Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rockford, Michigan
- Price $27.50 - $160.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Rockford, Kent! This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun and support a great cause. For just $25, runners will receive a stylish Meijer LPGA 5K shirt, a finisher medal, a branded drawstring bag, breakfast, and two daily tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic, giving you a chance to witness the best female golfers compete in a thrilling 72-hole tournament.
The event will kick off with packet pickup at Rockford High School Stadium at 6:00 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM. The USATF certified course promises to be a fantastic experience, closed to all vehicular traffic for your safety and enjoyment. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the opportunity to give back through the Simply Give program, which supports food pantries across the Midwest. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to run, cheer, and make a difference—mark your calendars for June 20, 2026
The event will kick off with packet pickup at Rockford High School Stadium at 6:00 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM. The USATF certified course promises to be a fantastic experience, closed to all vehicular traffic for your safety and enjoyment. Join us for a morning filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the opportunity to give back through the Simply Give program, which supports food pantries across the Midwest. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to run, cheer, and make a difference—mark your calendars for June 20, 2026
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 MEIJER LPGA 5K PRESENTED BY RXBAR WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THIS FUN, EXCITING COMMUNITY 5K POWERED BY GAZELLE SPORTS. WITH YOUR $25 REGISTRATION FEE, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Meijer LPGA 5K shirt
* Finisher medal
* 5K branded drawstring bag
* Breakfast
* A morning of family fun and giving back through Simply Give
* Two (2) daily tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic valid any one day*
*Runner will receive a link to retrieve tickets electronically once registered
ABOUT THE MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC FOR SIMPLY GIVE:
The 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic will host a full field of the best female golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition. Proceeds from the tournament and each of the weeks festivities will once again benefit the Meijer Simply Give [https://meijercommunity.com/simply-give] program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. The 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic raised a record-setting $2 million for the Meijer Simply Give program and in total, the tournament has generated $12 million to stock the shelves of nearly 300 food pantries across the entire Midwest region.
For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit meijerLPGAclassic.com [https://meijerlpgaclassic.com/]. Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news using #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday 6/19 - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 [https://goo.gl/maps/gvUwNNJ9NqcDLzFS8]) *Show your bib and receive 10 percent off your Gazelle Sports purchase during Packet Pickup. _*Time subject to change*_
Saturday 6/20 - 6:00 am 7:45 am at Rockford High School Stadium (4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341) [https://goo.gl/maps/3ai6Whodca78SHhDA]
COURSE
_PLEASE NOTE_ this year's course will be _CLOSED_ to all vehicular traffic during the race.
The course will be a USATF certified 5K course beginning and ending on the track in the Rockford High School Stadium (4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341 [https://goo.gl/maps/3ai6Whodca78SHhDA])
See the course map here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/LPGA5k/Page-11]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 am Packet Pickup and Late Registration Opens
8:00 am 5K Race Start
8:15 am Breakfast Begins
9:00 am Award Ceremony
CHARITY CONNECTION
With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports education, disaster relief, and health and wellness initiatives. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit www.meijercommunity.com [http://meijercommunity.com/]. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer [http://twitter.com/Meijer] and @twitter.com/MeijerPR [http://twitter.com/MeijerPR] or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer. [https://www.facebook.com/meijer]
2 DAILY TICKETS TO THE MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC FOR SIMPLY GIVE
After your 5K registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to retrieve your two (2) Daily Admission Tickets (valid any one day) electronically. For more schedule of events and information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit us at: www.meijerlpgaclassic.com [https://www.meijerlpgaclassic.com]
VOLUNTEER
We need your help!
_VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE FREE RACE ENTRY_, breakfast and Two (2) daily tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic valid any one day.*
Free race entry may be used by the volunteer to participate in the 5K unless they are filling the roles of course marshal or aid station in which case they may give their race entry to another participant. This is a great option for spectators.
Sign up here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/Rockford/LPGA5k] to help with:
* Race Day Packet Pickup / Late Registration
* Course Marshal
* Friday Packet Pickup
* Tear Down
* Aid Station
* Medals/Post Race Hydration
PRICE INFORMATION
Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR
$15 ages 17 and under
$25 ages 18 and older
Meijer Corporate Team Challenge
$150 per team (up to 10 participants)
AGE GROUP PRIZES
The top three overall winners for men and women will receive $1,000, $750, and $500 in Meijer gift cards. The top three runners for men and women in each age group will receive Meijer gift cards.
COLLEGE ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THEIR GOVERNING BODY'S RULES BEFORE ACCEPTING GIFT CARDS. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES CANNOT ACCEPT GIFT CARDS ACCORDING TO THE MHSAA HANDBOOK.
