Traffic Jam'in 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run

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Grass Lake Community Events Park, Grass Lake MI

Friday, July 11th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us as we kick off the Traffic Jam'in Festival with a flat, scenic 5k run and 5k walk around the lake and nearby neighborhood. Finish strong in front of our community Events Park Pavilion while listening to live music! Water station at the 1/2 way mark and refreshments and award ceremony following the 5K. Music on the course!

🕖 Start Times

5K Run and Walk: 7:30 pm
Mile Start: 7:00 pm

💰 Pricing

5K Run, 5K Walk, and Virtual 5K: Special New Years Day pricing $20 valid 1/1 to 1/15, then $25 until 5/11, $30 from 5/12 to 7/06, and $35 from 7/07 to 7/11.

1 Mile Family Fun Run: $5

Medals: Medals and complimentary beverage for all 5K finishers.
Overall Awards: Given to top male and female finishers of Open (all ages), and Masters (40+), Senior Masters (50+) in the 5K Run and 5K Walk.
Age Group Awards: Top 3 places in each age group will be awarded by local artisans from the Grass Lake area.
5K Run Age Groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5K Walk Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🍪 Post-Race Treats

Back by popular demand, local homemade treats after the races! These cookies were a HUGE hit last year and we are SO excited to have them back again this year. YUM!

👕 T-Shirts

Tech style t-shirts: Available in both Men and Women sizes. Shirts guaranteed to registrations received by 6/20 and available as supplies last after that date.

📦 Packet Pickup Information

Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, July 10th from 4-8pm at the Village of Grass Lake offices, 119 N. Lake Street, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Race Day Pickup: Friday, July 11th from 5 to 6:30 pm at the starting area of the race.
Registration: Be sure to pre-register for the race! There is no on-site race day registration.

👥 Team Discounts

Team Discount: Form a Team of 4 or more and receive a $5 per person team discount. Team members 1-3 will receive a $5 refund once member 4 joins. Member 4+ will automatically pay $5 less. Join in the fun!

🚗 Parking Information

Race Day Parking: Festival guests can park in the following locations:

Michigan Ave. downtown Grass Lake
Village Parking Lot between Drake St. and S. Lake St.
Grass Lake County Park
1st Methodist and Federated Church Parking Lots at Michigan Ave. and Lafayette St.
Stone's 1 Stop Auto
Grass Lake Township Office lot
Production Realty Office - 230 W. Michigan Ave.
Special Parking: Provided for event participants by our Title Sponsor - The Lost Railway Museum. Please use the lot across the street from the Lost Railway Museum on Michigan Ave.

🐾 Event Policy

Please Note: There are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.