Ortonville Lions 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Ortonville, Michigan
$32.80 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting morning of fitness and community spirit at the 2nd Annual Ortonville Lions 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 17, 2023! This vibrant event, celebrating Ortonville's 175th anniversary, promises fun for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM at the Harvey Swanson Elementary School track, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can enjoy a chip-timed race, ensuring individual start and finish times, and will receive a locally made medal upon completion.
Join us in the charming town of Ortonville, Oakland, as you navigate the scenic 5K course, guided by colorful signs and friendly Lions Club volunteers. With refreshments like coffee and bottled water available, and the chance to snag a custom shirt with your registration, it’s a morning you won’t want to miss. Plus, your participation supports the Ortonville Lions Club, which contributes to essential community charities, including scholarships and sight preservation initiatives. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic celebration of health, community, and charity!
Join us in the charming town of Ortonville, Oakland, as you navigate the scenic 5K course, guided by colorful signs and friendly Lions Club volunteers. With refreshments like coffee and bottled water available, and the chance to snag a custom shirt with your registration, it’s a morning you won’t want to miss. Plus, your participation supports the Ortonville Lions Club, which contributes to essential community charities, including scholarships and sight preservation initiatives. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic celebration of health, community, and charity!
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Ortonville Lions 5k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Polyester Cotton Blend T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
WELCOME TO 2ND ANNUAL ORTONVILLE 5K RUN!!! IT'S ORTONVILLE'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY!
Come join the fun...
* Online registration here. Paper registration offered on race day.
* Start and finish line at TRACK of Harvey Swanson Elementary school. Parking on visitors side in gravel lot.
* Race starts at 8:30AM (Rain or Shine) with packet pickup open at 7:30AM.
* This race will be chip timed. Each participant will have individual start and finish time.
* Overall male and female with Age groups (6-15,16-25...66+). No awards ceremony.
* Your finish time is available immediately after race at Kiosk and newtontiming.com
* All finishers get a medal (made locally)
* Coffee, bottled water and refreshments available.
* Custom Shirts available when you register (See shirt design).
Sunday morning during SeptemberFest weekend before the booths are open with people walking in town.
The race starts on the track. Follow the signs and colored flags that guide you through the course. There is short grassy area from track to sidewalk. Turn around will be on East Ridge drive. You are encouraged to run the sidewalks or stay on the right side of road. Lions Club volunteers will be at road crossings to help with any traffic.
Net Proceeds go to Ortonville Lions club.
THE ORTONVILLE LIONS CLUB IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION HEAVILY INVOLVED IN ORTONVILLE COMMUNITY CHARITIES LIKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. A MAJOR CLUB GOAL IS DONATING TO SIGHT PRESERVATION CHARITIES INCLUDING LEADER DOGS FOR BLIND. ALSO INVOLVED IN LIONS BEAR LAKE BLIND CAMP IN LAPEER. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AT HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SEARCH/POSTS?Q=ORTONVILLE%20LIONS%20CLUB.
Come join the fun...
* Online registration here. Paper registration offered on race day.
* Start and finish line at TRACK of Harvey Swanson Elementary school. Parking on visitors side in gravel lot.
* Race starts at 8:30AM (Rain or Shine) with packet pickup open at 7:30AM.
* This race will be chip timed. Each participant will have individual start and finish time.
* Overall male and female with Age groups (6-15,16-25...66+). No awards ceremony.
* Your finish time is available immediately after race at Kiosk and newtontiming.com
* All finishers get a medal (made locally)
* Coffee, bottled water and refreshments available.
* Custom Shirts available when you register (See shirt design).
Sunday morning during SeptemberFest weekend before the booths are open with people walking in town.
The race starts on the track. Follow the signs and colored flags that guide you through the course. There is short grassy area from track to sidewalk. Turn around will be on East Ridge drive. You are encouraged to run the sidewalks or stay on the right side of road. Lions Club volunteers will be at road crossings to help with any traffic.
Net Proceeds go to Ortonville Lions club.
THE ORTONVILLE LIONS CLUB IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION HEAVILY INVOLVED IN ORTONVILLE COMMUNITY CHARITIES LIKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. A MAJOR CLUB GOAL IS DONATING TO SIGHT PRESERVATION CHARITIES INCLUDING LEADER DOGS FOR BLIND. ALSO INVOLVED IN LIONS BEAR LAKE BLIND CAMP IN LAPEER. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AT HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SEARCH/POSTS?Q=ORTONVILLE%20LIONS%20CLUB.
Location
209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, 48462, MI, United States
Ortonville Lions 5k Run/Walk
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