Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K

  • Date Sat 21st June 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Grand Ledge, Michigan
  • Price $28.06 - $54.63
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in beautiful Grand Ledge, Michigan! This vibrant event promises a fun-filled day of running and community spirit, beginning at the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility. Kick off the morning with a 1-mile youth run for participants aged 13 and under at 8:00 AM, followed by a thrilling 400m Kids Race at 8:30 AM. The main event, the 5K race, starts at 8:45 AM and features a scenic course through town before finishing back on the track.

This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation. Participants can enjoy post-race refreshments, awards for top finishers, and the chance to win exciting door prizes. With registration options for in-person and virtual participation, everyone can join the fun! Sign up early to secure your technical t-shirt and drawstring bag, and be part of this wonderful community celebration dedicated to enhancing education in Grand Ledge schools. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and create lasting memories!

Organiser's Description

THE GRAND LEDGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMET CHASE 5K WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 IN GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN. All events begin and end at the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility (1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837).

A 1 mile run for youth 13 & under starts at 8:00 AM and a 400m Kids Race begins at 8:30 AM. Both events will take place on the track.

The 5k race begins at 8:45 AM on the track and travels a well marked course through town before finishing on the track.

All PROCEEDS go to benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation a 501(c)3 organization that works to provide extra funding for special projects within the Grand Ledge Public Schools classrooms.

PRICING: 5k in person - $35 until 4/2/25 then $45. The Virtual 5k - $40 until 4/2/25 then $50. 1 mile kids race and 400 yd dash kids race - $20 until 4/2/25 then $25.

5K GROUPINGS: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

AWARDS & PRIZES:

Post race refreshments for all registrants and chance at race day door prizes

5K RUN/WALK: Awards for the top 3 male and female winners in each division. All participants receive a finisher medal. 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and draw string bag which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 12th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK: All participants receive a finisher medal. Virtual 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and draw string bag which are which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 12th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date. Shirts and medals will be mailed to participants beginning week of June 23rd.

400M KIDS RACE (10 AND UNDER): All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball.Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 12th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date

1 MILE YOUTH RACE (13 AND UNDER): Awards for the top 10 finishers. All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball. Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 12th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date

PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 20 from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Sawdon Administration Building 220 Lamson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/place/220+Lamson+St,+Grand+Ledge,+MI+48837/@42.7496633,-84.7510347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882297dc1543c535:0xad2361e7351a69e2!8m2!3d42.7496594!4d-84.7484598!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3gcp49?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEyNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] and morning of the race starting at 7:00 AM. Pickup takes place at At the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1211+Lohne+Dr,+Grand+Ledge,+MI+48837/@42.7434028,-84.7589019,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8822bd5f67fcd889:0x10d834230302d231!8m2!3d42.7433989!4d-84.756327!16s%2Fg%2F11txj00l1c?entry=ttu]

RACE DAY PARKING: Available at Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 4883 Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1211+Lohne+Dr,+Grand+Ledge,+MI+48837/@42.7434028,-84.7589019,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8822bd5f67fcd889:0x10d834230302d231!8m2!3d42.7433989!4d-84.756327!16s%2Fg%2F11txj00l1c?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEyNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]

The race will be timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.

Races

  • Comet Chase 5K

    Incl. $4.31 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    Sat 21st June 2025 (8:45AM EDT)

    $49.31

    Race Begins and ends at the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility and runs on quiet residential streets in the city of Grand Ledge. 1st place medals to the male and female winners in each division. Finisher Medals, shirts and draw string bags for all participants.
  • 1 Mile Youth Race

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & Cotton Blend T-Shirt

    Sat 21st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $28.06

    For youth ages 13 and under. The race will take place on the Grand Ledge High School Track. Top 10 finishers receive medals. Comet Squeeze Balls and shirts to all participants.
  • 400m Kids Race

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & Cotton Blend T-Shirt

    Sat 21st June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $28.06

    For youth ages 10 and under. The race will take place on the Grand Ledge High School Track. Comet Squeeze Balls and shirts to all participants.
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.63 Fee & Tech T-Shirt

    $54.63

    Finisher Medals and shirts for all participants. Medals, shirts and draw string bags will be mailed to participants Beginning the week of June 23rd.

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1211 Lohne Dr., Grand Ledge, 48837, MI, United States

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