Mark Linsley Memorial SMAT Airport 5k
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Ionia, Michigan
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Mark Linsley Memorial SMAT Airport 5K on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Ionia County Airport! This special event honors the memory of Mark Linsley, a passionate runner and dedicated friend who lost his battle with cancer. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM and promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring not only the competitive 5K race but also a delightful all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and a variety of engaging activities.
Participants will have the chance to enjoy airplane rides, SMAT tours, and exciting kids' zone games throughout the day. Plus, pre-registered runners will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enter a drawing for a free airplane ride! With awards for overall winners and age group champions, this event is not just about running but also about community spirit and support. All proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for future flight students at SMAT. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to honor Mark's legacy while enjoying a fantastic day of fun and fitness! Be sure to register before June 16th to secure your spot and take advantage of group discounts.
Participants will have the chance to enjoy airplane rides, SMAT tours, and exciting kids' zone games throughout the day. Plus, pre-registered runners will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enter a drawing for a free airplane ride! With awards for overall winners and age group champions, this event is not just about running but also about community spirit and support. All proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for future flight students at SMAT. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to honor Mark's legacy while enjoying a fantastic day of fun and fitness! Be sure to register before June 16th to secure your spot and take advantage of group discounts.
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SMAT Community Day 5k and Pancake Breakfast Fly-In
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
The day starts with a 5K run at the Airport of the Ionia County Airport in Ionia, MI. A pancake breakfast will be served and a multitude of family events will be available all through the day. Other activities include SMAT tours, Kids' Zone games, ice cream, much more. Airplanes will be flying in and out, and airplane rides will be available all day for a nominal fee.
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 WE LOST A GOOD FRIEND, MARK LINSLEY, TO CANCER. MARK LOVED TO RUN COMPETITIVELY AND WITH HIS FAMILY. THE 2021 SMAT 5K WAS ONE OF MARK'S LAST RACES BEFORE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH KIDNEY CANCER WHICH SPREAD THROUGH HIS WHOLE BODY OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTHS. MARK WAS A FORMER SMAT BOARD MEMBER AND A DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER (DPE) WHO PROVIDED CERTIFICATION CHECK RIDES FOR MANY SMAT STUDENTS OVER THE YEARS. IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF MARK, WE HAVE DECIDED TO RENAME AND DEDICATE THIS SPECIAL RACE AT THE IONIA COUNTY AIRPORT AS THE "MARK LINSLEY MEMORIAL SMAT AIRPORT 5K." ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL BE DESIGNATED TOWARD A SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO BENEFIT FUTURE FLIGHT STUDENTS AT SMAT.
A UNIQUE 5K RACE AT THE IONIA COUNTY AIRPORT TO KICK OFF THE COMMUNITY DAY ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY THE SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY (SMAT).
FUN FAMILY EVENT!! ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST is included in the cost of registration. A multitude of family events will be available all through the day. Other activities includeSMAT TOURS, KIDS' ZONE GAMES, CONCESSIONS, ICE CREAM, AIRPLANE RIDES and MUCH MORE!! Airplanes will be flying in and out, and airplane rides will be available all day for a nominal fee.
THE RACE WILL START AT 7:30 AM
REGISTER YOUR GROUP/FAMILY AT THE SAME TIME AND RECEIVE $2 OFF PER PARTICIPANT! _Applies to groups/families of 3 or more.
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All PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS receive a T-SHIRT if registered by June 10th, (t-shirts not available after June 10th), and are entered into a drawing for a free airplane ride.
AWARDS: Overall winner of the SMAT 5K will receive an aerobatic airplane ride with Majestic Air. Winner of each age group receives an airplane ride voucher
Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50-64,65+. Awards will be given out in the SMAT flight hangar at 9:00 am
COURSE: The race start is on the ramp at the east end of the Administration/Aviation Maintenance Training building
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the SMAT flight hangar (84 E Sprague Rd). Race day morning starting at 6:30 am.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY! THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration for the race ends on June 16th.
PARKING: SMAT main entrance on Sprague Rd across from Menards. There will be signs and people directing traffic
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation. Results will be posted during the race and on this web site.
A UNIQUE 5K RACE AT THE IONIA COUNTY AIRPORT TO KICK OFF THE COMMUNITY DAY ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY THE SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY (SMAT).
FUN FAMILY EVENT!! ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST is included in the cost of registration. A multitude of family events will be available all through the day. Other activities includeSMAT TOURS, KIDS' ZONE GAMES, CONCESSIONS, ICE CREAM, AIRPLANE RIDES and MUCH MORE!! Airplanes will be flying in and out, and airplane rides will be available all day for a nominal fee.
THE RACE WILL START AT 7:30 AM
REGISTER YOUR GROUP/FAMILY AT THE SAME TIME AND RECEIVE $2 OFF PER PARTICIPANT! _Applies to groups/families of 3 or more.
_
All PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS receive a T-SHIRT if registered by June 10th, (t-shirts not available after June 10th), and are entered into a drawing for a free airplane ride.
AWARDS: Overall winner of the SMAT 5K will receive an aerobatic airplane ride with Majestic Air. Winner of each age group receives an airplane ride voucher
Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-49, 50-64,65+. Awards will be given out in the SMAT flight hangar at 9:00 am
COURSE: The race start is on the ramp at the east end of the Administration/Aviation Maintenance Training building
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the SMAT flight hangar (84 E Sprague Rd). Race day morning starting at 6:30 am.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY! THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration for the race ends on June 16th.
PARKING: SMAT main entrance on Sprague Rd across from Menards. There will be signs and people directing traffic
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation. Results will be posted during the race and on this web site.
Location
84 E Sprague Rd, Ionia, 48846, MI, United States
Mark Linsley Memorial SMAT Airport 5k
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