Bodies Race Company - Lansing
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Event Overview
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k is a spring running event in Lansing, Michigan. The organizer is the Bodies Race Company. The event takes place at Potter Park.
Events and Registration
The event offers several distances and activities:
- Kid's Dash (untimed, for participants aged 10 and under)
- 1 Mile (untimed)
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Virtual Run option
- Volunteer and Run option
Registration for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon includes chip timing, a custom bib, a designer event shirt, and a custom finisher medal. Youth pricing is available for the 5k and 10k for participants aged 12 and under. A shirt and medal are also included for the 1-mile and Kid's Dash registrations.
Schedule and Details
Packet pickup is available on race day. The race uses chip timing, and results and awards are posted live. Free photos are provided. Snacks are available at the finish line.
Age group awards are given for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Awards are presented for overall, masters (40+), and the top three in standard five-year age groups from 10 & under to 80+. The kid's dash, 1-mile, and virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for awards.
A virtual event option allows participants to run on their own schedule. Virtual registration includes a shipped packet with a digital bib, event shirt, and finisher medal.
Course and Location
The event is held at Potter Park, located at 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave in Lansing, MI. The organizer notes that courses are created in partnership with local parks to minimize community impact. Course maps are available for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances.
Organizer Information
Bodies Race Company describes its events as family-friendly and focused on "Fun. Family. Fitness." The organization aims to create an inclusive community for participants of all paces and fitness levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
