Fred Lutzke Memorial 5k Race and Walk
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Battle Creek, Michigan
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Fred Lutzke Memorial 5k Race and Walk on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in beautiful Battle Creek, Calhoun! This exciting event will take place in Wattles Park, winding through the scenic Ott Biological Preserve. Starting and finishing at Battle Creek Friends Church, participants can enjoy a self-timed 5k run or walk that not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry's Backpack Program, which provides essential meals for families and children in need.
By participating, you’ll be helping to ensure that local children receive a weekend's worth of nutritious meals, as every registration will fund a backpack for eight kids in the community. The event is open to everyone, including families with strollers and leashed dogs. Plus, enjoy post-race snacks and guaranteed t-shirts for all participants who register before September 13, 2024. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having fun—mark your calendars and join us for a day of community spirit and support!
By participating, you’ll be helping to ensure that local children receive a weekend's worth of nutritious meals, as every registration will fund a backpack for eight kids in the community. The event is open to everyone, including families with strollers and leashed dogs. Plus, enjoy post-race snacks and guaranteed t-shirts for all participants who register before September 13, 2024. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having fun—mark your calendars and join us for a day of community spirit and support!
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Fred Lutzke Miles for Meals 5k Race and Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Reusable Shopping Bag
Run/Walk. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
The Fred Lutzke Miles for Meals 5k Race and Walk sponsored by Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Backpack Program is a 5k run/walk in Wattles Park through the Ott Biological Preserve. Starting and finishing at Battle Creek Friends Church 1305 Olive Street Battle Creek 49014.
This is a self-timed event with all proceeds benefiting Love Thy Neighbor http://bclovethyneighbor.org Food Pantry (LTN), a fiscally sponsored project of the Battle Creek Community Foundation http://www.bccfoundation.organd South Michigan Food Bank https://smfoodbank.org.
LTN supports our community by providing meals for families and lunches for children in conjunction with the South Michigan Food Bank.
Your donations support the Love Thy Neighbor Backpack program. A "backpack" contains a weekends worth of meals for a local child.
YOUR REGISTRATION WILL PROVIDE A BACKPACK FOR 8 CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY
All are welcome. Strollers and dogs on leashes included. Post-race snacks. Guaranteed t-shirts for all participants registered before September 13, 2024. Race day registration is allowed.
This is a self-timed event with all proceeds benefiting Love Thy Neighbor http://bclovethyneighbor.org Food Pantry (LTN), a fiscally sponsored project of the Battle Creek Community Foundation http://www.bccfoundation.organd South Michigan Food Bank https://smfoodbank.org.
LTN supports our community by providing meals for families and lunches for children in conjunction with the South Michigan Food Bank.
Your donations support the Love Thy Neighbor Backpack program. A "backpack" contains a weekends worth of meals for a local child.
YOUR REGISTRATION WILL PROVIDE A BACKPACK FOR 8 CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY
All are welcome. Strollers and dogs on leashes included. Post-race snacks. Guaranteed t-shirts for all participants registered before September 13, 2024. Race day registration is allowed.
Location
1305 Olive Street, Battle Creek, 49014, MI, United States
Fred Lutzke Memorial 5k Race and Walk
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