Run for Giving 5K
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Event Overview
This is the 14th annual Run for Giving 5K. It is a 5 km run/walk on the Lansing River Trail, starting at the Brenke Fish Ladder in Lansing. The event is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Registration is online only, with no race day registration. The event is professionally timed with live results.
Registration and Fees
The base registration fee is $25 until March 20, 2026. The fee increases to $30 from March 21 to April 19, and then to $35 in the final week before the event. A $5 discount is available for participants aged 18 and under. Families or groups who register three or more participants at the same time receive a $5 discount per person. Participants can also receive a free or discounted entry by making a donation during the registration process.
Charity
Proceeds support Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties' basic needs programming, which includes a community kitchen, food pantry, personal needs pantry, and clothing closet.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available at the Catholic Charities - St. Vincent Campus (2800 W. Willow St.) the day before the event from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. On race day, packets can be picked up near the start/finish area beginning at 8:00 AM. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations by April 16 and are available in adult sizes from Small to XXXLarge. Bottled water will be available at stations along the trail and at the finish.
Awards
Awards are given to the overall male and female winners, as well as the first-place finisher in each age group for men and women. The overall top three male and female finishers receive an additional prize. Age groups are: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
