APRIL FOOLS' Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Spring Arbor, Michigan
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and community spirit at the April Fools' Marathon & 5K on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in beautiful Spring Arbor, Jackson! Taking place at the scenic Lime Lake County Park, this vibrant event offers participants a chance to challenge themselves with a 5K run or walk, while also supporting a vital cause—raising awareness about distracted driving in Jackson County.
With early bird registration starting as low as $20, runners will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also receive a stylish tech t-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by February 28) and the opportunity to compete for awards in various age categories. Plus, there’s a free Kid's Fun Run to encourage the younger generation to get involved! Join us for packet pick-up on April 4 and race day excitement starting at 7:30 AM on April 5. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community connection!
With early bird registration starting as low as $20, runners will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also receive a stylish tech t-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by February 28) and the opportunity to compete for awards in various age categories. Plus, there’s a free Kid's Fun Run to encourage the younger generation to get involved! Join us for packet pick-up on April 4 and race day excitement starting at 7:30 AM on April 5. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community connection!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND "APRIL FOOLS MARATHON" (5K)
APRIL 5, 2025
HOSTING VENUE:
LIME LAKE COUNTY PARK & BOAT LAUNCH, SPRING ARBOR, MI 49283
DESCRIPTION:
Proceeds Benefit the
KORY C WITTMAN II MEMORIAL
MISSION IS TO BRING "DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS" TO JACKSON COUNTY & BEYOND.
To advocate for Safe Pathways for all Pedestrians, both Runners & Walkers, including our Bikers and Wheel Chairs.
The Prevention of Another Injury or Tragic Loss of Someone's Family Member.
RACE FEES:
SPECIAL NEW YEARS PRICING $20 1/1 TO 1/15
$25 until January 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)
$30 February 1 to February 23rd (Limited shirts availability)
$35 February 24 to April 4th (Limited shirts availability)
$40 April 5th / Race Day (No Shirt Guarantee)
* ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS:
5K RUN & 5K WALK
SHIRTS:
REGISTER SOON TO SECURE A SHIRT!
KID'S FUN RUN IS FREE. YOUTH SHIRTS AVAILABLE @ $10 EACH. (YS, YM & YL sizes)
Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/25.
Shirts available as supplies last after that date.
PACKET PICK-UPEARLY PACKET PICK-UP:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025, 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
BIGGBY COFFEE IN THE VILLAGE CROSSING
7851 SPRING ARBOR ROAD, SPRING ARBOR, MI 49283
Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
LIME LAKE County Park and Boat Launch
Teft Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
AWARDS & RESULTS:
The race will be Professionally Timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
OVERALL AWARDS: Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.
AGE GROUPS AWARDS: Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
You can find more details @ ORSRaceSeries.com [https://www.orsraceseries.com/]
PLEASE NOTE:
THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. SERVICE DOGS EXCLUDED.
PLEASE SEE THE FULL POLICY UNDER RACE INFO. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF BOTH OUR PARTICIPANTS AND YOUR DOGS. THANK YOU.
Click Here to Read Details [https://runsignup.com/Race/AprilFoolsMarathons/Page-2]
VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:
THE VIRUAL RUNS & WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION AND STILL WANT TO JOIN.
OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE.
EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST & THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!
RACE COURSE:
Link to 5K Run/Walk via Map My Run..
Click Here!
Click Here to see the Kid's Run course
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE & THANK YOU!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE!
We're getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers
for our 2025 April Fool's Marathon
If you can help, Awesome! ...
If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!
* * Contacts us to VOLUNTEER
DONATIONS:
- Not able to participate this year?
Please consider making a Donation by using the Donate tab above.
_THANK YOU!_
APRIL 5, 2025
HOSTING VENUE:
LIME LAKE COUNTY PARK & BOAT LAUNCH, SPRING ARBOR, MI 49283
DESCRIPTION:
Proceeds Benefit the
KORY C WITTMAN II MEMORIAL
MISSION IS TO BRING "DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS" TO JACKSON COUNTY & BEYOND.
To advocate for Safe Pathways for all Pedestrians, both Runners & Walkers, including our Bikers and Wheel Chairs.
The Prevention of Another Injury or Tragic Loss of Someone's Family Member.
RACE FEES:
SPECIAL NEW YEARS PRICING $20 1/1 TO 1/15
$25 until January 31st (Guaranteed T-shirt)
$30 February 1 to February 23rd (Limited shirts availability)
$35 February 24 to April 4th (Limited shirts availability)
$40 April 5th / Race Day (No Shirt Guarantee)
* ORS QUALIFYING POINTS EVENTS:
5K RUN & 5K WALK
SHIRTS:
REGISTER SOON TO SECURE A SHIRT!
KID'S FUN RUN IS FREE. YOUTH SHIRTS AVAILABLE @ $10 EACH. (YS, YM & YL sizes)
Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/25.
Shirts available as supplies last after that date.
PACKET PICK-UPEARLY PACKET PICK-UP:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025, 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
BIGGBY COFFEE IN THE VILLAGE CROSSING
7851 SPRING ARBOR ROAD, SPRING ARBOR, MI 49283
Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
LIME LAKE County Park and Boat Launch
Teft Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
AWARDS & RESULTS:
The race will be Professionally Timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
OVERALL AWARDS: Will be presented to the top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Master (40+), Senior Master (60+) in the 5k Run, and 5k Walk.
AGE GROUPS AWARDS: Presented to the top 3 places in each age group:
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
You can find more details @ ORSRaceSeries.com [https://www.orsraceseries.com/]
PLEASE NOTE:
THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. SERVICE DOGS EXCLUDED.
PLEASE SEE THE FULL POLICY UNDER RACE INFO. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF BOTH OUR PARTICIPANTS AND YOUR DOGS. THANK YOU.
Click Here to Read Details [https://runsignup.com/Race/AprilFoolsMarathons/Page-2]
VIRTUAL EVENT INFO:
THE VIRUAL RUNS & WALK EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE EITHER ON VACATION AND STILL WANT TO JOIN.
OR FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RUNNING AND WOULD LIKE TO CHOSE THEIR OWN VENUE.
EITHER WAY, HAVE A BLAST & THANK YOUR FOR JOINING US!!!
RACE COURSE:
Link to 5K Run/Walk via Map My Run..
Click Here!
Click Here to see the Kid's Run course
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE & THANK YOU!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE!
We're getting a jump start on asking for Volunteers
for our 2025 April Fool's Marathon
If you can help, Awesome! ...
If you know someone who would like to help too, Double Awesome!!
* * Contacts us to VOLUNTEER
DONATIONS:
- Not able to participate this year?
Please consider making a Donation by using the Donate tab above.
_THANK YOU!_
Races
-
5K Run (ORS Points)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDTech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 2/28/25 Shirts available as supplies last after that date. -
5K Walk (ORS Points)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDPlease sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. If at any point you plan on running you MUST register for the 5k run. Tech style t-shirts this year. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 02/28/25 Shirts available as supplies last after that date. -
Kid's Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDHalf Mile Run -
Virtual 5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
CLOSEDThis is a virtual run. * You can run any time any where * Use Run/Walk app of your choice. Selfie & Time will need to be submitted via email to [email protected]
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