All Aboard the Grady Train -- Rich Grady Run
- Date Sat 21st December 2024
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Battle Creek, Michigan
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the community in honoring the incredible legacy of Rich Grady at the "All Aboard the Grady Train – Rich Grady Run" on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Battle Creek, Calhoun. This informal run/walk event is a heartfelt tribute to Rich, a dedicated runner whose remarkable streak of running at least one mile for nearly 16 years came to an end after he received a brain cancer diagnosis.
Participants can choose to stay at Riverside Park, take a scenic route around the park, or explore one of Rich’s favorite community paths. Everyone is welcome to participate and show their support for Rich and his family during this challenging time. A minimum donation of $20 is appreciated, but any amount is welcome. Each participant will receive a special Grady Train sticker to commemorate Rich’s inspiring journey. Come together to celebrate resilience and community spirit while supporting a worthy cause!
Participants can choose to stay at Riverside Park, take a scenic route around the park, or explore one of Rich’s favorite community paths. Everyone is welcome to participate and show their support for Rich and his family during this challenging time. A minimum donation of $20 is appreciated, but any amount is welcome. Each participant will receive a special Grady Train sticker to commemorate Rich’s inspiring journey. Come together to celebrate resilience and community spirit while supporting a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
Rich Grady as the toe shoe, short wearing, never take a day off, Ironman of Battle Creek running. His streak of running at least one mile went nearly 16 years. RICH'S STREAK CAME TO AN END AT 5,813 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING A BRAIN CANCER DIAGNOSIS.
To support Rich and his family we are putting together an informal run/walk.
We will be meeting at Riverside Park by the shed with some groups staying there, other groups going around Riverside and others doing one of Rich's favorite routes out into the community. All are welcome and encouraged to support the family.
We are asking for a MINIMUM DONATION OF $20 but we would appreciate whatever generosity you are able to do for the family.
All participants will receive an AWESOME Grady Train sticker celebrating Rich and his amazing running streak.
Please consider supporting Rich Grady and his family in this time of need.
To support Rich and his family we are putting together an informal run/walk.
We will be meeting at Riverside Park by the shed with some groups staying there, other groups going around Riverside and others doing one of Rich's favorite routes out into the community. All are welcome and encouraged to support the family.
We are asking for a MINIMUM DONATION OF $20 but we would appreciate whatever generosity you are able to do for the family.
All participants will receive an AWESOME Grady Train sticker celebrating Rich and his amazing running streak.
Please consider supporting Rich Grady and his family in this time of need.
Races
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All Aboard the Grady Train -- Rich Grady Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Grady Train Sticker
Sat 21st December 2024 (10:30AM EST)
$22.20
CLOSEDThere is no formal distance. We will have options from don't run/walk to go around Riverside Park to go out in the community with various groups.
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