Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallop
- Date Sat 1st February 2025
- Time 10:05AM EST
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price Free - $28.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off February with a fantastic community event at the Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallop, happening on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Jackson, Michigan! This exciting race day features a 5K run and a 5K walk, both designed to promote health, wellness, and community spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Join participants of all ages as we come together to raise funds for Grow Jackson's summer initiatives, aimed at combating food insecurity through community gardens and sustainable practices.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there’s something for everyone! The race schedule includes a fun run for kids at 9:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 10:00 AM and the 5K walk at 10:05 AM. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises not only to be a day of fun and fitness but also a meaningful contribution to the local community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local organic food initiatives, enjoy a great day out, and create lasting memories! Sign up today for just $25 until January 19th to guarantee your long sleeve race shirt, and let's make a difference together!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there’s something for everyone! The race schedule includes a fun run for kids at 9:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 10:00 AM and the 5K walk at 10:05 AM. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises not only to be a day of fun and fitness but also a meaningful contribution to the local community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local organic food initiatives, enjoy a great day out, and create lasting memories! Sign up today for just $25 until January 19th to guarantee your long sleeve race shirt, and let's make a difference together!
Organiser's Description
GROW JACKSON is excited for the 2025 GROUNDHOG GALLOP to benefit our Summer 2025 Initiatives. Grow Jackson is a nonprofit 501(c)3 entity that exists to end food insecurity in Jackson. By operating community gardens and rescuing good food from being thrown away we are making healthy food options available to our neighbors, educating the next generation on the value of a healthy diet for personal health, and are playing a part in the wellness of our whole community. This year we are fundraising for a farm vehicle and farming equipment for the expansion of our food growing operations. All proceeds will go to supporting these efforts so that we can continue to grow local organic food in urban farms for our neighbors! We cannot wait to see you on race day and thank you for supporting our great cause! RUN FOR FREE WITH A DONATION, DETAILS BELOW.
PRICING: $25 until January 19th (T-shirt guaranteed), $30 from 1/20 to 1/31 (shirts available while supplies last), $40 on race day February 1st (no shirt)
FAMILY/GROUP PRICING: $5/discount per person when registering 3 or more people at the same time
T-SHIRTS: Long Sleeve Race Shirts will be available to participants who sign up by 1/19/2025. Shirts not guaranteed after that date, supplies available as they last.
PACKET PICKUP: Chamber of Commerce Friday, January 31st from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm (134 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201). Morning of the race starting at 8:00 am
AWARDS: _ _Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the walk. Prizes will be awarded to the overall Male and Female Winner in the Run and the Walk, the Master's Male and Female Winner in the run and walk. Awards after the event will be available for pick up in the cafeteria inside the Middle School at Parkside.
Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:
5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The 2024 ORS Race Series awards will happen in the cafeteria at 11am or when the last person crosses the finish line, whichever comes later.
COURSE MAP: A link at the top of the page will bring you to the course map
PARKING is available at Parkside, with overflow parking at Ella Sharp Golf Course and Ella Sharp Park
SCHEDULE: Kids fun run at 9:45. 5k run 10:00 am. 5k walk 10:05 am.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
PRICING: $25 until January 19th (T-shirt guaranteed), $30 from 1/20 to 1/31 (shirts available while supplies last), $40 on race day February 1st (no shirt)
FAMILY/GROUP PRICING: $5/discount per person when registering 3 or more people at the same time
T-SHIRTS: Long Sleeve Race Shirts will be available to participants who sign up by 1/19/2025. Shirts not guaranteed after that date, supplies available as they last.
PACKET PICKUP: Chamber of Commerce Friday, January 31st from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm (134 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201). Morning of the race starting at 8:00 am
AWARDS: _ _Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group for men and for women, for both the run and the walk. Prizes will be awarded to the overall Male and Female Winner in the Run and the Walk, the Master's Male and Female Winner in the run and walk. Awards after the event will be available for pick up in the cafeteria inside the Middle School at Parkside.
Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group:
5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The 2024 ORS Race Series awards will happen in the cafeteria at 11am or when the last person crosses the finish line, whichever comes later.
COURSE MAP: A link at the top of the page will bring you to the course map
PARKING is available at Parkside, with overflow parking at Ella Sharp Golf Course and Ella Sharp Park
SCHEDULE: Kids fun run at 9:45. 5k run 10:00 am. 5k walk 10:05 am.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
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