West Michigan Latino Health 5k Walk/Run
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $33.15
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant West Michigan Latino Health 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Kent! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Roosevelt Park, inviting families and individuals from all backgrounds to embrace a healthier lifestyle through physical activity. With a focus on promoting health and wellness, this annual 5K aims to engage the Latino community while welcoming participants from all of West Michigan.
The event features a festive Finish Fest with food, free kids' activities, and an awards ceremony, making it a perfect day for family fun and community spirit. Participants can choose to walk or run, and while we encourage everyone to join in, please note that the course must be completed within 90 minutes. This is a fantastic opportunity to get moving, connect with others, and support a vital cause that addresses health issues prevalent in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that celebrates health, family, and togetherness in a lively atmosphere!
The event features a festive Finish Fest with food, free kids' activities, and an awards ceremony, making it a perfect day for family fun and community spirit. Participants can choose to walk or run, and while we encourage everyone to join in, please note that the course must be completed within 90 minutes. This is a fantastic opportunity to get moving, connect with others, and support a vital cause that addresses health issues prevalent in the community. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that celebrates health, family, and togetherness in a lively atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Purpose
With a focus on health and wellness promotion, the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its first Annual Latino Health 5K Run/Walk in September of 2015. The goal was to encourage Hispanic families to maintain a healthy lifestyle and incorporate physical activity, such as running or walking, into their daily lives.
The WMHCC believes that by showcasing the fun side of physical activity through a family-oriented 5K walk and run, participants can feel energized and prepared to continue striving toward better overall community health. The run/walk begins and finishes at Roosevelt Park where we will have our Finish Fest. Food, free kids activities and awards ceremony until 12pm.
While the event is geared towards the Latino community, all of West Michigan is invited to support the endeavor to promote healthy habits and balanced lifestyles.
WHERE
This walk/run starts and finishes at ROOSEVELT PARK. The walk/run starts at 9:00 AM.
WHY
A Health and Wellness promotion with focus on the Hispanic community that has higher instances of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and strokes. The reason for highest amount of chronic diseases in the Hispanic community has been attributed to poor diets and lack of physical activity.
GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE If you have a group of 4, sign up as a group/team to get $5 off per person! You must register all 4 teammates at the same time in order to receive the discount. Register Group Here: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/36786
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer a variety of volunteer positions and time slots. Shirts and food are given to volunteers at the event. Volunteers must be able to attend a Zoom training the week of the event (TBD). Please visit this link to view
RACE SHIRTS
Register by August 8, 2025 at midnight to guarantee your race shirt. Participants that register on or after August 9, 2024 are not guaranteed a shirt, available while supplies last. Shirts are not guaranteed for racers that are not present for the event. Participants 13 and up will receive a shirt. Participants 12 and under may purchase a shirt and will receive a finishing medal.
Packet Pick-up
August 21, 2025. 4:00pm-7:00pm. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, 1205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Race Day
registration/pick-up starting at 7:00am, Roosevelt Park 739 Van Raalte SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
*Participants must be present to receive bib at packet pick up.
Please Note
Walking the course is welcomed, but participants must complete the route within 90 MINUTES.
Weather conditions vary from year to year, so dress appropriately.
In case of severe weather, event directors reserve the right to CANCEL WITHOUT REFUND.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Mark yourself as "Going" and share the event with your friends on Facebook Facebook Event Page [https://www.facebook.com/events/1123350989815081/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22profile_browser%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22duplicate_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&onload_action=open_invite_flow&show_created_event_toast=true]
Train with us and discuss getting ready in our Facebook Group! West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latino Health 5k Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/672395967182692]
OBJETIVO
El prop'osito es promover la actividad f'isica y el bienestar en la comunidad hispana como un medio para mejorar la salud y fomentar la comunidad,
D'ONDE
Esta caminata/carrera comienza y termina en Roosevelt Park. La caminata/carrera comienza a las 9:00 am.
