Valentine's Dash
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Kentwood, Michigan
- Price $38.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Valentine's Dash, taking place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, in the picturesque Kentwood, Kent! This exciting event is perfect for everyone, whether you're a first-time runner, an experienced athlete, or just looking to enjoy a lovely day outdoors with your loved ones. Participants can choose from a variety of distances as they navigate a scenic course that combines trails, roads, and paved pathways.
Join in the fun with your partner, best friend, or even make new connections while you run! The race welcomes families and kids, ensuring a festive atmosphere for all. Don your best Valentine-themed costumes for a chance to add to the celebration, although it's not a requirement. Each participant will receive a long sleeve shirt, a participation medal, and other goodies. Plus, after the race, there will be a lively awards ceremony at the Kentwood Library Community Room to recognize the fastest runners. Don't miss your chance to support a great cause, as proceeds from the event will benefit the community’s Little Free Pantry. Sign up as a couple to enjoy special pricing and make sure to register early to guarantee your shirt!
Join in the fun with your partner, best friend, or even make new connections while you run! The race welcomes families and kids, ensuring a festive atmosphere for all. Don your best Valentine-themed costumes for a chance to add to the celebration, although it's not a requirement. Each participant will receive a long sleeve shirt, a participation medal, and other goodies. Plus, after the race, there will be a lively awards ceremony at the Kentwood Library Community Room to recognize the fastest runners. Don't miss your chance to support a great cause, as proceeds from the event will benefit the community’s Little Free Pantry. Sign up as a couple to enjoy special pricing and make sure to register early to guarantee your shirt!
Organiser's Description
This race will get you outside to enjoy a combination of trails, roads and paved pathways. You can see the full course here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/439944?units=km. This course is great for first-time runners or walkers but will also provide a challenge to more experienced runners. This race is perfect for running with your sweet heart, sole mate, BFF or to meet someone new! Kids and families are welcome. The fastest runners will be awarded and a fun awards ceremony will take place directly after the race in the Kentwood Library Community Room. Awards will be available for pick-up the week after the event at the Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department if you are unable or prefer not to stay for the awards ceremony. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best Valentine themed costumes but it's not required. Runners will receive a long sleeve shirt, participation medal and other goodies in their participant packets.
We will be using funds generated from this race to support our Little Free Pantry. This Pantry provides much needed food and hygiene products to those who need them the most in our community with no questions asked.
SPECIAL PRICING NOTICE: Sign up as a couple and save $5 EACH!
*Shirts are not guaranteed if you sign up after 1/20/25!
Early Packet Pickup will be available the following days/locations:
* Thursday, February 6 from Noon - 5:00pm at the Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St. SE)
* Friday, February 7 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St. SE)
* Saturday, February 8 beginning at 10:00am before the race at the Kentwood Library (4900 Breton Rd. SE)
Volunteers are needed to help at our event to ensure our runners remain safe on the course! Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAAAF2DABF58-52905871-valentines#/
We will be using funds generated from this race to support our Little Free Pantry. This Pantry provides much needed food and hygiene products to those who need them the most in our community with no questions asked.
SPECIAL PRICING NOTICE: Sign up as a couple and save $5 EACH!
*Shirts are not guaranteed if you sign up after 1/20/25!
Early Packet Pickup will be available the following days/locations:
* Thursday, February 6 from Noon - 5:00pm at the Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St. SE)
* Friday, February 7 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St. SE)
* Saturday, February 8 beginning at 10:00am before the race at the Kentwood Library (4900 Breton Rd. SE)
Volunteers are needed to help at our event to ensure our runners remain safe on the course! Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAAAF2DABF58-52905871-valentines#/
Races
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Valentine's Dash 5K
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (11:00AM EST)
$38.45
CLOSEDThis is a great event to get outside and enjoy Kentwood's trail system, local neighborhoods and a local park. Sign up with a significant other and save $5 each! *Shirts are not guaranteed if you sign up after 1/20/2025! We could also use some volunteers to make this event great! If you know someone who would like to volunteer, please have them email Shelby Henshaw at [email protected] or call at 616.656.5323.
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