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
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Event summary
Join us for the 3rd annual Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent! This exciting event promises a fantastic morning filled with fun and fundraising aimed at supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the local community. Participants can choose to run in the 5K race or join the 1-mile walk, with activities kicking off at 9:00 AM. The day will also feature a Kids Fun Run, face painting, inflatable games, crafts, and delicious treats like cotton candy and popcorn, ensuring there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
The event starts with packet pick-up at 8:00 AM and culminates with an awards ceremony at 9:45 AM. Best of all, 100% of your registration fee will go directly to Foster the Family Grand Rapids, a registered non-profit dedicated to providing essential support to families impacted by the foster care system. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, your participation makes a significant difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun while giving back to the community—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of joy and connection!
The event starts with packet pick-up at 8:00 AM and culminates with an awards ceremony at 9:45 AM. Best of all, 100% of your registration fee will go directly to Foster the Family Grand Rapids, a registered non-profit dedicated to providing essential support to families impacted by the foster care system. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, your participation makes a significant difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun while giving back to the community—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of joy and connection!
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 TUESDAY MAY 27TH 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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
NOT INTERESTED IN RUNNING? HELP VOLUNTEER : HTTPS://FORM.JOTFORM.COM/250834989100157 [https://form.jotform.com/250834989100157]
FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES!
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INFLATABLES
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FACE PAINT AND GLITTER TATTOOS
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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 TUESDAY MAY 27TH 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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
NOT INTERESTED IN RUNNING? HELP VOLUNTEER : HTTPS://FORM.JOTFORM.COM/250834989100157 [https://form.jotform.com/250834989100157]
FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES!
*
INFLATABLES
*
FACE PAINT AND GLITTER TATTOOS
*
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 : Most Colorfully clothed runner 1st, 2nd, 3rd female and male 35 years and over 1st, 2nd, 3rd female and male 34 years and younger 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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