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Comet 5k run/walk

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calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

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sell $35.00 – $40.00

About the Event

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

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Virtual 5k run/walk

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Grand Ledge.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 17.3° / 27.7°
wb_sunny 17.4° / 28.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.7 /
water_drop 72.2%

About Grand Ledge

Learn more about the host city, Grand Ledge.

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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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