Alger Heights Halloween 5k
Race Weekend Guide
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Race day location is: 2404 Eastern Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI US 49507
The start of the race is Alger St SE with registration and sponsor tables located in the east parking lot located behind the Alger Heights Businesses
Bib Pickup:
Friday, October 25th from 5pm to 7 pm
- Seymour Church – entrance in back (840 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Saturday, October 26th from 8am to 9:30am
- Start/Finish Area
**Someone else CAN pick up your bib, they simply just need to know your first & last name.
Parking:
Alger SE, Edna SE, and Marshall Ave SE will be closed ahead of the race
Remember, community offerings (cider/donuts, picture booth, kids activities) sponsor and registration will be located on the north side of the east parking lot behind Alger Heights businesses - blue on map. Parking available on green areas noted on map below
Street parking (unless noted by a sign) is FREE. We recommend the parking behind Alger Heights businesses or Seymour Church, anything west of Eastern, Marshall and Aleda Ave SE, and Alger Heights Middle School
The Route:
There is no need to memorize the route. It will be marked and guided by course marshals. We will have an aid station at midway on near the intersection of Union and Mulford Aid station will have water and sports drink.
Race Day Timeline:
8:00 am: Packet Pickup Starts
9:50 am: Opening Ceremonies Start
9:55 am; Team Triumph Start
10:00 am: Start of the 5K
11:00 am: Award Ceremony
Volunteer Sign Up
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Place
Grand Rapids, MI US 49507
Description
AFTER 5 YEARS OFF - ALGER HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN 5K IS BACK!
Come run, jog, walk, or stroll with us at the 12th Alger Heights Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 26th!
Costumes are encouraged at this family friendly event!
All 5K participants are chip timed as they run through scenic Alger Heights during peak fall colors.
COMMUNITY COSTUME CONTEST - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY
On race day be sure to swing by our photo booth to have your picture taken and sign up for the community costume contest.
This is open to everyone, not just those participating in the 5k. There will be prizes from Alger Bike and Gazelle Sports for best individual over 18, best individual under 10, best individual 11-18, and best group (4 more) costumes!
Start Time:
10 AM
Entry Fee:
- Early Registration through September 8th - $30 (includes long sleeve race t-shirt)
- From September 9th to October 13th - $35 (includes long sleeve race t-shirt)
- From October 14th to October 25th - $40 (long sleeve t-shirts included while supplies last)
- Race Day Registration is $45
Youth pricing: Ages 18 and under are only $25 until October 13th, includes a t-shirt. $30 from October 14th-October 25th, t-shirts included while supplies last.
Family pricing: When 3 or more people sign up at the same time they receive $3 off a participant.
Results:
Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Age Group Awards:
Metals and sponsor prizes from Gazelle Sports and Brass Ring Brewery for the following age categories for female, male and non-binary:
- 18 under
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- Over 60
Awards will be available race day starting at 11:00 am.
Course:
The historic Alger Heights Halloween 5k loop is back! Going through many of the parts of the Alger Heights neighborhood that you have come to love. This year the course will start and end on Alger St. in front of the parking lot behind the business district on the east side of Eastern Ave. For those who love chasing Strava segments, the route has three: the Walsh 1/2 mi, Union EasyUp, and the South Ottillia. See the course map below.
All proceeds from the race go to the Alger Heights Business Association. These funds will be held separately by AHBA for future races, Alger Heights events, and neighborhood improvements.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
The Alger Heights Halloween 5k would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers and the following sponsors!
Be sure the check them out and thank them for their support and all they are doing for the Alger Heights Neighborhood by clicking on their logos below.
Interested in being a sponsor?
Platinum: $1000 or more
- Large logo placement on race shirts, website, and social media. Promoted links to your website/social media and other promotional materials. 15-second ads over PA system on race day. 6 complimentary race entries (includes shirts) and booth space at packet pickup.
Gold: $750
- Medium logo placement on race shirts, website and social media, and other promotional materials. Links to your website/social media. 4 complimentary race entries (includes shirts). Booth space at packet pickup.
Silver: $500
- Small logo placement on race shirts, website and social media, and other promotional materials. Links to your website/social media. 2 complimentary race entries. Booth space at packet pickup.
Bronze: $250
- Small logo on shirts, website/social media, and other promotional materials
Friends:
- Race promotion, volunteers and/or other valued services and products
Any and all sponsorships are deeply appreciated. Financial contributions should e made out to the Alger Heights Business Association.
Questions? Please reach out to Tom Hughes at 616-648-2977
Course Route
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