Alex's Duck Duck Run
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Event Overview
Alex's Duck Duck Run is a charity event held in Saint Joseph, Michigan. It offers three participation options: a 1K Kids' Fun Run, a 5K Run & Walk, and a Duck Duck Supporter (T-Shirt Only) entry.
Location and Course
The event starts and finishes at the Margaret Upton Arboretum. The 5K course follows a scenic route along the St. Joseph River, passes by two Lake Michigan beaches (Silver Beach and Lions Park Beach), and goes along the Howard Recreational Trail and through the Whirlpool Compass Fountain.
The 1K fun run is a non-competitive event for children aged 1 to 12. It follows a paved sidewalk route with volunteers present. Parents are encouraged to run with younger children.
Participant Details
All participants in the 1K and 5K events receive a race bib and a t-shirt. Children in the 1K also receive a rubber duck award. For the 5K, medals are awarded to the first two female and first two male finishers in multiple age categories.
Packet pick-up is available on the day before the race at Upton Middle School and on race morning at the Margaret Upton Arboretum.
Charity Information
All proceeds from the event benefit The Alex Mandarino Foundation. This 501(c)3 organization is dedicated to funding research for neuroblastoma and other rare pediatric cancers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
