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Saturday, August 8th, 2026
1201 S. Washington, Lansing MI
5K
63–82°F · low rain risk
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Cloudy · 70–88°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 70°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Event: 16th Annual Hometown Power 5K Race
- Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
- Location: 1201 S. Washington, Lansing, MI
- Race Start: 9:15 a.m.
Race Description
Join us for the 16th Annual Hometown Power 5K Race on Saturday, August 8th. This is an accurate 5K on paved roads. All registered participants will receive a tech shirt and finisher medal.
Proceeds
- Support: All funds raised will support Pennies for Power to help families in need in the Lansing area pay their utility bills.
Course Information
- Start Location: Race will start at BWL REO Town Headquarters on S. Washington Ave.
- Course Elements: The course will run through city streets in neighborhoods around REO Town building and on the Lansing River Trail.
Pricing
- Cost: $25 until 8/5, then $30
Awards
- Categories: Overall awards to top male and female finisher, Masters male and female (over 40), Grandmaster male and female (over 50)
- Age Group Awards: Award to top place finisher in each age group.
Age Groups
- 10-and-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-over
Packet Pick-Up
- Date & Time: Day before race, Friday August 7th from 1 - 5 p.m.
- Location: REO Depot
- Race Day: Packet pick-up from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Parking
- Availability: Street parking is available throughout REO Town.
- Additional Parking: Parking is also available in the BWL lot near Cinnaire.
Timing Information
The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted live during the race and on this website.
More Information
For further details, please visit the official race page: BWL Hometown Power 5k.
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