Events
1 Mile Run/Walk (Open Start Line from 8:30 to10:00 am)
Place
Holt, MI US 48842
Description
Come to beautiful Valhalla Park in Holt Michigan and run or walk a 5k or mile to support the Michigan Police Unity Team to honor, support and recognize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Stay fit 2020!: If you are looking for a fitness goal for you and your family to keep you motivated during these challenging times here is an accurate 5k and 1 mile run or walk. We have a flexible start time from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. This will allow ample social distancing at the start of the race, along the course, and at the finish line. The race is chipped timed with T-shirts, live results and awards.
Family Fun Event: This is a great event to bring the family. We have a 5k and mile that you and your children can start anytime between 8:30 and 10 am. To help encourage our young people to run and stay active we have made the entry fee for 18 and under only $5 (includes T-shirt!). Entry fee for adults before September 22 is only $20. Register 2 adults and 2 children for $50.
We have a FULL stay safe race plan in place, see below for all the details.
The entry fee is $20 until 9/22, $25 from 9/23 to 9/25, and $30 race day. Register early for the discounted fee and to guarantee a shirt! To encourage youth and families to run the race, the fee for participants 18 and under is only $5 includes a T-shirt!
Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Please remember your overall and age group place will not be final until the last person has crossed the finish line at approximately 11:00 am.
Age Group Awards: 5k Run/Walk - Playmakers Gift Certificate to top 3 in age group. Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-12 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ 1 Mile - Playmakers Gift Certificate to the top 10 Female and Male. Available at Playmakers on Monday September 28
Proceeds from the race go to support the Michigan Police Unity Team a bicycle ride to honor and recognize the ultimate price paid by police officers in Michigan. All proceeds from the race will provide resources to assist in rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Stay Safe Race Procedures for 2020
Flexible start time: Start the race any time between 8:30am and 10am. There will be no crowded mass start. Keep an eye on the start line and begin your race when it is free of other participants. No more than 5 people will start at a time. The start line will be wide, and the space is very open to allow for proper social distancing. You do not have to feel rushed to get to the starting line. Start when you are ready and at your own pace.
Packet Pickup/Check-in area: The packet pickup/check-in area will be spaced out to allow ample room for social distancing. All race volunteers will be wearing a mask. We encourage participants to wear a mask when picking up their packet. Packet pick up will be held on race day September 5, starting at 7:30 am until 9:45 am at the pavilion in the park
Staff and Volunteers: All staff and volunteers will wear a face mask.
Participants: We encourage participants to wear a face mask while picking up their packet and at the start of the race.
Fluid Stations: We will provide bottled water at the finish of the race. There will be no fluid stations on the course. Bring your own water for the course.
Hand Sanitizer will be located in various areas near packet pickup
T-SHIRT
5k Course Map
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1 Mile Course Map
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Race Contact Info
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