POR QU'E
Una promoci'on de Salud y Bienestar con enfoque en la comunidad hispana que tiene mayores 'indices de obesidad, diabetes, hipertensi'on, colesterol alto y accidentes cerebrovasculares. La raz'on de la mayor cantidad de enfermedades cr'onicas en la comunidad hispana se ha atribuido a la mala alimentaci'on y la falta de actividad f'isica.
Precios grupales disponibles Si tienes un grupo de 4 personas, reg'istrate como grupo/equipo para obtener $5 de descuento por persona. Debes registrar a los 4 compa~neros de equipo al mismo tiempo para poder recibir el descuento. Registre el grupo aqu'i: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/36786
OPORTUNIDADES DE VOLUNTARIADO
Ofrecemos una variedad de puestos de voluntariado y franjas horarias. Se entregan camisetas y comida a los voluntarios en el evento. Los voluntarios deben poder asistir a una capacitaci'on de Zoom la semana del evento (por determinar). Visite este enlace para ver la informaci'on y el registro de voluntarios.
CAMISETAS DE CARRERA
Reg'istrese antes del 8 de agosto de 2025 a la medianoche para garantizar su camiseta de carrera. Los participantes que se registren a partir del 9 de agosto de 2024 no tienen garantizada una camiseta, disponible hasta agotar existencias. Las camisetas no est'an garantizadas para los corredores que no est'en presentes en el evento. Los participantes de 13 a~nos en adelante recibir'an una camiseta. Los participantes menores de 12 a~nos podr'an comprar una camiseta y recibir'an una medalla final.
RECOGIDA DE PAQUETES
21 de agosto de 2025. 16:00-19:00 horas. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, 1205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
registro/recogida a partir de las 7:00 a. m., Roosevelt Park 739 Van Raalte SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
*Los participantes deben estar presentes para recibir el dorsal en el momento de la recogida del paquete.
TENGA EN CUENTA
Se invita a recorrer el recorrido a pie, pero los participantes deben completar la ruta en un plazo de 90 minutos.
Las condiciones clim'aticas var'ian de un a~no a otro, as'i que v'istase apropiadamente.
En caso de mal tiempo, los directores del evento se reservan el derecho de cancelar sin reembolso.
REDES SOCIALES
M'arcate como "Asistiendo" y comparte el evento con tus amigos en Facebook P'agina de eventos de Facebook
!Entr'enate con nosotros y discute c'omo prepararte en nuestro grupo de Facebook! C'amara de Comercio Hispana del Oeste de Michigan Grupo de Facebook Latino Health 5k
With a focus on health and wellness promotion, the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its first Annual Latino Health 5K Run/Walk in September of 2015. The goal was to encourage Hispanic families to maintain a healthy lifestyle and incorporate physical activity, such as running or walking, into their daily lives.
The WMHCC believes that by showcasing the fun side of physical activity through a family-oriented 5K walk and run, participants can feel energized and prepared to continue striving toward better overall community health. The run/walk begins and finishes at Roosevelt Park where we will have our Finish Fest. Food, free kids activities and awards ceremony until 12pm.
While the event is geared towards the Latino community, all of West Michigan is invited to support the endeavor to promote healthy habits and balanced lifestyles.
WHERE
This walk/run starts and finishes at ROOSEVELT PARK. The walk/run starts at 9:00 AM.
WHY
A Health and Wellness promotion with focus on the Hispanic community that has higher instances of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and strokes. The reason for highest amount of chronic diseases in the Hispanic community has been attributed to poor diets and lack of physical activity.
GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE If you have a group of 4, sign up as a group/team to get $5 off per person! You must register all 4 teammates at the same time in order to receive the discount. Register Group Here: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/36786
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer a variety of volunteer positions and time slots. Shirts and food are given to volunteers at the event. Volunteers must be able to attend a Zoom training the week of the event (TBD). Please visit this link to view
RACE SHIRTS
Register by August 8, 2025 at midnight to guarantee your race shirt. Participants that register on or after August 9, 2024 are not guaranteed a shirt, available while supplies last. Shirts are not guaranteed for racers that are not present for the event. Participants 13 and up will receive a shirt. Participants 12 and under may purchase a shirt and will receive a finishing medal.
