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Cristo Rey's Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk

Sat April 27, 2024 Directions
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Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible!

Run for Giving 5K Run/Walk

$30 9:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after April 19, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

On the Lansing River Trail, starting at Brenke Fish Ladder

Description

Come join us on the Lansing River Trail, Saturday, April 27th for Cristo Rey's 12th Annual Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk. The race will start at 9:00 am. Our race will have chipped timing with live results!

Early bird pricing starts at $25 and will last until March 22nd, pricing will be $30 from March 23rd to April 19th, and $35 one week before the event. Register early to secure the early bird pricing! Be sure to register online, there is no race day registration.

Special pricing: Ages 18 and under $5 discount. Families/Groups who register 3 or more participants at the same time receive a $5/discount per participant. 

Run, walk or roll! This race is stroller and wheelchair accessible. 

Proceeds from this event will go towards empowering those in vulnerable situations in our community through our Direct Assistance programs, including our Community Kitchen, Food Pantry, Personal Needs Pantry and Clothing Closet. 

Packet Pickup:  Pickup at Cristo Rey Community Center on April 26th from 3-6 PM and race day morning starting at 8am.

T-shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed until April 19th and then available as supplies last after that date. They will be distributed at packet pick-up the day before the race. If you're not able to pick up the packet the day before, you can pick it up the day of the race from 8-9 AM near the start/finish line at the registration table. 

Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be live on this site and available race day.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female and the 1st place winner in each age group (men and women). Overall male and female will receive an additional prize. Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Fluid Stations: We will provide bottled water at tables along the trail and at the finish of the race. 

Parking: Free parking is available in the lot next to Brenke Fish Ladder. 

Course: Accurate 3.1 miles along the scenic Lansing River Trail. Link to course map

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. 

Donate and Receive a FREE Entry!

If you would like to support our cause and get a free entry to the race donate $50. When you register for the race your entry will be free! (Valid until 3/16 and then with a $50 donation the discount off the race entry fee is $25).  Donate $25 and you'll receive a $10 discount off your 5k race entry fee.

Steps how to receive a free/discounted entry:

1. Choose Sign Up and follow the steps to register for the race

2. You will be routed to the Donation page during registration, choose the $50 donation level

3. Your discount (free entry) will be reflected in the cart during checkout.

* Please note if you go to the donation page first and enter the donation the discount will not be applied for a free entry. You must register by choosing Sign Up first. 

Thank you for supporting Cristo Rey Community Center’s mission to provide access to basic need services to the poor & vulnerable in our community.

Refer friends and get a $10 refund

Get the word out to your friends about this great race! When you refer 3 or more participants you'll get a refund of up to $10.00! Details provided at checkout.

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T-shirt

T-shirts are guaranteed until April 16th and then available as supplies last after that date. Available in adult sizes Small through XXXLarge. 

Directions

On the Lansing River Trail, starting at Brenke Fish Ladder

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