Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the beautiful Millennium Park of Grand Rapids, Kent! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all skill levels to participate in a scenic 3.1-mile loop that begins and ends at the Grant Pavilion. Kicking off at 9 AM, this timed race promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family, including your furry friends—just remember to keep them leashed!
All proceeds from the race will support Guiding Light, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on helping individuals recover from addiction. Participants can look forward to a swag bag and a special Guiding Light Strides 5K t-shirt, with sizes guaranteed for those who register by October 1st. Enjoy complimentary snacks and water as you cheer on your friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, come out and make a difference in your community while enjoying a fantastic day in the park!
All proceeds from the race will support Guiding Light, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on helping individuals recover from addiction. Participants can look forward to a swag bag and a special Guiding Light Strides 5K t-shirt, with sizes guaranteed for those who register by October 1st. Enjoy complimentary snacks and water as you cheer on your friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, come out and make a difference in your community while enjoying a fantastic day in the park!
Organiser's Description
Guiding Light [https://guidinglightworks.org] is proud to host our third annual 5k Run/Walk presented by Mercantile Bank. 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 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 7:30am 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 October 1st.
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 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 7:30am 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 October 1st.
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. $3.10 Fee & Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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