Great Scrap Run
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Lansing, Michigan
Free–$44.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Great Scrap Run on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in beautiful Lansing, Michigan! This vibrant event takes place during the annual ScrapFest art festival, showcasing not only a thrilling 8K run/walk but also a spectacular scrap metal sculpture competition, eco-art booths, family-friendly activities, live music, and delicious food options.
Due to recent flooding on the course, the race has been adjusted to a 5K distance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. The race begins at 9:00 AM ET, with a fun Kids Half Mile Run starting at 8:30 AM ET. Participants can enjoy the scenic Lansing River Trail, a shaded pathway perfect for runners and walkers alike. Make sure to pre-register, as there will be no race day registration and shirts are guaranteed for those who sign up by June 30th. With medals awarded to top finishers in multiple age groups and overall awards crafted from scrap metal, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come for the race, stay for the art, and make unforgettable memories on this exciting day in Lansing!
Due to recent flooding on the course, the race has been adjusted to a 5K distance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. The race begins at 9:00 AM ET, with a fun Kids Half Mile Run starting at 8:30 AM ET. Participants can enjoy the scenic Lansing River Trail, a shaded pathway perfect for runners and walkers alike. Make sure to pre-register, as there will be no race day registration and shirts are guaranteed for those who sign up by June 30th. With medals awarded to top finishers in multiple age groups and overall awards crafted from scrap metal, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come for the race, stay for the art, and make unforgettable memories on this exciting day in Lansing!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
On the Lansing River Trail, which is a largely shaded area.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$44.00
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Kids Fun Run
A free event with medals for all finishers.
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
RACE ROUTE CHANGE - DUE TO FLOODING ON THE COURSE/RIVER TRAIL, THE COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A 5K. PLEASE REFER TO THE EMAIL SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WITH FURTHER INFORMATION.
Come to the 2024 SCRAPFEST https://scrapfest.com art festival, compete in an 8k run/walk and then stick around and check out the scrap metal sculpture competition, eco-art booth artists, family activities, live music, and food.
LOCATION: Old Town Lansing, Michigan, on the Lansing River Trail, the entrance being in the Cesar E. Chavez Plaza parking area located on the corner of Cesar E. Chavez Ave and Turner Rd.
START TIME: 8:30AM ET - KIDS HALF MILE FUN RUN, 9:00AM ET - 8K RUN/WALK (Note: The Lansing River Trail is a largely shaded area.)
ENTRY FEE: 8k Run/Walk - $30 until June 30th (shirt guaranteed), $35 from July 1st to July 12th (shirts available as supplies last). Kids Half Mile Fun Run - FREE
BE SURE TO PREREGISTER. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
PACKET PICK UP: Friday, July 12th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sir Pizza Old Town (201 E C'esar E. Ch'avez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, July 13th 7:30am ET at the race location
RESULTS: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: Medals to top 3 in age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+
OVERALL AWARDS: Made of scrap metal from Friedland Industries https://www.friedlandindustries.com' scrap processing facility by artist's partaking in ScrapFest https://scrapfest.com. To Male and Female Overall and Masters (Over 40)
Awards will be available race day at the awards table.
COURSE: Accurate and fast 8k on the Lansing River Trail.
WATER STATIONS: There will be a water station near mile markers 2 & 3, so runners will pass it twice.
PARKING: Plenty of free parking at Cesar E. Chavez Plaza (corner of Turner St & Cesar E Chavez) and Friedland Industries
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
Come to the 2024 SCRAPFEST https://scrapfest.com art festival, compete in an 8k run/walk and then stick around and check out the scrap metal sculpture competition, eco-art booth artists, family activities, live music, and food.
LOCATION: Old Town Lansing, Michigan, on the Lansing River Trail, the entrance being in the Cesar E. Chavez Plaza parking area located on the corner of Cesar E. Chavez Ave and Turner Rd.
START TIME: 8:30AM ET - KIDS HALF MILE FUN RUN, 9:00AM ET - 8K RUN/WALK (Note: The Lansing River Trail is a largely shaded area.)
ENTRY FEE: 8k Run/Walk - $30 until June 30th (shirt guaranteed), $35 from July 1st to July 12th (shirts available as supplies last). Kids Half Mile Fun Run - FREE
BE SURE TO PREREGISTER. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
PACKET PICK UP: Friday, July 12th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sir Pizza Old Town (201 E C'esar E. Ch'avez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, July 13th 7:30am ET at the race location
RESULTS: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: Medals to top 3 in age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+
OVERALL AWARDS: Made of scrap metal from Friedland Industries https://www.friedlandindustries.com' scrap processing facility by artist's partaking in ScrapFest https://scrapfest.com. To Male and Female Overall and Masters (Over 40)
Awards will be available race day at the awards table.
COURSE: Accurate and fast 8k on the Lansing River Trail.
WATER STATIONS: There will be a water station near mile markers 2 & 3, so runners will pass it twice.
PARKING: Plenty of free parking at Cesar E. Chavez Plaza (corner of Turner St & Cesar E Chavez) and Friedland Industries
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
Location
Old Town Lansing - TBD, Lansing, 48906, MI, United States
Great Scrap Run
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