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Lory's Place 5K Run, Walk and Rock
Saint Joseph, MI
May 18, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
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    5k Run and 5k Walk
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    Saturday, May 18th - Race Day information
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    Lorys Place 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085
    Packet Pickup - Saturday, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
    Race Start Time - 8:15 a.m.

    Your participation in this beloved event, as well as your donations to Lory’s Place, continues to assist the team in providing vital support to our hurting communities throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. The financial support through Lory’s Place fundraisers, like Run Walk Rock, go a long way in ensuring safe spaces will be created for those who have experienced the death of someone significant. This work could not happen without you, thank you!   Don’t forget to take pictures and post them to our social media pages.

    About Lory's Place:
    Since the opening of Lory’s Place bereavement programs in 2004, we have been honored to support over 50,000 children and adults after the death of a significant person. Our programs reach beyond our facility doors offering over 60 peer support groups in Allegan, Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties.

    About this Race:
    This is the 20th anniversary of the Lory's Place Run, Walk and Rock to benefit Lory's Place, a Grief Healing and Education Center of Corewell Health South(formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland) affiliate.  Every year, Lory’s Place is honored and grateful for the community’s support of Run Walk Rock. All of the programs and services at Lory’s Place are available at no charge. That means that no child or adult is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. The children, adults, and families who are part of Lory’s Place join us in expressing deepest gratitude to you for supporting our mission of grief healing. 

    Tri-Blend Long Sleeve T-shirt
    To be guaranteed a t-shirt, participants must register before April 19th to be eligible.
    Note: There is no size exchange for t-shirts. If you do not pick up your t-shirt on Packet Pick Up or Race Day you are not guaranteed your shirt.

    Race Fees
    Groundhog Day Special - February 2nd to 4th registration is ONLY $20
    Feb. 5th to March 31st (11:59 pm) @ $25.00
    April 1st to April 19th (11:59 pm) @ $30.00
    April 20th to May 16th (11:59 pm) @ $35.00
    May 17th and May 18th (8:15 am) @ $40.00 - Bring your phone to register via a special late registration QR code

    Parking
    Parking is located in the Whirlpool lot.

    Rocking Chair Raffle
    If you would like to win a signature white Rocking Chair, please place the tag at the bottom of your bib in one of the boxes on the registration tables.  All ages are eligible to win a rocking chair.

    Champions for Children Challenge
    Students, teachers, staff, and administrators are invited to represent their school in either the 5K walk or run! The school that has the most participants will receive the “Champions for Children” traveling trophy and $500 from Boss Services. You must indicate the school and/or grade you’re representing on the registration form to count towards this participation award. 

    Medals
    Custom Lory's Place Run Walk Rock medals will be awarded to the first three finishers in the following age groups for male and female runners and walkers:
    10 and under
    11-14
    15-19
    20-29
    30-39
    40-49
    50-59
    60-69
    70-79
    80+

    Group Discount
    If you are registering a group of four or more participants, you will receive a $5.00 discount per registrant. If you have a large group of people, please give us a call for additional registration options.

    Friday, May 17th - Early Packet Pick Up Information:
    Participants who pre-registered can pick up they're at packet at Lory’s Place, 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, MI:
    11am - 6pm.

    To learn more about Mac's Sports Timing click here. www.macssportstiming.com 

    Make sure to follow Lory’s Place on social media for more details about the event.
    Facebook - @LorysPlace
    Instagram - @LorysPlace

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