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

• Youth 1 Mile Run: Starts at 8:00 AM
• 400m Kids Race: Begins at 8:30 AM
• 5K Race: Starts at 8:45 AM
• Location: All events take place 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
• Door Prizes: Chance to win on race day
• 5K Run/Walk Awards: Top 3 male and female winners in each division
• All Participants: Receive a finisher medal, technical t-shirt, and drawstring bag

Virtual 5K Details

• Finisher Medal: Received by all participants
• Technical T-Shirt: Guaranteed to entries received by June 5th
• Mailing: Shirts and medals will be mailed starting June 23rd
• Shirt Availability: While supplies last after June 5th

Kids Races

• 400m Kids Race: Comet Squeeze Ball for all participants
• Youth T-Shirt: Cotton blend with entries by June 5th
• 1 Mile Youth Race: Awards for top 10 finishers
• Comet Squeeze Ball: Given to all youth participants

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 1211 Lohne Dr., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps

Race Day Parking

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

Timing and Results

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

Race Information

For more details, please visit the registration page: Comet Chase 5K Registration.