Run For The Troops
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lapeer, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Run For The Troops, taking place on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, in the scenic Lapeer! This exciting event, hosted by Emma Murphy Elementary and Girl Scout Troop #78041, invites participants of all ages to enjoy a delightful run through the picturesque surroundings of Rowden Park and downtown Lapeer. The course features a stroller-friendly paved path, making it perfect for families looking to bond over some outdoor exercise.
As you race, you'll be treated to spectacular views, and upon crossing the finish line, you'll receive a unique Girl Scout-themed medal and a fun race bib, along with your choice of delicious Girl Scout cookies! All proceeds from the event will support the Girl Scout Troop and renovations for Emma Murphy Elementary's playground. Don’t miss out on the complimentary Doghouse Coffee and post-race snacks! The day begins with packet pick-up on April 18th, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in Lapeer!
As you race, you'll be treated to spectacular views, and upon crossing the finish line, you'll receive a unique Girl Scout-themed medal and a fun race bib, along with your choice of delicious Girl Scout cookies! All proceeds from the event will support the Girl Scout Troop and renovations for Emma Murphy Elementary's playground. Don’t miss out on the complimentary Doghouse Coffee and post-race snacks! The day begins with packet pick-up on April 18th, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in Lapeer!
Organiser's Description
Join Emma Murphy Elementary and the Girl Scout Troop #78041 on April 19th for a fun run through beautiful Lapeer! This will be a gun timed event, official times will not be recorded. We will start at the beautiful Rowden Park just minutes North of Downtown Lapeer, the course will take you on a paved path that is stroller friendly, across downtown and through bird land before hoping back on the path and heading home but not before rounding the park to the finish line! Included with your registration is your choice of Girl Scout cookies, a fun Girl Scout themed race bib and Girl Scout inspired medal. All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Girl Scout Troop of #78041 and the renovations of Emma Murphy Elementary's playground. Missed your chance to order cookies? The Girl Scouts will be onsite with cookies available for purchase, Doghouse Coffee brewed coffee will be complimentary along with post race beverages and snacks.
PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS
Pre Race Day Pick Up Option.
The Doghouse Lapeer (454 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, MI 48446)
April 18, 2025
3pm - 6pm
Race Morning Pick Up Option.
Rowden Park (1552 N Main St, Lapeer MI 48446)
April 19th, 2025
7am - 7:55am
RACE DETAILS
PARKING: There is limited parking at Rowden Park, please do not park outside of a designated parking spot. If you notice that the parking lot is full upon arrival please exit the park by making a left back on to M24 and another left into Trinity United Methodist Church. Parking here will offer you a short 1/4 mile walk to stretch the legs before the race.
Bathrooms: The park will have public restrooms available, please be courteous to the park and other race participants who have to use them. Clean up after yourself, don't throw trash on the floor, do not flush things that should not go down a drain. Let's try to leave the park in better condition that we found it.
PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS
Pre Race Day Pick Up Option.
The Doghouse Lapeer (454 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, MI 48446)
April 18, 2025
3pm - 6pm
Race Morning Pick Up Option.
Rowden Park (1552 N Main St, Lapeer MI 48446)
April 19th, 2025
7am - 7:55am
RACE DETAILS
PARKING: There is limited parking at Rowden Park, please do not park outside of a designated parking spot. If you notice that the parking lot is full upon arrival please exit the park by making a left back on to M24 and another left into Trinity United Methodist Church. Parking here will offer you a short 1/4 mile walk to stretch the legs before the race.
Bathrooms: The park will have public restrooms available, please be courteous to the park and other race participants who have to use them. Clean up after yourself, don't throw trash on the floor, do not flush things that should not go down a drain. Let's try to leave the park in better condition that we found it.
Races
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Do-Si-Dos 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Girl Scout Cookies
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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