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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Millennium Park, Grand Rapids MI
5K
About this race
🏃♀️ Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
Guiding Light is proud to host our fourth annual 5K Run/Walk. Guiding Light is a donor-funded Christian non-profit dedicated to helping men & women recover from addiction and the associated chaos of a life consumed by substance abuse. All race proceeds support Guiding Light programming.
🗺️ Event Information
- Location: Millennium Park starting and ending at the Grant Pavilion.
- Course: 3.1 mile loop in and around beautiful Millennium Park.
- Awards: Awards will be presented after the race.
- Timing: This is a timed event! Your finish time will be available immediately after crossing the finish line.
⏰ Race Start Time
RACE START TIME 9AM
📦 Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will begin the morning of the event at 8am under the Grant Pavilion at Millennium Park.
👨👩👧👦 Family, Friends, and Dogs
- Support: Bring your family and friends to show support and enjoy themselves.
- Refreshments: Snacks and water will be provided.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
- Start Order: Runners/Walkers with dogs will start the race after participants without dogs.
🎽 Race Day Swag
Each runner/walker will receive a swag bag and a Guiding Light Strides 5K Run/Walk t-shirt. To guarantee a shirt in the size requested, please register by September 19th.
💖 Donate
Want to help support Guiding Light but aren't interested in running? Support your local community and Donate Here!
🤝 Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, we have some great perks and recognition opportunities. For more information please reach out to events@guidinglightworks.org.
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