Run Lake Ann 5K, Erik Florip Memorial Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: June 19, 2025
• Location: 6530 First St, Lake Ann, MI
• URL: Run Lake Ann 5K
• Community Involvement: Local businesses, volunteers, community members, and county officials have collaborated on this event.

🦸‍♂️ In Memory of Erik Florip

• Honoring Erik: The race is named in memory of U.S. Marine Veteran Erik Florip, who passed away on December 31, 2023.
• Community Impact: Erik's life exemplified commitment to service, perseverance, and fitness.
• Support: The Florip family wholeheartedly supports naming the 5K event in Erik's honor.
• Legacy: The event aims to continue to offer benefits to the community for years to come.

🎉 Partnership and Proceeds

• Collaboration: Run Lake Ann is partnering with Benzie County Veteran’s Affairs.
• Support for Veterans: Event proceeds will assist Benzie County veteran families in need.

🏞️ Race Details

• 5K Course: Begins in downtown Lake Ann, showcasing the village and scenic views.
• Finish Line: Participants will finish downhill on Maple Ave and back on First Street.
• Fun Run: Starts at 6:30 PM, approximately 2 blocks: no registration required.
• Donation: Suggested $5 donation for fun run payable day of race via cash/check/or Venmo.

🎶 Event Day Experience

• Pre-race Activities: Featuring music and photo opportunities.
• Post-race Celebration: Join at Lake Ann Brewing for live music and community festivities.

🏅 Registration and Awards

• Inclusions: Registration comes with a race t-shirt and post-race treats.
• Awards: Prizes and medals for 1st-3rd place age group winners.
• Overall Awards: Plaques for overall male and female winners and masters.
• Timing: Chip timing provided by Runner's Edge Race Timing: results available post-race.

📅 Packet Pickup Information

• Evening Pickup: June 18th from 5:30 PM - 7 PM at Lakeview Realty, 6515 First St, Lake Ann, MI.
• Day of Race: Packet pickup from 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM at Burnett Park.
• Day of Registration: Open until the start of the race: shirts not included.
• Shirt Guarantee: Register by 11 AM on June 12th to secure a shirt.

🏅 Fun Run Rewards

• Awards: Fun run participants will receive a USA flag and a sweet treat.
• T-shirts: T-shirts are not included for fun run participants.