AGE GROUPS:
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
MEIJER LPGA 5K CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE
Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR will again have a fun and competitive Team Challenge.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
1. Select a team captain and have them register your team
2. Find up to 10 runners to join your team (have them sign up as individual runners and make sure they select the Community Challenge option when registering)
3. Run your heart out at the event
4. Join us for the awards ceremony at 9:00 am to see how your team placed
RULES:
1. The top five finishers of each team (determined by age group place) will be combined for that teams race score.
2. Teams are limited to 10 runners - must have at least 5 to score
3. This is a low-score-wins event (just like golf!)
4. In case of a tie, the teams next non-scoring runner with the fastest time will be used as the tie breaker.
Start Time: 8:00am
Price: $150.00 Race Fee + $10.00 SignUp Fee
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THIS FUN, EXCITING COMMUNITY 5K POWERED BY GAZELLE SPORTS. WITH YOUR $25 REGISTRATION FEE, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Meijer LPGA 5K shirt
* Finisher medal
* 5K branded drawstring bag
* Breakfast
* A morning of family fun and giving back through Simply Give
* Two (2) daily tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic valid any one day*
*Runner will receive a link to retrieve tickets electronically once registered
ABOUT THE MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC FOR SIMPLY GIVE:
The 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic will host a full field of the best female golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition. Proceeds from the tournament and each of the weeks festivities will once again benefit the Meijer Simply Give [https://meijercommunity.com/simply-give] program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. The 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic raised a record-setting $2 million for the Meijer Simply Give program and in total, the tournament has generated $12 million to stock the shelves of nearly 300 food pantries across the entire Midwest region.
For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit meijerLPGAclassic.com [https://meijerlpgaclassic.com/]. Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news using #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday 6/19 - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 [https://goo.gl/maps/gvUwNNJ9NqcDLzFS8]) *Show your bib and receive 10 percent off your Gazelle Sports purchase during Packet Pickup. _*Time subject to change*_
Saturday 6/20 - 6:00 am 7:45 am at Rockford High School Stadium (4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341) [https://goo.gl/maps/3ai6Whodca78SHhDA]
COURSE
_PLEASE NOTE_ this year's course will be _CLOSED_ to all vehicular traffic during the race.
The course will be a USATF certified 5K course beginning and ending on the track in the Rockford High School Stadium (4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341 [https://goo.gl/maps/3ai6Whodca78SHhDA])
See the course map here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/LPGA5k/Page-11]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 am Packet Pickup and Late Registration Opens
8:00 am 5K Race Start
8:15 am Breakfast Begins
9:00 am Award Ceremony
CHARITY CONNECTION
With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports education, disaster relief, and health and wellness initiatives. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit www.meijercommunity.com [http://meijercommunity.com/]. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer [http://twitter.com/Meijer] and @twitter.com/MeijerPR [http://twitter.com/MeijerPR] or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer. [https://www.facebook.com/meijer]
2 DAILY TICKETS TO THE MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC FOR SIMPLY GIVE
After your 5K registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to retrieve your two (2) Daily Admission Tickets (valid any one day) electronically. For more schedule of events and information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit us at: www.meijerlpgaclassic.com [https://www.meijerlpgaclassic.com]
VOLUNTEER
We need your help!
_VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE FREE RACE ENTRY_, breakfast and Two (2) daily tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic valid any one day.*
Free race entry may be used by the volunteer to participate in the 5K unless they are filling the roles of course marshal or aid station in which case they may give their race entry to another participant. This is a great option for spectators.
Sign up here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/Rockford/LPGA5k] to help with:
* Race Day Packet Pickup / Late Registration
* Course Marshal
* Friday Packet Pickup
* Tear Down
* Aid Station
* Medals/Post Race Hydration
PRICE INFORMATION
Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR
$15 ages 17 and under
$25 ages 18 and older
Meijer Corporate Team Challenge
$150 per team (up to 10 participants)
AGE GROUP PRIZES
The top three overall winners for men and women will receive $1,000, $750, and $500 in Meijer gift cards. The top three runners for men and women in each age group will receive Meijer gift cards.
COLLEGE ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THEIR GOVERNING BODY'S RULES BEFORE ACCEPTING GIFT CARDS. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES CANNOT ACCEPT GIFT CARDS ACCORDING TO THE MHSAA HANDBOOK.
AGE GROUPS:
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
MEIJER LPGA 5K CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE
Meijer LPGA 5K presented by RXBAR will again have a fun and competitive Team Challenge.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
1. Select a team captain and have them register your team
2. Find up to 10 runners to join your team (have them sign up as individual runners and make sure they select the Community Challenge option when registering)
3. Run your heart out at the event
4. Join us for the awards ceremony at 9:00 am to see how your team placed
RULES:
1. The top five finishers of each team (determined by age group place) will be combined for that teams race score.
2. Teams are limited to 10 runners - must have at least 5 to score
3. This is a low-score-wins event (just like golf!)
4. In case of a tie, the teams next non-scoring runner with the fastest time will be used as the tie breaker.
Start Time: 8:00am
Price: $150.00 Race Fee + $10.00 SignUp Fee
Races
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Meijer LPGA 5K Presented by RXBAR
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Meijer LPGA 5K Tech T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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Meijer LPGA 5K Presented by RXBAR Team Challenge
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Meijer LPGA 5K T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$160.00
Meijer LPGA Classic 5K presented by RXBAR will again have a fun and competitive Team Challenge. How does it work: 1. Select a team captain and have them register your team 2. Find up to 10 runners to join your team (have them sign up as individual runners and make sure they select the Community Challenge option when registering) 3. Run your heart out at the event 4. Join us for the awards ceremony at 9:30 am to see how your team placed Rules: 1. The top five finishers of each team (determined by age group place) will be combined for that teams race score. 2. Teams are limited to 10 runners - must have at least 5 to score 3. This is a low-score-wins event (just like golf!) 4. In case of a tie, the teams next nonscoring runner with the fastest time will be used as the tie breaker.
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