Global Running Day Fun Run/Walk - Motivated by Nature with Harris Nature Center Foundation
- Date Wed 4th June 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Okemos, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Global Running Day Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of the Harris Nature Center in Okemos, Ingham. This exciting event features a scenic 2.25-mile loop that allows participants to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a refreshing run or walk. Registration opens on March 1, 2025, with an early entry fee of just $25 until May 4, after which it will be $30.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with refreshments and music at the pavilion. The Harris Nature Center, dedicated to preserving the stunning Red Cedar River and its surrounding ecosystems, promises a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and your fellow runners!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with refreshments and music at the pavilion. The Harris Nature Center, dedicated to preserving the stunning Red Cedar River and its surrounding ecosystems, promises a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and your fellow runners!
Organiser's Description
Registration opens March 1, 2025. Entry fee is $25 through May 4, then May 5 it's $30.
Join us on GLOBAL RUNNING DAY with an adventure run/walk through the trails of the 48-acre Harris Nature Center. This 2.25-mile loop is a great opportunity to see nature just outside your backdoor. After you cross the finish line, join us at the Center's pavilion for refreshments and music!
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].
Harris Nature Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding for special projects to enhance Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
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, the registration fee is non-refundable.
Join us on GLOBAL RUNNING DAY with an adventure run/walk through the trails of the 48-acre Harris Nature Center. This 2.25-mile loop is a great opportunity to see nature just outside your backdoor. After you cross the finish line, join us at the Center's pavilion for refreshments and music!
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].
Harris Nature Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding for special projects to enhance Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
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, the registration fee is non-refundable.
Races
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2.25 Mile Loop Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONOur 2.25-mile route will start at the Nature Center and continue through trails and paved areas all the way to Eastgate Park and back. After completing your run/walk, we will be hosting a celebration with refreshments and fun!
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