Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent! This exciting event is more than just a race; it’s a chance to support a meaningful cause. The 3.1-mile course will take participants through the scenic Millennium Park, kicking off at 9 AM from the Grant Pavilion. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, you’ll enjoy a timed experience that ensures your finish time is recorded upon crossing the line.
Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions (on-leash, of course) for a fun-filled day! Enjoy refreshments, and don't forget to grab your swag bag and exclusive Guiding Light Strides 5K t-shirt. Remember to register by September 19th to secure your preferred t-shirt size. With all proceeds supporting Guiding Light's mission to aid those recovering from addiction, this is an opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a great day outdoors. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event!
Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions (on-leash, of course) for a fun-filled day! Enjoy refreshments, and don't forget to grab your swag bag and exclusive Guiding Light Strides 5K t-shirt. Remember to register by September 19th to secure your preferred t-shirt size. With all proceeds supporting Guiding Light's mission to aid those recovering from addiction, this is an opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a great day outdoors. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
Guiding Light [https://guidinglightworks.org] is proud to host our fourth annual 5k Run/Walk. Guiding Light is a donor-funded Christian non-profit dedicated to helping men & women recover from addiction and the associated chaos of a life consumed by substance abuse. All race proceeds support Guiding Light programming.
EVENT INFORMATION: Our race course will take you on a 3.1 mile loop in and around beautiful Millennium Park beginning and ending at the Grant Pavilion where awards will be presented after the race. This is a timed event! Whether this is your first 5K or your 100th, we will have your finish time upon crossing the finish line!
RACE START TIME 9AM
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will begin the morning of the event at 8am under the Grant Pavilion at Millennium Park.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DOGS: We hope that you bring your family and friends to show support and enjoy themselves. Snacks and water will be provided. If your four legged friends want to check out what we are doing please bring them along! Just remember that dogs must be on a leash the entire time of the event. Runners/Walkers with dogs will also start the race after participants without dogs. Please be prepared to clean up after your dog.
RACE DAY SWAG: Each runner/walker will receive a swag bag and a Guiding Light Strides 5k Run/Walk t-shirt. In order to guarantee a shirt in the size requested please register by September 19th.
DONATE: Want to help support Guiding Light but aren't interested in running? Support your local community and Donate Here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MI/GrandRapids/StridesForUnity5K]
SPONSORSHIP: If you are interested in sponsoring this event we have some great perks and recognition opportunities. For more information please reach out to [email protected].
EVENT INFORMATION: Our race course will take you on a 3.1 mile loop in and around beautiful Millennium Park beginning and ending at the Grant Pavilion where awards will be presented after the race. This is a timed event! Whether this is your first 5K or your 100th, we will have your finish time upon crossing the finish line!
RACE START TIME 9AM
PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pick-up will begin the morning of the event at 8am under the Grant Pavilion at Millennium Park.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DOGS: We hope that you bring your family and friends to show support and enjoy themselves. Snacks and water will be provided. If your four legged friends want to check out what we are doing please bring them along! Just remember that dogs must be on a leash the entire time of the event. Runners/Walkers with dogs will also start the race after participants without dogs. Please be prepared to clean up after your dog.
RACE DAY SWAG: Each runner/walker will receive a swag bag and a Guiding Light Strides 5k Run/Walk t-shirt. In order to guarantee a shirt in the size requested please register by September 19th.
DONATE: Want to help support Guiding Light but aren't interested in running? Support your local community and Donate Here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MI/GrandRapids/StridesForUnity5K]
SPONSORSHIP: If you are interested in sponsoring this event we have some great perks and recognition opportunities. For more information please reach out to [email protected].
Races
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Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 22 JUL
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Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49534, MI, United States
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