Race History
Ele's Race began as Ellen's Race in 1994 in memory of Ellen Osborn, an East Lansing fourth-grader, who died in 1993. Ellen's Race took place at Pinecrest Elementary School and surrounding neighborhood. Money from Ellen's Race was donated to local organizations, including Ele's Place. After 10 years, Ellen's Race ended and then became Ele's Race 5K - to benefit Ele's Place.
Ellen's Race 1994 - 2003
Pinecrest Elementary School
Ele's Race 2004 - 2005
Pinecrest Elementary School
Ele's Race 2006 - 2019
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Ele's Race 2020
Virtual Race
Ele's Race 2021
Virtual Race
***The kids races have been re-named in memory of longtime Ele's Race Committee member, Ray Miller:
The Ray of Sunshine Kids Mile / The Ray of Sunshine Kids Dash
Ellen's Race was one of the original 5K races in the Greater Lansing Area Race Series, which Ele's Race is still part of today.
