Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Ledge, Michigan
- Price $22.75 - $44.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the vibrant community of Grand Ledge, Michigan! This family-friendly event kicks off at the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility, with the 5K race starting at 8:45 AM. Runners of all ages can participate, as we also feature a 1-mile youth run for those 13 and under at 8:00 AM and a fun 400m Kids Race that begins at 8:30 AM.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports a great cause! All proceeds from the Comet Chase benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation, which provides essential funding for special projects in Grand Ledge Public Schools. Participants can look forward to a well-marked 5K course that winds through the town, post-race refreshments, and awards for the top finishers in various age divisions. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal, a technical t-shirt, and a drawstring bag! Get ready to chase the comet and make a difference in your community!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports a great cause! All proceeds from the Comet Chase benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation, which provides essential funding for special projects in Grand Ledge Public Schools. Participants can look forward to a well-marked 5K course that winds through the town, post-race refreshments, and awards for the top finishers in various age divisions. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal, a technical t-shirt, and a drawstring bag! Get ready to chase the comet and make a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
THE GRAND LEDGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMET CHASE 5K WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 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 5/30/26 then $45. The Virtual 5k - $40 until 5/30/26 then $50. 1 mile kids race and 400 yd dash kids race - $20 until 5/30/26 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 5th. 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 5th. 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 5th. 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 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 12 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.
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 5/30/26 then $45. The Virtual 5k - $40 until 5/30/26 then $50. 1 mile kids race and 400 yd dash kids race - $20 until 5/30/26 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 5th. 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 5th. 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 5th. 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 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 12 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
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Comet Chase 5K
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.69
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. $2.75 Fee & Cotton Blend T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.75
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. $2.75 Fee & Cotton Blend T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.75
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. $4.00 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
$44.00
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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