Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI

Date
October 10, 2026
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Venue
Millennium Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
Includes
Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt
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Guiding Light is proud to host our fourth annual 5k Run/Walk. Guiding Light is a donor-funded Christian non-profit dedicated to helping men & women recover from addiction and the associated chaos of a life consumed by substance abuse. All race proceeds support Guiding Light programming. Event Information: Our race course will take you on a 3.1 mile loop in and around beautiful Millennium Park beginning and ending at the Grant Pavilion where awards will be presented after the race. This is a timed event! Whether this is your first 5K or your 100th, we will have your finish time upon crossing the finish line! RACE START TIME 9AM Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will begin the morning of the event at 8am under the Grant Pavilion at Millennium Park. Family, Friends, and Dogs: We hope that you bring your family and friends to show support and enjoy themselves. Snacks and water will be provided. If your four legged friends want to check out what we are doing please bring them along! Just remem

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI?

Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Where is Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI held?

Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI is held at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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