Fred Lutzke Memorial 5k Race and Walk

Saturday, April 22, 2023 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, April 22, 2023, in the beautiful setting of Battle Creek, Calhoun, at Wattles Park through the Ott Biological Preserve. This exciting self-timed event begins and ends at the Battle Creek Friends Church, located at 1305 Olive Street. It's a wonderful opportunity for participants of all ages, including families with strollers and well-behaved dogs on leashes, to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit.

All proceeds from this heartwarming event benefit the Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Backpack Program, which provides essential meals for families and children in need. Your registration not only grants you a guaranteed t-shirt (for those who sign up before September 13, 2024) but also helps fund a backpack filled with a weekend's worth of meals for eight local children. Celebrate fitness, community, and compassion with us while enjoying post-race snacks and the joy of making a difference!

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  • Fred Lutzke Miles for Meals 5k Race and Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Run/Walk. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $27.50

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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.

Location

1305 Olive Street, Battle Creek, 49014, MI, United States

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