5k Race & Walk

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

5k RunStarting Line & Time

The starting line will be located near the Prince Conference Center. Here is a map of the 2008 course.

The 5k Race/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The walk is non-competitive but finish times will be available.

Entry Fees

5k Run or 5k Walk:
$22 by 4/24/07 (Calvin student $15)
$25 if postmarked on or after 4/24/08

Register

Online registration is available. Day-of, walk-up registrations available at the Calvin Prince Conference Center.

To register now, download the 5K brochure and mail it to:

Calvin 5k Spring Classic
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Race brochures are also available by visiting the Calvin College Alumni Office (Youngsma Center - 1580 E. Beltline) or by calling 616-526-6142.

Great news! This race is not exclusive to Calvin alumni and students. But sorry, no refunds.

Packet Pick-Up

T-shirt and Packet Pick-Up will ONLY be available the morning of the race from 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Calvin Prince Conference Center. This is also when you will receive your Champion Chip.

Results & Timing

The 5k run will be professionally timed by Classic Race Management using the Champion Chip.

Final time results will be available within 30 minutes of finish and will appear on this web site within 24 hours.

Organizers & Sponsors

The Grand Rapids and Lakeshore Area Alumni Chapters of Calvin College host this race. Because of our generous corporate sponsors, all entry fees go toward student scholarships!

Participants and fans are all encouraged to donate to the Chapter's Scholarship Fund. Please indicate the amount on the registration form and enclose.

Awards

Prizes, gift certificates and cash will be given away following the race, including five $100 bills! Registered participants are all eligible, though you must be present to win.

Awards will be given to the overall and masters male and female 5k runners and to the top three male and female 5k runners in the age categories listed below.

Special thanks to our Gold Medal Sponsors .

Age Categories

5k Run 5k Walk 1k Fun Run

14 & under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70& over

No age divisions All ages!
Kids 12 & under receive a race t-shirt and packet.

Questions?

Email 5k@calvin.edu or call 616-526-6142.