GRAND RAPIDS — The Run to the Rapids, benefiting ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) research, will be held Saturday.
there will be a 5K race and 1-mile fun walk. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the event starts at 9 a.m. at Bluebell Island Park, 24040 Front St,
The courses begin and finish at the park, using village streets and the historic towpath trail.
AWARDS
• Overall & overall master (40+) male and female in the 5K
• 5K Age group awards (at least three deep) No duplication of awards
• 9 & under, 10-14, 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 & older.
• First place in all 5K age groups receive a free ice cream coupon in addition to their award.
All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available for race day entries.
There will be a door prize drawing with great gifts from area merchants. Bib numbers will be on the store window.
Water, sports drink, fruit, muffins and scones will be available at finish.
For more information, email [email protected].
