Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk - LIVE AND VIRTUAL RACE

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!  Alive and Running VA 5K has a LIVE AND VIRTUAL for 2026

We are glad to announce that we are having a LIVE and VIRTUAL race for 2026. Participants have the option to run the LIVE event on the VA location or stay at home and run/walk your event with VIRTUAL options.

💻 Virtual Event

• Location: Anywhere in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or at a nearby park.
• Completion Window: Between Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, October 3rd.
• Time Submission: Enter your time in the Run Sign-up website after completing your 5K.
• Packet Pickup: Drive-through pickup available on September 11 and 12.

🌟 About This Event

This event is brought to you in collaboration with our community partner Gryphon Place, who both supports and provides suicide prevention services for veterans and others across our region.

The 14th Annual Alive and Running VA 5K Run/Walk is designed to raise awareness of the growing problem of suicide among Military, Veteran, and youth populations. The course is located on the campus of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The race starts in the parking lot at the entrance and features two loops around the historic campus before returning to the finish. Runners will start first, followed by walkers. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Dogs will not be allowed. In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed or cancelled. No refunds will be given. This event aims to celebrate life and raise awareness of suicide prevention.

📅 Packet Pickup and Registration

• Friday, September 11th: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 12th: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Race Time: Saturday, September 12th at 9:00 a.m.

📝 Online Registration

• Early Bird Price: $15 through July 01, 2026.
• Standard Price: $20 from July 02nd through September 11th.
• Race Day Registration: $30: must register via computer or phone.
• Shirt Guarantee: Registrations by September 1, 2026 guarantee a race t-shirt.

📬 Mail In Registration

Mail in registration forms can be found here.

• Early Bird Registration: $15, must be postmarked by July 01, 2026.
• Standard Registration: $20, must be postmarked by September 03, 2026.
• Mailing Address: Gryphon Place, P.O. Box 378, Portage, MI 49081.
• Payment: Make checks payable to Gryphon Place.

👕 Tee Shirts

• Shirt Guarantee: Registrations must be made by September 1, 2026, to guarantee a tee shirt.

🏆 Awards and Age Categories

• Awards: Male and Female Overall winners.
• Age Divisions: Top 3 in categories: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our official race page.