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Downriver Runners Club presents this winter classic for the 32nd year! Join us as we celebrate Winter, Running, and Valentine’s Day! This year join us again for another running is for lovers themed 5k followed by the pancakes you have come to love! In addition to the pancake breakfast, runners will enjoy mimosas along with a raffle prize drawings.
Proceeds from the event support the Downriver Runner’s annual Tony Mifsud scholarship program, a $1,000 college scholarship for two area high school runners.
Pancake Breakfast, includes sausage or bacon, juice, coffee and we asked and you loved them; MIMOSAS! Long sleeve t-shirt; Raffle prizes; Awards M/F Overall, Masters Three Deep in Age Groups; 1-14, 15-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69,70-79, 80 & Up
*Couples prize* Register with your significant other for a chance to win the top three couples overall for special prizes.
*Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 mixed couples teams based on total overall finishing positions. Teams must be determined before the race begins on Sunday, February 9th.
Each runner will receive one entry into the raffle drawing. Additional tickets can be purchased on site day of; 1 for $1, 6 for $5 and an arm length for $20.
$30.00 registration before February 2nd.
$35.00 after February 2nd and on race day.
5k Start Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: Parkside Gardens 14700 Reaume Pkwy, Southgate, MI 48195
*Onsite parking available
For more information please email: downriverrunners@gmail.com
March 29, 2020- Sunday
10th annual Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 2 Person Relay & 5K Run/Walk
TYPE OF RACE
- ROAD RACE
- Start Time : 8:00am
WHERE
- Detroit
- 2990 W. Grand Blvd
- 48202
EVENT DISTANCES
- 13.1 Mile : RUN
- 10 Mile : RUN
- 5K : RUN/WALK
- other : RELAY
EVENT FEE(S)
- Half Marathon- $60, $65, $70 10 Miler- $50, $55, $60 2 Person Relay- $120, $130, $140 5K- $40, $35, $40
CONTACT
- Emily Schaller
- 7343415867
- emily@letsrockcf.org
- 2990 W. Grand Blvd
- Ste M21
- Detroit, MI 48202
TYPE OF RACE
- ROAD RACE
- Start Time : 9:00
WHERE
- Woodhaven
- 23101 Hall Rd.
- 48183
EVENT DISTANCES
- 1 Mile : RUN
- 5K : RUN/WALK
EVENT FEE(S)
- 5K : $25.00 until March 1st, $28.00 until April 25th. Race Day: $30.00 One MIle: $15.00 until March 1st, $18.00 until April 25th; $20.00 Race Day
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RACE INFORMATION
Join the Exchange Club of Trenton in observing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Proceeds of this event will go to the Exchange Club of Trenton’s projects to help increase awareness of child abuse and neglect in our communities, how abuse can be prevented and the Club’s programs of service.
NEW FOR 2020! THE 5K COURSE WILL INCLUDE THE SLED HILL!
No Dogs or Strollers on the Hill
FINISHERS MEDAL TO FIRST 200 FINISHERS!
Start Times:
No Hil 1 Mile Run/Walk – 9:00 AM.,
5K Run/Walk with the HILL: 10 a.m.
No car traffic on the course
Packet pickup: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Woodhaven Community Center 23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven, MI 48183
5K AWARDS: Awards to the first male and female, overall and masters Special award for the youngest bibbed finisher Age groups (Awards to top 2 in each age group): 9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20 – 29, 30 -39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80 and up
T shirt, Post Race Snacks, Awards Ceremony. T-Shirts to those who register by Wednesday, April 17th
Event Name:
Happy Soles 5K
Location:
Heritage Park, Taylor
Event Description
All proceeds benefit the Fish & Loaves client choice food pantry distributing 1.6 million pounds of food annually to Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven and our 50/50 Partner organizations.
Awards: Finisher Medal to all participants. Overall award to first overall male/female and first overall masters male/female.
Age group awards to top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and over.
5K run/ walk will be held at Heritage Park in Taylor (12111 Pardee Rd.), starting at the Sheridan Open Air Pavilion.
$25 before May 28th to guarantee a tech shirt
$30 May 28th to June 13th
$35 Race Day
$5 discount for Active Military & First Responders
Pre- registrants guaranteed tech shirt
Flat & Fast Course
There will be a half mile free “Fun Run” for children and families starting at 7:30 AM
Donation of canned goods for the pantry shelves welcomed at times of packet pick-up or day of race!
For more information please visit Fish and Loaves Events page at www.FLCFP.org or call (734) 992-6285 or email: happysoles5K@flcfp.org
Event Dates
June 14, 2020
Event Link
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/
Event Name:
Happy Soles 5K Run/Walk
Location:
Heritage Park, Taylor, MI
Event Description
The Happy Soles 5K Run/Walk benefits Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry. The event is USATF certified and brings nearly 300 walkers and runners out to lace up their tennis shoes for a great cause.
This event is Fish & Loaves’ biggest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds raised support feeding individuals and families in our community that need on-going or emergency food assistance.
The Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry is a 501c3, client-choice, Food Pantry, driven by volunteers that distributes 1.6 million pounds of food annually. Since opening our doors in 2008, we have assisted over 16,000 individuals with food assistance. We are making strides to achieve our mission of “Ensuring No One Goes Hungry” in the communities of Allen Park, Brownstown Twp., Dearborn Hts., Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven, and beyond.
Register online at: runsignup.com/Race/MI/Taylor/
Donations of canned goods will be accepted! 100% of race proceeds go directly to purchase food for Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry.
Event Dates
June 14, 2020
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