🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region's

Grit Your Grief 5K Run/Walk at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a KIDS COLOR RUN on MBS property!

May 6th-20th: Virtual Race Weeks 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽

May 17th: LIVE RACE EVENT at MBS International Airport ON THE RUNWAY including a

FAMILY FUN COLOR RUN ON MBS PROPERTY

🗓️ 5K Race Details

• Virtual Race Weeks: During the VIRTUAL Race Weeks (May 6-20), participants choose their own routes.
• Live Race Event: On May 17th, the 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and the path will include MBS taxiways and a portion of a main runway.

📝 5K Registration Deadlines

• Early Bird Registration: ($35) - All participants will be timed. Must be registered by April 21st to Guarantee a T-Shirt.
• Regular Registration: ($45) - May 15th - May 17th: receive a race T-shirt and medal ONLY IF AVAILABLE.

🎨 Color Run Details

• Event Timing: A Color Run for all ages will be held starting at 11:30 a.m.
• Registration Fee: Registration will be $20. Must be registered by April 21st to guarantee a T-Shirt.
• Participation: All participants must be registered to get a T-shirt. Kids may register after, or onsite, but please wear a white shirt should they not be available.
• Family Consideration: If you have more than 3 family members doing the color run please call the office for a discount code 989-495-9335.

🎽 Race Packet Pick-Ups

• Live Race Packets: Packet pick-up will be available the day of the race, with optional pick-up times TBA.
• Virtual Race Packets: Available on race day or any time the following week at the Children's Grief Center, 4708 James Savage Rd, Midland, 48642, will ship for an extra shipping cost.

🕊️ Memorial Signs

• Purchase Information: Memorial signs to celebrate and honor loved ones who have died can be purchased through this website.
• Display: Signs will be displayed on MBS property at the event.

❤️ Community Impact

This is a Great Lakes Bay Regional event. All proceeds will directly benefit ALL of the children and families we serve in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are grateful for our amazing Great Lakes Bay Region communities and look forward to having you participate in this wonderful event. In the words of Dr. Seuss, "To the World You May be One Person and to One Person You May be the World". Thank you for being the world to us!

🔗 Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Grit Your Grief 5K.