One in Five Team Marathon and 5K

  • Date Fri 2nd June 2023
  • Time 8:45PM EDT
  • Location Walker, Michigan
  • Price Free - $75.55
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting One in Five Team Marathon and 5K on Friday, June 2, 2023, in the scenic Walker, Kent. This inspiring event shines a light on mental health awareness, encouraging participants to unite for a worthy cause. Choose to run solo in the 5K or team up with four friends to conquer the full marathon distance, making a difference for the 1 in 5 individuals who face mental illness each year.

The evening kicks off with a free 1-Mile Community Walk at 6:30 PM, followed by the handcycle division at 7:00 PM. Runners will take off for the 5K at 7:30 PM, with the 10K starting at 8:30 PM and the 5-mile legs at 8:45 PM. After the races, stick around for an epic post-race celebration featuring lights, music, food trucks, and drinks, creating a vibrant community atmosphere committed to mental health advocacy. Registration includes a medal, a shirt, and an unforgettable evening of camaraderie and support. Don't miss out on this incredible event!

Organiser's Description

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* 1 in 5 Race Day Promo Folder - Fresh Coast Exposures: https://www.freshcoastexposures.com/1-in-5-Race-Day-Promo-Folder/
* Glitter Booth: https://app.snappic.com/gallery/qayyn?tab=photo

Results: https://www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16371&RId=6058

As the sun sets, we lace up for mental health. Join the Hope Network Foundation for a powerful night of racing through the park and coming together to make a difference in honor of the 1 in 5 who face mental illness any given year. Choose from the 5K race or link up with a team of five to complete a full marathon. It all ends with an _epic _post-race celebration lights, music, food trucks, drinks, and being part of a community committed to taking action for mental health.

One in Five Team Marathon and 5K, presented by Fox Motors:
Registration includes medal, shirt, and one unforgettable evening. Register by May 15 to ensure shirt size availability.

The evening will start off with the free 1-Mile Community Walk at 6:30PM, with our handcycle division starting at 7:00PM. At 7:30PM, the 5Kers will be off and running. We round the running portion of the evening off with the 10K leg starting at 8:30PM and then transitioning into the 5-mile legs at 8:45PM. When the running is done, the party is just beginning!

See below for the course maps!
-1 MILE COMMUNITY WALk: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2155293
-5 MILE: https://www.strava.com/routes/2937077414153609016
-10K: https://www.strava.com/routes/2937080020518026330
-5K: https://www.strava.com/routes/2937076358095586104
-HANDCYCLE: https://www.strava.com/routes/2965268471846271272

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION:

June 1: 4pm to 7pm
Gazelle Sports (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

June 2 (race day!): 6pm to 8:45pm

_Late registration will go through 8:45pm on race day (NOTE: registration will close for each heat/distance as they begin). You can do it online before you head to the event or onsite when you arrive. We will be accepting cash, check, and credit card onsite._

Races

  • Individual - 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (7:30PM EDT)

    $59.65

    CLOSED
    No team needed for this option! Come out and enjoy a 5K run or walk with us!
  • Team - 5 Mile Runners

    Incl. $5.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (8:45PM EDT)

    $75.55

    CLOSED
    Each 5 members of a team completes 1/5th of a marathon, with one member running a longer stretch, to commemorate the 1 in 5 Americans that struggle with mental health.
  • Team - 6.2 Mile Runner

    Incl. $5.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (8:30PM EDT)

    $75.55

    CLOSED
    Each 5 members of a team completes 1/5th of a marathon, with one member running a longer stretch, to commemorate the 1 in 5 Americans that struggle with mental health.
  • Individual - 5 Mile Runner

    Incl. $5.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (8:45PM EDT)

    $75.55

    CLOSED
    We know that finding a team can be hard. This option allows you to participate in the 5 Mile Run without being on a team.
  • Individual - 6.2 Mile Runner

    Incl. $5.55 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (8:30PM EDT)

    $75.55

    CLOSED
    We know that finding a team can be hard. This option allows you to participate in the 5 Mile Run without being on a team.
  • Individual - 10K Handcycle

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (7:00PM EDT)

    $64.95

    CLOSED
    No running needed for this accessibility-friendly option! Come race with us and handcycle your way through a 10K loop. (PLEASE NOTE: all participants in this division must compete using a handcycle for the entire course)
  • Community Walk

    Fri 2nd June 2023 (6:30PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    We want to bring the community together to provide awareness for mental health. This event is FREE, but does not include a shirt, medal, or food truck ticket.
  • Virtual Run

    Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt

    $49.05

    CLOSED
    Join the One in Five fun from wherever you are! In addition to the live race, were also offering a virtual run. Sign up, complete a run on race weekend in honor of the One in Five, and receive a race shirt and medal. Treadmill, your neighborhood, a track, a trail wherever you do it, whatever the distance, youll be making a difference for mental health.

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Location

1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, 49534, MI, United States

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