Wild Strides 5K
- Date Sun 20th April 2025 - Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $22.20 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Wild Strides 5K, taking place from April 20th to April 27th, 2025, in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent. This exciting event is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day while supporting the vital mission of John Ball Zoo in preserving wildlife and natural habitats.
Join runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts for a scenic 5K course that winds through the zoo grounds, taking you past the enchanting Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path and along picturesque trails. Participants will not only enjoy a fun-filled day but will also receive a stylish race t-shirt, a coveted finishers medal, and a special ticket to the 2025 Lantern Festival. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and create lasting memories at this amazing outdoor celebration!
Join runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts for a scenic 5K course that winds through the zoo grounds, taking you past the enchanting Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path and along picturesque trails. Participants will not only enjoy a fun-filled day but will also receive a stylish race t-shirt, a coveted finishers medal, and a special ticket to the 2025 Lantern Festival. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and create lasting memories at this amazing outdoor celebration!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoos inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoos mission of saving wildlife and wild places.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! Participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Lantern Festival.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! Participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Lantern Festival.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$54.00
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5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (7:10PM EDT)
$54.00
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Kids Half Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$22.20
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Virtual Participation
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Wild Strides 5K