering day of (or day before) the event. Thank you for your support and for raising awareness! Please remember the updated parking fee to be paid day of event.

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1431 Beach Street, Muskegon, 49441, MI, United States

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