Comet 5k run/walk
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Ledge, Michigan
- Price $38.69 - $44.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the annual Comet 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Grand Ledge, Eaton! This vibrant event supports the talented Grand Ledge Comet Marching Band, with band members providing a lively soundtrack along the route. The course is open to participants of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect family-friendly outing.
Registration fees are $35 until May 11, increasing to $40 from May 12-17, and $45 on race day. Students aged 18 and under can register for just $25, while families can save with special pricing when registering three or more participants together. Donβt miss your chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt if you register by May 4!
With water stations and delicious post-race snacks, this event promises to be a fun-filled day. Early packet pickup is available on Saturday, May 17, at the Grand Ledge Track Complex, and race day packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Grand Ledge Marching Band, so lace up your shoes and be part of something special!
Registration fees are $35 until May 11, increasing to $40 from May 12-17, and $45 on race day. Students aged 18 and under can register for just $25, while families can save with special pricing when registering three or more participants together. Donβt miss your chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt if you register by May 4!
With water stations and delicious post-race snacks, this event promises to be a fun-filled day. Early packet pickup is available on Saturday, May 17, at the Grand Ledge Track Complex, and race day packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Grand Ledge Marching Band, so lace up your shoes and be part of something special!
Organiser's Description
Come support your GRAND LEDGE COMET MARCHING BAND on Sunday, May 18th for the annual COMET 5K RUN/WALK. Band members will play for you along the route! Water stations and post-race snacks will be provided. This is a family friendly event all ages and abilities are welcome!
PARKING: At Beagle Middle school, 600 W. South Street. Turn at Jenne street to South Street and pull into the Beagle parking lot. (The street (Lohne Drive) at the roundabout will not be open.)
REGISTRATION FEES: $35 through May 11th. $40 from May 12th to May 17th. $45 Race day. Run for FREE - details HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Comet5krunwalk/Page-4].
REGISTRATION FEE STUDENTS: Ages 18 and under only $25.
SPECIAL FAMILY PRICING: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $3 per person. _Savings automatically applied during registration_.
AWARDS: Overall and Age Group Awards
RACE SWAG: All participants who register by May 4th will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, May 17th from 9a-11am at the Grand ledge Track Complex: 1121 Lohne Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: Morning of the race starting at 7:30 am
COURSE: The 5k run/walk starts and finishes at Grand Ledge High School track
RESULTS: Available live and on this page after the race
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the event will support the Grand Ledge Marching Band.
VIRTUAL EVENT: If you are unable to participate in person sign up for the virtual event, t-shirts are included with registration by May 4th. Price is $40 and includes shipping. There are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk. Results can be entered on the results page.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION
PARKING: At Beagle Middle school, 600 W. South Street. Turn at Jenne street to South Street and pull into the Beagle parking lot. (The street (Lohne Drive) at the roundabout will not be open.)
REGISTRATION FEES: $35 through May 11th. $40 from May 12th to May 17th. $45 Race day. Run for FREE - details HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Comet5krunwalk/Page-4].
REGISTRATION FEE STUDENTS: Ages 18 and under only $25.
SPECIAL FAMILY PRICING: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $3 per person. _Savings automatically applied during registration_.
AWARDS: Overall and Age Group Awards
RACE SWAG: All participants who register by May 4th will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, May 17th from 9a-11am at the Grand ledge Track Complex: 1121 Lohne Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: Morning of the race starting at 7:30 am
COURSE: The 5k run/walk starts and finishes at Grand Ledge High School track
RESULTS: Available live and on this page after the race
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the event will support the Grand Ledge Marching Band.
VIRTUAL EVENT: If you are unable to participate in person sign up for the virtual event, t-shirts are included with registration by May 4th. Price is $40 and includes shipping. There are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk. Results can be entered on the results page.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION
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