Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallop
- Date Sat 1st February 2025
- Time 9:45AM EST
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price Free - $33.38
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallop on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in beautiful Jackson, Michigan! This exciting event features a 5k run and a 5k walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. The day kicks off with a fun kids run at 9:45 AM, followed by the main events starting at 10:00 AM for the run and 10:05 AM for the walk.
The Groundhog Gallop is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community and healthy living, all aimed at combating food insecurity in Jackson. Proceeds from this event will directly support Grow Jackson's initiatives, including funding for a farm vehicle and essential farming equipment. By participating, you’re helping to expand local organic food production and promoting wellness in the community.
Registration is available for $30 until January 31 and $40 on race day, with family discounts for groups of three or more. Don't forget to secure your long sleeve race shirt by registering early! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy, and help us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We can't wait to see you there!
The Groundhog Gallop is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community and healthy living, all aimed at combating food insecurity in Jackson. Proceeds from this event will directly support Grow Jackson's initiatives, including funding for a farm vehicle and essential farming equipment. By participating, you’re helping to expand local organic food production and promoting wellness in the community.
Registration is available for $30 until January 31 and $40 on race day, with family discounts for groups of three or more. Don't forget to secure your long sleeve race shirt by registering early! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy, and help us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We can't wait to see you there!
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: $30 from 1/16 to 1/31, $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 1/16/2025. Shirts are first come first serve after that date, supplies available as they last. We will order extra, register early to secure your shirt.
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: $30 from 1/16 to 1/31, $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 1/16/2025. Shirts are first come first serve after that date, supplies available as they last. We will order extra, register early to secure your shirt.
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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