Foster the Family 5k & Family Fun Day - Grand Rapids
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and family fun at the Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day in Grand Rapids, Kent on Saturday, June 7, 2025! This annual event, now in its third year, promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with activities designed to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the area. Kick off the day with a 5K race that begins at 9:00 AM, followed by a 1-mile walk and a Kids Fun Run, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The festivities don’t stop at the race! Join in on the Family Fun Day, featuring inflatables, face painting, delicious cotton candy, and exciting games that will entertain children and adults alike. Admission to all Family Fun Day activities is included with your race registration, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Plus, your participation directly benefits Foster the Family Grand Rapids, as 100% of registration fees are donated to support families impacted by the foster care system. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun, connect with the community, and make a difference—mark your calendars for June 7th, and we can’t wait to see you there!
The festivities don’t stop at the race! Join in on the Family Fun Day, featuring inflatables, face painting, delicious cotton candy, and exciting games that will entertain children and adults alike. Admission to all Family Fun Day activities is included with your race registration, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Plus, your participation directly benefits Foster the Family Grand Rapids, as 100% of registration fees are donated to support families impacted by the foster care system. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun, connect with the community, and make a difference—mark your calendars for June 7th, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Foster the Family Grand Rapids (FTFGR) is so excited to host our 3rd annual 5K and Family Fun Day to connect the families we serve with the community at large for a morning of fun and fundraising! Foster the Family GR exists to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the Grand Rapids area through Care Packages, Support Groups, Respite Child Care, Family Events and more. FTFGR provides immediate support and holistic care to families impacted by the foster care system. For more information, visit https://www.fosterthefamily.org/locations/michigan
100% OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO FOSTER THE FAMILY GRAND RAPIDS!
SCHEDULE:
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8:00 AM - PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS
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9:00 AM - 5K RACE BEGINS / FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES OPEN
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9:10 AM - 1 MILE WALK BEGINS
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9:45 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY & MEDALS
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10:00 AM - KIDS FUN RUN BEGINS
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10:40 AM - RAFFLE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED
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11:30 AM - FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES END
T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS WHO PRE-REGISTERED BY MAY 10TH AND THEN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES!
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5K PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $150 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $35 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
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WALK PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $125 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
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FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $10 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
**RAISE MORE THAN $150 AND RECEIVE 10 FREE RAFFLE TICKETS!**
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE WHICH CAN BE SHARED ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS!
FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES!
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INFLATABLES
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FACE PAINT
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RAFFLE BASKETS
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COTTON CANDY / POPCORN
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CRAFTS
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GAMES
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FOOD/DRINKS
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AND MORE!
FAMILY FUN DAY ADMISSION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE REGISTRATION. COME AND ENJOY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
TIMING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT DONE BY RUNNER'S EDGE
ALL CHARITABLE DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE (FOSTER THE FAMILY, INC. IS A REGISTERED 501C3 NON-PROFIT. TAX ID: 81-3695278).
100% OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO FOSTER THE FAMILY GRAND RAPIDS!
SCHEDULE:
*
8:00 AM - PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS
*
9:00 AM - 5K RACE BEGINS / FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES OPEN
*
9:10 AM - 1 MILE WALK BEGINS
*
9:45 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY & MEDALS
*
10:00 AM - KIDS FUN RUN BEGINS
*
10:40 AM - RAFFLE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED
*
11:30 AM - FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES END
T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS WHO PRE-REGISTERED BY MAY 10TH AND THEN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES!
*
5K PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $150 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $35 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
*
WALK PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $125 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
*
FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $10 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
**RAISE MORE THAN $150 AND RECEIVE 10 FREE RAFFLE TICKETS!**
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE WHICH CAN BE SHARED ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS!
FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES!
*
INFLATABLES
*
FACE PAINT
*
RAFFLE BASKETS
*
COTTON CANDY / POPCORN
*
CRAFTS
*
GAMES
*
FOOD/DRINKS
*
AND MORE!
FAMILY FUN DAY ADMISSION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE REGISTRATION. COME AND ENJOY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
TIMING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT DONE BY RUNNER'S EDGE
ALL CHARITABLE DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE (FOSTER THE FAMILY, INC. IS A REGISTERED 501C3 NON-PROFIT. TAX ID: 81-3695278).
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up will begin at 8:00am Awards for Various Age Categories and Overall Winners Admission to Family Fun Day is included in your 5K Registration! -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:10AM EDT)
$27.50
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up will begin at 8:00am Admission to Family Fun Day is included in your 1 Mile Walk Registration! -
Kids Fun Run & Family Fun Day Admission
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
Race Day registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00am Kids will participate in a Fun Run and enjoy Family Fun Day Activities! The Kids Fun Run is open to kids under 13 years old. -
Family Fun Day Admission
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$11.60
This fee will include ALL Family Fun Day Activities but does not include registration for the 5K, 1 Mile Walk, or Kids Fun Run.
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