Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lake City, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9 A.M. in the beautiful Lake City, Missaukee! This exciting event is a fantastic opportunity to support the youth of Missaukee County while enjoying the scenic beauty of northern Michigan around Timber Wolf Lake. Open to participants of all ages, this paved course features a mix of hills and curves, making for a fun and challenging experience.
All proceeds benefit Community Hope's mentoring and food programs, positively impacting over 200 children and youth from Pre-K to 12th grade each week. Registration is affordable, with options for all ages—free for kids 5 and under, and just $12 for ages 6-9. For those 10 and older, early registration by April 30 guarantees a t-shirt for just $30! Race day registration is also available. Every participant will receive a finisher medal, and top finishers will earn awards and gift cards. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community event!
All proceeds benefit Community Hope's mentoring and food programs, positively impacting over 200 children and youth from Pre-K to 12th grade each week. Registration is affordable, with options for all ages—free for kids 5 and under, and just $12 for ages 6-9. For those 10 and older, early registration by April 30 guarantees a t-shirt for just $30! Race day registration is also available. Every participant will receive a finisher medal, and top finishers will earn awards and gift cards. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community event!
Organiser's Description
Support Missaukee County kids by participating in COMMUNITY HOPE'S LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR 5K RUN/WALK, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9 A.M.
This run/walk is open to all ages and is a fun and exciting event benefiting our mentoring and food programs, impacting over 200 children and youth, from Pre-K - 12th grade each week.
Challenge yourself with this paved course that includes hills and curves while enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan around Timber Wolf Lake's beautiful campus! (Sorry, no dogs are allowed on Timber Wolf Lake property).
ENTRY FEES:
* 5 yrs. & Under: Free (t-shirt not available)
* 6-9 yrs. $12 (see registration deadlines below for guaranteed t-shirt).
* 10 yrs. & Up:
* Registered by April 30: $30 (guaranteed t-shirt).
* Registered May 1 - May 8: $35 (t-shirt if available)
* Race day registration, May 9: $35 payable via cash or check at time of check-in (t-shirt if available)
**Registration Scholarships Available for Students by request to Community Hope at mekoe@communityhopemc.org.
PACKET PICKUP will take place race day morning starting at 8:00 AM.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
AWARDS:
* The top three female and top three male finishers of the 5K Walk will receive an award plaque.
* The top three female and top three male finishers of the 5K Run will receive a gift card from an area retailer.
* The top three female and top three male finishers in each age group of the 5K Run will receive an age-group plaque. Age groups for the 5K Run include: 10-14; 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+
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
This run/walk is open to all ages and is a fun and exciting event benefiting our mentoring and food programs, impacting over 200 children and youth, from Pre-K - 12th grade each week.
Challenge yourself with this paved course that includes hills and curves while enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan around Timber Wolf Lake's beautiful campus! (Sorry, no dogs are allowed on Timber Wolf Lake property).
ENTRY FEES:
* 5 yrs. & Under: Free (t-shirt not available)
* 6-9 yrs. $12 (see registration deadlines below for guaranteed t-shirt).
* 10 yrs. & Up:
* Registered by April 30: $30 (guaranteed t-shirt).
* Registered May 1 - May 8: $35 (t-shirt if available)
* Race day registration, May 9: $35 payable via cash or check at time of check-in (t-shirt if available)
**Registration Scholarships Available for Students by request to Community Hope at mekoe@communityhopemc.org.
PACKET PICKUP will take place race day morning starting at 8:00 AM.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
AWARDS:
* The top three female and top three male finishers of the 5K Walk will receive an award plaque.
* The top three female and top three male finishers of the 5K Run will receive a gift card from an area retailer.
* The top three female and top three male finishers in each age group of the 5K Run will receive an age-group plaque. Age groups for the 5K Run include: 10-14; 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+
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
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4909 N Morey Rd, Lake City, 49651, MI, United States
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