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Earth Day 5K

Join us on April 19th at Coast Guard Park at 8 AM for a day full of fun!

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April 22nd, 2025

Saturday, April 19th at 8 a.m | Coast Guard Park

16164 N Shore Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456


A no frills, no fuss, inexpensive 5k run (or walk!) to celebrate Earth Day. 


We are minimizing our footprint for this event, and will have no special event t-shirts, but we are giving away past event shirts until they are gone! We also are recycling old race bibs and no plastic water bottles. 

Even our awards are live plants and trees!

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Registration is now open.. sign up for our 5K today! 

Our Progress

Team Progress

Help our runners out by donating to their campaigns!

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Hannah Smith

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Dave Schultz

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Tara Rhodes

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LeAnn Love

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John Appleseed

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Jackson Taylor

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Sponsor a Runner

Sponsor a Runner

🌍🏃‍♂️ Support a runner, support the planet! This Earth Day, sponsor a participant in our 5K and help raise funds. Every step they take makes a difference—donate today! 💚

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Make a Donation

Earth Day Donations

🌍🏃‍♂️ Support a runner, support the planet! This Earth Day, sponsor a participant in our 5K and help raise funds. Every step they take makes a difference—donate today! 💚


Donations Raised

60%

$601 of $1,000


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Giving Activity

Danica Patel gave $100

11 months ago


Hannah Rhodes gave $75

11 months ago


Princess Cinderella gave $50

11 months ago


Lindsay Robbins gave $250

11 months ago

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Thanks to our Sponsors

Sponsors

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support in helping us put on the spectacular Earth Day 5K event. Thank you for helping us create awareness for environmental conservation and making a positive impact on our community.

FAQ

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Race Course

The race begins near the corner of Sherman Avenue and Mulligan Drive. The course is challenging, with varied terrain, and offers the beautiful scenery of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven. The 5k and 10k routes are US Track & Field Certified. Aide Stations will be located at Duncan Woods (5k and 10k) and Harbor Island (10k). Water and Gatorade will be available at Aide Stations and at the Finish Line. Please note this is an open course. Please be mindful of possible traffic and respectful of volunteers and public safety officials directing runners-it is for your safety.


Volunteer Opportunities

We count on our dedicated volunteers to help us provide a safe and FUN race experience! If you aren't participating in the race, please consider volunteering with us. Please email us at volunteer@example.com


Age Groups and Awards 

5k and 10k Male & Female Open and Masters, Age 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. If you are unable to pick up on race day, please visit the Welcome Center the week following the race to pick up your custom pin. A QR code to view results will be provided in various locations. 

**NEW THIS YEAR!** All 5k and 10k race participants will receive a finisher medal! 1-Mile participants will not receive a medal.


Parking

Please allow time for parking. The YMCA lots will close by 6:30 am. If you have parked at the YMCA, you will not be able to exit until 10:30 am. Parking in local municipal lots and city streets is advised. It is safe to estimate a 10-15 minute walk to the YMCA.


Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, events will be delayed in 15-minute increments. If the 5k race has not been started by 8:30 am, all events will be canceled.