Whitehills 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
East Lansing, Michigan
Free–$32.80 · 2 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the sixth annual Whitehills 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the picturesque East Lansing, Ingham. This vibrant community event features a chip-timed 5K course that winds through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of the Whitehills neighborhood, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can also look forward to a FREE half-mile Kids Fun Run, ensuring everyone can join in on the festivities!
This year, the race not only promises a day filled with health and happiness but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Whitehills Elementary School and its diverse student population. Race day begins with a warmup for kids at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the main 5K event kicking off at 9:00 AM. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including special prizes for Kids Fun Run participants, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship, and help make a positive impact on the lives of students
This year, the race not only promises a day filled with health and happiness but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Whitehills Elementary School and its diverse student population. Race day begins with a warmup for kids at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the main 5K event kicking off at 9:00 AM. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including special prizes for Kids Fun Run participants, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship, and help make a positive impact on the lives of students
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Whitehills 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
The event will have chip timing.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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Kids Fun Run
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
WELCOME!
The sixth annual Whitehills 5K Run/Walk is back and will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023. The course will be measured and chip-timed. There is also a FREE half-mile Kids Fun Run (registration is necessary). Race proceeds will go toward needs identified by Whitehills Elementary School, which serves a diverse population. About 25% of Whitehills students receive free and reduced lunch; race profits allow the Whitehills School Association to serve the needs of our entire student population (see recently funded projects here https://whitehillsparents.weebly.com/funded-projects.html). Come and enjoy the beautiful tree-lined streets through the Whitehills neighborhood and enjoy refreshments after the race. All ages and abilities welcome! For individuals interested in donating to help families register for the race, please email [email protected].
WE ARE BACK!
After a break from 2020 - 2022 due to the pandemic, we are back and excited to run around our beautiful neighborhood, all to support the students at Whitehills Elementary. Since the race was last run in 2019 a lot of changes have been made. The school was rebuilt starting in 2019 and completed in 2020. New features have been added such as an outdoor learning space, solar panels and the support of 21st century learning for the kids.
COURSE NOTES
STREET 5K: This is a fast course with a couple of gentle hills, and is a great course for novice runners, younger participants, senior racers, and anyone in between! Strollers are welcome (will start in back of main group), but no dogs allowed unless they are service animals. For more information or to see a map of the 5K course see COURSE MAPS at the top of the page.
* $20 (pre-registration) for ages 5 and up (includes shirt) through June 30
* $25 (pre-registration) for ages 5 and up (includes shirt) July 1-August 11
* $30 for ages 10 and up (shirt not guaranteed) August 12-through race day
* FREE for Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under (registration needed; no chipped bib given)
RACE TIMES
* 8:30 am Kids Fun Run Warmup (optional and free!)
* 8:45 am Kids Fun Run (half mile race, registration needed)
* 9:00 am 5K Run/Walk
PACKET PICK UP & PARKING
* Packet pick-up AND ONSITE REGISTRATION Friday, August 25, 2023, 4-6 pm and beginning at 7:30 am on race day.
* Packet pick-up location for Friday and Saturday is at Whitehills Elementary School -- 621 Pebblebrook Lane -- at the outdoor learning pavilion.
* Recommended parking at the Whitehills Elementary School the morning of the race or along Northgate Drive.
AWARDS
* Kids Fun Run - each participant receives a special prize; registration is needed for this half mile run
* 5K Run/Walk - finisher medals, male, female, nonbinary overall, 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age bracket
* Brackets: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Top male, female and nonbinary winners will each receive a Playmakers gift card
* Top three male, female and nonbinary winners in each age division will receive a medal
The race is professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
_THANK YOU TO OUR RUNNERS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS AND NEIGHBORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!_
The sixth annual Whitehills 5K Run/Walk is back and will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023. The course will be measured and chip-timed. There is also a FREE half-mile Kids Fun Run (registration is necessary). Race proceeds will go toward needs identified by Whitehills Elementary School, which serves a diverse population. About 25% of Whitehills students receive free and reduced lunch; race profits allow the Whitehills School Association to serve the needs of our entire student population (see recently funded projects here https://whitehillsparents.weebly.com/funded-projects.html). Come and enjoy the beautiful tree-lined streets through the Whitehills neighborhood and enjoy refreshments after the race. All ages and abilities welcome! For individuals interested in donating to help families register for the race, please email [email protected].
WE ARE BACK!
After a break from 2020 - 2022 due to the pandemic, we are back and excited to run around our beautiful neighborhood, all to support the students at Whitehills Elementary. Since the race was last run in 2019 a lot of changes have been made. The school was rebuilt starting in 2019 and completed in 2020. New features have been added such as an outdoor learning space, solar panels and the support of 21st century learning for the kids.
COURSE NOTES
STREET 5K: This is a fast course with a couple of gentle hills, and is a great course for novice runners, younger participants, senior racers, and anyone in between! Strollers are welcome (will start in back of main group), but no dogs allowed unless they are service animals. For more information or to see a map of the 5K course see COURSE MAPS at the top of the page.
* $20 (pre-registration) for ages 5 and up (includes shirt) through June 30
* $25 (pre-registration) for ages 5 and up (includes shirt) July 1-August 11
* $30 for ages 10 and up (shirt not guaranteed) August 12-through race day
* FREE for Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under (registration needed; no chipped bib given)
RACE TIMES
* 8:30 am Kids Fun Run Warmup (optional and free!)
* 8:45 am Kids Fun Run (half mile race, registration needed)
* 9:00 am 5K Run/Walk
PACKET PICK UP & PARKING
* Packet pick-up AND ONSITE REGISTRATION Friday, August 25, 2023, 4-6 pm and beginning at 7:30 am on race day.
* Packet pick-up location for Friday and Saturday is at Whitehills Elementary School -- 621 Pebblebrook Lane -- at the outdoor learning pavilion.
* Recommended parking at the Whitehills Elementary School the morning of the race or along Northgate Drive.
AWARDS
* Kids Fun Run - each participant receives a special prize; registration is needed for this half mile run
* 5K Run/Walk - finisher medals, male, female, nonbinary overall, 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age bracket
* Brackets: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Top male, female and nonbinary winners will each receive a Playmakers gift card
* Top three male, female and nonbinary winners in each age division will receive a medal
The race is professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
_THANK YOU TO OUR RUNNERS, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS AND NEIGHBORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!_
Location
621 Pebblebrook Lane, East Lansing, 48823, MI, United States
Whitehills 5k Run/Walk
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