Millennium Park - Grant Pavilion, Walker MI
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Event Overview
Please join us on Sunday, June 7th, at the beautiful Millennium Park for the second annual Ele's Place - West Michigan Healing Hearts 5K!
Event Purpose
- Fundraising: Help raise funds and awareness for grieving children, teens, and their families in Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan area.
- Support: Ele's Place is a healing center for grieving children and teens, providing grief support groups for kids ages 3-18.
- Free Services: All services are free of charge for as long as a family needs them.
- Community Involvement: Families, corporate partners, and the community are invited to participate in this outdoor, family-friendly run/walk event.
Event Details
This event offers an opportunity to honor, celebrate, and remember someone special in your life who has died, while supporting peer-to-peer grief programs.
Event Schedule
- 9:30 AM: Event begins! Race Registration & Kid Zone activities open. (Face painting, yard games & more!)
- 10:45 AM: Event Welcome & Mission Moment Speaker
- 10:50 AM: Kid’s Dash
- 11:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts!
Post-Event Activities
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Kid Zone remains open, post-run/walk snacks and drinks available until 12:30 PM.
Join Us!
Grab your sneakers and meet us at Millennium Park! For more information and registration, visit here.
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