Kathy's Run for Cancer

RACE LOCATION:

• Richland Gull Lake High School, 7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI  49083
• The 2026 Race Location (Start/Finish) will be at the High School.  This is the same location as last year.

About Kathy's Run for Cancer:

Kathy was diagnosed over the Memorial Day Weekend in 2023 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.  While there is no cure for this disease it is very treatable. Kathy has undergone multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments.  After twelve weeks she’s had a great response to the treatment and is now only getting immunotherapy infusions every three weeks.

Kathy is a fighter, and her great attitude has been instrumental to her positive results. By supporting our local cancer centers and education Kathy feels this turns a difficult situation into something very positive. 

The opportunity to revamp this race came at the right time as the committee for the Rose Run decided to step away.  Kathy has gotten incredible care at the Bronson Cancer Center along with the West Michigan Cancer Center.  Kathy would like to provide support for the work these organizations do by using the money raised during the race to support their efforts.  In addition, Kathy desires to start a scholarship for graduating Gull Lake High School seniors wishing to enter nursing school.

Thank you for reading her story.  Please pass the word along about this exciting event, Kathy’s Run for Cancer on the 4th of July 2026. 

Event Fees:

• Early Registration fees are February 1st thru May 31st (11:59 pm) online registration is $35.00. 1K Run/Walk is $15. 
• Registration on June 1st to July 2nd (11:59 pm) online registration is $40.00 .
• Late Registration on July 3rd and July 4th is $45.00
• There is a family discount of $3 off per person with a quantity of 3-5 people.
• All Late Registrations must be done on computers or cell phones.  No paper registrations onsite.
• No refunds will be issued.
• You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd. No exchanges in size will be allowed at packet pickup.  Once you touch the shirt, it’s yours. If you are not sure about sizing please size up from your normal size when registering. 

Event Registration Information:

• Packet Pickup and Registration will be at the Richland Gull Lake High School (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083).
• Packet Pickup and Registration on Friday, July 3rd  @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Race Day Packet Pickup will begin on July 4th @ 6:30 am
• Race Time: 1K Run July 3rd @ 6:30 pm |  10K Run July 4th @ 7:30 am. 5K Run July 4th @ 7:45 am
• EACH EVENT WILL HAVE 10 MINUTES TO START THEIR RACE

1K Fun Run/Walk

• We are excited to add a 1K Fun Run/Walk on July 3rd at 6:30 pm. 
• Registration fee will be $15. 
• Start will be the same as the 5K and 10K at Gull Lake High School. 
• Please note: This event is not timed.

Course Notes: 

• All events start at the High School* (7753 N 34th St, Richland, MI 49083). The course winds through streets neighboring the Gull Lake Schools, as well as the Richland countryside.  Aid stations are strategically placed on the course.
• Due to limitations with this year’s race the 10K route will be run on the 5K course twice around.  The start line and finish line will be two separate chutes.  

Tee Shirts:

• All shirts will be a technical tee shirt.  You will be guaranteed a tech shirt with online registration until midnight on June 23rd.  

Results / Awards:

• Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event. Computerized timing with disposable chips provided by Mac's Sports Timing.
• Age Divisions:  9 and Under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and Over

Safety: 

• Please social distance. For safety purposes, no bicycles, skateboards, roller-blades, or roller skates are allowed on the course. Baby strollers will be allowed.  No dogs are allowed on the course during the race.