Meals On Wheels Western Michigan March for Meals

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Grand Rapids, Michigan

$38.60–$49.20 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 5th Annual March for Meals Community Walk & 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Kent! This vibrant event is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, uniting the community to support the health and independence of older adults in Western Michigan. Choose between a fun-filled 2-mile walk or a more challenging 5K run, both set on a scenic loop that promises a delightful experience.

Festivities kick off at 9:00 AM at Grant Pavilion, with a friendly welcome at 10:00 AM before the race gets underway at 10:15 AM. This year, both the walk and the run share the same registration price, which starts at $35 and includes a race shirt and medal. Families can enjoy the added bonus that kids aged 0-7 can participate for free! Don't forget to bring your furry friends, as dogs are welcome, and you can even register your pup for a medal. With exciting prizes for the best food-themed costumes, overall winners, and the youngest and oldest participants, this event promises to be a memorable day of community spirit and fun, rain or shine! If you can't be there in person, consider joining

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Races

2-Mile Community Walk

Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Sign up now for the 5th Annual March for Meals Community Walk, a family-friendly 2-mile walk, scoot or roll for people of all ages and abilities. The walk through beautiful fields, wetlands, and woods is in support of the health and independence of older adults in West Michigan. Be sure to wear your food-themed costume to win prizes for best-dressed adult, kid, and dog! We can't wait to walk with you come rain, snow, or shine! Friendly dogs (on a leash) are welcome! Location: The Grant Pavilion in Millennium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534. There is plenty of free parking available on site. Time: Packet pickup and activities under the pavilion begin at 9:00 am on race day. We will have a brief welcome and warm-up at 10:00 am with the run beginning at 10:15 am and the walk shortly after. An alternative packet pickup is also available the Friday before the race at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan in Grandville from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Price: The price of the walk is the same as the run this year and is $35 (increasing to $40 on February 14th and $45 on event day). A timing bib, race shirt, and race medal are included in the walk price. You may opt out of getting a shirt for a $10 discount. There is an option to finisher medal for your dog upon check-out for an additional fee. Kids under 8 are free, so there is no need to register anyone 0-7 years old!

10:00 AM EDT

$49.20

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5k Run

Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Sign up now for the 5th Annual March for Meals 5K timed run! The run through beautiful fields, wetlands, and woods is in support of the health and independence of older adults in West Michigan. Be sure to wear your food-themed costume to win prizes for best-dressed adult, kid, and dog! We can't wait to walk with you come rain, snow, or shine! Friendly dogs (on a leash) are welcome! Location: The Grant Pavilion in Millennium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534. There is plenty of free parking available on site. Time: Packet pickup and activities under the pavilion begin at 9:00 am on race day. We will have a brief welcome and warm-up at 10:00 am with the run beginning at 10:15 am and the walk shortly after. An alternative packet pickup is also available the Friday before the race at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan in Grandville from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Price: The price of the run is $35 (increasing to $40 on February 14th and $45 on event day) and includes a race t-shirt, timing bib, and finishing medal. You may opt out of a race shirt for a $10 discount. There is an option to add on a finisher medal for your dog upon checkout! Kids under 8 are free, so there is no need to register anyone 0-7 years old! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male runners and the top 3 overall female runners. Additional age group awards will be given to the top male and female runners in the following age groups: -under 10 -10-19 -20-29 -30-39 -40-49 -50-59 -60-69 -70+ We can't wait to see you there, rain, snow or shine!

10:00 AM EDT

$49.20

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Virtual walk/run
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Join us from afar wherever you are, on your own time! For $35 we will send you a race packet including a t-shirt. Map out your own 2-mile walk or 5k run and join in the fun by submitting your time and photos and tagging us on social. Register by 3/12 to receive your mailed race packet in time to participate by race day.

10:00 AM EDT

$38.60

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Organiser's description

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan's 5th Annual March for Meals Community Walk & 5k is a family-friendly event for people of all ages and abilities to come together and support the health and independence of older adults in Western Michigan. The walk is a 2-mile loop and the 5K run is on that same loop, just extending a bit farther into the park.

NEW THIS YEAR: the price of the walk is the same as the run, and includes a shirt and race medal. You may opt out of a race shirt for a $10 discount.

_Click here_ https://www.strava.com/routes/3020319578873678986?v2=true for a map of the walk route, and _click here_ https://www.strava.com/routes/2967631145817147734?v2=true for a map of the 5k route.

Dogs are welcome, so bring your furry friends! You can even add on a medal for your dog upon registration.

Packet pickup and festivities will begin at 9:00 am at Grant Pavilion, with a brief welcome at 10:00 am, and the walk and race taking off at 10:15 am. An awards ceremony will be held immediately after the race. An alternative packet pickup is also available on the Friday before the race at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan in Grandville from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

The price of the 2-mile walk is the same as the 5K run this year, and both include a race medal and shirt. The early bird price starts at $35 and will increase to $40 on February 14th and $45 on race day. Kids ages 0-7 are free (no need to register them). You may opt out of a race shirt for $10 off, just select the no shirt option when registering.

For those of you who love competition, we've got some great prizes in store for our 5K overall and age-group winners. We are also challenging you to come dressed as a food item and will be awarding prizes to the best-dressed adult, kiddo, and doggo participants. We will also have prizes for the youngest and oldest runners!

This event is rain, snow, or shine! So be sure to dress for the weather.

Can't make it in person? Join us from afar, wherever you are, with the virtual race option! For $35, we will send you a race packet including a t-shirt. Map out your own 2-mile walk or 5k run and join in the fun by submitting photos and tagging us on social.

We hope you also join us in donating or fundraising for Meals on Wheels Western Michigan. Every $5 can provide a tasty meal and friendly check-in for a homebound senior in West Michigan. Share your story of why you run, or who you run for, and help us reach our vision of a community where no senior is hungry or forgotten.