Packet Pick-up
August 21, 2025. 4:00pm-7:00pm. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, 1205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Race Day
registration/pick-up starting at 7:00am, Roosevelt Park 739 Van Raalte SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
*Participants must be present to receive bib at packet pick up.
Please Note
Walking the course is welcomed, but participants must complete the route within 90 MINUTES.
Weather conditions vary from year to year, so dress appropriately.
In case of severe weather, event directors reserve the right to CANCEL WITHOUT REFUND.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Mark yourself as "Going" and share the event with your friends on Facebook Facebook Event Page [https://www.facebook.com/events/1123350989815081/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22profile_browser%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22duplicate_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&onload_action=open_invite_flow&show_created_event_toast=true]
Train with us and discuss getting ready in our Facebook Group! West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latino Health 5k Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/672395967182692]
OBJETIVO
El prop'osito es promover la actividad f'isica y el bienestar en la comunidad hispana como un medio para mejorar la salud y fomentar la comunidad,
D'ONDE
Esta caminata/carrera comienza y termina en Roosevelt Park. La caminata/carrera comienza a las 9:00 am.
POR QU'E
Una promoci'on de Salud y Bienestar con enfoque en la comunidad hispana que tiene mayores 'indices de obesidad, diabetes, hipertensi'on, colesterol alto y accidentes cerebrovasculares. La raz'on de la mayor cantidad de enfermedades cr'onicas en la comunidad hispana se ha atribuido a la mala alimentaci'on y la falta de actividad f'isica.
Precios grupales disponibles Si tienes un grupo de 4 personas, reg'istrate como grupo/equipo para obtener $5 de descuento por persona. Debes registrar a los 4 compa~neros de equipo al mismo tiempo para poder recibir el descuento. Registre el grupo aqu'i: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/36786
OPORTUNIDADES DE VOLUNTARIADO
Ofrecemos una variedad de puestos de voluntariado y franjas horarias. Se entregan camisetas y comida a los voluntarios en el evento. Los voluntarios deben poder asistir a una capacitaci'on de Zoom la semana del evento (por determinar). Visite este enlace para ver la informaci'on y el registro de voluntarios.
CAMISETAS DE CARRERA
Reg'istrese antes del 8 de agosto de 2025 a la medianoche para garantizar su camiseta de carrera. Los participantes que se registren a partir del 9 de agosto de 2024 no tienen garantizada una camiseta, disponible hasta agotar existencias. Las camisetas no est'an garantizadas para los corredores que no est'en presentes en el evento. Los participantes de 13 a~nos en adelante recibir'an una camiseta. Los participantes menores de 12 a~nos podr'an comprar una camiseta y recibir'an una medalla final.
RECOGIDA DE PAQUETES
21 de agosto de 2025. 16:00-19:00 horas. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, 1205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
registro/recogida a partir de las 7:00 a. m., Roosevelt Park 739 Van Raalte SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
*Los participantes deben estar presentes para recibir el dorsal en el momento de la recogida del paquete.
TENGA EN CUENTA
Se invita a recorrer el recorrido a pie, pero los participantes deben completar la ruta en un plazo de 90 minutos.
Las condiciones clim'aticas var'ian de un a~no a otro, as'i que v'istase apropiadamente.
En caso de mal tiempo, los directores del evento se reservan el derecho de cancelar sin reembolso.
REDES SOCIALES
M'arcate como "Asistiendo" y comparte el evento con tus amigos en Facebook P'agina de eventos de Facebook
!Entr'enate con nosotros y discute c'omo prepararte en nuestro grupo de Facebook! C'amara de Comercio Hispana del Oeste de Michigan Grupo de Facebook Latino Health 5k
Races
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West Michigan Hispanic 5K Walk/Run
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.15
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