Place
1400 Maynard Ave SW
Walker, MI US 49534
Description
Join us on Sunday, June 7 at beautiful Millennium Park for the second annual Ele’s Place – West Michigan Healing Hearts 5K!
Let’s Run for Kids’ Grief Relief and support grieving children, teens, and families across West Michigan.
Ele’s Place provides peer-to-peer grief support for kids ages 3–18 who have experienced the death of someone important in their life—all completely free of charge, for as long as they need it.
This fun, family-friendly run/walk is a chance to move together, give back, and honor, celebrate, or remember someone special in your life who has died.
Every step matters—and helps ensure that no child has to grieve alone. 💙
See you at Millennium Park!
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – Event begins! Registration & Kid Zone open (face painting, obstacle course, yard games & more)
10:45 AM – Welcome & Mission Moment
10:50 AM – Kids Dash
11:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk and begins
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Kid Zone open; post-race snacks & drinks available
Race Contact Info
Fundraising Incentives!
RUN FOR FREE (or close to it!)
Want to make your miles matter even more? Sign up to Become a Fundraiser during registration and help support grieving children and teens at Ele’s Place.
💙 Raise or donate $600 and your entire registration fee will be refunded (up to $25).*
That’s enough to support one child for a full year of grief services.
⭐ Go above and beyond: Raise $1,200 and also receive a commemorative Ele’s Place hoodie—our way of celebrating the incredible impact you’re making for grieving kids.
It’s easy to get started—just click the red “Become a Fundraiser” button when registering. You’ll get your own personal page to share with friends and family.
Not ready to fundraise? You can still save on your entry:
Donate $300 → Get $25 back
Donate $100 → Get $10 back
Donate $50 → Get $5 back
(*Donation discounts must be made during registration. Processing fees not included.)
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up is scheduled for the following dates, times and locations listed below:
Ele's Place West Michigan
2000 Michigan St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-301-1605
Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:00AM – 1:30PM & 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Millennium Park - Grant Pavilion
1400 Maynard Ave SW
Walker, MI 49534
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 9:30AM – 10:45AM
Please Note:
- To be sure to receive a race T-Shirt, you must register by Friday May 8, 2026.
- Drawstring Backpacks and Water Bottles are available for the first 250 people who register for the 5K Walk/Run.
COURSE MAP
Directions
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