Global Running Day 2.25-mile Trail Run/Walk - Motivated by Nature for Harris Nature Center
- Date Wed 3rd June 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Okemos, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the great outdoors at the Global Running Day 2.25-mile Trail Run/Walk, taking place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Okemos, Ingham! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to explore the beautiful trails of the 100-acre Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park. The scenic 2.25-mile loop offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, right in your own backyard.
After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy refreshments at the pavilion, making it a perfect day out for families and friends. Kids aged 10 and under can join the fun for free, but must be registered. Early registration is just $25 until May 17th, so don’t miss your chance to support the Harris Nature Center Foundation while enjoying a healthy, active day in nature. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience that celebrates both fitness and the environment!
After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy refreshments at the pavilion, making it a perfect day out for families and friends. Kids aged 10 and under can join the fun for free, but must be registered. Early registration is just $25 until May 17th, so don’t miss your chance to support the Harris Nature Center Foundation while enjoying a healthy, active day in nature. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience that celebrates both fitness and the environment!
Organiser's Description
Join us on GLOBAL RUNNING DAY for an adventure run/walk through the trails of the 100-acre Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park!! This 2.25-mile loop is a great opportunity to see nature just outside your backdoor. After crossing the finish line, join us at the Center's pavilion for some refreshments. Kids are welcome - 10 and under are free!
LOCATION: The start/finish of the event will be at the trailhead just outside the Harris Nature Center building, 3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Harris+Nature+Center/@42.6972461,-84.3778165,142m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8822ddb81ccfcb25:0x6cb29228492ec362!8m2!3d42.697328!4d-84.3774741!16s%2Fg%2F1v42gf29?entry=ttu].
The Harris Nature Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides a source of funding for special projects to enhance the facilities and programs of the Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
COST: Early event registration is $25 per participant through MAY 17TH (EXTENDED!), then $30 after. Note that RunSignUp charges additional processing fees. Kids aged 10 and younger are free but must be registered to participate. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all of your registration costs will go to the Harris Nature Center Foundation's goal to improve the Nature Exploration Area with a new Hawk's Nest feature.
ABOUT HARRIS NATURE CENTER
Situated along the Red Cedar River and within Meridian Riverfront Park, Harris Nature Center's focus is on protecting, promoting and interpreting the Red Cedar River through educational opportunities. The Nature Building offers educational displays and live animal exhibits, surrounded by six miles of trails, forest, meadows, wetlands and the banks of the Red Cedar River. Harris Nature Center is the only nature center in Mid-Michigan dedicated to the preservation of the Red Cedar River.
WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather (i.e. there is an active weather warning or the heat index over 100), the event will be cancelled. Because this event is a fundraiser for the Harris Nature Center Foundation, all fees and costs are non-refundable.
LOCATION: The start/finish of the event will be at the trailhead just outside the Harris Nature Center building, 3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Harris+Nature+Center/@42.6972461,-84.3778165,142m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8822ddb81ccfcb25:0x6cb29228492ec362!8m2!3d42.697328!4d-84.3774741!16s%2Fg%2F1v42gf29?entry=ttu].
The Harris Nature Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides a source of funding for special projects to enhance the facilities and programs of the Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
COST: Early event registration is $25 per participant through MAY 17TH (EXTENDED!), then $30 after. Note that RunSignUp charges additional processing fees. Kids aged 10 and younger are free but must be registered to participate. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all of your registration costs will go to the Harris Nature Center Foundation's goal to improve the Nature Exploration Area with a new Hawk's Nest feature.
ABOUT HARRIS NATURE CENTER
Situated along the Red Cedar River and within Meridian Riverfront Park, Harris Nature Center's focus is on protecting, promoting and interpreting the Red Cedar River through educational opportunities. The Nature Building offers educational displays and live animal exhibits, surrounded by six miles of trails, forest, meadows, wetlands and the banks of the Red Cedar River. Harris Nature Center is the only nature center in Mid-Michigan dedicated to the preservation of the Red Cedar River.
WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather (i.e. there is an active weather warning or the heat index over 100), the event will be cancelled. Because this event is a fundraiser for the Harris Nature Center Foundation, all fees and costs are non-refundable.
Races
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Motivated by Nature
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 3rd June 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
Our 2.25-mile route will start at the Nature Center and continue through trails and paved areas to Eastgate Park and back. After completing your run/walk, we are hosting a celebration with refreshments and fun!
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