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
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Event summary
Join us for a heartwarming community event, "All Aboard the Grady Train - Rich Grady Run," on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Battle Creek, Calhoun. This non-formal run/walk is dedicated to honoring the inspiring legacy of Rich Grady, a remarkable athlete who maintained a streak of running at least one mile for nearly 16 years. Sadly, Rich's streak ended after 5,813 days due to a brain cancer diagnosis, and this event aims to support him and his family during this challenging time.
Participants will gather at Riverside Park, where you can choose to stay at the park, explore the scenic routes around Riverside, or venture out into the community on one of Rich's favorite paths. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of resilience and community spirit. A minimum donation of $20 is requested, but any contribution is greatly appreciated. Don’t miss the chance to purchase a commemorative "All Aboard the Grady Train" t-shirt as well. Let's come together to support the Grady family and celebrate Rich's incredible journey!
Participants will gather at Riverside Park, where you can choose to stay at the park, explore the scenic routes around Riverside, or venture out into the community on one of Rich's favorite paths. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of resilience and community spirit. A minimum donation of $20 is requested, but any contribution is greatly appreciated. Don’t miss the chance to purchase a commemorative "All Aboard the Grady Train" t-shirt as well. Let's come together to support the Grady family and celebrate Rich's incredible journey!
Organiser's Description
Rich Grady as the toe shoe, short wearing 365 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 this non-form 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.
There will be an option to purchase a "All Aboard the Grady Train" t-shirt for an additional cost.
Please consider supporting Rich Grady and his family in this time of need.
To support Rich and his family we are putting together this non-form 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.
There will be an option to purchase a "All Aboard the Grady Train" t-shirt for an additional cost.
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 & T-Shirt
Sat 21st December 2024 (10:30AM EST)
$22.20
There 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.
All Aboard the Grady Train -- Rich Grady Run