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Munson Medical Center, Traverse City MI

Friday, September 19th, 2025

✨ Get Ready to Glow!

Thomas Judd Care Center’s 8th Annual Northern Lights 5K Fun Run
Friday, September 19 | 8:00 PM
Start & Finish: Parking Lot K, Munson Medical Center Campus

👟 Race Details

Lace up your sneakers and light up the night! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Northern Lights 5K Fun Run, hosted by the Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness for HIV care and prevention resources across Northern Michigan.

Whether you're running or walking, this 5K course offers glowing fun, community spirit, and a chance to make a difference!

🎽 Registration Includes

  • Neon event tee: limited to early registrants—don’t wait!
  • Timed event: stay on track with our timing system
  • Post-race snacks: refuel and relax after the run
  • Finisher medals: celebrate your achievement!

💰 Cash Prizes!

Top Overall Male & Female Finisher: $300
Male & Female Division:

  • 1st Place: $150
  • 2nd Place: $100
  • 3rd Place: $50

🎉 Exciting Drawings

We’re turning up the excitement this year with new cash prize drawings:

  • Northern Lights Finisher Drawing: All race finishers (run, walk, crawl) will be entered to win one of three $50 cash prizes!
  • Northern Lights Spirit Drawing: Show off your glow! Embrace the theme and light up the night with your best neon, LED, or glow-in-the-dark gear. All creatively lit-up and enthusiastically dressed racers will be entered to win a $100 cash prize!

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Opens: Friday, April 18 at 8:00 AM
  • Registration Closes: Friday, September 11 at 11:59 PM - There is no race-day registration—don’t miss your chance!
  • Packet Pickup: Wednesday, September 17 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    5041 N. Royal Drive, Suite 1, Traverse City

🗺️ Course Map

Course map coming soon!

❤️ Why We Run

The Thomas Judd Care Center works to promote wellness and prevent HIV transmission by providing holistic, compassionate care for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Northern Michigan. Your participation helps support life-changing services in our community.

Ready to shine? Register early to guarantee your race tee and join us for a glowing good time!

For more details and registration, visit: Northern Lights 5K Fun Run.

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