Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K

Event Overview

The Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5k will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Grand Ledge, Michigan. All events begin and end at the Brandt-Spalsbury Track & Field Facility (1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837).

Event Schedule

• 1 Mile Run: for youth 13 & under starts at 8:00 AM on the track.
• 400m Kids Race: begins at 8:30 AM on the track.
• 5K Race: begins at 8:45 AM and travels a well-marked course through town before finishing on the track.

Proceeds

All proceeds go to benefit the Grand Ledge Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that works to provide extra funding for special projects within the Grand Ledge Public Schools classrooms.

Pricing

• 5K In-Person: $35 until 5/30/26, then $45.
• Virtual 5K: $40 until 5/30/26, then $50.
• 1 Mile Kids Race: $20 until 5/30/26, then $25.
• 400m Kids Race: $20 until 5/30/26, then $25.

5K Groupings

Divisions are as follows: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Awards & Prizes

• Refreshments: Post race refreshments for all registrants.
• Door Prizes: Chance at race day door prizes.
• Awards: Top 3 male and female winners in each division receive awards.
• Finisher Medals: All participants receive a finisher medal.

5K Participation Perks

5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and drawstring bag which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

Virtual 5K Participation Perks

All participants receive a finisher medal. Virtual 5k participants receive a technical t-shirt and drawstring bag which are guaranteed to all entries received prior to June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date. Shirts and medals will be mailed to participants beginning the week of June 23rd.

Kids Races Details

• 400m Kids Race: All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball. Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.
• 1 Mile Youth Race: Awards for the top 10 finishers. All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball. Youth races receive a cotton blend t-shirt with entries by June 5th. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.

Packet Pickup

Friday, June 12 from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM at the Sawdon Administration Building, 220 Lamson Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Google Maps and morning of the race starting at 7:00 AM at the Grand Ledge High School Track & Field Facility.

Race Day Parking

Available at the Brandt-Spalsbury Track & Field Facility, 1211 Lohne Dr. Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Google Maps

Timing & Results

The race will be timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.

More Information

For additional details, please visit the race page: Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K.