37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

Please join us for the 37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5k Walk/Run. We are committed to maintaining and improving mental health in our community! The funds raised by this race will go to two organizations:

• Organization 1: United Christian Services of Eastern VBC (unitedchristianservices-evbc.com)
• Organization 2: The Daily Recovery Zone (dailyrecoveryzone.com)

Race Details

The race again will go around beautiful Maple Lake, starting on Lake Street near the Van Buren Community Mental Health Building (VBCMH) 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw MI 49079 and ending up on Willard Street.

Endorsements

This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. This does not reflect the endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the product used.

Tee Shirt Information

Tee shirts are only available during early registration. Early registration ends on August 28th 2026. Limited tee shirts are available on race day.

Results and Awards

Both a timing start strip and finish strip will be used for this race. Awards will be based on actual chip time, not gun time. Walkers may not run. If seen running, a walker will be disqualified. The awards ceremony will follow the race and start when the results are ready by T&H Timing.

• Preliminary Results: Will be posted while runners and walkers are still finishing.
• Awards: The top three (3) finishers in each age division, male and female will receive a medal with where they placed on the back.
• Results Posting: Results will be posted at Grape Lake 5k Run + Walk Results.

Arrival and Parking

Parking will be located at the following locations:

• Location 1: Van Buren Community Mental Health parking lot at 801 Hazen
• Location 2: VBISD Transition Center parking lot at 811 Hazen Street
• Location 3: Tri-County Head Start parking lot at 775 Hazen Street

Please allow plenty of time for parking. Signage and traffic volunteers will be available to help you.

Organization Contact

This year's race is organized by the Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Committee.

Questions regarding registration? Contact Ann Leary at grapelake5k@freshwatercc.org or 269-657-6500 (FW's office).

Event Date

The race will take place on September 12th, 2026.

Registration Link

For more details, please visit the race page: Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk.