Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K

Grand Ledge Education Foundation Comet Chase 5K

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 Youth Run: Starts at 8:00 AM for youth 13 & under.
• 400m Kids Race: Begins at 8:30 AM, also for youth.
• 5K Race: Starts at 8:45 AM on the track and travels a well-marked course through town.
• Finish Line: All events will finish 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.
• 400 yd Dash Kids Race: $20 until 5/30/26, then $25.

5K Groupings

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

• Post-Race Refreshments: Available for all registrants.
• Race Day Door Prizes: Chance to win.
• 5K Awards: Top 3 male and female winners in each division receive awards.
• Finisher Medal: All participants receive a finisher medal and a technical t-shirt guaranteed for entries received prior to June 5th.

Virtual 5K Details

All participants receive a finisher medal and a technical t-shirt. T-shirts will be mailed to participants beginning the week of June 23rd.

Children's Races

• 400m Kids Race (10 and under): All participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball and a cotton blend t-shirt.
• 1 Mile Youth Race (13 and under): Awards for the top 10 finishers and all participants will receive a Comet Squeeze Ball and a cotton blend t-shirt.

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. 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: Comet Chase 5K Registration.