Pi Day 5k - Lansing
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Event overview
The Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The event benefits the Impression 5 Science Center scholarship program. Participants receive a race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a free slice of pie from Grand Traverse Pie Company. Results are chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation and posted live with texts to participants.
Distances and categories
- 5k (in person)
- 10k (listed as "2 Pi - 10k")
- 5k (virtual)
- Kids: 5k, 10k, and Virtual 5k
Age groups are Under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
Race details and logistics
Location: Hawk Island Park, 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910. Day-of packet pick up check-in is at the Red Tail Pavilion. Parking fees for the park are added at registration; entrants should show confirmation or bib upon entering the park. No-shows forfeit their shirt and finisher medal.
Registration, awards and merchandise
Registration pricing varies by date; early-bird, standard, and late fee periods are listed by the organizer. Register by February 21, 2026 to guarantee shirt size. First-place awards include a full pie or a gift card; top three finishers receive a future race discount. A virtual option includes mailed shirt and medal; virtual registration and shipping dates are set by the organizer. A race store offers limited-edition merchandise, with proceeds supporting the scholarship program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
