Run For Your Life 5k
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Holland, Michigan
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th annual Run For Your Life 5k on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the charming town of Holland, Ottawa! This exciting community fundraiser, hosted by the Holland Free Health Clinic, welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to join in a fun-filled 5k run or walk at their own pace. Embrace the spirit of Halloween by dressing up in your favorite costumes for a chance to win prizes for the most creative looks, along with awards for the first male and female finishers.
The event also features the adorable Lil' Pumpkins Run, a special 2-block race for kids aged 8 and under, starting at 8:45 AM, where every young participant will receive a medal for their efforts. Alongside the race, there will be delightful fall-themed activities such as mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunts, donuts, cider, and a selfie station to capture all the fun! Don’t forget to register by October 9 to secure your guaranteed t-shirt, and if you're a student or an HFHC client, enjoy special discounts. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness!
The event also features the adorable Lil' Pumpkins Run, a special 2-block race for kids aged 8 and under, starting at 8:45 AM, where every young participant will receive a medal for their efforts. Alongside the race, there will be delightful fall-themed activities such as mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunts, donuts, cider, and a selfie station to capture all the fun! Don’t forget to register by October 9 to secure your guaranteed t-shirt, and if you're a student or an HFHC client, enjoy special discounts. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community spirit, fun, and fitness!
Organiser's Description
2026 marks 17 years of the Holland Free Health Clinic's (HFHC) annual community fundraiser, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE. The 5k fun run/walk is for participants of all ages and abilities and can be run or walked at any pace. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THEIR CREATIVITY BY DRESSING IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers and for most creative costumes. Event proceeds support HFHC programs and services. For more information about our mission and vision, please visit: http://www.hfhclinic.org
Sign Up by Oct 9 for guaranteed t-shirt
Price increases to $40 on Oct 19
Student Rate $10 off, use code: RFYLSTUDENT2026
HFHC CLIENT DISCOUNT: If you receive services at HFHC, send an email to mail@hfhclinic.org for a FREE registration.
*LIL' PUMPKINS RUN: $5, for kids 8 and under, will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run at 8:45am.
*Children must check in at the registration table to receive their race bib.
Parents are welcome to run alongside their child.
In addition, Lil Pumpkins will have access to all fall-themed activity stations, including: Mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, donuts & cider, selfie station, and more!
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, October 23rd from 3pm - 5pm at HFHC
Saturday, October 24th, 8:00am - 9am
Virtual packets will also be emailed
Sign Up by Oct 9 for guaranteed t-shirt
Price increases to $40 on Oct 19
Student Rate $10 off, use code: RFYLSTUDENT2026
HFHC CLIENT DISCOUNT: If you receive services at HFHC, send an email to mail@hfhclinic.org for a FREE registration.
*LIL' PUMPKINS RUN: $5, for kids 8 and under, will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run at 8:45am.
*Children must check in at the registration table to receive their race bib.
Parents are welcome to run alongside their child.
In addition, Lil Pumpkins will have access to all fall-themed activity stations, including: Mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, donuts & cider, selfie station, and more!
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, October 23rd from 3pm - 5pm at HFHC
Saturday, October 24th, 8:00am - 9am
Virtual packets will also be emailed
Races
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Run for Your Life 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
This is a 5K run/walk for all abilities! Registration is $35 thru Oct 10, then increases to $40 Student rate $10 off, use code: RFYLSTUDENT2026 Registration: Online Registration is Open Lil' Pumpkins Run: $5 for kids 8 and under, will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run at 8:45am. For pictures from previous events, check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064874132150&sk=photos_by Start Time: 9:00am EDT End Time: 11:00am EDT -
Lil Pumpkins Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Medal
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$6.30
$5, for kids 8 and under, all registered will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run
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99 W 26th St, Holland, 49423, MI, United States
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