BWL Hometown Power 5k
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 9:15AM EDT
- Location Lansing, Michigan
- Price $28.06
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual Hometown Power 5K Race on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Lansing, Ingham! This exciting event promises an accurate 5K course on paved roads, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The race will kick off at 9:15 a.m. from the BWL REO Town Headquarters on S. Washington Ave, taking participants through charming city streets and scenic neighborhoods, as well as along the beautiful Lansing River Trail.
All registered runners will receive a stylish tech shirt and a finisher medal, making this not only a fun race but also a memorable experience. With a registration fee of just $25 until August 5 (and $30 thereafter), it's an affordable way to support a great cause! Proceeds will benefit Pennies for Power, aiding local families in need of assistance with their utility bills. There will also be awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of a fantastic community event, and make sure to pick up your race packet on August 7 or on race day
All registered runners will receive a stylish tech shirt and a finisher medal, making this not only a fun race but also a memorable experience. With a registration fee of just $25 until August 5 (and $30 thereafter), it's an affordable way to support a great cause! Proceeds will benefit Pennies for Power, aiding local families in need of assistance with their utility bills. There will also be awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of a fantastic community event, and make sure to pick up your race packet on August 7 or on race day
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL HOMETOWN POWER 5K RACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH. THIS IS AN ACCURATE 5K ON PAVED ROADS. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A TECH SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL.
PROCEEDS: All funds raised will support Pennies for Power [https://www.lbwl.com/community/pennies-power] to help families in need in the Lansing area pay their utility bills.
LOCATION: Race will start at BWL REO Town Headquarters on S. Washington Ave at 9:15 a.m. The course will run through city streets in neighborhoods around REO Town building and on the Lansing River Trail.
PRICING: $25 until 8/5, then $30
AWARDS: Overall awards to top male and female finisher, Masters male and female (over 40), Grandmaster male and female (over 50)
Award to top place finisher in each age group.
AGE GROUPS: 10-and-under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 ,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80-over
PACKET PICK-UP: Day before race, Friday August 7th from 1 - 5 p.m. at REO Depot and race day from 7:30-9:00 am.
PARKING: Street parking is available throughout REO Town along with parking the BWL lot near Cinnaire.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be posted live during the race and on this website.
PROCEEDS: All funds raised will support Pennies for Power [https://www.lbwl.com/community/pennies-power] to help families in need in the Lansing area pay their utility bills.
LOCATION: Race will start at BWL REO Town Headquarters on S. Washington Ave at 9:15 a.m. The course will run through city streets in neighborhoods around REO Town building and on the Lansing River Trail.
PRICING: $25 until 8/5, then $30
AWARDS: Overall awards to top male and female finisher, Masters male and female (over 40), Grandmaster male and female (over 50)
Award to top place finisher in each age group.
AGE GROUPS: 10-and-under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 ,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80-over
PACKET PICK-UP: Day before race, Friday August 7th from 1 - 5 p.m. at REO Depot and race day from 7:30-9:00 am.
PARKING: Street parking is available throughout REO Town along with parking the BWL lot near Cinnaire.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be posted live during the race and on this website.
Races
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5k Run/Walk With Tech T-Shirt
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$28.06
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