36th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Paw Paw, Michigan
- Price $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 36th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Paw Paw, Van Buren! This vibrant event not only promotes fitness but also supports mental health initiatives in the community. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route around beautiful Maple Lake, starting on Lake Street near the Van Buren Community Mental Health Building and finishing on Willard Street.
This year's race aims to raise funds for two deserving organizations: United Christian Services of Eastern VBC and The Daily Recovery Zone. With awards for top finishers in each age division and a fun atmosphere, this event is perfect for both competitive runners and walkers alike. Remember to register early to secure your exclusive race tee shirt and participate in an uplifting day dedicated to health and community spirit! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors!
This year's race aims to raise funds for two deserving organizations: United Christian Services of Eastern VBC and The Daily Recovery Zone. With awards for top finishers in each age division and a fun atmosphere, this event is perfect for both competitive runners and walkers alike. Remember to register early to secure your exclusive race tee shirt and participate in an uplifting day dedicated to health and community spirit! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL PAW PAW GRAPE LAKE 5K WALK/RUN. We are committed to maintaining and improving mental health in our community! The funds raised by this race will go to two organizations:
1. United Christian Services of Eastern VBC (unitedchristianservices-evbc.com)
2. The Daily Recovery Zone (dailyrecoveryzone.com)
The race again will go around beautiful Maple Lake, starting on Lake Street near the Van Buren Community Mental Health Building (VBCMH) 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw MI 49079 and ending up on Willard Street.
This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governors Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. This does not reflect the endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the product used.
TEE SHIRT: Tee shirts are only available during early registration. Early registration ends on August 24, 2025. Limited tee shirts are available on race day.
RESULTS AND AWARDS: Both a timing start strip and finish strip will be used for this race. Awards will be based on actual chip time, not gun time. Walkers may not run. If seen running, a walker will be disqualified. The awards ceremony will follow the race and start when the results are ready by T&H Timing. Preliminary results will be posted while runners and walkers are still finishing. The top three (3) finishers in each age division, male and female will receive a medal with where they placed on the back. Results will be posted at Results will be posted at http://www.runsignup.com/grapelakerdot/results [http://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/vbco/]
ARRIVAL AND PARKING: Parking will be located at the Van Buren Community Mental Health parking lot at 801 Hazen, VBISD Transition Center parking lot at 811 Hazen Street, Tri-County Head Start parking lot at 775 Hazen Street. Please allow plenty of time for parking signage and traffic volunteers will be available to help you.
This year's race is organized by the Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Committee
Questions regarding registration? Contact Angela Kalleward
[email protected] or 269-657-6500 (FW's office)
1. United Christian Services of Eastern VBC (unitedchristianservices-evbc.com)
2. The Daily Recovery Zone (dailyrecoveryzone.com)
The race again will go around beautiful Maple Lake, starting on Lake Street near the Van Buren Community Mental Health Building (VBCMH) 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw MI 49079 and ending up on Willard Street.
This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governors Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. This does not reflect the endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the product used.
TEE SHIRT: Tee shirts are only available during early registration. Early registration ends on August 24, 2025. Limited tee shirts are available on race day.
RESULTS AND AWARDS: Both a timing start strip and finish strip will be used for this race. Awards will be based on actual chip time, not gun time. Walkers may not run. If seen running, a walker will be disqualified. The awards ceremony will follow the race and start when the results are ready by T&H Timing. Preliminary results will be posted while runners and walkers are still finishing. The top three (3) finishers in each age division, male and female will receive a medal with where they placed on the back. Results will be posted at Results will be posted at http://www.runsignup.com/grapelakerdot/results [http://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/vbco/]
ARRIVAL AND PARKING: Parking will be located at the Van Buren Community Mental Health parking lot at 801 Hazen, VBISD Transition Center parking lot at 811 Hazen Street, Tri-County Head Start parking lot at 775 Hazen Street. Please allow plenty of time for parking signage and traffic volunteers will be available to help you.
This year's race is organized by the Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Committee
Questions regarding registration? Contact Angela Kalleward
[email protected] or 269-657-6500 (FW's office)
Races
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Grape Lake 5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
Registration Pre-registration ends August 24, 2025 at midnight. After August 24th T-Shirts will be limited. Online registration closes Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM. Register by Mail: Complete the registration form and send in with payment with checks made out to Freshwater CC and send to PO Box 94, Paw Paw MI 49079 Day Before & Event Day Registration and packet pickup: Friday Sept 5th late registration and packet pick up will be available from 3 to 6 pm. Event day registration and packet pickup will be available from 7:30 to 8:30am. Registration and packet pickup will be held at Van Buren Community Mental Health (VBCMH) Parking Lot 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Group Registration Discounts: Groups of 20 or more may be eligible for a $5 discount off the registration fee. Discounts apply for pre-registration only. To arrange your group call 269-657-6500 and ask for Angela or email [email protected] Make checks payable to: Freshwater CC PO Box 94 Paw Paw, MI 49079 -
Grape Lake 5K Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
Registration Pre-registration ends August 24, 2025 at midnight. After August 24th T-Shirts will be limited. Online registration closes Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM. Register by Mail: Complete the registration form and send in with payment with checks made out to Freshwater CC and send to PO Box 94, Paw Paw MI 49079 Day Before & Event Day Registration and packet pickup: Friday Sept 5th late registration and packet pick up will be available from 3 to 6 pm. Event day registration and packet pickup will be available from 7:30 to 8:30am. Registration and packet pickup will be held at Van Buren Community Mental Health (VBCMH) Parking Lot 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Group Registration Discounts: Groups of 20 or more may be eligible for a $5 discount off the registration fee. Discounts apply for pre-registration only. To arrange your group call 269-657-6500 and ask for Angela or email [email protected] Make checks payable to: Freshwater CC PO Box 94 Paw Paw, MI 49079
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