Events
Light of the World Academy's RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
Place
Pinckney, MI US 48169
Description
RUN FOR THE GOLD
We cordially invite you to participate in the Light of the World Academy’s Annual RUN FOR THE GOLD 5K and Kids Run. This event will take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, as part of Pinckney’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. In our previous years, we have hosted anywhere from 300 to 650 runners (depending on March’s weather) and their adoring spectators. The run is a mixture of Michigan country dirt roads, paved trail, and the streets of downtown Pinckney—a course that attracts all types of area runners.
Pricing - $30 until March 9th, $35 March 10-14, $40 on race day (online registration only). Kids run $10. T-shirt included with entry as supplies last.
Schedule - The 5K will begin at 10:00 am followed by the Kids Run at 11:00 am. Awards will be given at 11:30 and the Pinckney St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration kicks off shortly thereafter.
Awards for the overall male and female winner. Medals will be given to the top 3 runners in each age category for both male and female in the 5k race. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 and older
Kids Fun Run participants will receive a dog tag necklace as they finish.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live and on this website after the race.
Course Map
COURSE: The run is a mixture of Michigan country dirt roads, paved trail, and the streets of downtown Pinckney—a course that attracts all types of area runners.
RACE DAY PARKING: Available throughout Pinckney although roads will remain closed for the parade. Additional parking available at the depot lot across from Light of the World Academy. Plan to arrive prior to 9:30 am as the Police Chief will be shutting down roads.
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