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2-Mile Community Walk

Sign up now for the 4th Annual March for Meals Community Walk, a family-friendly 2-mile walk, scoot or roll for people of all ages and abilities. The walk through beautiful fields, wetlands, and woods is in support of the health and independence of older adults in West Michigan. Be sure to wear your food-themed costume to win prizes for best-dressed adult, kid, and dog! We can't wait to walk with you come rain, snow, or shine! Friendly dogs (on a leash) are welcome!

Location: The Grant Pavillion in Millennium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534. There is plenty of free parking available on site. 

Time: Packet pickup and activities under the pavilion begin at 9:00 am on race day. We will have a brief welcome and warm-up at 10:00 am with the run beginning at 10:15 am and the walk shortly after. An alternative packet pickup is also available the Friday before the race at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan in Grandville from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Price: The price of the walk is $10 per person (increasing to $15 on February 9th and $20 for event day registration). There is an option to add on a race t-shirt or bandana upon check-out for an additional fee. Kids under 6 are free, so there is no need to register anyone 0-5 years old!
Start Time:
10:00am EDT
End Time:
12:00pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee + $2.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $15.00 after February 8, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

5K Run

Sign up now for the 4th Annual March for Meals 5K timed run! The run through beautiful fields, wetlands, and woods is in support of the health and independence of older adults in West Michigan. Be sure to wear your food-themed costume to win prizes for best-dressed adult, kid, and dog! We can't wait to walk with you come rain, snow, or shine! Friendly dogs (on a leash) are welcome!

Location: The Grant Pavillion in Millennium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534. There is plenty of free parking available on site. 

Time: Packet pickup and activities under the pavilion begin at 9:00 am on race day. We will have a brief welcome and warm-up at 10:00 am with the run beginning at 10:15 am and the walk shortly after. An alternative packet pickup is also available the Friday before the race at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan in Grandville from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Price: The price of the run is $30 (increasing to $35 on February 9th and $40 on event day) and includes a race t-shirt and finishing metal. Runners who register after March 1st are not guaranteed a race shirt (but will likely still get one). Kids under 6 are free, so there is no need to register anyone 0-5 years old!

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male runners and the top 3 overall female runners. Additional age group awards will be given to the top male and female runners in the following age groups:

-under 10
-10-19
-20-29
-30-39
-40-49
-50-59
-60-69
-70+

We can't wait to see you there, rain, show or shine!
Start Time:
10:00am EDT
End Time:
12:00pm EDT
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $3.30 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after February 8, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Virtual walk/run

Join us from afar wherever you are, on your own time! For $35 we will send you a race packet including a t-shirt. Map out your own 2-mile walk or 5k run and join in the fun by submitting your time and photos and tagging us on social. Register by 3/12 to receive your mailed race packet in time to participate by race day.
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

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