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calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026
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RegisterCelebrate 20 Years of Vision, Community & Impact!
The 20th Annual Run for Sight 5K, presented by Shoreline Vision, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2026. Join us at the stunning Pere Marquette Park along Lake Michigan for this milestone event benefiting the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)!
For more than a century, ABVI has helped individuals with low vision or blindness thrive in a sighted world. Each year, we serve nearly 1,000 children and adults from across Michigan - empowering independence, confidence, and community through vision rehabilitation and support services.
This year marks 20 years of Run for Sight, and we can’t wait to celebrate two decades of steps toward a brighter future. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference!
PACKET PICKUP
Friday: 3–6 PM — Shoreline Vision (1266 E. Sherman Blvd)
Saturday: 7–8:15 AM — Parking lot between the Coast Guard Station and Margaret Drake Elliot Park
RACE START TIMES
8:28 AM – 5K Handcycle Start
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
9:15 AM – 1K Deck Dash Kids Run
9:30 AM – Course Closes
10:00 AM (approx.) – Awards
The 5K Run is competitive, while the 5K Walk is family- and dog-friendly (dogs must remain leashed and cleaned up after).
ENTRY FEES
5K – Early Bird: $30
5K – After August 1, 2026: $35
1K Deck Dash Kids Run – $10 (includes T-shirt & medal!)
T-shirt orders close Friday, August 8. Registrations after this date are NOT guaranteed a shirt or preferred size. Limited extras available race day while supplies last.
PARKING UPDATE
The City of Muskegon has updated parking fees at Pere Marquette.
Daily passes (Fri–Sun): $20
Season pass (non-residents): $40
Payment kiosks accept cards and coins. Please display your printed pass on the driver’s side dashboard.
DONATIONS
Checks payable to “ABVI” or donate by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover) on race day or by mail:
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
456 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Learn more about ABVI’s life-changing impact at www.abvimichigan.org.
QUESTIONS?
Interested in volunteering or serving as (or requesting) a sighted guide?
Contact Ashley Koop at Ashley.Koop@maryfreebed.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If severe weather occurs, we will delay the start if possible. If it’s unsafe to proceed or time runs short before road reopenings (9:30 AM), the event will be cancelled. Refunds are not offered—your registration will be considered a donation supporting ABVI’s mission.
Sep 05, 2026
Distance — Volunteer
Type — Road running
07:30
Sep 05, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Road running
08:28
Sep 05, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Road running
08:30
Sep 05, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Road running
08:30
Sep 05, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Road running
09:15
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Muskegon.
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