Come support your Grand Ledge Comet Marching Band on Saturday, July 25th for the annual Comet 5k run/walk. Band members will play for you along the route! Water stations and post-race snacks will be provided. This is a family friendly event all ages and abilities are welcome!
Parking: At Beagle Middle school, 600 W. South Street. Turn at Jenne street to South Street and pull into the Beagle parking lot. (The street (Lohne Drive) at the roundabout will not be open.)
Registration fees: $35 through July 12th. $40 from July 13th to July 24th. $45 Race day. Run for FREE - details HERE.
Registration fee students: Ages 18 and under only $25.
Special Family Pricing: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $3 per person. Savings automatically applied during registration.
Awards:
Overall Male and Overall Female Awards - Gift Certificates
Age Group Awards for Male and Female - Medals
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60+
Race Swag: All participants who register by July 12th will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last.
Early Packet Pickup: TBD - Grand ledge Track Complex: 1121 Lohne Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Race day Packet pickup: Morning of the race starting at 7:30 am
Course: The 5k run/walk starts and finishes at Grand Ledge High School track
Results: Available live and on this page after the race
Proceeds: All proceeds from the event will support the Grand Ledge Marching Band.
Virtual event: If you are unable to participate in person sign up for the virtual event, t-shirts are included with registration by July 12th. Price is $40 and includes shipping. There are no awards for the virtual event, however you can enter your results after you complete your run/walk. Results can be entered on the results page.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Grand Ledge.
Learn more about the host city, Grand Ledge.
Grand Ledge is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city lies mostly within Eaton County, though a small portion extends into Clinton County to the north. The city sits along the Grand River 12.7 miles west of downtown Lansing. The population was 7,784 at the 2020 census. The city is named for its sandstone rock ledges that are located between island park and Fitzgerald park. They rise 40 feet (12 m) above the Grand River and are used by recreational rock climbers.
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