Veterans Day 5
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day 2024 at the fifth annual Veterans Day 5, taking place on Saturday, November 9, in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent. This spirited event kicks off at the Michigan Veteran Homes, featuring a variety of race distances including a timed 5 mile run, a 5K run, and a free, untimed .5 mile Remembrance Walk. It's a fantastic opportunity to honor our veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day with the community!
The festivities begin bright and early with event check-in starting at 7:15 am, followed by the races at 8:00 am, and culminating in a delicious SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 am, complimentary for all registered participants and volunteers. This year, the event aims to raise funds for the Michigan Veteran Homes, with 100% of proceeds going directly to support local veterans. Come out to run, walk, or volunteer, and help make a positive impact while connecting with some of Grand Rapids' own heroes!
The festivities begin bright and early with event check-in starting at 7:15 am, followed by the races at 8:00 am, and culminating in a delicious SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 am, complimentary for all registered participants and volunteers. This year, the event aims to raise funds for the Michigan Veteran Homes, with 100% of proceeds going directly to support local veterans. Come out to run, walk, or volunteer, and help make a positive impact while connecting with some of Grand Rapids' own heroes!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Veterans Day 2024 with the fifth annual Veterans Day 5, starting and finishing at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids on Saturday, November 9! Offering timed 5 mile and 5K runs, along with a no charge, untimed .5 mile Remembrance Walk, the Veterans Day 5 will benefit the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids [https://www.michigan.gov/mvh]. Commemorate Veterans Day by participating in or volunteering for [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AAEA628A13-51632364-2024] the Veterans Day 5, and get to know some of Grand Rapids' very own veterans!
The SpartanNash [https://www.spartannash.com/] Community Pancake Breakfast will take place in the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids' Bistro and be available from 8:30a-11:30a, complimentary for all registered 5 mile and 5k participants, and volunteers; $5 donation for all others.
Special thanks to Zero Day [https://www.zero-day.us/] for acting as the fiduciary for the Veterans Day 5. They will donate 100% of the event proceeds and donations to the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids following the event. And special thanks to myTeam Triumph -- Michigan Chapter [https://www.mttwestmichigan.org/]for coordinating Angels to push some of the Home's residents as Captains in the 5k run on event day. Anyone interested in this opportunity can email [email protected] and/or go https://www.mttwestmichigan.org.
Event check-in will take place beginning at 7:15 am on Saturday, November 9 at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (2950 Monroe Avenue NE). Please enter off Coit to park at Sunshine Community Church [https://sunshine.church/] just north of the Home (3019 Coit Avenue NE, Grand Rapids 49505) to keep the start/finish line clear of traffic. Once parked, you'll walk west on Lamberton from the parking lot and follow the yard signs for Event Check-in/SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast to access the Home where event check-in/late registration will take place in the Chapel and the post-event Breakfast in the Bistro. You will then be directed back to the start/finish line on Lamberton.
COURSES
.5 mile: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2400900?units=km
5k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2400902
5 mile: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2379556?units=km
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday:
* 7 Event Check-in and Late Registration (see note above on where to park)
* 8 5 Mile
* 8 myTeam Triumph 5K
* 8 5K
* 9 .5 mile walk
* 11 Community Pancake Breakfast concludes
_PLEASE NOTE: Participant shirts will be ordered to size for all those registered by 11:59 pm on Wednesday October 30. Those who register after October 30 will not receive a shirt but will have the option for their entry to be discounted by $5. To receive this discount, simply email Kristen at [email protected] after you have registered. This is being done so as much money as possible can be raised through this event to support quality of life activities for our local veterans living at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. Over $4,000 was raised through the 2023 event! Thank you, in advance, for your understanding!_
The SpartanNash [https://www.spartannash.com/] Community Pancake Breakfast will take place in the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids' Bistro and be available from 8:30a-11:30a, complimentary for all registered 5 mile and 5k participants, and volunteers; $5 donation for all others.
Special thanks to Zero Day [https://www.zero-day.us/] for acting as the fiduciary for the Veterans Day 5. They will donate 100% of the event proceeds and donations to the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids following the event. And special thanks to myTeam Triumph -- Michigan Chapter [https://www.mttwestmichigan.org/]for coordinating Angels to push some of the Home's residents as Captains in the 5k run on event day. Anyone interested in this opportunity can email [email protected] and/or go https://www.mttwestmichigan.org.
Event check-in will take place beginning at 7:15 am on Saturday, November 9 at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (2950 Monroe Avenue NE). Please enter off Coit to park at Sunshine Community Church [https://sunshine.church/] just north of the Home (3019 Coit Avenue NE, Grand Rapids 49505) to keep the start/finish line clear of traffic. Once parked, you'll walk west on Lamberton from the parking lot and follow the yard signs for Event Check-in/SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast to access the Home where event check-in/late registration will take place in the Chapel and the post-event Breakfast in the Bistro. You will then be directed back to the start/finish line on Lamberton.
COURSES
.5 mile: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2400900?units=km
5k: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2400902
5 mile: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2379556?units=km
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday:
* 7 Event Check-in and Late Registration (see note above on where to park)
* 8 5 Mile
* 8 myTeam Triumph 5K
* 8 5K
* 9 .5 mile walk
* 11 Community Pancake Breakfast concludes
_PLEASE NOTE: Participant shirts will be ordered to size for all those registered by 11:59 pm on Wednesday October 30. Those who register after October 30 will not receive a shirt but will have the option for their entry to be discounted by $5. To receive this discount, simply email Kristen at [email protected] after you have registered. This is being done so as much money as possible can be raised through this event to support quality of life activities for our local veterans living at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. Over $4,000 was raised through the 2023 event! Thank you, in advance, for your understanding!_
Races
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tri-Blend, Long Sleeve, Fitted or Unfitted Performance Shirt
Sat 9th November 2024
$38.10
The 5 mile course starts in front of the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids, and will take participants through Riverside Park and the beautiful Veterans cemetary prior to finishing back at the Home! Finisher medals will be provided and awards will be presented to the top five overall 12 and under boys and girls, top five overall men and women, and top five overall men and women masters participants during the SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast. -
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tri-Blend, Long Sleeve, Fitted or Unfitted Performance Shirt
Sat 9th November 2024
$32.80
The 5K course starts in front of the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids and will take participants through Riverside Park prior to finishing back at the Home. Finisher medals will be provided and awards will be presented to the top five overall 12 and under boys and girls, top five overall men and women and top five overall men and women masters participants during the SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast. -
.5 Mile Remembrance Walk
Sat 9th November 2024
Free
All registered participants will begin their untimed event in front of the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids! Since the event is free of charge with no shirt included, a limited number of event shirts will be available for purchase during event check-in/late registration beginning at 6:30 a.m. on November 9 at the Home. Tickets to the SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast can also be purchased at that time or at the door for $5/person with all proceeds benefitting the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. -
Virtual 5 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tri-Blend, Long Sleeve, Fitted or Unfitted Performance Shirt
$38.10
Run or walk your own virtual 5 mile event to commemorate Veterans Day from October 9-November 9, 2024! All participants registered by 11:59 pm on October 30 will receive a long-sleeve shirt and finisher medal which will be mailed to them event week. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tri-Blend, Long Sleeve, Fitted or Unfitted Performance Shirt
$32.80
Run or walk your own virtual 5k event to commemorate Veterans Day from October 9-November 9, 2024! All participants registered by 11:59 pm on October 30 will receive a long-sleeve shirt and finisher medal which will be mailed to them event week.
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