Big Rapids Cardinals 5K Run/Walk

Event Description

The Big Rapids Cardinals Sports Booster is hosting the 2^nd Annual Cardinals 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 12^th at Hemlock Park in Big Rapids, MI.  The 5K run/walk give participants the opportunity to run or walk 3.1 miles through the beautiful White Pine Trails.  It is an event the whole family can enjoy.   Participants can challenge themselves to complete another 5K run or accomplish a goal to run/walk a 5K for the first time.  Meanwhile children can enjoy the kids dash and fun activities near the Playscape area.

Participants will receive a race bib, t-shirt, and a complimentary bag with coupons from local business supporters.

The 5K run starts at 9:00 am, the 5K wellness walk starts at 9:15am and the race course will close at 11:30am.  The Kids Fun Activities begins at 9:15am (or as soon as the volunteers are prepared to begin) near the Playscape area at Hemlock Park.  There will not be an awards ceremony after the race, but each run participant will receive a finisher medal.

Registration Begins: 8:00am

5K Run Start Time:  9:00am

5K Wellness Walk: 9:15am

Kids Fun Dash: 9:15am

Race Course:  White Pine Trails - paved trails

Registration and pricing information, along with race details, available online at:  www.brps.org/sports-boosters/5k

Race Results

Race results will be available later in the day.

Race Site Location:

Hemlock Park (Across from B.R. Roller Rink)

Hemlock Street

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Race Contact Information:

Karen GreenBay, Race Coordinator

bigrapidscardinal5K@gmail.com

231.250.9369

Registration & Pricing

• Participants must register by Friday, September 27th  to be guaranteed a t-shirt

• Late registration is accepted until day of event; but price increases are applied

• Mail-in registrations - To print registration form go to: www.brps.org/sports-boosters

• Make check payable to and mail printed registration form to:

Payable to:  BR Cardinals Sports Booster

                                                Big Rapids High Schools

                                                Attn:  BR Cardinals 5K Event

                                                21034 15 Mile Road

                                                Big Rapids, MI 49307

Participants who register after September 27th will select from limited available shirts at packet pick-up on Friday, October 11^th or at the event Saturday, October 12^th on a first-come, first-serve basis.

                                                        Regular Registration         Late Registration

Race Fees:                                        Before Oct. 5th                October 6th-12th

5K Run                                                           $30                                  $35

5K Wellness Walk                                          $25                                  $30

Kids Dash (Age 10/under)                             $  5                                  $  5

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

• Participants can pick up their race packet Friday, October 11^th at the Big Rapids High School Lobby (21175 15 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307) from 4:00pm-6:30pm.

• Late registration also available Friday, October 11^th and Saturday, October 12^th at 8:00am. Shirts are not guaranteed after September 27th.

Refund Policy

No refunds provided for any reason; including prior injury, illness, or schedule conflicts.  The event will continue if it rains, but if hazardous weather hinders participant or volunteer safety, the event will be rescheduled or cancelled.  If the event is cancelled, registration fees will not be refunded but applied to a rescheduled date.  Cancellation or delay announcements will be published on the Sports Boosters website (www.brps.org/sports-boosters) or facebook 5K event page.

Participants are able to transfer their race entry to another individual for a $10 fee; however, transfers must be made by Friday, September 27th (11:59pm) and include shirt size adjustment.  Transfers will not be allowed after September 27th.  Transfer requests should be emailed to bigrapidscardinal5k@gmail.com.

Your registration includes

• Race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by September 27th)

• Race Bib

• Complimentary Bag

• Free parking

• Pre-Post Race Refreshments

What to expect at the Cardinals 5K?

• One water station on the race course (at Northend Park)

• Post-race refreshments for participants

• Race pictures during and after the race

• Race is chip timed

• Fun family event to jump start the school year

Why should you participate in the Cardinals 5K?

• Your registration will support BRHS Sports Boosters

• Your registration will support student athletic scholarships

• You can enjoy a run/walk with friends and family

• Explore the White Pine Trails

• Jump start your Fall exercise goals

• Continue your health & wellness goals

Course Maps & Information

• The course starts and finishes at Hemlock Park

• Click on the link below for a PDF of the course map

  • 5K Course Map (link)

• The White Pine Trails will be remain open to the public

  • Strollers, animals, bicycles, roller blades, and skateboards may be on the race course

• Dogs are permitted on the trail; but walkers (with dogs) are encouraged to start

in the far back.  We recommend that dogs wear a muzzle guard to avoid accidents

Event Parking

Free parking for the 5K event is held at Hemlock parking lot.  There will be signs as you enter the premises directing you to the event parking area.  Overflow parking is available behind the Big Rapids Middle School.

Volunteers

An event the size of the Cardinals Sports Booster 5K requires many volunteers throughout the planning process and during race day.  Becoming a volunteer gives you the opportunity to ensure that everyone who participates has a great experience.  We are seeking volunteers to organize race packet material, assist with set-up and registration, clean-up after the event, cheer/encourage participants on the race course, and other areas as needed.  If you are interested in volunteering for the 5K event, please email the Race Coordinator at bigrapidscardinal5k@gmail.com to be added to the volunteer list.

Event Contact

If you have questions about the event or need further clarification, contact the Karen GreenBay, Race Coordinator at bigrapidscardinal5k@gmail.com or 231.250.9369 call/text.