5k Course

This 5k race is an out and back course that starts and ends at the Red Tail Shelter. The full race course can be found here.

Pricing

Registration opens January 13^th!

Early registration begins at $25 from 1/13/26-4/22/26

1^st price increase: $30 from 4/23/26-8/23/26

2^nd price increase: $35 from 8/24/26-9/22/26

Final price increase: $40 from 9/23/26-10/4/26

Race Shirts

Race shirt designs will be announced by June 2026. Sizing is unisex. 

Virtual participants may contact Kylie.Rhoades@bbbsmcr.org to schedule a time to pick up the shirt. 

Packet Pick Up - In Person ONLY

Packet pick up information to come! 

FAQ

Where do the proceeds go? Proceeds to this event help support the agency’s mission to create 1-to-1 mentoring relationships so that all youth achieve their full potential!  

Where do I park? There is plenty of parking at the race location Hawk Island Park, 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI US 48910 

 Can I pick up my family or friend’s Packet at Packet Pick Up?
Yes! Our staff/volunteers will just need to know first and last name.

Are baby joggers and strollers allowed?
Yes! For everyone’s safety and to ensure a smooth start, we kindly ask that joggers with strollers and walkers line up toward the back of the starting area. This helps prevent congestion and allows runners to get off to a clean start.  

Are Dogs Allowed?
No. For the safety of the participants and the dogs we ask you not bring your dog unless it is a service animal.

Can I wear headphones? Sure, there's nothing like some good tunes while you run. We just ask that you can still hear and are aware of your surroundings.

 This is my first 5k run/walk, what should I expect?  Congrats, we're excited to have you! We recommend arriving on race day race, about 1 hour prior to the start to park, get your shirt and bib #, and get warmed up. Wear the bib (your race number) on the outermost layer on your torso, we provide safety pins to pin it to your shirt. Pin in all four corners so the number doesn't flap when you're running/walking. Prior to the race the announcer will call everyone up to the start line. The speedy racers will line up at the front, everyone else lines up behind them. The race will start and off you go! There are plenty of other participants and course support to guide you along the way.  Refreshments will be available after the finish. We'll text you your results, and we'll also have a QR code for you to scan to pull up your results. Lastly and most importantly HAVE FUN! You'll love the energy from the race!

Are there refunds? There are no refunds for this event. The 5k will happen rain or shine! As you can imagine, there is a lot of planning that goes into an event and t-shirts, awards, refreshments, etc. all have to be ordered ahead of time.