Franciscan Rhythms Trail 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lowell, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Lowell, Kent. This exciting event not only offers a scenic 5K route through diverse ecosystems, including deciduous woodlands, pine forests, and vibrant prairies, but also supports our vital fundraising efforts for restorative land projects at the Lowell campus. Participants will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying live music, fresh-baked goods from the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, and the thrill of spotting local wildlife.
This family-friendly event aims to raise $40,000 to ensure access to music therapy for all. Whether you're walking or running, everyone is welcome to join in the fun and support a great cause! Registration is open on the day of the race from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., so gather your friends and family, and don’t forget to share your experience on social media with the hashtag #RunWithNuns! Experience the joy of community and nature at the Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run, where every step makes a difference.
This family-friendly event aims to raise $40,000 to ensure access to music therapy for all. Whether you're walking or running, everyone is welcome to join in the fun and support a great cause! Registration is open on the day of the race from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., so gather your friends and family, and don’t forget to share your experience on social media with the hashtag #RunWithNuns! Experience the joy of community and nature at the Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run, where every step makes a difference.
Organiser's Description
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 11TH ANNUAL FRANCISCAN RHYTHMS TRAIL RUN ON OCTOBER 5TH. WE'RE EXPANDING OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO INCLUDE OUR RESTORATIVE LAND PROJECTS AT THE LOWELL CAMPUS. OVER THE YEARS, HAVING ACCESS TO THE LAND HAS CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO OUR MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS. THE HEALTHY, DIVERSE ECOLOGIES AND PEACEFUL, VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE OF OUR CAMPUS PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR OUR CLIENTS TO GROW.
THE FRANCISCAN RHYTHMS TRAIL RUN ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF OUR RESTORATIVE PROJECTS ON OUR 230-ACRE CAMPUS. AS THEY ENJOY THE COURSE, THEY WILL BE ENGULFED IN DECIDUOUS WOODLAND, PINE FOREST, AND OUR PRAIRIE RESTORED TO CONTAIN ALL NATIVE MICHIGAN PLANTS. PARTICIPANTS WILL PASS A RAIN GARDEN THAT CREATES SPACE FOR WETLAND SPECIES. VISITORS HAVE SPOTTED MANY BEAUTIFUL BIRDS, INSECTS, AND WOODLAND ANIMALS; EVEN AN ADVENTUROUS BEAVER!
AS ALWAYS, THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC ALONG THE TRAILS, FRESH-BAKED GOODS MADE BY THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, AND SOME OTHER SPECIAL TREATS TO CELEBRATE THIS 10TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE. IT IS AN EVENT THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY, AND WE HOPE YOU WILL SUPPORT AND JOIN US! OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR THIS YEAR IS $40,000 WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT WE CAN PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY ACCESS FOR ALL.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM WITH HASHTAG #RUNWITHNUNS AND TAG US!
FAQ'S
CAN YOU REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE?
YES, THERE IS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH ROM 7:45 TO 8:45 A.M. AT THE CENTER IN LOWELL. LATE REGISTRATION FEE IS $40 FOR THE 5K RUN AND WALK
ARE STROLLERS/DOGS ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL?
STROLLERS AND DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL.
IS THERE A MAP OF THE TRAIL?
YES, MAPS ARE PROVIDED INSIDE THE CENTER AT THE RECEPTION DESK
CAN I UPDATE MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION?
YES YOU CAN, BY LOGGING BACK INTO RUNSIGNUP AND GOING TO YOUR REGISTRATION.
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK?
NO AGE RESTRICTIONS - YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE 5K TRAIL.
IS ANY OF THE RACE PATH PAVED?
YES, BUT ONLY THE STARTING LINE AREA. THE REST OF THE TRAIL IS EITHER WOODED OR THROUGH FIELDS AND OUR PRAIRIE
CAN I PURCHASE BREAD?
ALL BREAD PURCHASES MUST BE MADE IN THE EVENT STORE
THE FRANCISCAN RHYTHMS TRAIL RUN ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF OUR RESTORATIVE PROJECTS ON OUR 230-ACRE CAMPUS. AS THEY ENJOY THE COURSE, THEY WILL BE ENGULFED IN DECIDUOUS WOODLAND, PINE FOREST, AND OUR PRAIRIE RESTORED TO CONTAIN ALL NATIVE MICHIGAN PLANTS. PARTICIPANTS WILL PASS A RAIN GARDEN THAT CREATES SPACE FOR WETLAND SPECIES. VISITORS HAVE SPOTTED MANY BEAUTIFUL BIRDS, INSECTS, AND WOODLAND ANIMALS; EVEN AN ADVENTUROUS BEAVER!
AS ALWAYS, THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC ALONG THE TRAILS, FRESH-BAKED GOODS MADE BY THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, AND SOME OTHER SPECIAL TREATS TO CELEBRATE THIS 10TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE. IT IS AN EVENT THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY, AND WE HOPE YOU WILL SUPPORT AND JOIN US! OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR THIS YEAR IS $40,000 WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT WE CAN PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY ACCESS FOR ALL.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM WITH HASHTAG #RUNWITHNUNS AND TAG US!
FAQ'S
CAN YOU REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE?
YES, THERE IS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH ROM 7:45 TO 8:45 A.M. AT THE CENTER IN LOWELL. LATE REGISTRATION FEE IS $40 FOR THE 5K RUN AND WALK
ARE STROLLERS/DOGS ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL?
STROLLERS AND DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL.
IS THERE A MAP OF THE TRAIL?
YES, MAPS ARE PROVIDED INSIDE THE CENTER AT THE RECEPTION DESK
CAN I UPDATE MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION?
YES YOU CAN, BY LOGGING BACK INTO RUNSIGNUP AND GOING TO YOUR REGISTRATION.
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK?
NO AGE RESTRICTIONS - YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE 5K TRAIL.
IS ANY OF THE RACE PATH PAVED?
YES, BUT ONLY THE STARTING LINE AREA. THE REST OF THE TRAIL IS EITHER WOODED OR THROUGH FIELDS AND OUR PRAIRIE
CAN I PURCHASE BREAD?
ALL BREAD PURCHASES MUST BE MADE IN THE EVENT STORE
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
-
5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
-
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
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Virtual Trail Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
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