Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Grandville, Michigan

Free–$43.40 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, in Grandville, Kent! This vibrant event is a highlight of the City of Grandville's 4th of July celebrations, encouraging fitness and community spirit since 1974. Participants can choose from a thrilling 5K race that winds through the charming neighborhoods of Grandville or bring the little ones for the fun-filled Kid's Dash.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the festive atmosphere, but it's also a chance to support a great cause. Proceeds from the Buck Creek Run help provide scholarships for the Visser Family YMCA Impact After School Program, ensuring that middle-school students in Grandville, Jenison, and Hudsonville can participate in enriching activities. Don't miss out—register early to secure your t-shirt and join us in making a positive impact in the community!

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Races

5k Run and Walk

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

The 5K is a loop course that starts on Wilson Avenue at Oakestown Intermediate School, runs through neighborhoods and returns to finish on the school track. Children 6 years and above that have been training for a 5K are welcome to participate! Not a runner? Buck Creek Run has walkers too.

8:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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Kid's Dash

Incl. T-Shirt

The Kid's Fun Run starts on the infield of the football field with 25, 50 and 100 yard dashes for ages 2 to 7. Older kids are welcome to participate in the 100 yard dash as well.

9:15 AM EDT

Free

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Virtual 5k Run or Walk
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Join us for the Virtual Run and participate in a 5K or 10K as your schedule permits, on any course of your choosing. Run, walk around the neighborhood or on a treadmill anytime between June 15 and June 28. It's a fun way to get the family involved! Every Virtual event participant will receive a finisher medal in the mail.

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

The Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run, presented by North Central Area Credit Union, is part of the City of Grandville 4th of July celebrations. Buck Creek Run began in 1974 as a way to add a healthy event to the 4th of July events and get people active. The course winds around the neighborhoods of Grandville and ends at the Grandville Middle School. The Buck Creek Run proceeds provide scholarships for the Visser Family YMCA Impact After School Program for Grandville, Jenison and Hudsonville middle-school students and other programs to support those that may not otherwise be able to participate.

Please register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

* Online registration will remain open until the 8am start of the 5K and 9am for the Kid's Dash - plan to register on your home computer before arriving or your phone on-site.