The 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Lansing, Michigan
- Price $44.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K, taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in beautiful Lansing, Ingham! This exciting race starts at Lansing Shuffle and follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, providing participants with a perfect blend of community spirit and a vibrant atmosphere. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the fun, as they dash south along the trail before turning around at the halfway point.
Participants can look forward to a colorful race day, complete with a chance to win fabulous prizes through a raffle! Everyone who registers by May 13 will receive an exclusive race t-shirt, and all entrants will be treated to a $10 gift card for Lansing Shuffle, perfect for enjoying some post-race refreshments. With entry fees starting at just $40 and team discounts available, it’s the ideal opportunity for friends, family, and colleagues to come together for a great cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, making this event not only fun but also impactful. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and community support
Participants can look forward to a colorful race day, complete with a chance to win fabulous prizes through a raffle! Everyone who registers by May 13 will receive an exclusive race t-shirt, and all entrants will be treated to a $10 gift card for Lansing Shuffle, perfect for enjoying some post-race refreshments. With entry fees starting at just $40 and team discounts available, it’s the ideal opportunity for friends, family, and colleagues to come together for a great cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, making this event not only fun but also impactful. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and community support
Organiser's Description
THE INGHAM COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION'S
11TH ANNUAL PAPER CHASE 5K
We are super excited because it is the 11th Anniversary of the Paper Chase this year! The race will start at Lansing Shuffle and go south along the Lansing River Trail, turn around at the halfway point, and come back. We are also having a raffle where participants can purchase tickets to win prizes!!
PRICING: A race t-shirt will be included in the entry fee for all participants who register on or before May 13th, 2026. Participants who register after this date will receive a t-shirt on a first-come first-served basis. A $10 gift card to Lansing Shuffle will also be provided for every person who registers to allow them to enjoy drinks or food after the race at Lansing Shuffle. $40 until 4/30, $45 from 5/01 to 5/30, $50 race day 5/31
TEAM PRICING: Join in the fun with a team. $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. See the PAPER CHASE TEAM INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/ThePaperChase/Page-4] section for full details.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 150 PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR! Law firms and legal organizations are encouraged to form teams. Teams consist of a minimum of two people. At least one team member must be an employee or owner of the firm/organization. We encourage you to recruit your firm/organization staff, family members, and friends to join your team!
AWARDS will be presented to the fastest three (3) overall male and female finishers. Awards will also be presented to the firm/organization team which finishes with the lowest time, calculated by averaging the times of its two (2) fastest team members, and to the firm/organization team which has the greatest number of participants!
PACKET PICKUP will be held on Race Day morning starting at 9:00 am. The 5k run/walk will begin at 10:30 am.
A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters [https://www.bbbsmcr.org/], which facilitates and supports meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles). Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region serves children in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Shiawassee counties. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. A portion of the proceeds from the race will also benefit the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, which provides networking and educational opportunities to young lawyers and law students at low or no cost.
Interested in being a VOLUNTEER? Contact Patrick Abood at patabood@gmail.com for more details!
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on this website.
11TH ANNUAL PAPER CHASE 5K
We are super excited because it is the 11th Anniversary of the Paper Chase this year! The race will start at Lansing Shuffle and go south along the Lansing River Trail, turn around at the halfway point, and come back. We are also having a raffle where participants can purchase tickets to win prizes!!
PRICING: A race t-shirt will be included in the entry fee for all participants who register on or before May 13th, 2026. Participants who register after this date will receive a t-shirt on a first-come first-served basis. A $10 gift card to Lansing Shuffle will also be provided for every person who registers to allow them to enjoy drinks or food after the race at Lansing Shuffle. $40 until 4/30, $45 from 5/01 to 5/30, $50 race day 5/31
TEAM PRICING: Join in the fun with a team. $5 discount per participant with a team of four or more. See the PAPER CHASE TEAM INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/ThePaperChase/Page-4] section for full details.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 150 PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR! Law firms and legal organizations are encouraged to form teams. Teams consist of a minimum of two people. At least one team member must be an employee or owner of the firm/organization. We encourage you to recruit your firm/organization staff, family members, and friends to join your team!
AWARDS will be presented to the fastest three (3) overall male and female finishers. Awards will also be presented to the firm/organization team which finishes with the lowest time, calculated by averaging the times of its two (2) fastest team members, and to the firm/organization team which has the greatest number of participants!
PACKET PICKUP will be held on Race Day morning starting at 9:00 am. The 5k run/walk will begin at 10:30 am.
A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters [https://www.bbbsmcr.org/], which facilitates and supports meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles). Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region serves children in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Shiawassee counties. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. A portion of the proceeds from the race will also benefit the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, which provides networking and educational opportunities to young lawyers and law students at low or no cost.
Interested in being a VOLUNTEER? Contact Patrick Abood at patabood@gmail.com for more details!
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be live during the race and on this website.
Races
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Paper Chase 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$44.00
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