Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th April 2025 - Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vermontville, Michigan
- Price $28.06
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 13th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup 5K Run/Walk, taking place from April 19 to April 26, 2025, in the charming town of Vermontville, Eaton. This exciting event celebrates both the spirit of community and the beloved Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, now in its 85th year! Join us for the in-person race on Saturday, April 26, starting at 8:00 AM, which will take you on a scenic route beginning at Maple Valley High School and finishing downtown. The race will feature a mix of pavement and the beautiful Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, with volunteers on hand to guide participants along the way.
Whether you choose to join us in person or opt for the flexible virtual race option, you'll enjoy fantastic perks! In-person participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, sticker, and a special syrup gift, while virtual runners who register by April 16 will also receive these goodies shipped right to their door. With age group awards for various categories and overall winners taking home a gallon of maple syrup, this event promises to be both competitive and fun! Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to support the Maple Valley Junior/S
Whether you choose to join us in person or opt for the flexible virtual race option, you'll enjoy fantastic perks! In-person participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, sticker, and a special syrup gift, while virtual runners who register by April 16 will also receive these goodies shipped right to their door. With age group awards for various categories and overall winners taking home a gallon of maple syrup, this event promises to be both competitive and fun! Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to support the Maple Valley Junior/S
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K RUN/WALK.
The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team and the Class of 2026 are offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 13th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 85th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!
* PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K AS THERE MAY BE OTHER SYRUP FESTIVAL 5K'S ON THIS DATE!*
The in person race will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.
Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 6:30am -7:30am. COST OF THE RACE IS $30.00 IF REGISTERING AT PACKET PICK UP.
The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.
It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.
All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.
Virtual participants registered by April 16, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.
Register by April 16, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). **ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SELECTED VIRTUAL WILL HAVE SHIRTS AND STICKERS SHIPPED TO THEM. IF YOU SELECT IN-PERSON, SHIRTS/STICKERS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.**
Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.
Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.
Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School's Class of 2026 and the Cross Country Teams. All proceeds help with fundraising for the 2026 graduating class and for the runners going to camp!
The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team and the Class of 2026 are offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 13th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 85th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!
* PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP 5K AS THERE MAY BE OTHER SYRUP FESTIVAL 5K'S ON THIS DATE!*
The in person race will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.
Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 6:30am -7:30am. COST OF THE RACE IS $30.00 IF REGISTERING AT PACKET PICK UP.
The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.
It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.
All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.
Virtual participants registered by April 16, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.
Register by April 16, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). **ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SELECTED VIRTUAL WILL HAVE SHIRTS AND STICKERS SHIPPED TO THEM. IF YOU SELECT IN-PERSON, SHIRTS/STICKERS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.**
Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.
Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.
Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School's Class of 2026 and the Cross Country Teams. All proceeds help with fundraising for the 2026 graduating class and for the runners going to camp!
Races
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In Person Syrup 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.06
CLOSED -
Virtual Syrup 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.06
CLOSEDemail proof of time/distance to be eligible for overall gender awards
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