Guiding Light 5K
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Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk
The Guiding Light 5K Run/Walk is the fourth annual event hosted by Guiding Light, a donor-funded Christian nonprofit that helps men and women recover from addiction. All race proceeds support Guiding Light programming.
The course is a 3.1 mile loop in and around Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, beginning and ending at the Grant Pavilion. The event is timed and finish times are recorded; awards are presented after the race. Packet pick-up takes place the morning of the event under the Grant Pavilion.
Family members, friends, and dogs are welcome. Snacks and water will be provided. Dogs must remain on a leash for the entire event, and runners or walkers with dogs will start after participants without dogs. Participants with dogs should be prepared to clean up after their animals.
Each participant receives a swag bag and a Guiding Light Strides 5K Run/Walk t-shirt. To guarantee a requested shirt size, registration should be completed by September 19, 2026. Registration opens July 22, 2026 and closes October 10, 2026; the listed registration fee is $40. Sponsorship and donation opportunities support the event and Guiding Light programming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
